For a long time, the “All-Inclusive” label carried a specific stigma. Ten years ago, it was often associated with budget travelers looking to indulge in watered-down drinks and mediocre buffets. It was a volume game. Fast forward to 2026, and the script has completely flipped. The model is stronger than ever, backed by a massive …
Cancun
It is the single most common question we receive. You have narrowed your vacation down to the “Big Three” of the Mexican Caribbean, but the headlines have you hesitating. In 2026, the safety conversation has shifted. It is no longer just about “avoiding bad neighborhoods.” It is about understanding the distinct security ecosystem of each …
The “quick weekend in Cancun” is a seductive idea. You’re sitting at your desk on a Tuesday, look at the snow outside, and think, “I could be on a beach by Friday.” But having done this trip dozens of times, I need to give you a hard reality check. If you try to do a …
After years of covering the Mexican Caribbean, I have checked into more than 30 different resorts in Cancun. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the overpriced. The truth is, while there are hundreds of hotels in the Hotel Zone, most of them blur together. But there are three properties that I actually spend my …
If you read the headlines, you might think Cancun is currently sinking under the weight of its own popularity. We keep seeing the numbers: “Record-Breaking Arrivals,” “33 Million Passengers,” “Busiest Winter Ever.” Naturally, this creates a specific anxiety for travelers. You picture yourself fighting for a square foot of sand, waiting hours for a table, …
If you’ve ever gotten into a taxi in Cancun and felt that little “okay… what is this going to cost?” tension, 2026 is shaping up to be a much better year. This week, the “Andrés Quintana Roo” taxi union has submitted a proposal to IMOVEQROO (the state mobility institute) to begin rolling out taximeters in …
If you’re one of the millions of travelers flying into Cancun this year, you’re already in the middle of Mexico’s hottest vacation zone. But according to travel experts at Travel Off Path, some of the best experiences are actually a short hop away from the Hotel Zone. We at The Cancun Sun are constantly tracking …
Mexico’s tourism industry continues to prove its remarkable strength and resilience, solidifying its place as one of the most visited countries in the world. While 2024 was a year of unprecedented, record-shattering travel, the newly released 2025 data shows that this high level of demand is not a fluke—it’s the new normal. The official international …
If you’ve been around here a while, you know we at The Cancun Sun are team “winter in Cancun.” The season looks and feels a little different—and for most travelers, those changes are upgrades. Here’s what actually shifts from roughly late November through April, plus how to plan your best trip around it. 1) The …
CANCUN – A major power outage swept across the Yucatán Peninsula on Friday afternoon, affecting over two million users and causing significant disruptions in the states of Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche. Authorities have since restored service to most of the affected regions, but the event served as a powerful reminder of the difference in …