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 …
Security in Cancun is the number one concern for travelers, and rightfully so. You want to know that when you leave your resort to explore the city, you are protected. In a major move just ahead of the peak winter holiday season, the Cancun government has announced a massive reinforcement of its security forces. Mayor …
If you’ve spent any time in Cancun travel groups lately, you’ve probably seen the same question pop up over and over: “Is renting a car in Cancun ok?” As we at The Cancun Sun have covered before, more visitors are choosing to drive themselves around the Mexican Caribbean for the freedom to explore beyond the …
For the vast majority of the 30 million travelers landing in the Mexican Caribbean this year, “Cancun” effectively means one thing: The Hotel Zone. It is a 14-mile strip of air-conditioned comfort, Americanized dining, and heavy security measures designed to keep reality at bay. But for the traveler who wants more than just a buffet …
For many travelers, “Cancun” is synonymous with “All-Inclusive.” The idea of unlimited margaritas and 24-hour room service is the default setting for the millions who flock to the Mexican Caribbean. But there is a growing segment of visitors who are suffering from “buffet fatigue.” They want luxury, they want quiet, and they want the freedom …
Cancun’s winter high season is here, and the rush is very real. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking record demand, with tourism officials expecting around a 10% jump in visitors to the Mexican Caribbean over the Thanksgiving and winter period thanks to extra seasonal flights from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. On …
When travelers talk about “Mayan Ruins” in Cancun, the conversation usually goes one of two ways. Option A is the 12-hour marathon bus ride to Chichen Itza. It is a Wonder of the World, absolutely, but it involves waking up at 5:00 AM, sitting in a coach bus for three hours each way, and battling …
The winter flight expansion into Cancun continues to grow this season. With Thanksgiving just days away and the December holiday rush looming, airlines are scrambling to position their fleets to capture the massive demand for sunny getaways. Delta Air Lines is making its biggest move of the season in less than a month. Starting December …