Dusting off your passport and immersing yourself in other cultures is one of the biggest rewards that comes with international travel. But a big part of having a great time includes being smart when you travel. Paying attention to your surroundings, not getting duped by common tourist scams, and avoiding dicey situations are all part… Continue reading Is Tulum Safe? What You Need to Know to Travel Smart
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See Why Tulum Is Closing Its Nightlife Earlier This Year
Tulum began closing nightlife spaces at earlier times in March due to an increase in alcohol-related violence and disorderly behavior. By taking this action, the local government hopes to make the community safer and minimize the impact on tourism. Vacationers frequently visit Tulum, which is located in Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula’s Caribbean coast. Tulum… Continue reading See Why Tulum Is Closing Its Nightlife Earlier This Year
The Ultimate Packing List for Black Women Visiting Tulum
When it comes to Tulum, Mexico, it’s a favorite destination among Black women. There’s so much to do for rest and relaxation, exploring history, and embarking on a new and adventurous journey. In order to make the most out of your trip, it is critical to pack efficiently. Here is the ultimate packing list for… Continue reading The Ultimate Packing List for Black Women Visiting Tulum
Meet The CEO Who Took Her Tax Business To The Next Level Through Travel
A major challenge for many professionals aspiring to live a location-independent lifestyle is transitioning from a stateside profession to working remotely. Whether you want to leverage your current skills to start a new business or pivot into one that provides more freedom and flexibility, the how is what so many want to know. For Dricka… Continue reading Meet The CEO Who Took Her Tax Business To The Next Level Through Travel
Tulum: Hilton Opens Its Largest Resort In The Caribbean and Latin America
Great news for those who love Tulum and luxury resorts. Hilton Hotels, the US brand of full-service hotels and resorts that operates globally, has just opened Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort in one of Mexico’s favorite tourist destinations. Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort is the company’s first-ever all-inclusive offering in the city and… Continue reading Tulum: Hilton Opens Its Largest Resort In The Caribbean and Latin America
Hotels In Tulum And Cancún Region Now Require Guests To Sign Drug Law Awareness Agreement
The state of Quintana Roo in Mexico is cracking down on tourists’ drug usage by asking them to sign the Drug Law Awareness Agreement. The state has called this into light after a rapid increase in drug use, particularly in the midst of springtime vacation periods. Travelers from the U.S. and Europe in particular appear… Continue reading Hotels In Tulum And Cancún Region Now Require Guests To Sign Drug Law Awareness Agreement
Roaming With Romie: Finding History And Culture At Every Destination
Romie Robertson, a Harvard University graduate, loves to travel with purpose. Robertson thrives when she can find culture and history in her travel destination. Her Instagram page, Roaming with Romie, is full of thoughtful writings and sensible advice when it comes to travel. Robertson’s blog, Roaming with the Robertson, goes into even more detail on… Continue reading Roaming With Romie: Finding History And Culture At Every Destination
Bring On The Luxury: The First Conrad Hotel Opens In Tulum This Month
Last year, Hilton Hotels opened its first-ever Conrad Hotel in Mexico, Conrad Punta de Mita. Now, largely due to the success of its Pacific Coast predecessor, the brand is opening a second Conrad Hotel in Mexico. This one, which will be located in Tulum, is slated to be the first Conrad in the Mexican Caribbean,… Continue reading Bring On The Luxury: The First Conrad Hotel Opens In Tulum This Month
Mexico Deploys Security Battalion In Tulum, Cancun And Riviera Maya To Curb Violence
Amid a growing wave of violence seen in recent months off the tourist coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the country’s National Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval said a security battalion in Tulum, Cancún and Riviera Maya would be created with National Guard agents. This new security force, also known as Tourist Batallion, is going to… Continue reading Mexico Deploys Security Battalion In Tulum, Cancun And Riviera Maya To Curb Violence
Two Killed, Including a Popular California Blogger, In Tulum Gang Shoot-Out
A popular California-based blogger was one of two people killed in Tulum, Mexico, on October 23, 2021. The Associated Press reports that Anjali Ryot — the San Diego, CA-based travel blogger who was born in India — was one of two people who were the victims of an apparent shoot-out between rival gangs in the… Continue reading Two Killed, Including a Popular California Blogger, In Tulum Gang Shoot-Out
Inside BlackTravelGram’s Black Yacht Experience In Tulum
BlackTravelGram is the company behind the Black Yacht Experience, deemed as some of the best yacht parties on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Established in 2018 by husband and wife duo De’Aaron and Ashley, the brand was created to showcase Black travelers. BlackTravelGram also hosts group trips and provides private yacht and catamaran charters for any occasion.… Continue reading Inside BlackTravelGram’s Black Yacht Experience In Tulum
Cancun And Tulum Could Face Lockdown As COVID Cases Surge
Officials on Mexico’s Caribbean coast are considering returning to lockdown as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Gov. Carlos Joaquín says the state of Quintana Roo, home to resorts like Cancun, Cozumel, and Tulum, has seen five weeks of increases in cases, adding that the increase in tourism around Easter played a significant role in the… Continue reading Cancun And Tulum Could Face Lockdown As COVID Cases Surge
Traveler Story: ‘I Took My First Vacation Since The Start Of The Pandemic’
I thought the day would never come, I finally was able to take a vacation. After the year we had, I felt as though I needed and deserved one, although, I was extremely nervous. While doing everything I could to remain safe— limiting my outside interactions, quarantining for 14 days before my flight, taking a… Continue reading Traveler Story: ‘I Took My First Vacation Since The Start Of The Pandemic’
Meet The Ivy League Grad Who Paid Off $23,000 In Debt While Traveling
Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, Cinneah El-Amin remembers a household filled with love but lacking in conversation surrounding financial fitness and building wealth. When she moved to New York to attend Barnard College of Columbia University, an Ivy League institution, her dearth of financial management knowledge became more apparent. “Being in classes with people whose… Continue reading Meet The Ivy League Grad Who Paid Off $23,000 In Debt While Traveling
Cocco Zaraté Honors Her Afro-Mexican Heritage With Tulum Brunch Restaurant
Che’z Cocco, a small Afro-Mexican owned brunch restaurant in Tulum, Mexico, has been open for less than six months, but it’s already drawing rave reviews from customers. A quick glance at their social media shows comments like “delicious food and juices and awesome friendly staff” and “must visit when you are in Tulum!!!!!!” This is… Continue reading Cocco Zaraté Honors Her Afro-Mexican Heritage With Tulum Brunch Restaurant