United Airlines has announced that it will significantly ramp up flights to Cancun this winter to meet skyrocketing demand from U.S. travelers. The carrier, which operates the third-largest commercial airline fleet in the world, is the latest to increase the frequency of flights to the crown jewel of the Mexican Caribbean. With several U.S.-based airlines …
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As tourism booms this year in Cancun, the surrounding areas are feeling the impact as well. This has increased the need for additional essential services such as police, fire, and medical care to keep up with the demands of both locals and visitors alike. Because of this need, the island community of Isla Mujeres – …
After a four-year hiatus, the Mexican government is re-launching an ambitious plan to help eradicate sargassum from popular beaches across the Mexican Caribbean. A magnet for international travelers, the Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are in better shape than ever thanks to new initiatives to tackle sargassum seaweed, a harmless yet unpleasant-smelling macroalgae that forms over …
Good news for price-conscious travelers looking to plan a vacation to Cancun later in the year. According to a recent survey, the beach resort destination is one of the most affordable locations in the world that still has some cheap flights available for travel now through the September Labor Day holiday. Flights For Sand and …
A Toronto-based company has been appointed to enforce the collection of Cancun’s mandatory tourist tax. Quintana Roo, the Mexican state which includes popular travel destinations such as Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and Playa Del Carmen, has doubled down on collecting its VISITAX after originally bringing it into law on April 1st, 2021. With the goal …
Cancun is heading into a record-breaking travel season, with over 150,000 visitors expected to set foot in the tropical destination weekly. A new report by Mexico’s Secretariat for Tourism (Sectur) reveals that the sun-soaked destination is currently seeing one of the highest occupancy rates nationwide, with nearly 73% of all hotel rooms sold out. With …
It is no secret that sargassum has been one of the biggest issues concerning the travel and tourism sector of the Mexican Caribbean. Following the previous year’s records, many of the beautiful, golden coastlines have been bracing themselves for another year of full coverage. However, one beachfront town has had a pleasant surprise. Mahahual, located …
Nature is a popular travel trend this year as the post-pandemic vacation recovery continues to drive demand. This trend is evident in Cancun where an amazing 25 percent, or one in four travelers to the beach resort destination, is seeking to create a connection with nature on their vacation adventure to Cancun and the Riviera …
Millions of travelers are flocking to resort destinations across the Mexican Caribbean as the record-breaking summer kicks off. But a growing number of travelers are opting for lesser-known destinations in search of authentic experiences, and by extension, are skipping out on staying at a resort. A new report shows that the southern cities of the …
It’s shaping up to be a very popular year to visit Cancun as the current stream of visitors seems to have no end. Even looking out over the rest of the summer, reservations for beach destinations in general are already 22 percent over the amount booked at this time last year. Travelers considering a getaway …