The bodies of seven men were found dumped in plastic chairs on a busy roundabout in the Mexican city of Uruapan, authorities have said. Threatening messages had been nailed to some of the mens chests using ice picks and the victims had all been shot in the head. One of the placards said: “Warning: This [...]This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Ale [...]

Fear and panic filled the streets of Reynosa on Sunday night as rival gunmen battled during a three-hour firefight that saw automatic weapons and grenades used. Surprisingly, Mexican authorities were absent for most of the melee. The opening clashes were reported just before 9 p.m. Sunday, when rival factions of the Gulf Cartel consummated what [...]This story comes to us via Homeland Security - N [...]

New route starting in July features complimentary light snack on Economy, WiFi and in-flight entertainment in every seat Feb 14, 2013 ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2013 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced today its new daily non-stop flight between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport and the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City. Service between Mexico City and Fort Lauderdale [...]

Another barrage of negative headlines has thrust Mexico into the international spotlight, but this time its tourist zones are directly involved, increasing safety concerns and worrying those who rely on tourism jobs and revenue. Recent media coverage of a daytime murder in Mexico City’s busy Zona Rosa, along with the case of six Spanish tourists [...]

As early as 2014, travelers could be rolling across the Yucatan Peninsula by train, bypassing traffic-clogged, hazardous highways in air-conditioned comfort. As part of his Dec. 1 inaugural address, President Peña Nieto announced an ambitious, multibillion-dollar plan to rejuvenate and modernize the country’s rail system, including new passenger lines that would cater to tourists, and [...]

As I said before, after spending a bit of time in Mexico City, time had come to start going south and my first stop was Puebla, a old spanish colonial city located about 2 hours drive south of Mexico City. The best way to travel through Mexico is by bus (there are no trains or very few I have been told) and the bus network is apparently very good. A one-way ticket to Puebla costs about 140 pesos f [...]

Until recently Tijuana, Mexico, was best left to kids looking for trouble. But a blossoming cultural scene is helping the busy borderland 17 miles south of San Diego turn a sophisticated corner.

Exploring The Caribbean Coast Of Mexico And Central America The Mexican Caribbean coast along Riviera Maya is the place to explore ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen-Itza and Tulum, let the kids practice their Spanish and get in some serious beach time. Tulum is a fun waterfront site that’s easily accessible from many resorts, or the place to find a low-key bungalow colony. Iberostar and RIU Hotels, [...]

Thomson Airways, the first UK airline to fly the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner marks the arrival of its first 787 aircraft at Manchester Airport with the release of timelapse film of its construction. Thomson Airways will fly the new aircraft from London Gatwick, Manchester, East Midlands and Glasgow airports, on long haul routes to Sanford, Florida and Cancun in Mexico, starting from 8 July 2013. The [...]

Earlier this week we told you that a certain high profile personality was headed to Mexico for her bachelorette party . Today we reveal the bride-to-be is none other than Linnethia "NeNe" Leakes of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" (and "Glee") fame! Even though NeNe's famous line has been "I'm RICH," she brought her entourage of gal pals to the relatively affordable, but still upscale all-inclusive Mo [...]