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Resorts in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have begun offering huge fall discounts for travelers this year amid rapidly diminishing occupancy rates.
Despite an overall highly successful summer season, with well over a million travelers flocking to Cancun’s white-sand beaches, resorts are reporting an unusually quiet fall season as booking levels drop dramatically.
But with fall being one of the best times to enjoy the city’s splendid beaches and cultural offerings, resorts are hopeful that a new wave of discounts will attract more travelers thanks to lower rates and tempting deals.
With just several months to go before the start of the hectic high season, here’s how travelers can save up by traveling to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this fall.
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New statistics reveal that Cancun’s occupancy rates are falling drastically this fall, a sign that fewer travelers are choosing to travel to the sunny destination during the shoulder season.
The period from September to mid-November is characterized by lower travel volumes, quieter beaches, and most importantly for visitors, lower rates at Cancun’s renowned all-inclusives.
Although summer may be over, there’s still plenty of sunshine in Cancun, with temperatures of up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing for plenty of beach fun and outdoor exploration.
To make the shoulder season more appealing for travelers, resorts in Cancun are launching discounts of up to 70% this fall.
The goal of the huge campaign is to keep occupancy rates above 60%, allowing businesses to keep operating until the start of the busier high season.
Travelers can save up by booking last-minute deals for Cancun resorts through online travel agencies like Booking.com, Expedia, or Trivago, which are currently offering significantly lower rates for all-inclusives compared to summer and especially winter.
While rates at your average Cancun all-inclusive can cost upwards of $500 a night for the sought-after winter period, travelers can find deals for as low as $90 a night for September and October.
Travelers can book a three-night October stay for two adults in the top-rated Royal Solaris Cancun-All Inclusive for just $640, with the more upscale Catalonia Grand Costa Mujeres All Suites & Spa costing just $852 for the same period.
In addition to offering massive deals for low-season stays, many resorts are also tempering travelers with complimentary services like return airport transfers, private dining experiences, and tickets to local theme parks.
Another advantage to traveling during the low season is that many airlines lower fares to keep passenger volumes at a healthy level, meaning travelers can not only save on accommodation but also airfare.
Cancun International Airport is currently experiencing one of its quietest periods in months, with an average of just 300 daily flights compared to the high season.
As a result, arriving and departing visitors can look forward to smoother operations and less time spent in border control & customs checks.
Despite cheaper rates and less hassle overall, the low season does come with some noticeable drawbacks.
First, it’s the peak period of the Atlantic hurricane season, meaning travelers are more likely to experience the effects of tropical storms and other weather phenomena.
Another potential downside is the fact that service levels may drop at local resorts as temporary lay-offs take hold.
That’s especially true in more affordable resorts, where large travel volumes are needed to sustain staff members.
Travelers staying in high-end properties are unlikely to experience significant cutbacks in service levels.
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