You really don’t hear about commercial hijackings much anymore. Sure, every now and then a truck of Costco-bound lobsters goes missing (that actually happened last week), or a flight school …
Mexico
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Travel
Hyatt Opened an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Cancun – Here’s How It’s Doing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen some hotel chains open, you barely hear about it. Another Holiday Inn Express opened in Orlando. Big deal. A Residence Inn near LAX? Meh. Frankfurt’s got a Premier Inn …
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Like many other countries, Mexico has had a fee for visitors to enter for years. However, there were several loopholes that stopped the fee – which runs about $35 or …
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Cruises
Mexico & Cruise Lines Played Chicken Over Fees. One of Them Just Blinked
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEarlier this month, we wrote about a standoff that Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) (they represent 23 cruise lines operating nearly 200 vessels in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters) …
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Cruises
Cruise Lines Considering Removing Mexico From Itineraries in 2025
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMexico has been a major travel destination for decades. And, like many other countries, they charge a tax for visitors. This “non-resident fee” costs 687 Mexican pesos, or roughly $33 …
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For years, it was said that only 10% of Americans had a passport. That statistic used to be true a few decades ago, but it’s now increased quite a bit. …
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Hotels
Marriott Cancun Reopens as All-Inclusive Resort But I Wouldn’t Stay There Yet
by joehegby joehegThe first Marriott-branded all-inclusive property in the world opened in Cancun, Mexico. In March 2023, the 450-room Marriott Cancun closed for renovations. Located in the Cancun hotel zone, It was …
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Have you ever felt like there are certain places in the world that you’re almost expected to visit? Maybe they’re one of the Wonders of the World. Or maybe they’re …
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Did you know that Marriott Bonvoy has an All-Inclusive hotel portfolio? Neither did I. It’s no surprise as other hotel chains, most notably Hyatt, have been scooping up all-inclusive locations …
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Airlines
New Rule: Refund For Getting Bumped From a Flight in Mexico
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou get to the airport and your boarding pass says “See Agent.” This could mean a handful of things, most of which are pretty innocuous. However, it could also mean …