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 …
Riviera Maya
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 …
Let’s be honest, when you hear the words “all-inclusive resort,” a certain image probably pops into your head: a massive buffet, a crowded pool with a swim-up bar, and maybe a nightly Michael Jackson impersonator show. And while there’s nothing wrong with that classic formula, a new breed of resort in Cancun and the Riviera …
You did it. You booked the dream all-inclusive Cancun vacation. You’re imagining a wallet-free week of sun, sand, and endless margaritas. The word “all-inclusive” means everything is included, right? Well… mostly. This isn’t a negative story, because your vacation is going to be amazing. Think of this as a friendly, insider guide to navigating the …
You’ve narrowed it down to two of the biggest names in the Riviera Maya: Hotel Xcaret and Moon Palace Cancun. On the surface, they seem similar. Both are massive, luxurious, all-inclusive resorts promising the vacation of a lifetime. But underneath, they offer two completely different philosophies for what a perfect vacation should be. Choosing the …
Summertime in Cancún and the Riviera Maya means sun-drenched days, turquoise waters, and an endless parade of all-inclusive and boutique resorts. But with so many incredible options, how do you pick the one that’s perfect for your dream getaway? We at The Cancún Sun are thrilled to introduce our brand-new Cancún & Riviera Maya Resort …
There’s nothing better than a warm, peaceful evening in Cancun. Whether you’re an expat enjoying a quiet night on your balcony or a traveler savoring dinner on an open-air patio, that tranquil ambiance is part of the magic. It’s a city built on the promise of paradise. But lately, for many, that peace has been …
For travelers seeking an experience beyond the sun-drenched beaches and bustling pool bars of the Riviera Maya, a hidden gem awaits at the luxurious Hotel Xcaret Arte. Tucked away in a secret corner of this adults-only paradise is a clandestine speakeasy that transports guests to the glamorous era of the 1920s. While its official name …
For any first-time visitor to Cancun, the scene can be a shock. You imagine turquoise water, powdery white sand, and a margarita in hand. You get all that, but you also get soldiers in full desert camouflage, carrying tactical rifles, walking past the sunbathers. It’s a sight that can be jarring, but it is by …