In yet another move indicating the world is ready to allow Covid to fade into the past, a new measure introduced in Mexico has scrapped mandatory mask-wearing on flights and in airports. Now in sync with the United States, passengers flying to and from Mexico will no longer deal with mask-wearing uncertainty. As of October …

Proving it is experiencing a remarkable recovery compared to other spots in the Caribbean that reopened much later, Cancun is on track to officially become Mexico’s number one destination, with more than 25 million tourists predicted to be hitting its shores before the year’s up, a substantial increase over 2019’s figures. It may have taken …

Cancun may be known the world over for the luxuriousness of its resorts and the azure nature of its waters, and despite being truly stunning, we know it is not necessarily representative of the Riviera Maya as a whole. Other smaller, competing towns in the region are well aware of this, too, with one in …

In a new effort to speed up security ahead of what’s shaping up to be a record winter for tourism, Cancun Airport is opening E-Gate lanes to allow Americans to travel seamlessly to Mexico. Soon enough, they will no longer be subject to thorough checks transiting the hub, and wait times should be reduced drastically. …

Travelers can rejoice, as it seems that the sargassum seaweed season is officially over in Cancun and throughout the Mexican Caribbean. Sargassum – an unsightly, stinky seaweed that washes up on beaches all over the world – has plagued the beaches of many American traveler’s favorite destinations throughout Mexico, making beaches unsightly and hazardous and, …

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts have opened a new all-inclusive resort in the ever-popular Mexican destination Puerto Vallarta. The hotel industry giants have been expanding rapidly around the world, with the opening of this resort one of several planned projects in Mexico alone. The exciting new resort, called the Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit, will give travelers …

In a surprising turn of events, Los Cabos is now on course to take the crown as Mexico’s number one destination, based solely on the growth it’s experienced this year and its post-Covid recovery. While Cancun is still Mexico’s most popular vacation by a large margin, Los Cabos is openly challenging the Caribbean powerhouse by …

If you’ve traveled to Mexico in the last few years, you’ve probably run into someone at the airport or in your hotel offering you a seemingly incredible deal on something if only you agree to sign up for a timeshare presentation. Would you sit through a 90-minute timeshare presentation to save $986 on a 5-night …

It seems like Mexico has a new star in the making, as an unknown city that had never before been widely promoted as a destination takes center stage as part of the country’s tourism offer. It does not have a shoreline and thus no pristine beaches like those found in the Caribbean, nor the Yucatan …

Travelers dreaming of faraway beaches for a trip this winter may be surprised to find armed military patrolling their favorite beach destinations. However, this should not be alarming, and it is becoming standard practice in some areas. Tourism is a huge source of income for many countries with beautiful beaches, and protecting visitors is a …

On April 1st, 2021, the Mexican government implemented a tourist tax for international visitors coming into the state of Quintana Roo. Many of the most popular destinations in Mexico, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cozumel, are located within Quintana Roo. As a result, most tourists entering Mexico are subject to the tax, which …

Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marqués, recently announced that country welcomed over 36 million international visitors between January and July of this year. As destinations such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum continue to break visitor arrival records, this number will only grow. Mexico’s most popular beach destinations have witnessed an explosion of …