If you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth leaving Cancun’s Hotel Zone for a day, we at The Cancun Sun have some very good news: travel experts just named the tiny beach town of Akumal as one of the most stunning destinations in all of Mexico. And the best part? It’s close enough to Cancun to …
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RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – The pristine white sands and turquoise waters that define the Mexican Caribbean are facing an unprecedented threat. A record-breaking invasion of sargassum seaweed is washing ashore in such massive quantities that hotel leaders are now reporting tourist cancellations, forcing the entire region to grapple with an economic and environmental crisis that …
In a stunning confirmation of Mexico’s premier standing in luxury travel, the Riviera Maya is officially home to the best hotel on the planet for 2025. In its annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards, global travel platform Tripadvisor crowned Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya as the number one hotel in the entire world. Here …
There’s “living your best life,” and then there’s floating in warm Caribbean water while a green sea turtle paddles past like it owns the place (because, well, it does). We at The Cancun Sun want every traveler to tick this bucket-list moment and leave the beach better than we found it, so grab your reef-safe …
Summer is a popular time to hit the beautiful beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya, but the seasonal arrival of sargassum seaweed is a concern for many travelers. While 2025 is predicted to be a significant year for sargassum in the Caribbean, a little planning can lead you to stretches of sand that historically …
After a slow summer, travelers are set to begin arriving in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean in growing numbers as the region heads toward the busy winter vacation period. As temperatures gradually begin dropping across much of North America, Cancun’s year-round heat provides a welcoming backdrop for millions of travelers to enjoy a balmy holiday. …
The popularity of the Mexican Caribbean beyond Cancun is rapidly growing, with tourists in search of sun, sand, and surf for their vacation getaway. Looking just at occupancy levels for resorts and hotels in the region, several areas had higher levels of hotels full of tourists relative to Cancun. Exploring Beyond Cancun According to reports …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are the trendiest International destinations for Americans this year. Even amid the ongoing shoulder season, a handful of stunning destinations in the sunny region are reporting astonishing occupancy figures. With travelers flocking to the area’s white-sand beaches and top-rated accommodations, May is turning out to be a surprisingly popular time …
One thing that the Mexican Caribbean is in no short supply of is…beautiful hotels. Over the past couple of years, more and more hotels have been popping up all over Mexico, from boutique stays to luxury, all-star inclusive resorts, and tourists are flocking to the destination more than ever before. While Cancun remains a number …
Travelers to Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are being warned of the presence of one of the ocean’s most famous and dangerous inhabitants, which has chosen the warm waters of the Mexican Caribbean to spend its winter in. Thankfully, it isn’t sharks or the mythological Kraken that travelers need to keep an eye out for, …