Despite still being four months away, concerns are already being raised about the upcoming hurricane season in Cancun. A recent report from the trusted and respected meteorologists at AccuWeather warns that the current conditions are likely to contribute to an overload of cyclone activity in the Atlantic Ocean. With that information, travelers will naturally wonder …
Tourist safety
Nobody wants to believe that they can be scammed, especially when it comes to planning a dream vacation, but scam artists can be pretty sophisticated in their tactics. One common type of scam is those directed at travelers and there’s one that’s on the rise that involves timeshares in Cancun. Travelers are being scammed out …
The once sleepy fishing village of Tulum has grown at a dizzying rate over the past 10 years, graduating from a little-known backpacker’s paradise into one of the world’s most famous destinations. With the third most popular archaeological site in Mexico at the Tulum ruins, outstanding beaches, big-name music festivals, and an ever-increasing number of …
Crime levels in Cancun and Tulum spiked during January, causing concern among tourism officials, law enforcement, and municipal elected officers. This should not come as a surprise to many, as the cities across the Mexican Caribbean have been stepping up security measures in response to an increase in crime over the last couple of months. …
A warning was issued last week to tourists after the arrival of a dangerous marine species was found in the waters and coastline of the Mexican Caribbean. Known as the Portuguese Man o’ War, this poisonous jellyfish-like creature was found in the warm waters of Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, much to the dismay of …
The U.S. Embassy & Consulates In Mexico department has issued a warning for all U.S. travelers visiting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this spring. This is done in the spirit of protecting every American while on vacation and with the express purpose of providing useful and up-to-date information that empowers U.S. citizens to enjoy the …
The phenomenon of vacation rentals has really taken hold of the tourism market these past few years. More and more tourists are looking for that home-away-from-home feel when traveling, skipping the more luxurious, all-inclusive hotels that so many usually opt for. Airbnb is the most notable app that offers thousands of homes in the Mexican …
With spring break just around the corner, the Mexican Caribbean is gearing itself up for another load of excited American tourists ready for the vacation of a lifetime. The unbeatable champion of all the destinations in the region is, of course, Cancun. Not only does it offer the kind of beach paradise that some only …
Travelers to Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are being warned of the presence of one of the ocean’s most famous and dangerous inhabitants, which has chosen the warm waters of the Mexican Caribbean to spend its winter in. Thankfully, it isn’t sharks or the mythological Kraken that travelers need to keep an eye out for, …
For most travelers, a vacation in an international destination goes off without a hitch, but some situations occur that don’t allow the trip to get off on the right foot or end on a good note. When this happens, it isn’t always easy to do something about it, but in Cancun, it is. This is …