Cancun Has Regressed To An Orange Traffic Light Designation Cancun is edging closer to the highest alert level possible on Mexico’s epidemiological traffic light system. Further restrictions will be implemented in the hope that a red light designation can be avoided. The Governor of Quintana Roo announced that from the 24th of January until the …

Visitors to the Mexican Caribbean who are looking to travel off the beaten path will soon be able to hop on a ‘Mayan Train‘ towards at least two brand new destinations, while still benefitting from stronger connectivity between existing tourist hotspots like Cancún and Tulum. As announced by Javier May Rodríguez, the new general director …

Omicron Surge Forces Varying Severity Of Restrictions In Some Mexican States Some of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations are back under COVID restrictions after a winter holiday Omicron influx saw infection rates skyrocket. The restrictions vary depending on the location. Mexico enjoyed two months of smooth sailing and record-breaking numbers as millions flocked to their …

Carnival has a long history in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, an event known for its wild celebrations and parties within the streets of this South American city. This energetic festival is known for its lavish costumes, bright colors, and five days of non-stop dancing, partying, and entertainment. Tourists and locals alike have …

Cancun is facing new restrictions as cases surge with some local hospitals reporting 100% occupancy. The city will now return to ‘yellow alert’ the Quintana Roo State Governor announced. Most of the region’s municipalities, including Tulum and Playa del Carmen, will be subject to the associated restrictions from January 10th until January 16th. It will …

Mexico has been one of the most popular destinations in the world throughout the pandemic and has most recently been smashing arrival records, especially in Cancun, where demand is higher than ever before. With millions of Americans flying into Cancun and other parts of Mexico for an easy vacation, what happens when it’s time to …

U.S. travelers are sure to benefit from new direct flights to the world-famous Costa Maya this season, especially at a time when the Omicron variant prompts a majority of touristic destinations to tighten rules for Americans once more. On the other hand, Mexico has stood by its open border policy and continues to allow passengers …

New Rules Begin 4 AM Friday January 7th The government of the United Kingdom is scrapping its current rules on PCR tests. The move will allow visitors and citizens to enter the country without taking a pre-flight test, as long as they are fully vaccinated. The current rules were put in place as the Omicron …

What Happens If You Contract COVID-19 Before Your Trip? Testing positive before your trip is a nightmare, yet with the transmissibility of Omicron and the U.S. topping 1 million cases today, it’s not unlikely. Most countries still require a 24 to 72 hour PCR test in order for tourists to enter, so many American travelers …

Event Coincides With Other Festival Weeks New York has launched its first-ever hotel week, beginning Tuesday, January 4th. The event offers guests in over 100 hotels across the five boroughs 22% off their bookings through February 14th.  No, that’s not a typo. Hotel week lasts a month! And it might just be the best month …

Cementing its status as a tourist-friendly country in spite of Omicron, Mexico is now one of the most visited destinations on the planet and is on track to become a world favorite this year. Unlike most nations in the old continent or the US itself, which remained off-limits to foreign arrivals for well over a …

Cancun was the #2 most visited city in the world throughout the pandemic. Despite the rest of the world shutting down, not only has Cancun airport stayed wide open the entire time, but they’ve actually surpassed passenger numbers from 2019, breaking arrival records for incoming tourists. To put it plainly, Cancun airport is a busy …