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Luxury Mexican Resort Offers Unique Wellness Amenity
La Casa de La Playa in Xcaret, Mexico provides guests with an unexpected wellness experience.

Mexico Bans Vaping, Putting U.S. Tourists at Risk
New law imposes steep fines and jail time for possession of e-cigarettes and vaping supplies
Central Coast Tourists Safely Return After Mexico Cartel Violence
A local fire chief helped the group get to the airport after they sheltered in place in their hotel.
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Feb. 26, 2026
UofA Students React to Puerto Vallarta Violence, University Issues Travel Advisory
Unrest in popular Mexican resort city raises concerns among students as spring break approaches.
Feb. 25, 2026
Travel Experts Advise Caution for Trips to Mexico Amid Cartel Unrest
Some travelers are postponing or altering plans, while others are still planning vacations to the country.
Feb. 25, 2026
Florida Couple Stranded in Mexico After Cartel Leader's Death
Wendee Parks and her husband were caught in the violence near their Puerto Vallarta resort.
Feb. 25, 2026
Texans Stranded in Puerto Vallarta Begin Returning Home After Cartel Violence
One traveler made it back to Texas, but others remain stuck in Mexico following deadly clashes.
Feb. 25, 2026
Iowans Warned to Stay Indoors in Parts of Mexico Due to Cartel Violence
Travel plans disrupted as flights canceled and cruise itineraries change
Feb. 25, 2026
San Antonian Returns Home After Mexico Lockdown
Flights resume in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta following cartel chaos.
Feb. 25, 2026
Tucson Travelers Unfazed by Mexico Violence, Plan Rocky Point Trips
Frequent visitors say localized incidents won't deter their upcoming travel plans.
Feb. 25, 2026
Clarkston Residents Safe After Cartel Violence in Puerto Vallarta
Vacationers shelter in place as Mexican special forces raid cartel hideout, leading to deadly shootout and reprisal attacks.
Feb. 24, 2026
Couple Stranded in Mexico After Cartel Violence Near Resort
Brevard County couple's vacation turns frightening as they shelter in place amid unrest following cartel leader's death.
Feb. 24, 2026
Travel Writer Stands by Puerto Vallarta Despite Cartel Violence
Meagan Drillinger, who lived in the Mexican city for 5 years, says she feels safe and can't wait to return.
Feb. 24, 2026
Travelers Return to Chicago from Mexico After Cartel Violence Stranding
Flights between western Mexico and Chicago have resumed, with the first arrivals landing Monday night.
Feb. 24, 2026
Chicago Couple Stranded in Mexico Amid Cartel Violence
Couple from Andersonville neighborhood caught in unrest after cartel leader's killing.
Feb. 24, 2026
Ongoing Violence in Mexico Strands Greater Cincinnati Tourists
Deadly clashes between cartel members and security forces force lockdowns in popular Puerto Vallarta resort.
Feb. 24, 2026
Chaos erupts in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader killed
California travelers describe scenes of smoke, fire, and panic in the popular Mexican beach destination
Feb. 24, 2026
Chicago-Area Travelers Stranded Amid Cartel Violence in Mexico
Burning vehicles, road blockades, and airport chaos disrupt flights to and from Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
Feb. 24, 2026
Travel Writer Calls Puerto Vallarta Home Despite Recent Violence
Meagan Drillinger has made the Mexican city her base for the past 5 years and plans to return soon.
Feb. 24, 2026
Colorado Tourists Escape Puerto Vallarta After Cartel Violence
Flights and roads shut down amid deadly cartel clashes in popular Mexican resort town
Feb. 24, 2026
St. Louis Family Stranded in Mexico Amid Cartel Chaos
Travel agency working to bring family home as airports shut down due to violence
Feb. 24, 2026
Austin Couple's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Disrupted by Cartel Leader's Death
Ripley and Jason Zeidan were caught in the fallout after Mexican authorities killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Feb. 24, 2026
Chicago venue offers help after couple's Mexican wedding canceled due to cartel violence
The Alston steps up to host the couple's wedding after their plans in Guadalajara were disrupted by recent cartel unrest in Mexico.