Masses of sargassum seaweed have been invading popular and touristic Caribbean destinations—from Puerto Rico to Barbados— for months, ruining travelers’ vacations and worrying local authorities about economic and environmental consequences.  “This year has been the worst year on record,” said the researcher and faculty member with Florida Sea Grant Lisa Krimsky as reported by the …

Cancun remains one of the international travelers’ favorite destinations in Mexico and its economy and infrastructures have been rapidly and constantly growing during the past few years, despite the pandemic crisis.  The ambitious Train Maya project has been announced to be launched in 2023 and will connect Cancun to many fascinating hotspots in the Yucatan …

Maya Train Set To Connect The Yucatan Peninsula Like Never Before An exciting new railway system is set to be unveiled in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula in 2023 after the government removed roadblocks surrounding its development. The controversial project will connect the popular hub of Cancun with countless towns, cities, and sites around the region like …

As tourists continue to flood Cancun and the surrounding Mexican Caribbean, the Mexican Government has deployed over 300 armed forces members to the Cancun area to combat the increasing crime rate and protect tourists. Tourist safety is a top priority, as tourism accounted for 8.6% of the country’s GDP in 2019. As tourism increases to …

Mexico hosts Americans’ favorite destinations for vacation and there are so many wonderful cities and landscapes to choose from. The Mexican government has been analyzing data and has recently announced the three main destinations tourists will visit in Mexico during July and August.  Miguel Torruco Marqués, Secretary of the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur, by …

COVID-19 cases in Cancun have been on the rise and the Quintana Roo Governor, Carlos Joaquín González, has recently requested people in the region to wear masks indoors. On Friday, local Mexican authorities announced that, at the moment, there are over 300 daily COVID-19 cases while a month ago there were only 20. “I want …

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 …

Safety in Mexico is always a top concern for many tourists and during the past few weeks, with the rise of travel, authorities have been more alert. A few days ago, the US State Department issued a warning for US citizens regarding touristic destinations in Mexico.  The government made an update to their page on …

With Mexico leading the way as the number one holiday destination for American travelers – there are currently 38 U.S. cities that offer direct flights to the popular city of Cancun. A recently published article on the Cancun Sun revealed which cities these are – and so let’s see where it is possible to jump …

The big travel news this week was the US removing its testing requirement for international air travelers. Now that the requirement has officially been dropped as of today, here’s a look at some destinations where Americans can travel to with no testing this summer. For a trip to these cities, you won’t need a test …

The Spanish hotel chain, Riu is set to open two new all-inclusive – and adult-only – resorts in the hugely-popular city of Cancun, Mexico. The two hotel resorts – which have recently been named as Hotel Riu Latino and Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan – will open later this year in October and November, respectively. Once …

Hotel industry giant Hyatt Hotels have unveiled plans to open a new Grand Hyatt Beach Resort in Cancun. One of the hottest destinations in the world since it was amongst the first to ease their entry restrictions at the height of the pandemic, Mexico has welcomed several major hotel brands to its shores in the …