Can’t stand the crowds, and the glitz and glam of Cancun feels a tad too inauthentically non-Mexican to you? If you’re keen on a week-long pampering sesh in a luxury resort but also experiencing local culture, Isla Mujeres is the answer to all of your prayers: A small island roughly 4.3 miles long and 2,130 …
Luxurious resorts, a delectable cuisine that feels a lot richer and more flavorful than the watered-down version you get in the States, and hospitality like no other: it’s no wonder Mexico remains undefeated as the leading destination for Americans going abroad this summer. There is one issue facing visitors in the short to medium-term, however. …
With its long miles of powder-white sands hugged by turquoise waters and award-winning, epic hotels, Cancun could be the perfect year-round resort destination, were it not for the rising levels of sargassum it faces every year. As the humid season starts, smelly brown algae proliferates and reaches the city’s typically pristine beaches, causing a major …
Sargassum is making a comeback sooner than expected this year, and a powerful one at that, threatening to ruin vacation plans for thousands of travelers. It may not be life-threatening, but for the average beachgoer, it does something even worse: The proliferation of the foul-smelling seaweed tarnishes the typically-pristine beaches, accumulating in large deposits on …
The Mexican Caribbean is known not only for being home to award-winning luxurious resorts and a fascinating ancient Mayan heritage but also for islands of outstanding natural beauty, with one in particular, Isla Mujeres, leading booking trends this season. There are many reasons why tourists flock to the ‘Isla’, but the main attraction is definitely …
With so many people planning to visit the Mexican Caribbean this spring, it’s difficult not to get influenced. Just the thought of those white-sanded beaches, turquoise waters, and tantalizing dishes is enough to convince even the most skeptical of travelers to finally book that long-awaited trip south of the border. If that’s you, the next …
Those of you thinking about going somewhere warm and sunny this winter have the perfect excuse to bask on the white-sanded beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, a region that’s currently breaking all-time tourism records. The premise of a beachy vacation on one of the most coveted places on Earth is all fun and games until …
This winter, the idyllic shores of the Mexican Caribbean are witnessing an unprecedented surge in popularity, with Cancun, in particular, experiencing yet another record-breaking season. While many of those looking to escape the stresses and monotony of day-to-day life are looking forward to the bustling streets and legendary nightlife of the Mexican hotspot, most travelers …
While Mexico has always enjoyed a reputation as one of the world’s dreamiest travel destinations, its allure has never been as strong as it is now. American travelers are flocking to the country in the millions, seeking to experience its rich cultural heritage and jaw-dropping natural sights, and while there’s no shortage of cities and …
Cancun may be currently leading booking trends in Mexico, but it is not the only vacation hotspot South of the border that Americans have a professed love for. It is part of the wider Mexican Caribbean, famous for its white-sand beaches, ancient Mayan heritage, and beautiful idyllic islands, and one of them, Isla Mujeres, is …
Cancun may be the indisputable number-one destination in the Mexican Caribbean, hosting over 30 million guests annually, but this year, it’s the smaller, more peaceful alternative spots that are stealing the limelight. One of those is a tiny island, a short 30-minute ride from Cancun, that’s long been hailed as a tranquility oasis amid the …
Cancun has long been a favorite winter escape among travelers, and between its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, it’s easy to see why. However, while most similar beachy hotspots have yet to catch up to their 2019 visitor numbers, Cancun has far surpassed its previous peak, setting a new all-time tourism record and becoming the …