If you are a frequent traveler to the Mexican Caribbean, chances are high that you’ve stayed at—or at least partied at—a RIU. They are the reliable giants of the all-inclusive world. You know exactly what you are going to get: that distinct purple lighting, the 24/7 sports bar, and a solid beach day. In a …
This isn’t just another post that gives you some boring, generic advice like “book on a Tuesday.” There is a legitimate secret to finding a high-end deal for a Cancun vacation in 2026, but you have to be willing to look beyond the famous “7” shape of the Hotel Zone. If you are staring at …
If you are heading to Cancun this February, you have hit the jackpot. You skipped the chaotic, overpriced madness of the Christmas holidays, but you are beating the suffocating heat of April. February is arguably the “Goldilocks” month for the Mexican Caribbean. Everything feels just right. But here is the reality check. Because it is …
We all know the struggle of finding a new resort. You want that “fresh hotel smell” and modern design, but you’re terrified of being a guinea pig for a place that hasn’t worked out its kinks. But every once in a while, a new property opens its doors and seemingly gets it right immediately. If …
If you are planning a family vacation for 2026, you might be hearing that Cancun has gotten “too expensive.” Here at The Cancun Sun, we are here to tell you that is only half the story. Yes, inflation is real. Yes, rates are up. But the beauty of the Mexican Caribbean is that it still …
If you frequent the Cancun Hotel Zone, you know the drill. A “New Luxury Resort” is announced, the renderings look incredible, and then you find out it’s just a fresh coat of paint on a 30-year-old building with the same old buffet food. We get it. The “luxury” fatigue is real. But every once in …
Usually, when you head to the Tulum International Airport (TQO), the only thing you want to see is your suitcase on the carousel. But this April, the newest airport in the Mexican Caribbean is turning into a massive stage for something completely different. If you are planning a trip to the Riviera Maya this spring, …
We have all been there. You have 25 tabs open on your laptop. One tab is a “couples only” sanctuary that looks boring. Another is a “family fun” palace that looks like a chaotic nightmare. The third has a great beach but terrible food. The fourth has great food but the ocean looks brown. It …
Let’s cut through the noise. Every year, someone on a forum claims “Cancun Spring Break is dead.” They are wrong. If you are looking for the classic 2005 energy—the foam parties, the bass-thumping beach clubs, and the sheer, unadulterated chaos—it is absolutely still here. The Grand Oasis is still the “Grand Oasis.” The Party Center …
When you hear “Club Med,” you probably think of your parents’ vacation photos from the 90s. It’s the brand that basically invented the all-inclusive concept, but for a while there, some of their properties were starting to feel a little… vintage. But if you’ve been writing them off, you need to pay attention to what …