If I had a dollar for every time someone told me, “I’m going to Mexico,” and I asked “Where?” and they just said “Cancun,” I could probably buy my own resort. Don’t get me wrong—Cancun is legendary. But the Mexican Caribbean is massive, diverse, and filled with places that feel completely different from one another. …
Playa Del Carmen
For decades, the “Overwater Bungalow” was a dream reserved for the 24-hour flight to Bora Bora or the Maldives. It was the ultimate bucket list item, usually followed by a bucket-sized price tag and two days of jet lag. But here at The Cancun Sun, we have been tracking a property just 40 minutes south …
We all know the primary draw of an all-inclusive: you check in, put your wallet in the room safe, and don’t think about it again unless your grabbing some cash for tips. But in 2026, the “All-Inclusive is King” mantra goes much deeper than just convenience. At The Cancun Sun, we are constantly bombarded with …
We all know the feeling. You book the flight, you dream of the turquoise water, and then you check the webcam and see a wall of brown seaweed. It is the single biggest stressor for Caribbean travel right now. At The Cancun Sun, I get asked about sargassum more than safety, tacos, or transportation combined. …
So, you have decided to pull the trigger on the “Resort-Only” vacation. You aren’t going to Chichen Itza. You aren’t going to Xcaret. Your only itinerary is moving from the bed to the buffet to the pool chair. It is a solid plan. But there is one major flaw in the strategy: The Resort Gift …
You have your flights booked to Cancun. You are counting down the days. Then, you make the mistake of checking your weather app. “Thunderstorms. Rain. Thunderstorms. 90% chance of precipitation.” For ten days straight. Then, you open social media, and a viral video shows a beach buried in three feet of brown seaweed, with a …
For years, this has been the biggest debate in the Riviera Maya. Do you choose Tulum, the jungle-chic capital of the world, or Playa del Carmen, the walkable urban beach city? In 2026, the gap between them has widened, but not in the way you might think. It isn’t about which one is “better”—it is …
If you are a frequent traveler to the Mexican Caribbean, chances are high that you’ve stayed at—or at least partied at—a RIU. They are the reliable giants of the all-inclusive world. You know exactly what you are going to get: that distinct purple lighting, the 24/7 sports bar, and a solid beach day. In a …
Let’s cut through the noise. Every year, someone on a forum claims “Cancun Spring Break is dead.” They are wrong. If you are looking for the classic 2005 energy—the foam parties, the bass-thumping beach clubs, and the sheer, unadulterated chaos—it is absolutely still here. The Grand Oasis is still the “Grand Oasis.” The Party Center …
Between dozens of conflicting news stories, viral social media posts, and traveler gossip, you never quite know what the truth is regarding Sargassum on the beaches in Cancun. Headlines will tell you the beach is buried; Instagram influencers will show you pristine white sand. Who do you trust? There is one thing that can’t lie, …