You kick off your sandals, toes sinking into powdery white sand, and your private plunge pool is just steps away… welcome to La Casa de la Playa, where every detail feels handpicked for your ultimate chill session. All of us here at The Cancún Sun are still pinching ourselves that this 63-suite slice of paradise …
Playa Del Carmen
Imagine this: your amazing Cancun vacation is over, you’ve checked in for your flight home, and you’re walking toward your gate. Suddenly, you and your friend are pulled aside by a group of men in high-visibility jackets. They tell you that you cannot leave Mexico until you pay a mandatory tourist tax, demanding nearly $16 …
It’s one of the most sacred and ridiculous rituals of an all-inclusive vacation: The 6 a.m. Towel Run. You set your alarm for the crack of dawn, sneak down to the pool in the semi-darkness, and strategically drape your towel over a prime lounger to claim your territory for the day. It’s a silent, fierce …
Anyone who has planned a trip to the Riviera Maya has seen it: Hotel Xcaret México. It’s famous for its stunning design, its rave reviews, and its often eye-watering price tag, with rooms frequently starting in the $800 to $1,200 a night range. This leads every traveler to ask the same question: Is it really …
For years, travelers to the Riviera Maya have known the familiar, trusted names that line the coast. You book a Hilton for its reliable quality, or a Wyndham for its family-friendly fun. But in a major shake-up that is set to redraw the hotel map, some of the most popular resorts in the region are …
You’ve arrived. You have your wristband, your feet are in the sand, and a friendly server is handing you a frosty, colorful drink. Welcome to the all-inclusive dream in Cancun, a paradise where you theoretically don’t need to open your wallet or even think too hard for an entire week. It’s tempting to put your …
You’re walking down the vibrant 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen, enjoying the sights and sounds of a perfect evening in paradise. Suddenly, a well-dressed, smiling man makes eye contact and walks directly toward you. “Hey! I know you from the resort!” he says confidently. “Remember me? I’m Jose, your server from the lobby bar. …
For decades, the ultimate image of relaxation in the Riviera Maya was a massage in a quiet, air-conditioned room, with the faint sound of the ocean somewhere in the distance. It was peaceful, it was pleasant, but it was also predictable. Now, a new trend is taking root deep in the lush jungles just beyond …
Imagine you’ve spent months planning the perfect family vacation to Playa del Carmen. You booked a beautiful, family-friendly beachfront resort with a trusted name, perfect for you and the kids. Your flights are paid for, the vacation time is approved, and you’re all counting down the days. Then, the news drops: the hotel is changing …
At The Cancún Sun, we make a sport out of chasing hidden-beach rumors—and Xpu Há (pronounced shpoo-HA) might be one of our favorites. Between the high-energy scene of Cancún and the influencer buzz of Tulum lies this unassuming cove of bone-white sand, calm turquoise water, and hammock-worthy tranquility. It’s the Goldilocks zone of the Riviera …