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Less than two years after the grand opening of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, Tulum is experiencing a significant downturn in air travel connectivity. Major airlines from North and South America are...
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As the 2025 high tourist season approaches, Playa del Carmen is grappling with a significant influx of sargassum seaweed along its coastlines. Despite the challenges, three beaches—Playa 72, Xcalacoco, and Montecarlo—have notably...
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The vibrant Dutch Caribbean island has emerged as a leading destination in the region, showcasing remarkable growth in its tourism sector. In February 2025, Curaçao recorded a 20% increase in stayover arrivals...
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico – The Secretariat of the Navy has announced the deployment of a 2.5-kilometer (1.55-mile) anti-sargassum barrier off the coast of Playa del Carmen. This measure aims to prevent...
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RIVIERA MAYA, Q. ROO – Despite the early and heavy arrival of sargassum along the coastlines of Quintana Roo, the state’s Ministry of Tourism (Sedetur) projects a robust influx of nearly 1.3...
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The very thought of traveling to Africa has a connotation of adventure & culture attached to it. The plethora of National Parks, the ecological abundance, the local culture, and of course, the...
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CANCUN, Q. ROO – Transportation at Cancun International Airport has long been a source of frustration for travelers, with frequent reports of taxi scams, misleading practices, and limited access to ride-hailing services...
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In response to the early arrival of sargassum along the coast of Quintana Roo, authorities and local residents organized the first major beach cleanup of the season in Mahahual, successfully collecting approximately...
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Jamaica is currently considered the Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourist destination and one of the world’s fastest-recovering nations, as per Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism. This remarkable expansion demonstrates Jamaica’s tourism industry’s tenacity...
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As forecasts indicate a significant surge in sargassum along the Mexican Caribbean in 2025, coastal communities across Quintana Roo are mobilizing resources and adopting reinforced strategies to mitigate the impact of the...
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Belgrade, Serbia – March 13, 2025 – The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade has issued a security alert for American citizens traveling to or residing in Serbia due to anticipated large-scale protests in...
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The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) publishes the Global Peace Index (GPI) each year. 163 nations are ranked by the GPI according to how peaceful they are. Twenty-four indicators are used...
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South Caicos, one of the lesser-known gems of the Turks and Caicos archipelago, offers visitors an unspoiled Caribbean experience with pristine white-sand beaches, world-class bonefishing, and an undeniable sense of adventure. It...
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Turks and Caicos are among the Caribbean’s safest islands. That being said, there are a few things tourists should be aware of as crime does occur. To drastically lower the likelihood of...
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Cancun International Airport experienced a notable decrease in passenger traffic last month, according to newly released data. The airport reported a total of 2.489 million passengers in February, marking a 9.1 percent...
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The Mexican Navy recently announced that it collected 1.5 tons of pesky sargassum seaweed off the Mexican Caribbean coast. This makes beach access and swimming in the warm, blue sea along Mexico’s...
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The U.S. Department of State has re-issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime. The advisory, updated to include...
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Brazil is one of those landmasses that is way too big to try to describe in a single sentence. However, regardless of the area of the country, you decide to visit, here...
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Most travelers consider Cancun to be safe most of the time. The region maintains its reputation as a low-crime, safe city even beyond the hotel zone. However, no matter where you are,...
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Are you also impatiently looking out for the summer season and endless days at the beach? It’s still nowhere to be seen. But a great way to make the waiting time feel...
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