Cancun’s renowned white-sand beaches are due to receive significant investments this summer to help combat sargassum and rising pollution levels thanks to the city’s new tourism tax. Cancun’s Visitax has added more than $18 million to the city’s coffers this year alone, providing a major boost in sargassum prevention and clean-up. And with seaweed levels …
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Resort bookings are up across Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean as the sun-soaked region continues to climb in popularity with travelers. That’s according to new statistics published this week, which show that some 70% of Cancun’s hotel rooms are already sold out ahead of the summer. And with a record-breaking number of travelers planning trips …
Hurricane Season is now underway and, although there are no projections for the arrival of a dangerous storm in the near future yet, a potential tropical cyclone is causing some dangerous conditions on some Cancun beaches. Formed in the Gulf of Mexico, potential Tropical Cyclone Uno is well away from Cancun, but it is affecting …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have been hit by a number of weather phenomena this spring; from extreme temperatures to heavy rain, numerous hotspots in the region are feeling the effects of severe weather. In Playa del Carmen, a popular local beach – Playa Mamitas – has nearly disappeared this week due to ongoing rain …
Hotels in Tulum have become the latest to suffer from the effects of rolling blackouts, which have plagued numerous resort hotspots across the Mexican Caribbean this spring. Rising temperatures are straining the region’s power grid, affecting the supply of electricity to hotels & businesses. In Tulum, the issue is mostly affecting smaller properties, causing concern …
Travelers in the northeast part of the country now have a more convenient way to enjoy their vacation in the sun, sand and surf of the Mexican Caribbean for a vacation getaway. JetBlue recently started their first daily nonstop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport to Tulum International Airport on June 13th that …
Nobody wants to deal with any issues when arriving at an airport as busy as Cancun International, whether for the start of a vacation or to depart for the return home. Worrying that everything goes off without a hitch is by far the biggest stress that comes with traveling. There are three issues that Cancun …
With temperatures soaring, Cancun’s spectacular white-sand beaches are beginning to fill up with sun-seeking travelers. The city’s powdery shoreline attracts millions of travelers each year—especially in summer—and invites visitors to cool down in crystal-clear waters. A new report published this week shows that beaches in Cancun’s resort zone are skyrocketing in popularity, welcoming nearly 100,000 …
Family vacations are a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime with your loved ones, but everybody needs a little adult time every now and then. Furthermore, kids are great, but adults vacationing without kids probably don’t want to spend their vacation time in a family-friendly resort filled with kids. This is …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are undoubtedly famous for their powdery white-sand beaches, which draw millions of visitors each year who enjoy splashing in their crystal-clear waters. The region’s leading beach reputation was just recently strengthened following the addition of a further 15 Blue-Flag beaches. The prestigious distinction is awarded to beaches that meet a …