You asked for it: huge, incredible rooms where the “standard” option is bigger than most New York City apartments. We aren’t talking about cramped quarters where you have to hop over your suitcase just to get to the bathroom. We are talking about spaces that feel like private residences, designed for travelers who refuse to …
There is a persistent myth about traveling to Mexico that usually hits your wallet about 48 hours into the trip. The logic goes like this: “I am south of the border, the cost of living is lower, therefore shopping for clothes, electronics, and luxury goods must be dirt cheap.” Think again. If you walk into …
If you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth leaving Cancun’s Hotel Zone for a day, we at The Cancun Sun have some very good news: travel experts just named the tiny beach town of Akumal as one of the most stunning destinations in all of Mexico. And the best part? It’s close enough to Cancun to …
You are lying on a lounge chair in the Hotel Zone. The sun is shining, you have a cold drink in your hand, and the Caribbean breeze is perfect. Suddenly, a friendly guy in a polo shirt and sunglasses walks up to you. He isn’t selling cigars or silver jewelry—he has a laminated binder full …
If you are scrolling through travel websites right now looking for a winter getaway to Cancun, you are probably experiencing a severe case of “sticker shock.” The headlines have been warning us for months: winter 2025 is projected to be another packed season in Cancun. Flights are full, popular hotels are showing “Sold Out” for …
If you’ve checked the forecast for your Cancun winter getaway and seen little rain clouds on every single day, you’re probably wondering if you just booked a week of indoor time. Good news: you almost definitely didn’t. We at The Cancun Sun spend a lot of time buried in weather data and talking to on-the-ground …
It is a tense scenario for every tech-heavy traveler or digital nomad. You land in Cancun, grab your bags, and head toward the exit. You walk past the customs officers, hoping to blend into the crowd. Suddenly, an officer steps in front of you. They didn’t stop you because you pushed a button and got …
It happens to the best of us. You are exhausted after a long flight and a night of margaritas. You stumble into your hotel bathroom, grab your toothbrush, put toothpaste on it, and—purely out of muscle memory—stick it under the faucet. Halfway through brushing, your eyes fly open in panic. “Did I just ruin my …
If you’ve opened Instagram this week and wondered why it feels like everyone is suddenly in Cancun… it’s not your imagination. A recent Allianz Partners report on Thanksgiving travel just crowned Cancun the #1 international destination for Americans in 2025, beating out London, Paris, Punta Cana, and even Mexico City. It’s the fifth year in …
If you have visited the Mexican Caribbean in the last three years, you probably noticed one thing: cranes. Everywhere. From the massive construction of the Maya Train to the endless sprouting of condos in Tulum and new mega-resorts in Cancun, the region has been in a state of hyper-growth. For travelers, this has often meant …