It’s the news nobody wants to hear, but it is the news we need to be prepared for. According to a recent report released by the University of South Florida (USF)—the leading authority on tracking seaweed in the Atlantic—2026 is shaping up to be a “major Sargassum year.” Satellite data from the Lab shows that …

We all dream of that 85-degree tropical escape, but Mother Nature has other plans for the final week of January 2026. If you’re currently packing your bags or staring at a “Delayed” status on your airline app, you aren’t alone. A stubborn cold front has moved into the Mexican Caribbean, and combined with massive winter …

If there is one thing Cancun knows how to do better than anywhere else on earth, it’s Spring Break. But let’s be honest—not every resort in the Hotel Zone is built for a month-long rager. If you book a family-friendly “peace and quiet” resort by mistake, you’re going to spend your vacation getting shushed by …

For many U.S. travelers, seeing military-style uniforms at an airport can feel a bit intense at first glance. We aren’t used to it back home. Cancun was my first trip out of the country when I was a kid, and admittedly it caught me off guard. But if you are landing in Cancun this year, …

If you are packing for your upcoming trip to the Mexican Caribbean, you need to remove one specific item from your suitcase right now. As of January 16, 2026, federal authorities in Mexico have officially ended the “grey area” regarding electronic cigarettes (vapes). Under a sweeping reform to the General Health Law, bringing a vape …

Look, if you’re still sitting in a terminal in Charlotte, Dallas, or Miami for a three-hour layover, you’re essentially burning a full day of your vacation for no reason. Especially this week—after the absolute mess we saw with Winter Storm Vern last week that turned O’Hare into a frozen parking lot—having a connection is just …

Cancun has a reputation. When you mention you’re going, people assume you’re going to spend seven days floating in a pool with a margarita in one hand and a wristband on the other. But what if you don’t drink? Or what if you simply want a break from the water? Whether you are a non-swimmer, …

If you’ve ever looked at a map of Cancun, it looks like a narrow strip of paradise. But here is the reality check that most travel agents don’t tell you: The Cancun Hotel Zone is a bit of walking nightmare. Here at The Cancun Sun, we see it every day. Travelers book a “dream resort” …

If there is one question that hits our inbox more than “is the seaweed bad?” it’s definitely: “Is it safe?” We all want to hit the streets for a massive fiesta, but let’s be real—when you hear “18,000 people” and “street party” in Mexico, your guard goes up. What Is Cancun Carnival? 👆 Tap To …

If there is one word that strikes fear into the heart of a Cancun traveler, it’s sargassum. We all dream of that electric blue water, but Mother Nature sometimes has other plans, sending waves of brown seaweed to crash our party. It’s the single most common question I get asked: “Will the water be clear?” …