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Recent beachside attacks reveal a new cartel turf war in some of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations
Mexican officials said the recent spike in violence is a consequence of a "turf war" among local ga…
Luis Chaparro
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LIVING THE DREAM: Meet The American Poker Exiles Who Gamble All Day And Party All Night In Playa Del Carmen
Seth Davies does not look like a guy who won $243,437.17 less than three days ago. He's "grinding,"…
Noah Davis
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A handsome stranger convinced me to travel to Barcelona. We only lasted 3 days, but I've now lived here for 4 years.
I met a hot stranger on vacation who invited me to Barcelona. We didn't last long, but I fell in lo…
Ebonee Williams
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I'm an American who sent her daughter to public school in Mexico. She wore a uniform, and the day ended at 2 p.m.
She lived in Mexico for 18 years and sent her daughter to public school there. She shares the diffe…
Keri Johnson
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A boomer who left the Bay Area to travel around Asia and the Caribbean explains how it's made his life cheaper and more peaceful
Steve Lopes and his wife left California in 2018 and have since lived in nearly a dozen countries, …
Noah Sheidlower
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Julius Dein's viral Facebook prank videos made him more money than he'd ever dreamed — but he hated making them
Julius Dein's prank videos got more views than any other Facebook creator, but he hated making them…
Ash Jurberg
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I go on 'milestone' birthday trips with my 2 sisters. Our next is to honor what would have been our mother's 100th birthday.
Milestone birthday trips became a tradition with my mom and sisters. Our mother died two years ago,…
Gail Abrams
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8 important tips for getting to and around Cancún, based on dozens of visits
Traveling to Cancún, Mexico? Here are our tips on the best ways to get around, from flights to rent…
Jenny Hart
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I spent 5 days at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico for $399 — with one catch. Here's why it wasn't a scam and a deal I'll definitely book again.
Hotels in places like Mexico offer cheap deals for all-inclusive resorts if you attend a timeshare …
Amy Klein
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I stayed at a new resort in Mexico where suites cost up to $1,200 a night and 'nomadic guides' tend to guests' every need. Here's what it was like.
But a recent trip to Palmaïa - The House of AïA introduced me to a whole new type of all-inclusive …
Jimmy Im
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Is Cancún safe to visit right now? Here are 3 important advisories to know before visiting.
Here's what to know about visiting Cancún, Mexico, when it comes to weather advisories, mask mandat…
Jenny Hart
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A former Hollywood ad producer who now lives on Airbnb shares her top tips for long-term travel and nomadic living
After the death of her father, Denise Netzley used her inheritance to move out of Los Angeles and s…
Dominick Reuter
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8 amazing things to do in Cancún that go beyond the beach, from an underwater universe to ancient ruins
Plan the perfect trip to Cancún, Mexico with tours of Mayan ruins, swim in magical cenotes, find be…
Jenny Hart
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US issues travel alert in Mexico after explosives were found on a ferry in a tourist hotspot
Quintana Roo, home to Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Tulum, and other tourist hubs, has seen a consider…
Christopher Woody
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The US has barred government workers from traveling to a popular tourist area after a bombing - but the investigation is getting more complicated
The ferry company, Barcos Caribe, is owned by Roberto Borge Martin, the father of former Quintana R…
Christopher Woody
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An explosion on a ferry in Mexico reportedly injured as many as 25 people
Passengers were exiting the Barcos Caribe ship when the explosion sent fire and debris toward passe…
Mark Matousek
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Mexico's surging narco violence is intensifying at the edges of one of its biggest tourist hotspots
Quintana Roo state security chief Rodolfo del Angel Campos said in December that additional police …
Christopher Woody
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Mexican authorities seized 'tainted' alcohol from resorts after a 20-year-old woman died - and the problem is more common than you'd think
Authorities in Mexico have seized 10,000 gallons of potentially tainted alcohol from a seedy manufa…
Erin Brodwin
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A nightclub shooting mars life in Mexico's Mayan Riviera, where a quieter type of crime is more rampant
Later on Monday, after viewing security footage, the Quintana Roo state attorney general said the s…
Christopher Woody
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Violence is high in Mexico's most popular tourist destinations - but some groups are more at risk
"In Baja California in particular, La Paz has become fairly dangerous," said James Bosworth, founde…