You’re dreaming of the ultimate winter escape: a week at a luxurious, 5-star, all-inclusive resort in Cancun. But as you begin your research, you’re confronted with a dizzying range of prices. What should a trip like this really cost? The truth is, “5-star” in Cancun can mean different things, and the price can vary by …
If you’re flying from the U.S. to Cancun while Washington is arguing over the budget, the big question is: will your beach trip get derailed? The good news is most flights are still taking off. The not-so-great part is that the U.S. aviation system is getting shakier by the day as air traffic controllers and …
In the vast landscape of Cancun’s all-inclusive resorts, there is one amenity that is the “holy grail” for beach lovers: the true beachfront walk-out suite. It’s a room that travelers are constantly searching for, but in the Cancun Hotel Zone, it’s surprisingly rare. Most ground-floor rooms are “swim-outs” that lead to a pool, or “oceanfront” …
You did everything right. You read the guides, you ignored the chorus of offers in the timeshare “shark tank” inside the terminal, and you’ve finally stepped out of the sliding glass doors and into the warm, tropical air of Cancun. Your vacation is so close you can taste it. But what greets you is a …
A new, very Cancun-style project is taking shape just north of downtown, and it’s going to change the vibe of Puerto Juárez. We at The Cancun Sun have been following the plans, and officials have now confirmed that the remodeled market in Puerto Juárez will open as a tourist-only space — not a traditional neighborhood …
CANCUN — In a global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and currency volatility, Mexico’s tourism industry is proving to be a powerhouse of resilience. A new report from the National Business Tourism Council (CNET) and STARC Anáhuac reveals that international tourist arrivals to Mexico surged by 7.5% between January and August 2025, with the country …
In a powerful and decisive move to end widespread traveler confusion, Mexico’s federal government has issued a sharp clarification: ride-sharing apps like Uber are not authorized to provide passenger transportation services at any of the nation’s federal airports, including Cancun International (CUN). The official statement was released by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation …
We at The Cancun Sun have been watching the Maya Train rollout since day one, and every time there’s a promo we ask the same question: “Okay, but is this the one that finally makes tourists try it?” This time… yeah, it kind of is. For November and December, the Maya Train is bringing back …
It’s the most dreaded and absurd ritual of an all-inclusive vacation: the 6:00 AM alarm. You’re in paradise, yet you find yourself stumbling through the pre-dawn darkness, clutching towels and a paperback, just to “claim” a lounge chair by the pool. This is the “towel game,” and it’s the number one complaint that can turn …
The rise of the vacation rental has completely transformed how people travel to Cancun. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have offered travelers incredible freedom, space, and value, allowing them to escape the confines of a traditional all-inclusive and craft their own, more independent vacation. But this explosive growth has largely operated in a “Wild West” …