Walk down any main street in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, and you’ll see them everywhere: small, brightly lit pharmacies promising easy access to medications when you need them. It’s a sight that sparks a massive debate on travel forums like Reddit, with countless visitors asking the same questions: Which pharmacies are safest? And is it safe …
We at The Cancun Sun love a good beach day—and apparently, the world agrees that Cancun is built for them. A new analysis of tranquil getaways ranks Cancun among the Top 10 most relaxing beach destinations on the planet for 2025, thanks to its easy-on-the-senses shores and consistently high visitor reviews. What the new report …
The term “all-inclusive” in Cancun can mean a thousand different things. For one traveler, it’s a simple room and a wristband for the buffet. For another, it’s a private butler, top-shelf everything, and not lifting a finger for a week. The problem is, hotels often use vague, flowery language, making it hard to know what …
It’s a story that plays out every few months: a new U.S. travel advisory for Mexico is released, the headlines get scary, and travelers planning a trip to Cancun start to second-guess their plans. It’s a valid concern, and it’s the number one question we see lighting up travel forums right now: Is it actually …
If you’re flying to or from Cancun with Air Canada over the next few days, heads up: the airline has started phasing out flights because its flight attendants plan to strike this weekend. We at The Cancun Sun are tracking what’s changing, who’s affected, and—most importantly—how you can protect your trip. What’s happening (and when) …
If you’ve been trying to book a stay at the iconic Grand Hyatt in Playa del Carmen for a fall getaway, you’ve probably noticed it’s completely vanished from booking sites. Don’t worry, you’re not going crazy. The stunning, 314-room beachfront resort has been undergoing a massive transformation behind the scenes. So, what’s taking its place? …
It’s the number one question that fills every Cancun travel forum and Facebook group, especially in the summer: “What do the beaches look like right now?” For years, planning your perfect beach day has felt like a gamble, with the unpredictable arrival of sargassum seaweed capable of turning a dream turquoise shoreline into a frustrating …
We at The Cancun Sun know “new travel advisory” headlines aren’t exactly the vibe when you’re counting down to turquoise water and tacos. Here’s the chill, no-drama truth: Mexico’s overall advisory level didn’t change, and Cancun (Quintana Roo) stays at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. The only tweak is a new (T) tag added to …
You see the pictures of Cancun in September and October, and it looks like paradise. But then you hear the whispers from other travelers: “Isn’t that the peak of hurricane season?” It’s a question that can create a lot of uncertainty when you’re planning a trip. Here at The Cancun Sun, we believe in giving …
The numbers are in for the summer season, and they confirm what many on-the-ground travelers have been feeling: Cancun is the undisputed king of the Mexican Caribbean right now. While the entire region is a magnet for sun-seekers, Cancun is pulling ahead of its neighbors, posting stronger hotel occupancy numbers than both the Riviera Maya …