Results for "sargassum"

Playa del Carmen Seaweed: How to Plan Family Beach Days Around the Sargassum
Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen Seaweed: How to Plan Family Beach Days Around the Sargassum

Real talk on planning Playa del Carmen with kids around the seaweed - which beach clubs to pay for, when to bail to a cenote, and the airport scams to walk past.

Carla M.·
Where to Go in Mexico When the Seaweed Hits: Holbox, Bacalar, and Pacific Coast Alternatives
Puerto Vallarta

Where to Go in Mexico When the Seaweed Hits: Holbox, Bacalar, and Pacific Coast Alternatives

Where to take the kids when sargassum is hammering the Riviera Maya. Holbox, Bacalar, Pacific coast, and the lessons I learned the gringa hard way.

Maddie S.·
Seaweed Season in the Riviera Maya: A Month-by-Month Forecast for Family Travelers
Playa del Carmen

Seaweed Season in the Riviera Maya: A Month-by-Month Forecast for Family Travelers

A real month-by-month sargassum forecast for Riviera Maya families in 2026. When the seaweed is heaviest, where to go instead, and the pack list that actually matters.

Jess R.·
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya for Families with Kids
Cancun

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya for Families with Kids

After five trips to the Riviera Maya with three kids under 10, I have opinions. Here are the five all-inclusive resorts that actually deliver on the family-friendly promise, plus everything you need to know about booking, packing, and surviving airport transfers with a toddler.

Jess R.·
Best Beach Towns in Mexico for First-Time Family Travel: Where to Start
Puerto Vallarta

Best Beach Towns in Mexico for First-Time Family Travel: Where to Start

Planning your familys first Mexico beach trip? A mom-tested guide to which beach town is right for your family stage - babies, toddlers, school kids, or teens.

Maddie S.·
Best All-Inclusive Resorts Cancun with Kids 2026: Honest Picks by a Mom
Cancun

Best All-Inclusive Resorts Cancun with Kids 2026: Honest Picks by a Mom

Honest mom-to-mom picks of the best Cancun all-inclusive resorts for families in 2026, from babies to teens, with real talk on kids clubs, food, and value.

Maddie S.·
Costa Maya and Mahahual with Kids: Mexicos Quieter Caribbean Coast
Tulum

Costa Maya and Mahahual with Kids: Mexicos Quieter Caribbean Coast

Tired of crowded Cancun and pricey Tulum? Mahahual on the Costa Maya is the calm, kid-friendly Caribbean that most families have not discovered yet. Heres how to plan it.

Jess R.·
Tulum with Kids: Ruins, Cenotes and Beach Days on the Riviera Maya
Tulum

Tulum with Kids: Ruins, Cenotes and Beach Days on the Riviera Maya

A complete family guide to Tulum - from exploring ancient Mayan ruins to swimming in crystal-clear cenotes and finding the best kid-friendly beach spots.

Carla M.·
Jellyfish Season in the Mexican Caribbean: When to Worry, How to Treat a Sting, What to Pack
Cancun

Jellyfish Season in the Mexican Caribbean: When to Worry, How to Treat a Sting, What to Pack

Three different jellyfish in the Mexican Caribbean - thimble, man-of-war, box - and exactly how to treat a sting. The medical advice the internet gets wrong, and what to pack.

Jess R.·
Playa del Carmen with Kids: The Riviera Maya Family Hub
Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen with Kids: The Riviera Maya Family Hub

Why Playa del Carmen is the perfect base for your Riviera Maya family vacation. Walkable downtown, beautiful beaches, world-class eco parks, and easy day trips to cenotes and Cozumel.

Jess R.·