Landing in Cancun this winter? Expect to see a massive show of force. Authorities have deployed 7,000 troops to the Riviera Maya—here is how it affects your vacation. We at Travel Off Path have been tracking this for a while, especially after 400 new police officers with body cameras were added to Cancun’s force earlier …

If your Cancun trip solely revolves around the Hotel Zone and downtown bars, we hate to break it to you— you’ve been missing out on one of Mexico’s most stunning getaways. Of course, Cancun is downright stunning in its own right; otherwise, it wouldn’t be America’s favorite vacation destination year after year. However, not all …

If you’re traveling to Cancun in the near future, chances are some relaxation and week-round pampering in a five-star resort are top priorities for you, and listen, we totally get it: Cancun is practically synonymous with hassle-free tropical vacays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a little culture and nature exploration to the mix. …

If your mental map of Mexico starts in Cancun and ends in Los Cabos, you’re missing a lot of the good stuff. We at Travel Off Path spend an embarrassing amount of time digging into flight routes, safety data, and on-the-ground reports, and the big story right now is how fast Mexico’s “second tier” destinations …

Ahh, the Mexican Caribbean… its sun-kissed white sands hugged by teal-colored seas, the epic all-inclusive resorts where every single guest is treated like royalty, and the ancient Mayan World lying just beneath the surface, begging to be unearthed. It’s no wonder Americans keep flocking there, year after year, after year, but if you think overtouristed, …

Breaking an unusually long four-year hiatus, direct flights from Las Vegas to Cancun are finally returning, but before you start drawing up those winter travel plans, hold your horses. The relaunch is scheduled for June 4, 2026. As announced by Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, Southwest will be the one to re-establish the severed link …

For millions of Americans, Cancun is synonymous with luxury hotels, glistening-white sands hugged by teal-colored seas, and stress-free vacations, in general… or at least you’d expect it to be this way. That is, until you touch down in the gong show that is Cancun International Airport. From border control to luggage collection to passing the …

As one of America’s longest-standing budget airlines has hit turbulence, there have been a couple of newcomers entering the scene in recent years — Avelo and Breeze. Both have taken the low-cost sector by storm, forcing both Frontier and Spirit’s hand in radically changing their stringent policies to become more customer-friendly, like the newbies. Although …

When you hear the stats on the new AVA Resort Cancun, a certain kind of skepticism is natural. With over 1,600 rooms, it is, by any definition, a truly massive property. For seasoned travelers, “massive” can often be a code word for long lines, impersonal service, and that dreaded “burn and churn” mentality where you …

Fall is arguably the best period to visit Cancun if you’re hoping for smaller crowds and cheaper prices. After all, the July and August crowds are gone, hotels deliberately lower prices to attract more guests, and there are getaway deals galore… or are there? For years now, sun-seekers on a budget have waited impatiently for …

As fall brings a bite of chilly air, some of America’s beaches become less appealing given the weather. Thankfully, our Southern neighbor has our back. From Rosarito to Chetumal, the sun shines year-round, providing way better opportunities for a paradisal beach vacation wrapping Mexico’s seemingly never-ending shoreline. According to Expedia, even as some of the …

For those already dreaming of trading frosty temperatures for sun-drenched beaches this winter, we’ve got some absolutely fantastic news that’s about to make your travel planning a whole lot smoother. Your trusted insiders here at Travel Off Path are thrilled to report that two major U.S. carriers are rolling out five brand-new nonstop flight routes …