For many travelers, “Cancun” is synonymous with “All-Inclusive.” The idea of unlimited margaritas and 24-hour room service is the default setting for the millions who flock to the Mexican Caribbean. But there is a growing segment of visitors who are suffering from “buffet fatigue.” They want luxury, they want quiet, and they want the freedom …
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Cancun’s winter high season is here, and the rush is very real. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking record demand, with tourism officials expecting around a 10% jump in visitors to the Mexican Caribbean over the Thanksgiving and winter period thanks to extra seasonal flights from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. On …
When travelers talk about “Mayan Ruins” in Cancun, the conversation usually goes one of two ways. Option A is the 12-hour marathon bus ride to Chichen Itza. It is a Wonder of the World, absolutely, but it involves waking up at 5:00 AM, sitting in a coach bus for three hours each way, and battling …
The winter flight expansion into Cancun continues to grow this season. With Thanksgiving just days away and the December holiday rush looming, airlines are scrambling to position their fleets to capture the massive demand for sunny getaways. Delta Air Lines is making its biggest move of the season in less than a month. Starting December …
If you have been “waiting for a deal” to book your winter getaway to Cancun, we have some bad news: the window is closing, and for some dates, it is already slammed shut. Travelers attempting to book stays for late December, February, and March are running into a wall of “Sold Out” notifications at some …
We have all been there: you return from a “relaxing” vacation feeling more exhausted than when you left. Between the crowded pools, the high-energy nightlife, and the “fear of missing out” on excursions, a trip to the Mexican Caribbean can sometimes feel like a marathon. But if you are looking to actually recharge—we are talking …
For parents planning a Cancun vacation, the “perfect resort” checklist is often impossibly long. You need something that keeps the kids exhausted (hello, water slides), something that keeps the parents sane (hello, swim-up bar), and something that everyone can do together. The unicorn that is more difficult to find at Cancun resorts is a lazy …
If you listen closely, you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief echoing across the Yucatan Peninsula. It isn’t just the gentle breeze of the trade winds—it is the sound of a destination finally relaxing. For the last six months, travelers and locals alike have been playing a game of meteorological roulette. Will a …
If the words Riviera Maya make you think only of big beachfront all-inclusives, this one’s going to surprise you. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking a quieter trend just south of Cancun: jungle-immersed luxury stays that feel like a secret retreat and a theme-park vacation rolled into one. The latest proof? Jungala Hotel, …
If you are planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean this winter, you have probably already Googled “Is Cancun Safe?” at least once. And if you landed on the official U.S. State Department website recently, you might have felt a knot in your stomach. The current language is blunt. The advisory, last updated on August …