If you’re heading to the Caribbean this season, chances are you’re already aware sargassum levels are at an all-time high, from Cancun to Punta Cana. The pesky seaweed, which often tarnishes the typically-unspoiled look of the region’s white-sand beaches, keeps washing ashore in record quantities. The situation’s so dramatic even residents are sounding the alarm …

Popular as Europe may be for city breaks and ancient culture, a significant number of Americans who are flying abroad this season will keep it ‘local’, or should we say, on this side of the Atlantic, and needless to say, Cancun’s on their radar—but what about all that pesky sargassum? As you might be aware, …

Travelers heading to Cancun are being strongly advised to be careful when choosing their transportation from the airport. Recent reports and incidents highlight ongoing tension between traditional taxi services and rideshare app drivers, like Uber. These clashes have unfortunately sometimes caught tourists in the middle, leading to stressful arrivals. Official government bodies, including the Canadian …

Get ready for a potentially messy summer at some of your favorite beaches. Scientists are saying that the amount of seaweed floating in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean Sea has hit an all-time high this April, and that could mean a significant sargassum season for places like Florida and Cancun. Sargassum is a brown seaweed …

For the third year in a row, Delta Air Lines has unveiled its annual list of most-searched destinations by Americans flying abroad this summer, and if you think Cancun’s placed at number one, you’re in for a surprise. 2025 is an exciting year for Delta, with increasing frequency on some of its most popular Transatlantic …

Keen on a little Cancun getaway, but you’re worried it may blow the budget? Luxury hotels right on the beachfront and piña coladas by the poolside don’t usually come cheap, after all. If you’re on a shoestring budget, and you’re able to book some time off to jet off to the sun-drenched Caribbean city in …

Cancun – the name likely brings beautiful images to mind: stunning turquoise water, soft white sand, and plenty of sunshine. It’s a dream destination for many people looking for relaxation and fun by the ocean. However, some recent, serious events have prompted urgent warnings from local authorities regarding beach safety. These incidents are a sober …

Easter week (Semana Santa) in Quintana Roo holds a special kind of energy. You can almost feel the buzz as world-famous spots like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and the Riviera Maya prepare to welcome visitors from around the globe. It’s peak season, and the numbers show it – an estimated 1.2 million people are expected …

It’s that time of year again. After a glorious 3-4 months of perfectly clear coasts, we’re already seeing signs of sargassum proliferating off the coast of Cancun. A brown, smelly macroalgae originating in the Sargasso Sea, which many describe as smelling of rotten eggs once it washes ashore, is expected to arrive in the Mexican Caribbean in ‘large’ …

Get ready, Oklahoma City! In a thrilling first for Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), American Airlines has just announced a groundbreaking new route. Starting November 8, 2025, Oklahomans will have direct access to the sun-drenched beaches of Cancun, Mexico (CUN) thanks to a brand-new, Saturday-only nonstop service. This historic announcement marks a major leap forward …

Punta Cana may be putting a small dent in Cancun’s tourism numbers, but millions of American travelers will be flocking to Cancun from now until the end of the year. Many vacationers like to have their itineraries down pat from the get-go. Once you clear customs, you either want to spot your last name on …

An airline you may not be quite as familiar with has taken over U.S. skies as the ‘most reliable’ carrier in the country. Given my awful experiences with budget airlines lately, that’s quite a feat, but not one to worry about with Avelo Airlines. One of America’s newest additions, taking its first flight in Spring …