Why Cancun Is Trending As One Of Mexico’s Ultimate Winter Escapes For 2025

CANCUN — For decades, the travel advice was simple: if you want a more affordable, quiet trip to Cancun, go in October. As the historic peak of the rainy and hurricane season, October was the one “slow month” you could count on for empty beaches and deep discounts. That era is for the most part …

Mexico’s tourism industry continues to prove its remarkable strength and resilience, solidifying its place as one of the most visited countries in the world. While 2024 was a year of unprecedented, record-shattering travel, the newly released 2025 data shows that this high level of demand is not a fluke—it’s the new normal. The official international …

As you plan your next getaway, you’ve probably noticed the word “butler” popping up at more and more of Cancun’s most exclusive properties. From the ultra-chic Le Blanc Spa Resort to the sprawling luxury of Grand Velas Riviera Maya, this premium perk is becoming the new standard for top-tier suites. But let’s be honest: it’s …

The allure of booking a Cancun Airbnb is powerful. You see the pictures: a stunning, private condo with a modern kitchen, a spacious living room, and a balcony overlooking the sea, often for a price that seems to beat the nearby all-inclusive resorts. It promises a more authentic, local experience and the freedom to craft …

For years, transportation in Cancun was a simple but frustrating two-sided coin: expensive private shuttles or the “Wild West” of local taxi fares. The arrival of Uber (and other ride-sharing apps) was celebrated by travelers as the ultimate solution—a familiar, cheap, and safe way to get around. While Uber is indeed legal and operational in …

Here at The Cancun Sun, we know that travelers from around the world come to Cancun for one primary reason: our world-famous beaches. That stunning ribbon of white sand against impossibly turquoise water is the ultimate vacation dream. But here’s the secret that first-time visitors might not realize: not all Cancun beaches are the same. …

If you’ve been on any Cancun travel forum or Reddit thread in the last year, you’ve seen the chaotic debate. A nervous first-time traveler asks, “What is this ‘Visitax’ I keep hearing about?” and is immediately hit with a flood of contradictory answers: “It’s a 100% scam. Don’t pay it.” “I’ve been 10 times and …

It’s the classic departure day dilemma. Your flight home isn’t until 4:00 PM, and the sun is sparkling on that turquoise water. When do you really need to leave your resort? Call your shuttle too early, and you sacrifice precious hours of paradise to sit in a crowded terminal. Cut it too close, and you’re …

We at The Cancun Sun have the update everyone’s been waiting for: the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends November 30 — same as every year — and yes, Cancun is about to slide into the calmer, breezier stretch that makes winter in the Mexican Caribbean so popular. But… we’re not quite at “forget about …

It’s the first week of November, and for anyone who hasn’t booked their Christmas vacation yet, a quiet panic is usually setting in. By this point, the most popular 5-star family resorts in Cancun are typically sold out, with the best rooms having been claimed months in advance. The “procrastinator’s penalty” is often having to …