Earlier 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)…
Mexico
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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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Travel
34 International Trusted Traveler Programs Americans Can Join
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGlobal Entry is a great way for Americans to re-enter the United States and not have to stand on long lines. Part of the U.S. State Dep’t “Trusted Traveler” program,…
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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…
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Marriott Bonvoy is an ever-growing conglomerate of diverse hotel brands around the globe. There are currently 30 brands under the Marriott umbrella, from ultra-luxury resorts to roadside hotels. We’ve stayed…
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To the cheers of non-smokers (and groans of smokers) everywhere, Mexico just put into place one of the most stringent anti-smoking rules in the world. Since 2008, Mexico has only…