With all your travel planning, from booking flights and accommodations to choosing your tours and daily itineraries, sometimes the hardest part of preparing for an international trip is deciding what to pack. Bring too much, and you’ll be lugging stuffed suitcases through the airport and won’t have room for souvenirs; forget something essential, unavailable, or expensive at your destination, and you’ll be out of luck.

Spring break may be months away, but it’s never too early to plan your trip to the beach. Dreaming of dancing in the sunshine, swimming in the ocean, and partying all night is sure to get you through those midterms. If you need a quick break from studying, why not get started now planning your spring break in Cancun?

With its white-sand beaches, rich arts scene, and delicious cuisines, Puerto Vallarta is a prime vacation destination. The vibrant city offers many year-round events that you should incorporate into your travel itinerary. That’s why we provide a helpful guide on upcoming Puerto Vallarta events to take full advantage of what the city has to offer. 

Known for its beaches, resorts, and nightlife, Cancun has been a popular tourist destination. Its rich culture, wildlife, and natural beauty are just a few of several reasons to visit. Though you may plan your vacations around weather and personal holidays, it’s important to look into Mexican celebrations and traditions that happen yearly to craft a fulfilling cultural experience. 

We provide a useful guide on the exciting yearly events to help you arrange a gratifying trip for you and your loved ones. 

Most people look forward to a good meal or two on their vacation, but if you really want to make food the highlight of your trip, it’s time to up the ante with a high-quality food tour. Take a look at why food travel is such a great way to experience the region you’re visiting, plus learn about culinary tourism trends and the best food tours in Cancun.

Dolphins are one of the most beautiful and intriguing animals on the planet—and among the most intelligent. But exactly how smart are dolphins? These marine animals are capable of complex social interactions: They work together, solve problems, show empathy, share language, and even have personal names. Not only can they learn new information and skills, but they can pass that knowledge on to other dolphins, including their young. How intelligent are dolphins, and what makes them so smart?

Food is an integral part of our society; the ingredients and the way it’s made reflect cultures, traditions, and people from all over the world. Thus, it’s no surprise that gastronomy tourism has been rapidly rising in recent years. In fact, according to a World Food Travel Association Survey:

• 81% of respondents “learn about food and drink when they visit a destination.”

Traveling provides us with an exciting opportunity to explore the unfamiliar, try new things, and view unforgettable sights, but we need to remember that this is a privilege and not a right. When we are guests in someone else’s home country, we should do our best to travel responsibly and reduce waste. 

Plastic pollution, in particular, is an on-going problem all over the world and much of that is due to the tourism industry. Learn more below about sustainable tourism and easy ways to reduce plastic use when you travel, as well as at home.

If you’re looking for unique ruins that aren’t crawling with other tourists, Ek Balam ruins are your best bet. You’ll be transported to another time and place as you explore these ancient Mayan pyramids, enriching your whole Cancun experience. Check out why you need to visit the captivating Ek Balam ruins and enjoy a day full of beauty and culture.

There’s nothing quite like watching humpback whales in their natural habitat, gushing exhaled air, splashing their flukes, and even leaping into the air. You can see them interact with each other, with other species such as dolphins, and with their environment. Whale watching can give you a sense of wonder as you come to appreciate how large these animals are, how beautiful they are, and how they fit into the expanse of ocean that covers the world.