We all know the feeling. You book the flight, you dream of the turquoise water, and then you check the webcam and see a wall of brown seaweed. It is the single biggest stressor for Caribbean travel right now. At The Cancun Sun, I get asked about sargassum more than safety, tacos, or transportation combined. …
Tyler Fox
Cancun is great, but sometimes you just need to escape the mega-resorts and the traffic. For years, I’ve been telling anyone who will listen that Isla Mujeres is the perfect antidote to the Hotel Zone hustle. But the secret is definitely out. New data from early 2026 shows that Isla Mujeres isn’t just a “day …
If you have sat in traffic on Kukulcán Boulevard recently, staring at the bumper in front of you for 45 minutes just to move a mile, you know the pain. For the last two years, we’ve all been pinning our hopes on the massive Nichupté Bridge project. It’s that giant structure you see rising out …
If you are a frequent traveler to the Mexican Caribbean, chances are high that you’ve stayed at—or at least partied at—a RIU. They are the reliable giants of the all-inclusive world. You know exactly what you are going to get: that distinct purple lighting, the 24/7 sports bar, and a solid beach day. In a …
We all know the struggle of finding a new resort. You want that “fresh hotel smell” and modern design, but you’re terrified of being a guinea pig for a place that hasn’t worked out its kinks. But every once in a while, a new property opens its doors and seemingly gets it right immediately. If …
Usually, when you head to the Tulum International Airport (TQO), the only thing you want to see is your suitcase on the carousel. But this April, the newest airport in the Mexican Caribbean is turning into a massive stage for something completely different. If you are planning a trip to the Riviera Maya this spring, …
When you hear “Club Med,” you probably think of your parents’ vacation photos from the 90s. It’s the brand that basically invented the all-inclusive concept, but for a while there, some of their properties were starting to feel a little… vintage. But if you’ve been writing them off, you need to pay attention to what …
If you were anywhere near social media this week, you probably saw the video. Panic at Forum Beach in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Tourists sprinting out of the water. Screams of “Shark! Shark!” echoing down the sand. The Cancun Sun team lives and breathes Cancun; we watch clips like these with a healthy dose of …
We see “Top 10” lists pop up every other day in the travel world. Sometimes they make sense, and sometimes you wonder if the person writing them has ever actually left their basement. But when Tripadvisor drops its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards, we pay attention. Why? Because it’s not just one editor’s opinion. It’s based …
If you’ve ever scrolled through vacation rentals in Playa del Carmen, you know the drill. You find a place that looks incredible in the photos (rooftop pool, ocean view, the works) but there is always that tiny voice in the back of your head asking, “Is the plumbing actually going to work? Is this place …