Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean currently have more online vacation rentals – especially Airbnbs – than at any point in history. And while they offer a host of benefits, they also come with some notable downsides that travelers have to consider when booking their next Caribbean getaway. Officials have recently implemented sweeping changes to the …
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With summer vacations coming to an end around various parts of the world, one location in the Mexican Caribbean is still seeing hotel occupancy close to capacity. Isla Mujeres has seen hotel occupancy still sitting around 90%, as tourists still seem to be flocking to the area known for being a popular vacation destination. This …
Second only to the unbeatable Cancun, Playa Del Carmen continues to be an extremely popular area for tourists. The state of Quintana Roo continues to record brilliant numbers of visitors coming to the area, and with the huge flow of flights arriving at the destination this summer, Playa Del Carmen carves itself out as a …
This year, Cancun reigns supreme as the number one destination for foreign travelers, having everything any tourist would ever need for a perfect vacation. Just outside the bustling hotel zone of the city, Cancun is surrounded by natural beauty, with one of the more visited and beloved areas being the Nichupté Lagoon. Located on the …
The Mexican Caribbean is all the rage in the digital nomad world, with a growing number of remote workers relocating to the sunny region. But one destination is expected to attract more digital nomads than any other this year: Playa del Carmen. This fall, officials are gearing up to welcome up to 30% more digital …
While still cheaper than many other Caribbean destinations, several factors including the rising value of the Mexican peso mean that an all-inclusive vacation in Cancun is no longer as affordable as it once used to be. Rising prices have forced many travelers, especially those hailing from the United States, to change their spending patterns to …
Officials in the coastal destination of Playa del Carmen are warning travelers about the growing number of passport thefts being reported in the popular hotspot. Despite being one of the safest destinations in the Riviera Maya, criminals are always on the hunt for unsuspecting travelers and, increasingly, passports and other valuable identity documents. With more …
There has been much buzz around the highly anticipated Tulum International Airport this year, which is set to begin operations in December. After VivaAerobus announced on Thursday that they would begin scheduled flights from Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Tijuana, Aeromexico revealed yesterday that they will start flights departing from the United States and Canada. …
One of the favorite activities of visitors to Isla Mujeres is watching the scenic views of the sea standing on the dramatic rock cliffs. However, tourists are advised to be careful standing on the rocks and enjoying the natural seascapes due to the instability of the rock cliffs. Rocking and Rolling Part of the quaintness …
Cancun and other major tourist hotspots such as Tulum and Playa Del Carmen have been pulling out all the stops in order to maintain a strong level of security for all visitors this year. Many initiatives have been a resounding success, as the Mexican Caribbean just experienced a record-breaking summer season with a large …