If you’ve done the Cancun Hotel Zone thing (and loved it), but you’re craving a beach day that feels a little more “how is this place still this quiet?” — this list is for you. We at The Cancun Sun are big believers that the “best” beach isn’t always the most famous one. Sometimes it’s …
The “Nice” airline is about to get a whole lot nicer—and significantly more tropical. For travelers who have grown to love Breeze Airways for its affordable fares, flexible policies, and surprisingly comfortable seats, the wait is finally over. After years of strictly domestic hopping, the carrier is officially spreading its wings and launching its first-ever …
Let’s be real for a second. We all love the electric energy of the Hotel Zone—it’s iconic for a reason. But sometimes, you don’t want to fight for a lounge chair at 7:00 AM, and you definitely don’t want to hear a bachelorette party woo-hooing outside your window when you’re trying to nap. If your …
If it feels like everyone you know is suddenly booking Cancun, you’re not imagining it. A new United Airlines map showing the most-booked international destination from every U.S. state puts Cancun in a very strong (and very sunny) position for 2026. Here at The Cancun Sun, we track travel trends all day long, but this …
Cancun is getting a major upgrade to its luxury portfolio, and this time, the focus is shifting from high-octane party vibes to something a lot more Zen. Royalton Hotels & Resorts has officially dropped the news that their newest brand concept, Royalton Vessence, is landing in the Mexican Caribbean. Scheduled to open in Fall/Winter 2026, …
We have all been there. You are stuck in traffic on a hot afternoon in downtown Cancun, waiting for the light to turn green. Suddenly, a vendor appears at your window selling cold water, bags of chips, or local trinkets. It seems harmless—convenient, even—to hand over a few pesos for a quick refreshment. However, authorities …
If Playa del Carmen is on your 2026 vision board, here’s the uncomfortable truth: in some spots, the beach you remember is literally getting smaller. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking the push-and-pull of the Riviera Maya coastline for a while, but the latest reports out of Playa have locals and tourism leaders …
In 2026, the term “All-Inclusive” usually comes with a massive asterisk. If you haven’t visited the Mexican Caribbean in a few years, you might be shocked to find that the “leave your wallet in the safe” vacation is largely a thing of the past. The industry has shifted toward a model of “base inclusion” with …
If you thought the “holiday rush” was just a phrase travel agents used to scare you into booking early, let this be your wake-up call: Cancun and the Riviera Maya didn’t just start 2026 busy; it started by smashing every record in the book. We are talking about historic flight numbers that have never been …
If you’ve flown into Cancun lately, you already know the vibe: CUN can feel like the beginning of your vacation… and the first obstacle course. That’s why this new update matters. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking a major expansion at Cancun International Airport that’s now clearly moving into “you can see it …