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 …
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If you have walked through the Cancun airport arrivals hall recently, you have likely seen the advertisements: “Swim with Dolphins! Book Now!” But if you have been following the news, you might be confused. Didn’t Mexico just ban this? The answer is a complicated “yes and no.” Here at The Cancun Sun, we know that …
The Mexican Caribbean is basically your playground. And while there are plenty of pretty places, a handful of resorts around Cancun and the Riviera Maya are on a totally different level when it comes to design, views, and “wait, is this real life?” moments. We at The Cancun Sun live and work here, and after …
Step 1: What Month Are You Visiting? 🗓️ The Ultimate Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Cancun Trip Your vacation can be dramatically affected by the month you visit. We’ll guide you through the 5 “must-know” facts for any time of year. Start Planning Select your travel month below for the insider facts on weather, crowds, …
Cancun and the Riviera Maya are, without question, two of the most popular, beautiful, and successful tourism destinations on the planet. But with that wild popularity comes a significant challenge for the modern traveler: the crowds. Chichén Itzá, during its peak hours, can feel like a crowded theme park. The most famous cenotes, like Dos …
If you’ve started the hunt for your high-season vacation in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, you’ve probably run into a surprising roadblock. You check the ultra-luxury, $10,000-a-week resorts, and you find decent availability. Then, you check the RIU resorts… and they are almost completely sold out. Despite having over a dozen properties in the region, …
CANCUN — Let’s be honest, booking an all-inclusive resort in Mexico can feel like a gamble. The photos always look perfect, but the reality can be a minefield of watered-down drinks, mediocre buffets, and a spring-break-forever vibe that just wasn’t in the brochure. When you’re spending thousands of dollars on your dream vacation, you don’t …
December in Cancun. It’s the image on the postcard, the dream vacation that gets travelers through the dark winter months. It is, without a doubt, the official kickoff to the “perfect” season in the Mexican Caribbean, a month where the weather, water, and atmosphere all align. But this dream trip comes with its own unique …
For years, transportation in Cancun was a simple but frustrating two-sided coin: expensive private shuttles or the “Wild West” of local taxi fares. The arrival of Uber (and other ride-sharing apps) was celebrated by travelers as the ultimate solution—a familiar, cheap, and safe way to get around. While Uber is indeed legal and operational in …
In a region defined by glorious, indulgent, all-inclusive resorts, Palmaïa, The House of AïA stands in a category of its own. It is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful, innovative, and talked-about properties in the Riviera Maya. But this is not your typical luxury all-inclusive. For many travelers, the dream of a 5-star …