Gorgeous Island 20 Minutes From Cancun Named One Of The Safest Destinations In Mexico

It’s the number one “pain point” for travelers planning a winter getaway to Cancun. You’ve heard the stories, you’ve seen the prices, and you’ve started to believe that a high-season vacation in the Mexican Caribbean is an exclusive luxury, with 5-star resorts easily topping $7,000 to $10,000 for a week. The question we see on …

It’s the single most predictable pain point of a Cancun vacation: that long, slow, agonizing crawl in your airport shuttle. You’ve just spent hours on a plane, breezed through immigration, and you are so close to the beach… only to be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on Kukulcan Boulevard, watching your first precious hour of all-inclusive …

Should you hop around and try more than one resort on your Cancun trip? Our honest answer from us at The Cancun Sun: it can be an amazing way to level up your vacation – if you plan it with some strategy. Cancun isn’t just one destination anymore. You’ve got the classic Hotel Zone, up-and-coming …

Choosing your very first international destination is a huge decision. You’re spinning a globe full of possibilities, from the ancient streets of Rome to the bustling markets of Asia, but all of them come with a healthy dose of anxiety: “Will I be able to read the signs? Will I be safe? What about the …

December in Cancun. It’s the image on the postcard, the dream vacation that gets travelers through the dark winter months. It is, without a doubt, the official kickoff to the “perfect” season in the Mexican Caribbean, a month where the weather, water, and atmosphere all align. But this dream trip comes with its own unique …

We at The Cancun Sun have been watching the numbers all year, and the story is crystal clear: Cancun isn’t just “busy” for winter 2025 – it’s becoming the winter escape for North Americans and Europeans who want easy flights, swimmable beaches, and more to do than ever before. Even Cancun’s so-called “slow” month just …

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 …