If it feels like everyone you know is suddenly booking Cancun, you’re not imagining it. A new United Airlines map showing the most-booked international destination from every U.S. state puts Cancun in a very strong (and very sunny) position for 2026. Here at The Cancun Sun, we track travel trends all day long, but this …
Cancun is getting a major upgrade to its luxury portfolio, and this time, the focus is shifting from high-octane party vibes to something a lot more Zen. Royalton Hotels & Resorts has officially dropped the news that their newest brand concept, Royalton Vessence, is landing in the Mexican Caribbean. Scheduled to open in Fall/Winter 2026, …
We have all been there. You are stuck in traffic on a hot afternoon in downtown Cancun, waiting for the light to turn green. Suddenly, a vendor appears at your window selling cold water, bags of chips, or local trinkets. It seems harmless—convenient, even—to hand over a few pesos for a quick refreshment. However, authorities …
If Playa del Carmen is on your 2026 vision board, here’s the uncomfortable truth: in some spots, the beach you remember is literally getting smaller. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking the push-and-pull of the Riviera Maya coastline for a while, but the latest reports out of Playa have locals and tourism leaders …
In 2026, the term “All-Inclusive” usually comes with a massive asterisk. If you haven’t visited the Mexican Caribbean in a few years, you might be shocked to find that the “leave your wallet in the safe” vacation is largely a thing of the past. The industry has shifted toward a model of “base inclusion” with …
If you thought the “holiday rush” was just a phrase travel agents used to scare you into booking early, let this be your wake-up call: Cancun and the Riviera Maya didn’t just start 2026 busy; it started by smashing every record in the book. We are talking about historic flight numbers that have never been …
If you’ve flown into Cancun lately, you already know the vibe: CUN can feel like the beginning of your vacation… and the first obstacle course. That’s why this new update matters. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking a major expansion at Cancun International Airport that’s now clearly moving into “you can see it …
If you thought you knew Cancun, think again. 2026 is officially the year the destination enters a new era of connectivity and ultra-luxury. We aren’t just seeing a few new hotels pop up; we are witnessing a total transformation of the infrastructure and the hospitality landscape. After years of planning and construction, the heavy machinery …
You have been planning this trip for months. The flights are booked, the out-of-office email is drafted, and you can practically taste the margarita. But then you look at your itinerary and realize your flight lands at 5:15 PM. In the world of travel, a 5:00 PM arrival sounds reasonable. In Cancun, however, it is …
If you thought 2025 was a massive year for Cancun’s hotel scene, just wait until you see what’s coming next. We at The Cancun Sun have been closely tracking the region’s explosive growth, from the rise of Costa Mujeres to the reinvention of the Hotel Zone. But amidst the flurry of openings, one name keeps …










