Let’s talk about the elephant on the beach. If you are planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean this year, you need to be realistic about the sargassum situation. Since 2011, the eastern-facing coastlines of the Yucatan Peninsula have been dealing with massive influxes of this invasive, brown macroalgae. When it piles up on the …
Resorts
For a long time, the phrase “all-inclusive resort in Cancun” brought a very specific image to mind: massive crowds, watered-down drinks in tiny plastic cups, and mediocre buffet food sitting under heat lamps. If you wanted true, white-glove luxury, you had to skip the all-inclusives and book a traditional “European Plan” hotel where you paid …
You just survived a cramped flight, navigated the chaotic Cancun airport, and finally pulled up to the grand lobby of your spectacular all-inclusive resort. The sun is shining, the palm trees are swaying, and you can hear the faint, glorious sound of a blender at the swim-up bar. But instead of diving in, you are …
Dropping thousands of dollars on a 5-star Cancun vacation should guarantee a flawless, luxurious week in paradise. But if you spend a few minutes scrolling through recent reviews of the top-rated resorts in the Mexican Caribbean, you will quickly notice a pattern. Even the most expensive, highly-rated properties suffer from the exact same frustrating issues. …
Cancun’s Hotel Zone is home to over 100 massive resorts, making the battle for the top spot on TripAdvisor incredibly fierce. Yet, right now in March 2026, one specific property is firmly holding the #2 overall spot with a staggering 4.7 rating across more than 11,250 reviews. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach isn’t the newest, …
You know the drill. You drop thousands of dollars on a luxurious, relaxing tropical getaway, only to find yourself setting a 6:00 AM alarm. You stumble out of your room in the dark, clutching a paperback and a bottle of sunscreen, ready to participate in the most cutthroat Olympic sport in Mexico: The Towel Game. …
For the last five years, the travel trend was clear: everyone wanted a “local” experience. Travelers flocked to platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, renting condos in Tulum or apartments in downtown Cancun to feel like residents rather than tourists. But in 2026, the pendulum has swung back. Hard. According to new data released this week …
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 …
The numbers for the peak holiday season are in, and they paint a very clear picture of how travelers are prioritizing their peace of mind in 2026. While the hotel sector in Cancun and Quintana Roo popped champagne with occupancy rates soaring above 90% to close out the year, the vacation rental market—platforms like Airbnb …
The Mexican Caribbean is basically your playground. And while there are plenty of pretty places, a handful of resorts around Cancun and the Riviera Maya are on a totally different level when it comes to design, views, and “wait, is this real life?” moments. We at The Cancun Sun live and work here, and after …