Landing in Cancun this winter? Expect to see a massive show of force. Authorities have deployed 7,000 troops to the Riviera Maya—here is how it affects your vacation. We at Travel Off Path have been tracking this for a while, especially after 400 new police officers with body cameras were added to Cancun’s force earlier …

You’re on a perfect beach in one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, the turquoise water is calling your name, and a soldier in full tactical gear walks by. It’s a jarring image that can spark a moment of anxiety for any traveler. But in 2025, is this a sign of trouble, or is …

Turn your TV on for 5 seconds and you’ll want to escape the country with all the doom n’ gloom talk spewing from the so-called “experts”. Well, what better place to run off to than our Southern neighbor? We at Travel Off Path love visiting Mexico as often as we can, no matter if it’s …

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 …

Forget the blender drinks (okay, maybe just a few). I’m trading frozen margaritas for freshly brewed Lagers because this adults-only paradise has something no other resort in Mexico has: a full-blown brewery steps from the Caribbean Sea.  Of course, there will be plenty of delicious frozen margaritas, too (it’s Margaritaville, after all!). But the point …

Just because Mexico’s tourism peaks around New Year’s, it doesn’t mean that travelers aren’t longing for the country’s dreamy beaches even now that temperatures have started to rise. In fact, recent reports show that Riviera Maya, one of the most sought-after regions in the entire country, is currently experiencing an unprecedented influx of visitors, with …

The land of all-inclusives, epic resorts, and the kind of crystalline water that needs seen to be believed, Cancun and the wider Mexican Caribbean are officially America’s favorite beach destinations, having hosted over 30 million visitors last year alone, and being poised for an even greater 2024. We’ve known for decades now it is a …

Americans have been bitten by the travel bug once more now that normality has been reinstated worldwide, and whether it’s destinations closer to home or exotic-sounding foreign places, they are taking to the skies passport in hand in droves. However, there is one destination in particular they seem to be drawn to the most: With …

Tulum has long been a popular destination in Mexico, and it will be easier than ever to visit this Mexican Caribbean beach paradise with the recent opening of a brand-new airport. But another underrated destination nearby is poised to become the trendiest new hotspot in Mexico in 2024. The beach town of Akumal is just …

Traveling to this Mexican hotspot just got easier. Tulum is one of the hottest destinations on the Riviera Maya in Mexico, but there hasn’t been a way to travel there directly — until now. Opening in December 2023, Tulum International Airport will begin welcoming flights directly to this trendy beach destination. Previously, travelers had to …

Whether it’s the dry or rainy season, the Mexican Caribbean remains America’s absolute favorite. Boasting numerous sandy spots, caressed by waters of the brightest blue, and a host of world-class resorts, it is still the number one beach destination South of the border. Be that as it may, there is more to the region than …

For years now, Cancun has been the number one tourist destination for Americans going abroad, renowned for its luxurious resort zone, world-class amenities, and of course, the miles on miles of sandy beaches bounded by the turquoise-colored Caribbean Sea. Its popularity has extended well into 2023, even after the world’s wider reopening for tourism and …