Wellness is having a serious moment in the Mexican Caribbean—and we at The Cancun Sun are seeing travelers plan entire trips around rest, rituals, and a reset. Fresh international accolades, smarter beach access, and an ever-growing menu of serene experiences are pushing Cancun and the Riviera Maya to the top of global wellness shortlists. Here …
Riviera Maya
We at The Cancun Sun love when travelers vote with their hearts and their vacation time—and this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards make one thing crystal clear: the Riviera Maya is having a luxury moment. Three standouts—The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres …
PLAYA DEL CARMEN — The sun-drenched beaches and vibrant towns of the Riviera Maya have quietly become a magnet for a new kind of traveler: the digital nomad. Thousands of foreign professionals, unchained from traditional offices, have chosen destinations like Playa del Carmen as their temporary or even long-term home. However, many operate in a …
It’s the ultimate vacation indulgence. You’re at a stunning Cancun all-inclusive, and the thought of spending a morning wrapped in a plush robe, listening to tranquil music, and getting a world-class massage is almost irresistible. But then you see the price list, and that feeling of relaxation is quickly replaced by a jolt of sticker …
For anyone planning a fall trip to Cancun, the number one question is always the same: “What about the sargassum?” After a summer that saw record levels of the seaweed, travelers have been eagerly awaiting the end of the season. Well, here at The Cancun Sun, we have fantastic news. As of the first week …
CANCUN — Every year, the travel world looks to trusted authorities to help sort the good from the great. The editors and travel experts at Condé Nast Traveler, one of the most respected names in luxury travel, have just released their highly curated list of the ‘Best Hotels in Cancún’ for 2025, and ten local …
If you’ve been watching the weather forecast for Cancun over the last few weeks, you’ve likely seen a lot of one thing: a recurring icon of a cloud with raindrops. The recent heavy rains of late September have many travelers with upcoming fall trips feeling a bit of anxiety, and it’s prompting the most common …
That all-inclusive wristband feels like a key to a kingdom with no rules. It unlocks a world of endless food, drinks, and poolside relaxation where your biggest worry is choosing which restaurant to try for dinner. The vibe is carefree, and it can feel like anything goes. But while the atmosphere is designed for ultimate …
CANCUN — The recent massive, peninsula-wide blackout served as a jarring reminder that even paradise is connected to a power grid. The outage, which affected over two million people across Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche, left many travelers with two lingering questions: Why did this happen, and is my next vacation at risk of being …
Packing for a Cancun vacation is one of the most exciting parts of the planning process. You lay out the swimsuits, the sundresses, and the sandals, dreaming of the sunny days ahead. You triple-check that you have enough sunscreen. But the savviest travelers know that in a separate corner of their suitcase, there’s a second, …