Safety is one of travelers’ main concerns when visiting popular resort destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. But in Playa del Carmen, those worries are noticeably less present than elsewhere, thanks to new government measures to tackle crime. Situated an hour south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen has skyrocketed in popularity to become one of the …
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Now that the brown seaweed sargassum season is over in the Mexican Caribbean, Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone teams can finally hit the coastline of Playa del Carmen to put the final touches on the beaches for the peak fall and winter travel season. Peak Prepping of the Beaches Recovered sand started arriving this week on the …
Cancun began being built as a vacation destination in 1970, and the first hotel in the newly developed resort town opened in 1974. By the following year, Cancun was already welcoming approximately 100,000 visitors. Fast forward to last year, and more than 30 million tourists visited the destination, many of whom were American tourists. Now, …
As winter sets in across the world, and the longing for those balmy summer evenings to return grows stronger, people are already one step ahead and are booking their next vacations to the Mexican Caribbean. One huge plus for coming to this warm, picturesque paradise during this winter high season is that sargassum season has …
It’s been a busy slow season in Cancun this year. According to officials with the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone in Cancun, more than 60,000 beachgoers have already made their way to the sun, sand, and surf in the beach resort destination this month alone. A Busy Slow Season It’s too early to make forecasts for the …
There are so many luxury all-inclusive hotels in Cancun that it can be hard for travelers to choose between all of the choices. Just in the Hotel Zone alone, there are more than 30,000 rooms available, divided between around 100 different hotels. And now Cancun visitors have one more hotel to choose from, as Hilton …
With its excellent year-round weather, stunning coastlines, and countless tourist attractions, Cancun offers the ultimate getaway experience regardless of when you’re visiting. The high season for Cancun travel traditionally falls between December and April – but this year, it might come sooner, as evidenced by the rising number of operations at Cancun International Airport. After …
When visiting Cancun, at the top of many tourist to-do lists is a boat trip to the quaint island of Isla Mujeres. Known for its more authentic, small-town feel, Isla Mujeres is a popular spot for visitors to enjoy a day at the beach or even longer at the many resorts and hotel properties that …
Winter might still be a couple of months away but this is the busiest season for tourism in Cancun and the rest of the Mexican Caribbean. In one island destination, reservations are already on the rise, with 50 percent capacity already booked for the winter travel season. This is why you need to book your …
There are a few different areas in Cancun to stay during your visit, but the most popular has always been the Hotel Zone. Recently, though, another area just north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone has started growing in popularity. The area is quickly becoming one of the most popular areas to stay when visiting the vacation …