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 …
Award
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 …
If you love boutique stays with real substance, we at The Cancun Sun have a new flex to put on your radar: KAN Tulum—the only Riviera Maya property currently listed among the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences’ International Star Diamond Award hotels. Here’s why that matters, what the award actually recognizes, and how KAN stands …
Millions of travelers flock to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean each year in search of stunning white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But this year, one island destination near Cancun stands out among the crowd for its award-winning and sargassum-free shores: Isla Mujeres. A mere 15-minute ferry ride from Cancun, this tiny tropical paradise boasts two …
TIME Magazine has named the Boca de Agua hotel in Bacalar among the best in the 2024 edition of The World’s Greatest Places. Boca de Agua earned a spot on the world’s most spectacular accommodations list with its seamless fusion of eco-luxury and Mayan decor. Situated amidst lush rainforests and Bacalar’s world-famous lagoons, Boca de …
Cancun is home to more Blue Flag-certified beaches than ever in 2024 as the coastal city continues to improve the quality and cleanliness of its stunning shoreline. This week, Cancun kicked off the 2024-2025 Blue Flag season, and many of the city’s famous beaches received prestigious distinctions. Despite the city’s soaring travel numbers, Cancun has …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have made it on The Wall Street Journal’s list of the World’s Top Destinations for 2024 amid the region’s skyrocketing popularity. According to the prestigious U.S. newspaper, the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo ranks among the most dynamic global destinations in 2024. From its excellent beaches to trend-setting experiences, the sub-drenched …
The beautiful island destination of Isla Mujeres has just announced two of its most popular beaches, Playa Norte and Playa Centro, have been awarded the internationally recognized Blue Flag award. Over the past few months, Isla Mujeres has been making news headlines repeatedly, and for all the right reasons. Extensive improvements in policing resources and …
The Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are a magnet for millions of tourists each year, offering the perfect venue for enjoying the sea and sun. Even though Cancun’s stunning beaches are hard to beat, there’s one island destination that might have the edge when it comes to pristine award-winning beaches. Isla Mujeres, an idyllic island just …
Across the Mexican Caribbean travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to all-inclusive resorts. And with so many choices on the table, and new ones being built constantly, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Thankfully, each year the Wave Awards highlight the best in tourism across the world. And …