Two alleged “narco-banners” that surfaced online this month, which warned Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region, have sparked concern about cartel intimidation tactics, even as local officials insist the signs never existed. The purported messages, signed by a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as La Chapiza, threatened violence against U.S. citizens living in … Read more
Fans were totally charmed by this moment. A social media user posted a video to TikTok of Regent’s Park in London. However, nature’s beauty wasn’t what caught their followers’ eyes. In the clip, Rose McGowan could be seen walking her dog. Rose McGowan was spotted in this TikTok video. Instagram/@ritafarhifinds Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs … Read more
Brie Larson shared several photos of her recent trip to Mexico on social media this week, including a rare bikini snap. The Marvel star sported an orange-hued multicolor swimsuit and a straw hat while paddleboarding along a body of water. In her other photos, she shared the menu from Hotel Esencia’s Beefbar restaurant, palm trees … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025. New Mexico health officials confirmed the infectious disease in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who was hospitalized and has been discharged since the Aug. 25 press release. The man recently spent time camping in Rio Arriba County, where officials believe he … Read more
A person in Maryland was recently infected by the flesh-eating New World screwworm after traveling to El Salvador, US health officials confirmed this week. The blowflies primarily affect livestock — human cases are rare. In a screwworm infestation, also known as a myiasis, female flies lay eggs in a fresh wound that quickly hatch into … Read more
If it isn’t literally the world’s chicest spot to downward dog, one suspects the Yoga Shala at Nômade Tulum is damn close. Crafted in rough-hewn timber and surrounded by lush Yucatan jungle, the open-air space features a vaulted ceiling that draws the eyes upward as you breathe in incense, bask in slivers of sunlight and … Read more
A former “MasterChef México” contestant and popular TikTok influencer died in a heartbreaking car crash when she slammed into a parked car over the weekend, authorities said Wednesday. Yanin Campos, 38, who placed sixth on the reality cooking show in 2018, was driving an SUV in her hometown of Chihuahua at 6:30 a.m. Saturday when … Read more
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 violence and crimes against travelers, the Mexican government has deployed more than 7,000 troops and security personnel to safeguard the country’s most popular vacation zones. Since … Read more
A luxury cruise turned into a floating disaster when over 140 passengers became ill on a Royal Caribbean voyage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 134 of 3,914 passengers and seven crew members aboard the Navigator of the Seas reported symptoms such as vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea during a voyage … Read more
As a professional NFL player, now spiraling pigskin as a backup QB for the Miami Dolphins, Zach Wilson knows his way around a ball. But his fiancée, Nicolette Dellanno, threw an even bigger ball recently. This past March, the soon-to-be-bride chose Mexico’s lively southern West Coast — Cabo San Lucas — to party down with … Read more
Biohacking, bloodwork, transcranial electro-stimulation and an alkalizing daily miso soup for breakfast might not sound like the sexiest way to spend your vacation. But health is wealth and a growing contingent of high-net-worth, leisure-class travelers are trading R&R for self-prescribed “med-cations.” “The trend of viewing vacations as investments in health and well-being is gaining momentum, … Read more
With summer travel approaching, officials are issuing a security alert to Americans who are using dating apps in certain areas of Mexico, warning travelers to use caution due to a rise in kidnappings linked to the apps. On Monday, the U.S. Embassy and consulates in Mexico shared a security alert after confirming “several reports of U.S. … Read more
Grammy-nominated Mexican singer Julión Álvarez was forced to postpone his concert at AT&T Stadium in Texas after his visa to enter the United States was revoked a day before he was to perform in front of a sold-out crowd. Álvarez representatives said the singer was informed he would be unable to enter the US the day before … Read more
In a time when people can’t even go to the bathroom without bringing their phones — surprisingly, the interest around digital detox retreats is rising, and people are willing to pay thousands to go on them. While on vacation, 27% of adults want to be present and spend less time doom-scrolling, according to a 2025 … Read more
Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican-American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s, including “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico” and “That’s the Way Love Goes,” has died. He was 73. Rodriguez died Friday, according to social media statements posted by his daughter, Aubry … Read more
A young gymgoer suddenly dropped dead while participating in a CrossFit competition in Mexico. Nayeli Clemente, 24, was competing in the Choula Games, a CrossFit licensed event in San Andrés Cholula in southeastern Mexico, on May 2 in 95-degree heat. CrossFit is a high-intensity workout program that has gained popularity in recent years around the … Read more
Ford Motor has hiked prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following President Trump’s tariffs. Prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick pickup and Bronco Sport will increase by as much as $2,000 on some models, according to a notice … Read more
Some people leave Mexico exhausted from partying — I was exhausted from good health. Over four days last month, I met with two functional medicine doctors, two nurses, an osteopath and a nutritionist. I had my blood, body composition and cognitive abilities tested. I was cold plunged, wrapped in seaweed, zapped with electromagnetic waves and spritzed … Read more
In 1535, Hernán Cortés established the first Spanish settlement at Cabo San Lucas, on Mexico’s Baja peninsula. In the 1960s, Hollywood stars like Charlie Chaplin and John Wayne flocked to the then-remote area as an escape from the limelight. Drawn by its year-round sunny climate, they sought its promise of la buena vida — the … Read more
Get your out-of-office email ready. TripAdvisor just released its 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, a list of the best hotels in the world that analyzes places with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from their online community. Fewer than 1% of the platform’s 8 million entries earn the status. Topping the list is the … Read more