Cancun’s Hotel Zone is absolutely packed with all-inclusives, so when the same three resorts keep bubbling up at the top of Expedia’s “best” lists, we at The Cancun Sun pay attention. Right now, Kempinski Hotel Cancun, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun, and Sun Palace Cancun are standing out from a very crowded field – …
If you’ve started the hunt for your high-season vacation in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, you’ve probably run into a surprising roadblock. You check the ultra-luxury, $10,000-a-week resorts, and you find decent availability. Then, you check the RIU resorts… and they are almost completely sold out. Despite having over a dozen properties in the region, …
CANCUN — Let’s be honest, booking an all-inclusive resort in Mexico can feel like a gamble. The photos always look perfect, but the reality can be a minefield of watered-down drinks, mediocre buffets, and a spring-break-forever vibe that just wasn’t in the brochure. When you’re spending thousands of dollars on your dream vacation, you don’t …
Two big names in the Cancun all-inclusive scene are about to feel brand new again. We at The Cancun Sun have confirmed that Royalton Riviera Cancun and Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun are both scheduled to reopen on December 7 after a multi-million dollar renovation, just in time for peak winter season. Across the twin …
It’s the 10:30 PM arrival at Cancun International (CUN). You’ve just spent six hours traveling, you’re tired, and the last thing you want to do is face a 45-minute, high-priced shuttle ride in the dark to the Hotel Zone, only to arrive at your $700-a-night all-inclusive resort with just enough time to fall into bed. …
TULUM — The “Tulum dream” of boho-chic luxury and pristine natural beauty has run into a harsh 2025 reality. The destination is currently facing a tourism crisis, with vacation rental occupancy rates in the municipality plummeting to a staggering 20.5%, down from 25% this time last year. In a recent report, hotel occupancy was also …
This free Reggae festival is about to bring serious good vibes to one of Cancun’s most laid-back beaches — and if you’re in town, we at The Cancun Sun think it’s a no-brainer add to your November plans. 🌴🎶 The fourth edition of Reggae Fest Cancún 2025 is officially set for Saturday, November 22 at …
For decades, the all-inclusive promise was beautifully simple: a lounge chair, a pool, an endless buffet, and a bar that never closed. It was a perfect formula for a vacation built on pure, uncomplicated relaxation. But in 2025, that reality has changed. The modern traveler now demands more than just a place to stay; they …
It’s 2 AM in the Cancun Hotel Zone. You’re leaving a nightclub, buzzing from the music, and you start the familiar, fun, stumbling walk back to your resort. A police truck rolls by, flashes its lights, and suddenly your perfect vacation has turned into a nightmare. This is a scenario being reported with increasing frequency …
If you’ve been wondering where you can find that perfect mix of turquoise water and peace of mind, we at The Cancun Sun have some very good news: Isla Mujeres, the tiny island just a short ferry ride from Cancun, has just been named one of the three safest tourist destinations in all of Mexico …