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Now that the slow season is over in Cancun, more and more tourists are beginning to arrive to enjoy the warm weather, beautiful beaches, and luxury accommodations.
It’s a great way to spend time off during the winter season, but if you haven’t booked already, you better book fast.
Cancun is expecting a busy winter, with over 8 million tourists expected to visit just this month!
Read on to learn everything you need to know about booking a last-minute trip to Cancun during the busy winter season.
How Busy Is Busy?
Of all of the popular vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, Cancun is the most popular, and winter is one of the destination’s busiest seasons.
It’s expected to host nearly 90 percent of the 8 million plus tourists staying in hotels in the region this month.
According to the Federal Ministry of Tourism, there is a more than 2 percent increase in the number of tourists visiting this year compared to last year.
Finding The Best Hotel For You
Every type of traveler is looking for something different in a hotel, so you have to consider what’s important to you in a hotel property.
Just because Cancun will be super busy during the winter months doesn’t mean that you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Whether you’re looking for something in the middle of all of the action, something for adults only, or something more luxurious….
You want to be sure that you choose the hotel that is going to make your vacation exactly what you want it to be, otherwise, it’s not worth it.
Expanding Your Search
Finding the perfect hotel may be a little more difficult when booking last minute, but it certainly isn’t impossible.
You may just have to do a little extra research and possibly expand your location search a little beyond Cancun.
You may have to consider some place like Costa Mujeres, Isla Mujeres, or even Playa del Carmen in order to get the type of hotel you want.
Why An All-Inclusive Is The Best Option When Booking A Last-Minute Trip
When looking at hotels when you’re booking a last-minute Cancun vacation you might want to consider an all-inclusive resort.
Typically, a lot of planning goes into booking a vacation.
You have to research what kind of activities, restaurants, and attractions are near the hotel, and you have to think about how you’re going to get around.
With an all-inclusive, though, you don’t have to worry about all of that because everything is in one place.
Getting In On The Action… Or Should We Say Activities
Tours, activities, and attractions are popular in Cancun, and the best ones sell out fast because most tourists want to see and do the same things.
This is why if you’re booking your trip last minute, make sure you book tour and attraction tickets at the same time rather than waiting until you arrive.
The last thing you want is to miss out on all of the things that made you want to visit the destination to begin with.
Getting Your Transportation Set Up
Millions of travelers visiting Cancun during the busy season will also need to get from the airport to their hotel.
A lot of tourists try to catch taxis upon arriving at the airport, but you can skip this step if you already have your transportation set up.
You can book in advance and skip the lines because your driver will already be waiting at the airport for you.
Where To Go To Escape The Crowds
It is possible to experience what Cancun has to offer during the winter months but escape the crowds.
You can opt for a destination close by, like Costa Mujeres or Playa Mujeres, where there are fewer crowds.
They’re only about a half hour from Cancun’s Hotel Zone, so you can have a more peaceful vacation while still enjoying what Cancun has to offer.
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