You’re dreaming of that perfect 5-star Cancun vacation for the upcoming winter: sprawling infinity pools, endless gourmet food, top-shelf cocktails, and impeccable service. Then you start looking at the prices, and the sticker shock hits hard. With many luxury resorts in the Hotel Zone soaring past $7,000 for a week-long stay, that dream can quickly …
TULUM — If you’ve scrolled through any Tulum-related social media forums recently, you’ve seen the recurring themes: concerns over sky-high taxi prices, frustration with crumbling infrastructure, and confusion over public beach access. These persistent traveler pain points have not gone unnoticed. In a significant and high-level move, top officials from Mexico’s federal government have just …
Good news first: it’s finally easier (and free) to reach Tulum’s gorgeous beaches. But there’s a fine-print rule you should know before you head down the sand: the free access corridors through participating hotels and beach clubs do not allow outside food or drinks—and related items like coolers and umbrellas are also on the no-go …
You’ve made it. After a long day of travel, you arrive at your beautiful Cancun resort right at the official 3:00 PM check-in time, dreaming of dropping your bags, kicking off your shoes, and relaxing in your room. But then you hear the five most frustrating words in travel: “Your room is not quite ready.” …
For the millions of travelers who fall in love with Cancun’s impossibly turquoise water and powder-soft sand, a recurring thought often takes hold on the flight home: “What would it take to own a piece of this paradise?” The dream of a personal getaway in one of the world’s top vacation destinations is a powerful …
We at The Cancun Sun saw a viral clip making the rounds this weekend: a beach club worker in Cancún allegedly demanded a 35%–40% tip and, when the guest declined, hurled classist and racist insults. The video—posted by a user identified as @carlosdruckerg—sparked a bigger conversation about tipping, discrimination, and what’s actually required by law …
CANCUN — If you’ve been scrolling through Cancun travel forums recently, you’ve likely seen the warnings: the mosquitos are bad this year. Really bad. Travelers and locals are in agreement, with some calling the 2025 season one of the worst in recent memory. A recent post on a popular Reddit forum asking “Is this still …
Halloween in Cancun has transformed from a simple imported holiday into one of the biggest, most energetic party nights of the entire year. For travelers visiting in late October, the celebration is an unmissable spectacle of elaborate costumes, high-energy parties, and festive horror. But what does a Cancun Halloween actually look like on the ground? …
We at The Cancun Sun love when travelers vote with their hearts and their vacation time—and this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards make one thing crystal clear: the Riviera Maya is having a luxury moment. Three standouts—The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres …
PLAYA DEL CARMEN — The sun-drenched beaches and vibrant towns of the Riviera Maya have quietly become a magnet for a new kind of traveler: the digital nomad. Thousands of foreign professionals, unchained from traditional offices, have chosen destinations like Playa del Carmen as their temporary or even long-term home. However, many operate in a …