As someone who spends a massive amount of time on the ground in the Mexican Caribbean, I can tell you firsthand that Cancun is no longer a strictly budget-friendly destination. As luxury mega-resorts take over the coastline and high-end dining dominates the Hotel Zone, the overall cost of a vacation here has steadily climbed. Nowhere …
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Cancun just took home some massive hardware at the highly prestigious World Travel Awards. The legendary Mexican Caribbean hotspot was officially crowned the Best Beach Destination in Mexico, as well as the Best City Destination in Mexico for the year. For anyone who has visited the Riviera Maya recently, these massive victories come as absolutely …
If you are thinking about trading early winter snow for white sand and margaritas, November is arguably the most underrated month to visit the Mexican Caribbean. While millions of travelers wait until Christmas or spring break to book their flights, savvy vacationers know that November offers a massive sweet spot of perfect weather, clean beaches, …
You already know that booking an all-inclusive trip to Cancun guarantees you stunning white sand beaches, endless sunshine, and massive infinity pools overlooking the bright blue Caribbean Sea. But right now, there is a massive culinary revolution happening directly inside the resorts. Cancun has rapidly evolved into one of the absolute best food destinations on …
We have been covering Cancun for over a decade here at The Cancun Sun. Whether we are talking to veteran travelers or first time visitors, the exact same two topics always dominate the conversation. These two specific experiences frustrate travelers more than absolutely anything else in the Mexican Caribbean. And we’ll also go over how …
It is officially the end of an incredibly complex era for tourism in the Mexican Caribbean. Mincho, the 37 year old dolphin whose tragic accident sparked a massive animal rights movement across the entire country, has died. Authorities confirmed that the famous marine mammal passed away this week following a rapid decline in his health. …
If you have spent any time researching a vacation to the Mexican Caribbean over the last few years, you are undoubtedly familiar with the region’s most persistent environmental nemesis: sargassum. Historically, this foul-smelling, brown macroalgae has been strictly a summertime problem. Travelers have long operated under the assumption that once the autumn winds arrive, the …
If you have driven down the main artery of the Cancun Hotel Zone, you already know exactly what the Paradisus Cancún looks like. Towering over the white sand and turquoise water, the property is globally famous for its iconic architecture, featuring five massive, interconnected glass pyramids that look like modern Mayan temples. It is one …
Nothing ruins the final moments of a tropical vacation faster than feeling like your wallet is being squeezed right before you board your flight home. If you have been flying out of Cancun recently, you might have noticed some serious chaos surrounding the mandatory Visitax tourist fee. For the past few weeks, social media was …
The competition among luxury, all-inclusive resorts in Cancun is fiercer than ever. As modern travelers demand more elevated culinary programs, refined wellness spaces, and design that reflects local culture rather than generic luxury, aging properties must make a choice: stagnate, or completely reinvent themselves. One of the most recognizable adults-only resorts in the Hotel Zone …