If you’ve started planning a winter escape to Cancun, you’ve likely experienced a moment of sticker shock. Flight prices are climbing, and a one-week stay at a 5-star all-inclusive resort in the Hotel Zone can easily top $7,000, $8,000, or even $10,000 for two people during peak season. It’s the number one question we see …
Cancun just got an unwelcome plot twist to end the year: a surprise wave of sargassum has washed up right as we were all getting ready to close the book on seaweed season. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking this year’s sargassum trends closely, and this late arrival is definitely unusual — but …
You’ve seen the enticing ads from major vacation companies: one single price for an entire week in a Cancun paradise, flights, hotel, and transfers all included. The promise is powerful—a “one-click” booking process that removes all the stress and guesswork from planning your trip. But are these all-in-one deals from dedicated tour operators actually the …
It’s 1:00 AM in the Hotel Zone. You’ve just returned to your room after a spectacular night out. The resort’s restaurants closed hours ago, and you are suddenly, overwhelmingly hungry. This is the moment of truth for your all-inclusive resort. This is where you discover the “24-Hour Room Service” promise made on the website often …
Cancun is the undisputed capital of adventure. It’s a place where you can swim in a sacred underground river in the morning, rip through the jungle on an ATV before lunch, and find yourself ziplining over a jungle canopy by mid-afternoon. But here’s a hard truth we at The Cancun Sun see travelers overlook all …
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 …
If you’ve ever visited Isla Mujeres during the calmer fall months, you know it still has a lively, pleasant buzz. So it’s natural to wonder: what does that buzz turn into during the peak winter high season, from December through March? The short answer: it becomes a full-blown, high-energy roar. Isla Mujeres in the high …
Cancun’s winter underwater show is about to switch from spots to stripes… to big, powerful bull sharks. Every year starting in mid-November, pregnant female bull sharks migrate to the coast of the Riviera Maya — mainly off Playa del Carmen — and it turns into one of the most unique dives in the Mexican Caribbean. …
You’ve booked your flight to Cancun International Airport (CUN), and now you face the single biggest decision of your trip: where should you actually stay? On the surface, the two heavyweights of the Mexican Caribbean—the Cancun Hotel Zone and Playa del Carmen—seem to offer a similar promise of sun, sand, and fun. They are, in …
You’re dreaming of the ultimate winter escape: a week at a luxurious, 5-star, all-inclusive resort in Cancun. But as you begin your research, you’re confronted with a dizzying range of prices. What should a trip like this really cost? The truth is, “5-star” in Cancun can mean different things, and the price can vary by …