We at The Cancun Sun love a good glow-up—and this one is a biggie. GR Solaris Caribe, the longtime Mediterranean-style beachfront favorite in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, is wrapping a full refresh and will officially relaunch as an adults-only resort on December 15, 2025. Think quieter pools, elevated dining and cocktails, and rooms designed for couples …
You’ve made it. The plane has landed, the warm Cancun sun is on your skin, and a cheerful bartender is handing you a colorful welcome cocktail. You drop your bags in the room and head straight for the main event: the resort’s massive, sparkling, turquoise pool that’s been calling your name from the booking website …
For years, the great debate among Cancun lovers has been a predictable one. Do you visit in the winter for guaranteed perfect-but-crowded weather? In the spring for the vibrant party scene? Or in the summer for the bathwater-warm ocean? Each season has its pros and cons, and travelers have learned to pick their preference and …
If it feels like you’re seeing more Maple Leaf logos at baggage claim lately, you’re not imagining it. We at The Cancun Sun have watched Canadian travel roar back, and local officials say the Canadian share of visitors to Cancún nearly doubled in the first half of the year. That momentum isn’t a fluke—it’s being …
For years, September in Cancun was the well-kept secret of budget travelers. The guidebooks promised empty beaches, rock-bottom prices, and a sleepy, end-of-summer vibe. While September still offers a distinct and fantastic experience, the post-2020 travel boom has rewritten the rules for this traditional “off-season” month. The game has changed, and old expectations can lead …
f you’ve been pricing a Cancun vacation lately, you might have noticed that the “unbeatable deals” of a few years ago seem harder to find. From flights to all-inclusive resorts, the upfront costs appear to have quietly crept up. Then, upon arrival, you might notice your spending money for things like tours and tips doesn’t …
We at The Cancun Sun are calling it: if you want your fall getaway to be all about flavor, art, and authentic Mexican traditions—with the beach as your backdrop—three Cancun-area resorts just dialed the vibe to 11. Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun, Villa del Palmar Cancun, and the adults-only Hotel Mousai Cancun are rolling …
The dream is a powerful one: landing in Cancun, picking up a rental car, and hitting the open road with the freedom to explore the Yucatan’s treasures on your own schedule. Imagine discovering that hidden cenote, having a leisurely lunch in a sleepy colonial town, and not being tied to a tour bus schedule. For …
Renting a golf cart on Isla Mujeres isn’t just a way to get around; it’s a core part of the experience. It’s the freedom to cruise the stunning coastal roads, discover hidden beach clubs, and explore the colorful neighborhoods of the island at your own pace. But amidst the excitement of planning this adventure, one …
If you’ve been doom-scrolling beach videos, you’ve probably seen it: those brown seaweed mats washing ashore and bumming out beach days. We at The Cancun Sun hear this question all the time—“When is sargassum really over?” The short version: it varies each year, but late October is typically when conditions ease up noticeably, with cleaner, …