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, …
Let’s be real: the allure of off-season prices and fewer crowds in Cancun during September and October is tempting. But this season comes with a catch—or rather, three of them: daily rain showers, the statistical peak of hurricane season, and the tail-end of sargassum season. So, is a fall trip worth the risk? Here at …
CANCUN — Travelers heading to and from the Cancun Airport on Friday may have faced slowdowns, as a “slow march” protest by the local taxi and transport union temporarily snarled traffic on the main access roads while demonstrating against ride-sharing apps like Uber and DiDi. While the protest was escorted by the National Guard and …
We’ve got big fall energy to share! And it’s not that Pumpkin Spice Lattes are coming back to Starbucks next week (although we are excited for that too 😊). We at The Cancun Sun just combed through Expedia’s brand-new Fall Travel Outlook, and Cancun is sitting pretty at #2 among international picks for Americans this …
For many travelers, the dream of a tropical getaway is often tempered by the harsh reality of logistics: multiple layovers, long travel days, and expensive airfare. But one destination has turned this equation on its head, pairing its world-class beaches with the connectivity of a major global city. That destination is Cancun, and its airport …