2005 Travel News ArchiveTravel

Punta Cana gets Cancun passengers

Tourists that would have vacationed in Cancun are being sent to Punta Cana on the East Coast, after Mexico was affected by Hurricane Emily. Resumen Turismo reports that Air Europa and Globalia passengers are being diverted here. Others that had booked the flight are being given the option of their money back. The hurricane caused damages to the Mexican tourist areas of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel. Emily also caused damages to some areas in Jamaica.