A group of young American travelers are reported to have been trapped at the Cancun-Merida toll booth for over 4 hours last week. This situation was due to the toll booth only accepting Mexican pesos, with neither card payments nor U.S. dollars being accepted. Furthermore, this unfortunate incident has sparked debate amongst residents of Quintana …
Tourism
Solo travel is becoming one of the biggest travel trends at the moment, and rightly so. There’s no feeling quite like it; it’s one of the most exhilarating and character-building experiences you could go through. With the Riviera Maya being one of the most exciting destinations right now, why not combine the two and learn …
It’s good to take a little bit of Cancun back home to remember a vacation well spent. But with so many shopping options, it can be difficult to know where is best to find souvenirs, and buying within the resorts or chain stores can mean higher prices and a pretty unimpressive selection. Thankfully, Cancun is …
In recent days the arrival of sargassum in Playa del Carmen has been occurring at higher levels than usual for this early in the season. So much sargassum is arriving that it has prompted the local government to spring into action to clear the beaches. Now, Playa del Carmen is preparing to remove the sargassum …
A surprise joint police and military initiative began in recent days that includes members of the security forces performing surprise inspections in the bars and nightclubs of Playa Del Carmen. While the presence of police and military personnel in the streets of the city is nothing new, it is less common to extend their patrol …
As spring quickly approaches and summer is not far off, the time for sargassum to be present on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean has already begun. The brown seaweed is basically harmless but does emit an unpleasant odor as it decays on the shores of Cancun’s beaches, sometimes causing tourists to avoid the beaches …
More Americans than ever are now choosing the expat life, with everyone from young digital nomads to those ready to enjoy retirement choosing to experience life abroad. But while making the commitment to this new life is a difficult decision, the real head-scratcher comes with choosing exactly where to move. With that being said, the …
This year, six Cancun resorts have been named 2023 award winners by Forbes Travel Guide, four of which were given 4-Star awards and two of which were awarded “Recommended” status. Every year Forbes Travel Guide recognizes exceptional hotels throughout the world with star ratings based on 900 different standards that are analyzed by a professional inspection …
The authorities in Playa Del Carmen are taking another huge step to improve security for tourists in the form of increased motorcycle patrols by local law enforcement. And this increase is far from being a PR exercise, with patrols being increased from the current number of 20 per day to over 300. The vast …
There is no shortage of tours to take in Cancun, but not all are created equal, and if a tour tends to sell out often, it’s probably a good indication that it’s a pretty great tour. Whether it’s because the tour company has great tour guides, the tour includes a lot of extras, or it’s …