Vacations are expensive, but they’re even more costly if you fall victim to a scam during your vacation. Criminals often prey on unsuspecting and trusting tourists, pulling off all kinds of scams, from selling fake tour tickets to offering vacation rentals that don’t exist. A common one in many vacation destinations is distributing counterfeit money, …
Tourist safety
Cancun’s busiest season for tourism is just getting underway, with millions of tourists expected to arrive in the destination over the next few weeks. Because of this, Cancun has launched a massive security operation to keep tourists safe during the high season. The task of protecting tourists while visiting is one that takes a lot …
Uber has a long and storied history in Cancun. It began operating in the destination way back in 2016 but stopped just months later. It didn’t start again until 2019, on an unofficial basis. Since then, the company has battled to be recognized as a legal transportation provider despite having been given the legal go-ahead …
There are a lot of things that Cancun does to keep tourists safe when visiting the destination. Military and police patrol beaches and tourist hotspots, security cameras have been installed all over town, drones are used to monitor tourist areas, and more. Now officials have gone one step further, as Cancun police will begin wearing …
The end of Hurricane Season in the Mexican Caribbean is just around the corner, but the popular destinations in the region are not out of the woods yet. It’s been a pretty active year, with several storms having at least some effect on Cancun and other vacation hotspots along the coast. Now, another storm has …
Despite Cancun taxi drivers being in the news consistently for several reasons, taxis are one of the most used forms of transportation by tourists visiting the destination. Drivers have been in the news for overcharging passengers, forming blockades near the airport, attacking Uber drivers, and even being aggressive towards tourists. Now, Cancun has decided to …
Most travelers who visit Cancun stay in one of the many luxury all-inclusives that line the famous Hotel Zone, but Airbnbs are pretty popular in the destination, too. They’re a great option for families and other large groups traveling together because they typically have more space, but not all Airbnbs are safe. Fortunately, Cancun is …
Despite Cancun’s recent issues with crime, people say that they feel safe in the destination. However, that won’t stop officials from doing what they can to enhance safety in the popular tourist city. They are consistently launching various security operations to protect the millions of tourists who visit Cancun every year. Now 7 new Cancun …
In many places where you might be on vacation, you can book an Uber upon arrival to get from the airport to your hotel, but this is not the case when visiting Cancun. Although Uber notified its drivers that they could begin operating at the airport months ago, taxi drivers and authorities have not allowed …
Beach vacations are exciting, but they do come with certain risks that beachgoers must watch out for. It’s especially important when you’re far away from home, in a place like Cancun, because dealing with an emergency in another country has its own problems. Cancun officials just issued important safety reminders for tourists visiting the destination’s …