Feeling safe in a destination can truly make or break a vacation for the budding traveler, and that is one side of the tourism sector that is being given full attention by governments in the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The go-to app Uber has found itself in headlines recently after contending with taxi companies …
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As with many of the most popular hotspots in the region, Playa del Carmen was once a quiet fishing town with little tourist activity and was certainly not on the map for being one of the top places to visit in the world. Now a far cry from that lonely image, Playa del Carmen is …
When it comes to booking vacations, especially online, there are always scam artists just waiting to take advantage of unaware travelers. One of the biggest scams that many travelers fall for because the scam artists are so good at it is buying vacation packages from fake travel agents or agencies. This has happened to travelers …
Whenever there is any list from a trusted source recommending the best places to visit in the world, you can bet that Mexico will appear on it somewhere. Such is the case for Travel Lemming’s newest report boasting that Yucatan is the number one place to be in 2024, beating strong standouts such as Turkey …
With just over a month to go, tourists and locals alike are gearing up for the inauguration of the most anticipated project in the Mexican Caribbean and beyond. As if like a metaphorical key that will unlock the entirety of the Yucatan Peninsula and much more, the billion-dollar Maya train is about to make exploration …
A new safety initiative is being put into action in Cancun that aims to enhance the safety and security of both travelers and locals alike. This comes at a time of huge investment in policing in Cancun, a drive that was sorely needed after the worrying rises in crime rates in the last few years. …
Stop what you are doing right now – flying to the Mexican Caribbean could become cheaper than ever in 2024 and we need you to know about it! As the winter season begins for Cancun and the rest of the gorgeous Mexican Caribbean, the entire region is quite literally thriving, having one of the best …
The inauguration of the long-awaited Maya Train has been a hot topic of conversation these past few months, and for good reason. The billion-dollar infrastructure project has divided a great many people, some believing it will become the golden opportunity to open up the region to absolutely everybody, while others believe it is going to …
The Mexican Caribbean is known for its typically calm aqua-blue waters, but as with any beach vacation destination, sometimes dangers lurk below the surface. A couple of recent rescues on one of Playa del Carmen’s popular beaches, due to strong waves and rip currents is a stark reminder of that. Because these dangers are not …
Tours to the super-safe and stunningly beautiful Isla Mujeres have increased massively this past week despite it currently being the low season for the Mexican Caribbean. Despite being an island destination boasting a super-relaxed vibe, Isla Mujeres is just a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun and serviced by a huge fleet of licensed and regulated …