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, …
With its luxury hotels lining paradisaical beaches and an upscale shopping scene, Cancun is by far and away the leading destination in the Mexican Caribbean, but between the surging crowds and the rising prices, the appeal has started to wear off a little. But hey, we’ve been there before, and we’ll be there again come winter, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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’ …
They did it again. For the second, third, fourth? We’re not even sure at this point, Mexico has concluded yet another calendar year with a record number of arrivals: that’s over 19 million foreign arrivals and a 16.6% increase over 2019. 2019, as you know, is the reference year for pre-health crisis figures. Needless to say, Americans lead by …
Love it or hate it, Cancun is the most popular destination for Americans going abroad this winter: for some, it just can’t be beat on the hospitality front, what with the numerous luxury resorts, bustling shopping scene, and of course, beautiful beachfront. That being said, a growing number of visitors seem to have had enough of …
Heading to a sunny Cancun this winter, and as usual, you’re concerned with your personal safety after being bombarded with mainstream news stories on how crime in the Mexican Caribbean is rising? While there is some truth to that, and we would definitely recommend you exercise greater caution visiting, Cancun remains one of the safest––if …
We all know Cancun is the most popular international destination for Americans craving some winter sun and a whole week of pampering and luxury, but what about those of us who can’t stand the usual resort crowds or even would prefer something just a little more exclusive? As great as Cancun may still be, mass …
If you’ve never been to Cancun yourself, we wouldn’t blame you for being somewhat skeptical of the Mexican hub’s triumphs as a tourist destination. After all, it hardly has that novelty factor–it feels like everyone has been already, so why even bother? Overdevelopment is starting to take its toll on local communities, and of course, there’s always …
If you’ve been toying with the idea of jetting off to sunny Mexico in the near future, the time to book those flights is now: boasting unruffled, powdery white sands and minimal crowding, a tropical island near Cancun is offering 30% discounts across multiple services! Holbox is one of the best picks for travelers heading …