You’re walking through the sunny streets of the Hotel Zone, relaxed and happy. A friendly person in a polo shirt stops you with a winning smile: “Welcome! Where are you from? Can I offer you a free tequila tasting?” Later, you’re in the Party Zone, and a 7-foot-tall Transformer in a stunningly elaborate costume poses …
Recent protests along the main highway between Playa del Carmen and Cancun have done more than snarl traffic – they’ve caused visitors to actually miss their flights home. As we at The Cancun Sun keep an eye on local reports, we want to break down what happened, how real this risk is, and most importantly, …
CANCUN — For years, Cancun has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of international tourism, a behemoth operating in a league of its own. But the latest 2025 travel statistics reveal a trend that should concern every hotelier and traveler in Quintana Roo: Cancun is slowing down a little, while its chief rival is emerging. Official …
Cancun and the Riviera Maya are, without question, two of the most popular, beautiful, and successful tourism destinations on the planet. But with that wild popularity comes a significant challenge for the modern traveler: the crowds. Chichén Itzá, during its peak hours, can feel like a crowded theme park. The most famous cenotes, like Dos …
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 …