CANCUN — For any traveler who planned a trip to Cancun this past summer, one word dominated their pre-vacation anxiety: sargassum. The 2025 season saw record-high levels of the pesky seaweed along the coast, causing frustration for visitors dreaming of pristine, turquoise waters. But as the calendar has now flipped to October, a collective sigh …
You’ve found a fantastic deal on a flight to Cancun, and you’re ready to book. But then you see the arrival time: 2:00 AM. A wave of questions and anxieties can quickly set in. Is it safe to be on the roads that late? Will there even be transportation available? Is arriving in the middle …
If it feels like Cancun keeps winning… it’s because it does. Over the weekend, the World Travel Awards hosted its Latin America gala right here in the Mexican Caribbean, and Cancún walked away with “Mexico & Central America’s Leading Beach Destination 2025”—plus a handful of other heavyweight titles that reinforce what we at The Cancun …
In the world of Cancun all-inclusives, the name RIU is a titan. It’s a brand synonymous with a certain kind of vibrant, social, and non-stop fun that has earned it a legion of loyal fans who return year after year. With a massive presence already established in the heart of the Hotel Zone, the RIU …
CANCUN — Travelers currently in or arriving in the Cancun Hotel Zone are being warned to prepare for an unusually high number of mosquitos, particularly during the hours of dawn and dusk, following a period of heavy late-season rains. Recent on-the-ground reports from popular resorts are highlighting a significant increase in the pesky insects, which …
We at The Cancun Sun love when the Mexican Caribbean gets its flowers—and this weekend, it rained trophies. At the 2025 World Travel Awards Latin America Gala held in Cancún on September 27, 2025, Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort took home Mexico & Central America’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort—a huge regional win that spotlights how far …
That all-inclusive wristband feels like a key to a kingdom with no rules. It unlocks a world of endless food, drinks, and poolside relaxation where your biggest worry is choosing which restaurant to try for dinner. The vibe is carefree, and it can feel like anything goes. But while the atmosphere is designed for ultimate …
You’re relaxing by a stunning pool in the Hotel Zone, margarita in hand, and everything is perfect. But then, a thought creeps in: “What is the real Cancun like, beyond the resort walls?” It’s a question many travelers ask. While the Hotel Zone is a paradise, it’s a curated one, and the desire to experience …
If you’ve been eyeing a quick island escape from Cancun, we’ve got great news. At this year’s World Travel Awards Latin America ceremony—hosted right here in the Mexican Caribbean—Isla Mujeres was crowned “Mexico & Central America’s Leading Island Destination” for 2025. That’s a big win for a small island, and as we at The Cancun …
CANCUN — The recent massive, peninsula-wide blackout served as a jarring reminder that even paradise is connected to a power grid. The outage, which affected over two million people across Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche, left many travelers with two lingering questions: Why did this happen, and is my next vacation at risk of being …