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Club Med Just Completed a Makeover of Its Cancun All-Inclusive Resort, With a Sports “Island” and a Waterpark 

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It’s one of the signature all-inclusive resorts in Cancun: the Club Med Cancun, the brand’s premier resort in Mexico.  It first opened its doors nearly a half century ago (in 1976, to be exact) and now the resort has debuted […]

Flights

JetBlue Says It’s Transitioning Its Tulum Flights From Year-Round to Seasonal 

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Tulum has been one of the region’s bright spots in recent years, transforming from a boho-hip getaway to a tourism powerhouse. This year, the Mexican Caribbean destination opened its first international airport to much fanfare and new service from just […]

Caribbean

A Different Kind of Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Just Opened in Cancun, With a Speakeasy, Thermal Baths and DJ Lessons

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A rooftop jacuzzi. A 20,000-square-foot spa with everything from thermal baths to golf massages. DJ lessons for kids. An elevated resort-within-a-resort concept with a private beach. It’s the newest all-inclusive resort in greater Cancun, and the just-debuted SLS Playa Mujeres […]

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Southwest Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Route to Cancun Next Summer

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The beaches, the nightlife, the all-inclusive resorts. There’s nowhere quite like Cancun in the broader Caribbean, and few destinations in the hemisphere have been as popular in the post-pandemic period.  Now, Southwest Airlines is adding yet another new route to […]


Cancun Is the Top Travel Destination for Americans This Winter, Followed By Punta Cana 

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Where are American travelers headed this winter? Well, it’s not to a cold-weather destination, according to a new report from TripAdvisor. The travel giant has shared its winter travel index for 2024-2025, and one destination stands out among international getaways: […]


This Cancun-Area All-Inclusive Is Expanding With a New Idea for Family Resorts

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If you’ve traveled with kids, you know it’s, well, not exactly the same as taking an adults-only vacation. There’s always the challenge of making your group blend in with the other guests. After all, every group of travelers has a […]

News

What’s Causing Cancun Airport’s Traffic Decline? 

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It’s now been a few months, and Cancun’s air traffic decline is starting to steepen, according to new data from ASUR, which manages the airport as part of a broader regional portfolio.  Passenger traffic in Cancun saw a 14.9 percent […]


There Are No Nonstop Flights From the UK to Cancun. That's About to Change.

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The resorts, the shopping, the beaches. Particularly since the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean destination of Cancun has been one of the biggest tourism success stories in the wider region.  Now, it’s set for a big boost from the United Kingdom […]


This Cancun-Area All-Inclusive Has a New Preferred Club With a Rooftop Pool and a Private Sushi Bar

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It’s no secret that all-inclusive is the biggest thing in travel right now, as big brands continue to expand their footprint in the everything-included space. But within all-inclusive, it’s another trend that continues to grow: the resort-within-a-resort.  At some hotels, […]

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This Playa del Carmen Resort Is Rebranding Into Two Hotels: One Family-Friendly, One Just for Adults   

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Fifth Avenue, or as the locals know it, Quinta Avenida: It’s the main thoroughfare in one of our favorite beach towns in the Caribbean: the endlessly fun, always-energetic Playa del Carmen on the coast of Mexico. It’s walkable, filled with […]


Hilton Is Adding An Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Cancun 

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All-inclusive is the biggest thing in travel right now, with just about every major hotel brand making a big push into the space, from Marriott to Hyatt to Wyndham. But one of the biggest players in the Caribbean in recent […]


Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Resort on Isla Mujeres, the Tiny Caribbean Island Near Cancun

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It’s the sort of tiny Caribbean island where everybody gets around by golf cart. The vibe is relaxed, the pace is slow, the water is sparkling and the food is all about fresh seafood and cold beer.  On land, you […]