Travelers dreaming of faraway beaches for a trip this winter may be surprised to find armed military patrolling their favorite beach destinations. However, this should not be alarming, and it is becoming standard practice in some areas. Tourism is a huge source of income for many countries with beautiful beaches, and protecting visitors is a…
Top 5 Most Popular Cruise Lines According To CruiseCompete
CruiseCompete, an independent organization specializing in cruise services comparisons to help cruisers find the best deals, released their most recent CruiseTrends report. For this study, CruiseCompete considered over 25,000 cruise quotes requested by consumers in the United States and their most recent data. The analysis shares relevant information, especially for travelers interested in sailing in…
New Maya Train Will Make Cancun More Popular Than Ever
Cancun has consistently broken tourism records nearly every month this year, and the trend isn’t slowing. However, an ambitious project is underway that will take tourism in the area to heights never before seen, The Maya Train. A sprawling 1500 km (≈932 mi) long railway will connect Cancun to the entire Yucatán Peninsula, allowing travelers…
This Beautiful Colonial City In Mexico Is Getting More Popular By The Day
Mexico may be popular for its pristine beaches and Mayan heritage, but in truth, it is an incredibly diverse country whose cultural offer extends far beyond the usual tourist hotspots of the Mexican Caribbean. It is home to a plethora of historical cities not many Americans dare explore, and that had been largely overlooked for…
Tourists Are Still Flocking To Hawaii Despite Soaring Prices – Here’s Why It’s More Popular Than Ever
The cost of travel has increased exponentially this year, influenced by the economic crisis and the pent-up demand resulting from two years of pandemic management. Interestingly, several destinations continued reporting record revenues: one of them is Hawaii, a place tourists continue flocking into despite soaring prices. Hawaii’s latest visitor numbers are incredibly close to reaching…
Popular Cenotes In Tulum Have Shown High Levels Of Contamination
Three of Mexico’s most popular cenotes located in Tulum have been issued safety and health warnings after local authorities detected a substantially high level of bacteria in the water, the kind that’s particularly harmful to visitors. Now, they are being urged not to swim in these areas, or even avoid the popular attraction altogether. Cenote…
Cancun Ranked Most Popular Destination For Americans This Fall
TripAdvisor released its fall travel index this week and the verdict is in: Mexico ranks #1 for U.S. travelers this fall, with Cancun being the top destination of choice for 2022. While Cancun broke records for its number of international arrivals over the pandemic, things don’t seem to be slowing down for Cancun. With pristine…
Watch Out For Hidden Cost Of Travel To These 5 Popular U.S. Destinations
Travelers are likely familiar with some of the hidden fees of flying, such as baggage fees, seat selection fees, or even carry-on fees. However, another travel fee that often creeps its way into vacations is tourist taxes. These range in cost as well as how they are implemented, but there are five popular U.S. destinations…
France Will Limit Tourists At Popular Attractions To Combat Overtourism
Marseille Among Those Keeping The Visiting Numbers Under Control Several towns in France have taken the sudden surge in tourism into their own hands by implementing limits on the number of visitors. Marseille is one of the most significant cities to take action. The French countryside has long been an iconic destination for foreigners. Its…
Frontier Adds 4 New Non Stop Flights From The U.S. To Popular Caribbean Destinations
Frontier Airlines has added four new non stop flights from the US to several of the most popular destinations across the Caribbean. The ultra low-cost carrier – which was recently ranked in the country’s top 10 airlines and was found to offer the cheapest flights of all US carriers – will have its new flights…