Share The Article If you listen to the 24-hour news cycle, the Mexican Caribbean is a danger zone. If you listen to the State Department, you should be exercising “increased caution” or reconsidering your trip entirely. But if you listen to the actual Americans on the beach right now? It is a completely different story. […]
Share The Article If you have been holding your breath hoping the confusing Cancun “Visitax” would just be added to your hotel bill and disappear into the background, we have bad news. After months of rumors and high-level negotiations, the verdict is finally in: Hotels will NOT collect the tax. For the foreseeable future, specifically […]
Share The Article Landing in Cancun this winter? Expect to see a massive show of force. Authorities have deployed 7,000 troops to the Riviera Maya—here is how it affects your vacation. We at Travel Off Path have been tracking this for a while, especially after 400 new police officers with body cameras were added to […]
Share The Article If you are one of the millions of Americans planning to touch down in Cancun this winter, you might notice the atmosphere feels a little tighter—and safer—than usual. Security is always the elephant in the room when we talk about Mexico. We all love the turquoise water, the all-inclusive service, and the […]
If you think the only thing to do in Cancun is park your butt at a swim-up bar and maybe go shopping and bar-hopping downtown, then we at Travel Off Path have news for you! Yes, it’s true that many of Cancun’s hidden gems have been uncovered to the masses, especially with the Maya Train’s […]
When you hear the stats on the new AVA Resort Cancun, a certain kind of skepticism is natural. With over 1,600 rooms, it is, by any definition, a truly massive property. For seasoned travelers, “massive” can often be a code word for long lines, impersonal service, and that dreaded “burn and churn” mentality where you […]
You’re on a perfect beach in one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, the turquoise water is calling your name, and a soldier in full tactical gear walks by. It’s a jarring image that can spark a moment of anxiety for any traveler. But in 2025, is this a sign of trouble, or is […]
Due to the short-distance flights, visa-free access, and plethora of getaway deals, Cancun is the most convenient tropical getaway for Americans, but we can all agree that the most difficult part is finding the right hotel: With over 200 accommodation providers operating in the city, with a wide range of amenities each, and narrowing those […]
Mexico’s tourist records just keep on breaking. The Mexican Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) released this week that the country has received 13.75 million international tourists between January and August of this year. The number is 64.7% higher than the number of recorded international arrivals the previous year in 2021 and even 4.4% more than in […]
You’re standing on a stunning beach in either Cancun or Cabo, two of Mexico’s most beloved destinations. You do the responsible thing and check the lifeguard tower for a safety flag, but it’s not one of the colors you know. It’s not green, yellow, or red. It’s a white flag, flapping gently in the breeze. […]