Getting to Cancun has never been easier. It was reported this week by a local news agency that the amount of direct connections to the Mexican Caribbean has reached over 100, with a steady increase from January to November 2022. As it stands, a total of 115 cities across the globe now have direct flight …
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There are a lot of great reasons for Cancun to have a good hospital in the busiest tourist section of the city. Easy access to medical treatment for hospitality workers, relaxing the burden on other local hospitals in the area, and the ability to quickly respond to incidents requiring medical attention are just a few. …
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 …
According to a recent study of travel itineraries, Cancun is the top international December destination for Americans for the fifth year in a row. Allianz Partners reviewed around 2.8 million itineraries for vacationers traveling between the dates of December 17 and December 30 with roundtrip tickets departing from cities in the United States. Of those …
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 …
Travelers visiting Merida next year are in for a treat as the popular vacation destination prepares to unveil a new tourist area that will closely resemble New York City’s famous Central Park in 2023. Work on the new Gran Parque La Plancha de Mérida began in September of this year, and officials say it will …
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 …
Cancun International Airport is the second busiest airport in Mexico, and earlier in the year, it was even ranked the 10th busiest airport in the world. It also receives the most international passengers in the country, having served 13.2 million international travelers last year, compared to the 10.1 million served by Mexico City International Airport …
Two beachside hotels on the island of Holbox, Casa Tortuga and Posada Mawimbi, caught fire late Monday night, resulting in the evacuation and relocation of over 100 tourists to nearby hotels. According to this local news report, the fire began close to Casa Tortuga, which is located on Av. Damero along the main Playa Holbox …
The beautiful island of Cozumel is set to close 2022 with more than 3 million tourists from nearly 1200 cruises this year. This represents a 340% jump above its record in 2021, according to the Director of Quintana Roo Comprehensive Port Administration (Apiqroo). Cozumel Has It All Cozumel Island is one of the most popular …