After the tragic event in the North Atlantic, which saw a commercial submarine on an expedition to the Titanic implode and cause the deaths of all passengers on board, questions are being asked about the safety of commercial submarines. There are several submarine experiences in Cancun and the Riviera Maya that have been operating for …
Tourism
Summer may not be the busiest season in Cancun, but it gets its fair share of summer tourists. Many of these tourists want to enjoy one or more tours while on vacation. Boat tours, Mayan ruins tours, cenote tours, and water activities like scuba diving and snorkeling are all popular among tourists. Tour Pricing Tours …
Travelers to Cancun are being urged not to fall for a new tour scam that poses as an affiliate of the Federal Secretary for Tourism (SEDETUR). Under no circumstances does the SEDETUR offer tour packages, discounts, nor travel insurance linked to any banking institution. This warning comes as the summer season in Cancun begins to …
Cancun International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the second busiest in Mexico. It is not uncommon for more than 500 flights a day to arrive and depart from the busy airport, and on its busiest day in December of last year, a total of 660 flights arrived at or …
Just because some people go to Cancun for the nightlife and parties doesn’t mean it can’t be a suitable vacation destination for families with kids too. Of course, you want to be sure the kids are going to have fun and that you stay in a hotel suitable for them, as even some of the …
It can be surprising for some travelers to learn that Playa del Carmen isn’t just a mini-Cancun. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why travelers should choose one over the other, and it’s not as simple as A is nicer than B. Both offer fantastic all-inclusive resorts, but there is more to these destinations …
If you have ever been to Cancun, especially if you have visited more than once, then there is a good chance that at some point you have seen the police monitoring tourist areas. You may have even seen the military patrolling the streets and beaches. This is because Cancun officials take the security of their …
It’s no secret that the Mexican Caribbean is a go-to spot for travelers from around the world, and it’s honestly not hard to see why. It has everything you could ever want from a vacation spot. Whether you’re looking for world-class beaches, legendary nightlife, or an unparalleled cultural scene, it’s got you covered. As a …
Even though June is part of Cancun’s off-season, hotels remain packed with tourists, according to tourist industry sources. In fact, with so many tourists flocking to Cancun, some wonder whether the term “off-season” even applies to the summer the way it used to. “We are not at levels like many years ago, when we talked …
While the vast majority of travelers come to Cancun to make full use of the beaches, sometimes sargassum throws a wrench in the works. This smelly algae is becoming a fact of life in Cancun during the spring and summer seasons. Thankfully plenty is being done to fix the situation, and for many stretches of …