PLAYA DEL CARMEN — For any traveler planning a trip to the beautiful shores of the Mexican Caribbean, one question is always top of mind: safety. In a powerful and unprecedented move to answer that question definitively, the government of Playa del Carmen is making a clear and very public statement, backed by a massive …
If you’ve been waiting for a super-easy way to swap New England snow for Caribbean sunshine, this one’s for you. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking Breeze Airways’ big Mexico move, and now there’s a concrete date window on the calendar: Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)—recently voted the #1 airport …
The Mexican Caribbean is a dream destination 🌴, but choosing the right home base can make or break your budget. The three crown jewels of the region—Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum—each offer a completely different experience with a vastly different price tag. So, where can a budget traveler get the most bang for their …
It’s one of the most common and persistent questions you’ll see on any Cancun travel forum: “Should I bring U.S. dollars or exchange my money for Mexican pesos?” It’s a simple question with a surprisingly complex answer. As a recent traveler on Reddit pointed out, even major tour operators sometimes recommend bringing USD, adding to …
Good news for luxury travelers: a big upgrade is landing at several fan-favorite resorts in the Mexican Caribbean this winter. Royalton Hotels & Resorts is rolling out Royalton Suites & Villas, a new elevated tier within its Diamond Club that spotlights the brand’s most spacious, high-end accommodations—including overwater bungalows, signature mansions, and top suites—in and …
CANCUN — As the end of October approaches, the Mexican Caribbean begins to transform. The vibrant orange of cempasúchil (marigold) flowers fills the markets, and the sweet scent of pan de muerto wafts from bakeries. This can only mean one thing: Day of the Dead is near. For travelers lucky enough to be in Cancun …
CANCUN — As the world gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Mexican Caribbean is set to play a pivotal role, not just as a fan hub, but as an official home base for the planet’s top athletes. In a major announcement, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama revealed that two of the region’s …
Palmaïa – The House of AïA in Playa del Carmen just snagged the top spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards list of the world’s best destination spa resorts—and we at The Cancun Sun aren’t surprised one bit. Set between jungle and sea about 45 minutes south of Cancun Airport, Palmaïa blends plant-forward …
You’ve decided on a trip to paradise: Cancun. But as you start browsing for hotels in 2025, you quickly realize that “Cancun” has become a sprawling and sometimes confusing term. Is your resort on the iconic strip? Is it in a quiet northern enclave? Or is it part of a massive complex near the airport? …
One of the biggest surprises for first-time visitors to Cancun can be the sheer size and layout of its famous Hotel Zone. Stretching for 13 miles in the shape of a “7,” this iconic strip is home to hundreds of resorts. But here’s the kicker: many of them are isolated. You might be staying at …