Cancun’s winter high season is here, and the rush is very real. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking record demand, with tourism officials expecting around a 10% jump in visitors to the Mexican Caribbean over the Thanksgiving and winter period thanks to extra seasonal flights from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. On …
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If you have been “waiting for a deal” to book your winter getaway to Cancun, we have some bad news: the window is closing, and for some dates, it is already slammed shut. Travelers attempting to book stays for late December, February, and March are running into a wall of “Sold Out” notifications at some …
If you were wondering whether the winter crowds had arrived in the Mexican Caribbean yet, the answer is a resounding “Yes.” This past Saturday, Cancun International Airport (CUN) officially signaled the start of the high season, logging 533 operations in a single day. While the terminals are buzzing and the transfer vans are lining up …
We at The Cancun Sun have been watching the numbers all year, and the story is crystal clear: Cancun isn’t just “busy” for winter 2025 – it’s becoming the winter escape for North Americans and Europeans who want easy flights, swimmable beaches, and more to do than ever before. Even Cancun’s so-called “slow” month just …
If you’ve ever visited Isla Mujeres during the calmer fall months, you know it still has a lively, pleasant buzz. So it’s natural to wonder: what does that buzz turn into during the peak winter high season, from December through March? The short answer: it becomes a full-blown, high-energy roar. Isla Mujeres in the high …
It’s mid-September, and while the fall shoulder season is just getting into its groove, the savviest travelers are already laser-focused on the winter months ahead. For those dreaming of a December or January escape to the warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean, understanding the timeline and the on-the-ground reality of Cancun’s high season is the …
Cancun is a popular winter vacation destination, so popular that hotels reach near capacity during the winter months, and this year, tourism officials expect occupancy to go above 90 percent. That doesn’t mean you can’t still have an amazing Mexican Caribbean vacation this winter, even though several other destinations in the region are also trending …
American travelers love escaping the cooler weather during the winter months, and many have a favorite destination they visit repeatedly. This year, among the favorites, Cancun is the #1 destination in Mexico for Americans this winter, according to Expedia. Let’s look at why it’s a favorite winter destination not just for American tourists but for …
Cancun’s busiest season for tourism is just getting underway, with millions of tourists expected to arrive in the destination over the next few weeks. Because of this, Cancun has launched a massive security operation to keep tourists safe during the high season. The task of protecting tourists while visiting is one that takes a lot …
Cancun’s slow season is just about over, and one of the busiest seasons for the destination is just around the corner. The airport will be busier, more tourists will be on the beaches, tours will have more people, and hotels will be filled to near capacity. If you’ll be visiting during this busy season, here …