If you’re on the fence about booking that trip to Cancun now as opposed to later, in the low season, you may want to think about booking now. Whether it’s high prices holding you back or limited offers, we should remind you now is the best time to travel if you want to avoid a …

After struggling with the landfall of sargassum seaweed throughout most of 2022, Cancun and all of the surrounding towns in the wider Riviera Maya, including Tulum and Puerto Morelos, will remain officially free from the disruptive organism throughout winter. During the long-awaited season, tourists will once again enjoy immaculate Caribbean beaches – with no foul-smelling …

An incredible off path destination in Mexico has seen the number of vacation rentals double in a single year, as foreign visitors seek better alternatives to the over-developed, overpriced Tulum. Here, a majority of the residents still hail from Mexico, and the cost of everyday expenses has not yet surged dramatically. Quintana Roo may be …

Fall may not be behind us just yet, but the popular beach retreat of Cancun is already expected to reach up to 95% occupancy in the high season – in other words, it could sell out any day now. If you’re on a low budget at the minute to book your vacation package right away, …

This year, Tulum has been plagued by a surge in violence and corrupt practices, be it shootings or taxis operating on inflated fares. Even then, it has continued to grow as a destination and is expected to host a record number of guests this winter. So why does it remain one of America’s favorite sunny …

Cancun is one of the top destinations for American sun-seekers looking to escape the harsh winter months. It is home to a series of world-class hotels, a pristine coastline straddling the Caribbean Sea, and a developing wellness culture, but there is one big caveat tourists are being warned of: the city’s decades-old problem with taxi …

This year, Cancun’s reputation as a safe destination was brought into question after violent incidents increased. As a result, the U.S. issued a travel warning covering the whole of Quintana Roo, citing ‘crime and kidnapping’ as potential risks, but as Cancun officials see it, foreign authorities and the mass media exaggerate in their reports. In …

For years, Tulum has stolen the spotlight as the trendiest place to take an unforgettable vacation in the Riviera Maya, due to its close proximity to sandy beaches and iconic Mayan sights. However, having suffered from overcrowding and unsustainable tourism in the last decade, all eyes are now on Bacalar, a trendier, far more quaint …

Reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy towards delinquents, one of the top destinations in Mexico, the charming island of Cozumel, is receiving up to 100 Navy soldiers in hopes of strengthening security and quashing crime for good. After 300 army soldiers arrived in Cancun earlier this year to tighten surveillance on swimming hotspots, it’s Cozumel’s turn to …

It’s no secret the Riviera Maya is the go-to place for those looking to escape the winter blues, but while Cancun, Tulum and the like would normally be hailed as the top destinations, it’s the much more quaint island of Isla Mujeres that’s been stealing the spotlight lately. In fact, based on occupancy alone, it …

Mexico has three of the top five islands in North America, according to a poll conducted by the renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Every year, their editors compile the world’s favorite destinations based on their readers’ preferences, and this time, those surveyed sent a clear message that the Riviera Maya remains highly sought-after for …

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 …