It is the single most common question we receive from families booking their 2026 Moon Palace vacations. You are looking at the Moon Palace website, and you see two distinct options. There is the classic Moon Palace (comprised of the Sunrise and Nizuc sections), and then there is the “The Grand,” sitting there with a …
It usually happens right before you hit the escalators to security. You are already stressed about your flight, juggling your carry-on and your passport, when a uniform steps in front of you. “Visitax, please.” Visitax Enforcement Reality Tap to Reveal ⚠️ Increased Checks Before Security In 2026 Enforcement has always been sporadic. However, here at …
We’ve all seen them. You are scrolling through Facebook or Google, and an ad pops up: “7 Nights at an All-Inclusive in Cancun for $499 – Flight Included!” Your gut tells you it’s impossible, but your brain wants to believe it. Unfortunately, in 2026, the digital landscape is a minefield. Scammers are getting smarter, building …
Cancun is effectively two different destinations, depending entirely on how you prepare for it. For the unprepared traveler, it can feel like a chaotic gauntlet. Between aggressive timeshare salespeople, confusing tax laws, and humidity that hits you like a wall, the first hour of your vacation can be the most stressful part of the trip. …
Travelers who love the Mexican Caribbean have a major new reason to look forward to 2027. During the Fitur 2026 tourism fair in Madrid, officials confirmed that The Excellence Collection is expanding its footprint in Quintana Roo with a massive new project: the Finest Riviera Cancun. The announcement was made by Governor Mara Lezama, who …
We all know the feeling. You book the flight, you dream of the turquoise water, and then you check the webcam and see a wall of brown seaweed. It is the single biggest stressor for Caribbean travel right now. At The Cancun Sun, I get asked about sargassum more than safety, tacos, or transportation combined. …
So, you have decided to pull the trigger on the “Resort-Only” vacation. You aren’t going to Chichen Itza. You aren’t going to Xcaret. Your only itinerary is moving from the bed to the buffet to the pool chair. It is a solid plan. But there is one major flaw in the strategy: The Resort Gift …
You have your flights booked to Cancun. You are counting down the days. Then, you make the mistake of checking your weather app. “Thunderstorms. Rain. Thunderstorms. 90% chance of precipitation.” For ten days straight. Then, you open social media, and a viral video shows a beach buried in three feet of brown seaweed, with a …
Cancun is great, but sometimes you just need to escape the mega-resorts and the traffic. For years, I’ve been telling anyone who will listen that Isla Mujeres is the perfect antidote to the Hotel Zone hustle. But the secret is definitely out. New data from early 2026 shows that Isla Mujeres isn’t just a “day …
There is traveling, and there is vacation. After visiting 80 countries and spending over a decade on the road, I have learned the hard way that they are not the same thing. “Traveling” is rewarding, but let’s be honest—it is work. It is unwelcoming border agents, visa paperwork, unpredictable regional flights, walking 15km a day …