If you’ve been reading us for a while, you know we at The Cancun Sun love a good reality check: trends come and go, but Cancun keeps winning. Case in point—Virgin Atlantic’s brand-new nonstop from London Heathrow, a three-times-weekly service that puts Cancun back on the UK’s premium long-haul map and underscores just how global …
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If you’ve been watching travel trends, you might have noticed something pretty remarkable happening down on the Yucatán Peninsula: Cancun isn’t just popular; it’s practically unstoppable. Here at The Cancun Sun, we’re always digging for the real story behind the headlines, and what we’ve found confirms what many travelers already know: this mega-destination has truly …
Travelers can’t seem to agree! Some call a Cancún–Isla Mujeres day trip a “tourist trap,” while others swear it’s the perfect 8-hour escape. In Reddit threads like “This Island Is a Tourist Trap” you’ll find passionate arguments on both sides. Pro–day trip campers praise its ease and affordability, pointing to early-morning ferry rides and budget-friendly …
We at The Cancún Sun want you to stay safe—and spotting a white flag on Cancún & Riviera Maya beaches signals hidden marine threats you need to know about to keep your beach day fun and pain-free. Beach flags are your eyes in the water—they’re updated in real time by lifeguards and Civil Protection teams …
Cancun’s beaches are world-famous for a reason. Every year, millions of travelers from around the globe flock to these shores to enjoy the stunning turquoise water and powder-soft sand, and the vast majority have a perfectly safe and wonderful time. But the Caribbean Sea, for all its beauty, is a powerful force of nature. Recent …
For any first-time visitor to Cancun, the scene can be a shock. You imagine turquoise water, powdery white sand, and a margarita in hand. You get all that, but you also get soldiers in full desert camouflage, carrying tactical rifles, walking past the sunbathers. It’s a sight that can be jarring, but it is by …
Cancun, Mexico – May 28, 2025 – A recent, heartbreaking incident on one of Cancun’s famed beaches has prompted local officials to issue urgent warnings to all visitors, strongly advising extreme caution when venturing into the ocean waters. This renewed call for vigilance comes after a young girl tragically lost her life, a stark reminder …
After a slow summer, travelers are set to begin arriving in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean in growing numbers as the region heads toward the busy winter vacation period. As temperatures gradually begin dropping across much of North America, Cancun’s year-round heat provides a welcoming backdrop for millions of travelers to enjoy a balmy holiday. …
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 …
Cancun is bolstering beach safety for travelers during the hectic summer travel period with the deployment of more lifeguards to prevent drownings and other swimming risks. Each summer, over a million visitors flock to Cancun’s white-sand beaches – more numerous than ever this year – in search of sun, sea, and waves. Although largely safe …