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Cancun is currently experiencing the most severe sargassum seaweed season ever. Since April 2025, the sargassum seaweed has been invading beaches of the Cancun and Quintana Roo region in unprecedented numbers. Thankfully,...
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As summer 2025 kicks into full swing, travelers searching for pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters are in luck: several Caribbean islands are reporting little to no sargassum seaweed along their coastlines this...
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The city of Cancún is urging travelers to rethink any last-minute travel plans this summer. As one of the world’s hottest tourist hotspots, Cancún is currently seeing sky-high demand despite ongoing sargassum...
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Over the past month, Punta Cana has seen an unprecedented surge of sargassum seaweed washing ashore, stirring concern among tourists, locals, and environmental experts alike. Facebook reports from late June and early...
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Riviera Maya, Q.R. — Despite growing concern over thick sargassum deposits on beaches across the Mexican Caribbean, the Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres insists the impact on tourism...
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Sargassum seaweed in Mexico and the Caribbean has been invading the beaches and ruining holiday plans for many travelers in the last few years and it’s not getting and better in 2024....
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Cuba is facing a serious environmental crisis as massive amounts of sargassum seaweed inundate the eastern coastline of Guantánamo province. In response, the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) has...
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Tourist hotspots along Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, especially in Quintana Roo and the Riviera Maya, are facing a crisis as an unprecedented sargassum seaweed surge blankets beaches from Cancún to Tulum. Satellite observations...
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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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Sargassum in the Atlantic has reached record levels in 2025, with an estimated volume of 31 million metric tons, according to the Sargassum Watch System (SaWS), an initiative of the College of...
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Coastal regions of Florida and Cancun are preparing for an unprecedented arrival of sargassum seaweed, as satellite imagery indicates record-setting blooms in the Atlantic and Caribbean. The University of South Florida’s Optical...
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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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While traditionally viewed as a winter escape, the Caribbean is rapidly solidifying its reputation as a year-round travel destination — and summer may just be the region’s best-kept secret. Industry experts have...
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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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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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