It’s the new year, and travel as we know it is constantly evolving and even the most experienced of travelers have something new to learn and the latest hack to share. Whether it’s avoiding the latest taxi scam or knowing the best beaches to visit, there’s always something to learn about one of the most …
Riviera Maya
Looking for your next hotel stay in the Mexican Caribbean? The luxury brand Kempinski just opened its doors in Cancun this month and is taking guest reservations. Named the Kempinski Hotel Cancun, the launch makes this is first Kempinski property to have operations in Mexico. Here’s all you need to know about Cancun’s newest five-star …
If you plan on booking a cenote tour during your next trip to Cancun, the experience may be a little different the next time around. It was announced by local news this week that tourist officials in Quintana Roo will regulate all of the local tours of the “Ruta de los Cenotes” for travelers. How …
The Cancun-based Odigoo Travel announced this week that they’re launching a private transportation service for tourists in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. This new service will not only give travelers another option when it comes to booking transfers from the Cancun Airport, but also a ton of options when it comes to building an itinerary …
New to Playa del Carmen and looking to meet other travelers? Whether you’re a digital nomad passing through paradise for a few weeks or are a snowbird that spends the cold winter months enjoying Playa, there are events happening every week in this bustling city to get to know other travelers and locals in Playa …
Visitor tax, accommodation tax, environmental fees…have all the add-ons to your trip gotten confusing lately? Taxes on hotels will vary depending on which region you’re traveling to in Mexico, so The Cancun Sun has created a guide to navigating the tourist fee and tax confusion. The Cancun Visitor Tax was implemented in April of 2021 …
If you have the ability to work remotely and looking to head down south to enjoy paradise, the Mexican Caribbean is an appealing choice, especially for the winter months. And when looking at your options, you might find yourself asking the question, “should I move to Playa del Carmen or Tulum?” To help you make …
A tourist who disrespectfully climbed the ancient pyramid that sits at the center of the Chichén Itzá archeological site quickly learned her mistake when she was vehemently reprimanded by other tourists visiting the famous location. The Pyramid of Kukulkan, also referred to as El Castillo, is a massive structure that is nearly 100 feet in …
Recently, on the afternoon of November 16, a foreigner was found dead inside his camper in Playa del Carmen. Playa Del Carmen is an idyllic seaside resort town in the Yucatan Peninsula. It is famous for its diverse coral reefs and tropical beach scenery. Its main street, 5th Avenue or Quinta Avenida, is lined with …
Pack your bags – a Riviera Maya vacation is calling your name! Delta Vacations is giving away an all-inclusive trip package for two. If you have been wanting to explore the ancient Maya ruins, then this dream could become a reality. All you have to do is enter their contest. If you want to learn …