A record-breaking mass of sargassum seaweed is threatening to ruin beach vacations throughout Florida. For months, a giant accumulation of seaweed has been floating in the Atlantic and slowly drifting towards popular vacation spots including Florida, the Caribbean, and the Riviera Maya. And now it has finally arrived. Sargassum is a common occurrence in these …
While the weather has always been a factor in people’s holiday decision-making, it’s only recently that people have begun to worry about seaweed ruining their trips. The impact of sargassum on shores around the Atlantic has become a worrying issue for people who are looking to enjoy a beach holiday. The super popular Mexican hotspots …
Sargassum seaweed keeps ruining travelers’ vacations — or at least changing their beach experience. This brown alga has been arriving early on Cancun beaches, and now, when sargassum season usually begins, there are already large piles of this seaweed across shorelines. On Tiktok, travelers have reported the presence of sargassum seaweed in the hotel zone …
For weeks, experts have been warning about giant masses of sargassum coming to Florida, the largest ever seen, and it has already started to hit the coasts. According to the information shared by Fox 35 Orlando, piles of this seaweed are covering the American coast, and it is not even peak season yet. Usually, the …
Cancun is America’s favorite sunny getaway, and it’s easy to see why. Straddling the Caribbean Coast of Mexico and home to an impressive array of five-star properties, it is a world-class destination deserving of all the hype. If you’re heading to Cancun in the coming days or weeks, however, you may want to steer clear …
Visitors to coastal Florida might soon find an unwelcome visitor on their beaches. Researchers are tracking what could be the largest recorded mass of sargassum seaweed to pass through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. If correct in their predictions, masses of the foul-smelling seaweed will begin washing up on Florida’s beaches in the …
Cancun, Mexico, the popular resort hotspot of Quintana Roo, is home to some of the top beaches on the continent. For most tourists, it is the number one reason to visit this beautiful city. Of course, no matter where tourists vacation, they want to find the best place to spend their time and relax. Every …
Having their beach holidays ruined by seaweed is one of the main concerns for Americans heading to Cancun. Authorities may have implemented a number of measures to ensure that the sea retains its turquoise hue, but the arrival of some sargassum is still inevitable. Fortunately, there are four beaches in the area expecting less seaweed …
Travelers want white sand and crystal clear blue waters when they visit the Mexican Caribbean, but that’s not always possible, especially during sargassum season. Sargassum is the annoying, smelly seaweed that washes up on these gorgeous shores for months. And, recent concerns regarding this seaweed showing up off-season have arisen. According to recent information shared …
Popular tourist destinations like Cancun and Tulum generally enjoy a sargassum-free winter, but the heavier humidity in March often results in recurrences. This year, the brown algae is expected at record levels, and if you’d like to completely avoid it while vacationing in the Mexican Caribbean, this tropical island is your best bet: Isla Mujeres …
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 …