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Julión Álvarez was forced to postpone his concert at AT&T Stadium in Texas after his visa to enter the United States was revoked a day before he was to perform in front of a sold-out crowd.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
It was a view to a nil. A flight attendant felt royally duped after booking what she thought was a hotel with a “gorgeous” city view — only to realize she’d been vacational-ly catfished. The incident occurred while air hostess Angela Ruth Strong was on vacation with colleagues in Mexico, as Jam Press reported and … Read more
A Wisconsin woman sold her home to travel the world in a truck after her father’s unexpected death made her realize that “life is for living.” Ashley Kay, 36, lost her dad, Tom Kay, 57, in Dec. 2015, according to an SWNS report. After her loss, friends and family shared stories about her dad’s travels. This inspired … Read more
Talk about trouble in paradise. A mom and daughter traveled to Mexico for a vacation full of beaches and margaritas — but they learned an important travel lesson the hard way after a lost luggage nightmare. Arizona-based writer Jill Schildhouse shared in a first-person account for Business Insider that after touching down in Puerto Vallarta, her … Read more
Britney Spears brought an unexpected friend with her on vacation. When the pop star, 43, touched down in Mexico on Thursday, someone in her entourage could be seen carrying a toy baby doll in the paparazzi photos. Britney Spears arrives in Mexico with a male companion carrying a toy baby doll. HEM / BACKGRID Britney … Read more
“Narcos: Mexico” star Manuel Masalva is reportedly “fighting for his life” in an “induced coma” after contracting an aggressive bacterial infection while abroad. The 43-year-old actor’s close friend, Mario Morán, revealed Masalva’s startling condition in a TikTok video. “My brother is fighting for his life far away from home,” Morán, 32, said in Spanish in … Read more
A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics. The health guidelines, first published last fall, take a direct shot at salty and sweet processed products that have become a staple for generations of … Read more
This is not your average all-inclusive resort. Tucked away on Punta Mita — an ultraluxe 1,500-acre private peninsula 45 minutes from Mexico’s bustling Puerto Vallarta — Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is a new “glamping” concept from the industry giant, and its first all-inclusive resort in North America. With just 15 tented, safari-style cabins perched … Read more