As I arrived in Mexico’s Quintana Roo region I felt a familiar traveler’s thrill—the anticipation of new flavors, cultural encounters, and sun-soaked adventures. My plan was to hop between three Sandos resorts, each promising a distinct experience along the shimmering Caribbean coastline.
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Marches in the streets, shattered storefront windows and a pointed chant of “Fuera Gringo!” have thrust Mexico City into the growing global conversation about overtourism.
ORLANDO, Fla. — A late-week visa scare rippled through Orlando and well beyond, sending hundreds of foreign professionals dashing for last-minute flights to the United States—only to learn days later that the costly rush was largely unnecessary.
Washington’s Aug. 12 notice classifies Mexico’s thirty-two states on a sliding scale. Quintana Roo—home to Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen—joins other tourist magnets under Level 2, meaning visitors should heighten awareness because of terrorism, crime, and kidnapping concerns.
Why split the party when you can double the fun? More couples are skipping the traditional “his and hers” trips in favor of joint bachelor and bachelorette getaways.
WASHINGTON — An autumn update from the U.S. State Department has reshuffled Mexico’s safety map, pushing six states into the highest Level 4 “do not travel” category and flagging eight others for Level 3 “reconsider travel” status.
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — The Riviera Maya’s mangrove-lined coastline now features a new hideaway for grown-ups who prefer their sunshine served with handcrafted mezcal cocktails and the steady pulse of a live DJ.
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Vacationers scanning the latest U.S. State Department travel map may be startled to find the word “terrorism” now attached to cartel violence in Mexico.
MEXICO CITY — Marchers have filled the streets of Mexico City’s historic center over several July weekends, banging drums and unfurling banners that decry soaring rents, disappearing neighbors and an unchecked wave of digital nomads.
