Tourists visiting Cancún and Mexico’s Riviera Maya this summer are being greeted not just with ocean breezes and poolside cocktails, but by heavily armed patrols. In response to escalating cartel ...

Playa del Carmen, Q. Roo - The long stretch of white sand at El Recodo in Playa del Carmen is finally shaking off the foul odors and unsightly brown mats that chased visitors away just weeks ago.

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Six months into the pandemic, Trai ...

Massive amounts of Sargassum seaweed are washing up along Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, overwhelming beaches in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Footage shows thick layers of the smelly algae covering the ...

Far from a cookie-cutter experience, the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico are thoughtfully curated for the modern traveler. Whether you're seeking a hushed romantic hideaway or a wellness-focused ...

PLAYA Hotels & Resorts NV has completed the sale of its Jewel Palm Beach hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for US$68 million ($10.64 billion). The deal, which was announced last month, closed ...

The Reef Resorts & Spa in Mexico has announced the opening of the Fragata Beach Club this summer. The adults-only experience in Playa del Carmen is slated to open on September 1, 2024. Set on the ...

Sometimes, you just need to get away. If white sand beaches, coral reefs, and clear, turquoise water sound enticing, then you might consider Playa del Carmen. Known as “Playa” to locals, the coastal ...