Palmaïa – The House of AïA in Playa del Carmen just snagged the top spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards list of the world’s best destination spa resorts—and we at The Cancun Sun aren’t surprised one bit. Set between jungle and sea about 45 minutes south of Cancun Airport, Palmaïa blends plant-forward …
Wellness
Wellness is having a serious moment in the Mexican Caribbean—and we at The Cancun Sun are seeing travelers plan entire trips around rest, rituals, and a reset. Fresh international accolades, smarter beach access, and an ever-growing menu of serene experiences are pushing Cancun and the Riviera Maya to the top of global wellness shortlists. Here …
Recently, the MICHELIN guide released a list of the 12 most popular resorts worldwide. The selection was made according to the most number of clicks of any hotels added to the MICHELIN Guide selection in 2023. Among the chosen resorts is Palmaïa, the House of AïA, a luxurious all-inclusive located about 5 km from downtown …
There are three major travel themes that tourists are looking for when traveling internationally right now. They are nature, sustainability, and wellness. A new wellness center will be opening in Costa Mujeres to cater to this important travel trend starting in January. Costa Mujeres Wellness Destination Delayed due to the pandemic, the highly anticipated seven-acre …
Mexico’s growing popularity as a wellness destination is hardly surprising. After all, its combination of natural wonders, ancestral healing practices, and rich culture provide the perfect backdrop for an authentic rejuvenating experience. It’s a match made in heaven! And when it comes to wellness tourism, the Riviera Maya is leading the way. In fact, this …
Sha Mexico will launch Latin Amica’s first Sha Wellness Clinic in Playa Mujeres in October 2023. The brand-new hotel clinic will cater to a range of health and fitness needs and is surrounded by lush Caribbean nature. An ideal destination to kick back and relax, as well as attend to any health-related concerns, the destination …
Not everyone is looking for that all you can eat and all you can drink vacation – as much fun that can be, some people are seeking rejuvenation and self reflection. It’s incredible the level of profound healing that can happen when you put yourself in a healthy environment to do “the work”. The warm, …