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Barbados Has a Stunning Nature Sanctuary With an Inland Lake, Colorful Wildlife, and the Island’s Last Mangrove Forest

It’s filled with parties, watering holes and a buzzing soundtrack. Everyone seems to be chirping about something. But this isn’t Barbados’ St. Lawrence Gap, although that’s just a few minutes away. This is the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, and it’s a vibrant, colorful, dynamic portal to the island’s natural world — and one of the best examples […]

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Cancun Is Getting a New Hilton-Branded Adults-Only All-Inclusive With a Rooftop Bar

Hilton is taking over a top adults-only all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned. Next year, Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand will debut at The Sens resort in Cancun, the company said this week. The resort, set along Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon, will have nine eateries, along with a rooftop bar. The hotel is still open […]

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The New Riu All-Inclusive in Cancun Has an Opening Date (And Swim-Up Rooms)

Riu is opening a new all-inclusive resort in Cancun with a family focus this year, and now the Riu Ventura has an opening date, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Riu Ventura will be Riu’s sixth hotel in Cancún proper (and ninth in Cancun and the Riviera Maya more broadly), along with being its 23rd […]

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Cancun Is Delta’s Top Caribbean Destination for Summer 2025, According to Traveler Searches

As travelers look ahead to summer getaways, Cancun has emerged as the top Caribbean destination for Delta Air Lines customers, according to new data released by the airline. In its third annual list of most-searched international destinations, Delta placed Cancun at #4 overall worldwide—trailing only the European trio of London, Paris, and Rome. The rankings […]

The New Riu All-Inclusive in Cancun Has an Opening Date (And Swim-Up Rooms)

At the end of last year, the first-ever SLS all-inclusive resort opened its doors in the Playa Mujeres of Cancun, a major step for the luxe brand and another sign of the growing demand for luxury all-inclusive resorts. Now, Ennismore, the company behind the SLS Playa Mujeres, is expanding its all-inclusive footprint in the Mexican […]

American Airlines Is Adding Another Weekly Route to Cancun This Fall

It’s added more new routes than any other destination in the region since the pandemic: Cancun, the tourism powerhouse in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. And while Cancun has been seeing mixed numbers in recent months, it continues to see demand from cities across the United States. This fall, that will include another one: […]

Cancun Is Getting a Huge Increase in Nonstop Flights From This Airline

Even with a slight lull in traffic in recent months, there’s no question as to Cancun’s position as a travel powerhouse. Since the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean tourism capital has seen the addition of more new flights than just about anywhere, and that, coupled with continued hotel growth, means Cancun remains a heavyweight. And Cancun’s […]

The State of Cancun Tourism Right Now, According to Travel Agents

It was recently reported that Cancun’s international airlift numbers have dropped since this time last year, but many Mexican Caribbean-focused travel advisors are not seeing the effects in their Cancun business. “Cancun is still my most booked destination again this year,” said Kacie Walls, an advisor for Travelista Travels. But the numbers don’t lie. In […]

Hilton: Cancun Demand Is Surging, in a Boost for the Mexican Caribbean Hotspot

In what could be a very positive portent for the Mexican Caribbean, Hilton says Cancun is seeing a surge in demand, according to a new report from the hotel giant. Cancun is the second most-searched-for destination on Hilton platforms right now, following Hawaii and just ahead of Orlando. More broadly, the Caribbean region is the […]

Delta Air Lines Is Adding a New Daily Nonstop Flight to Cancun

More and more major carriers have been adding Caribbean flights out of Austin’s Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Montego Bay to Cozumel to Panama. Now, there’s another one: Delta Air Lines, which is planning to launch a new daily nonstop flight between Austin and Cancun International Airport this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline will be […]

Another Big Decline for Cancun Airport Traffic

Cancun’s airport had another major decline in passenger traffic last month, according to new data. The Mexican Caribbean air hub posted total traffic of 2.489 million last month, a 9.1 percent decrease compared to February 2024. That included an 11 percent decline in international traffic, according to ASUR, which manages the airport. While the airport […]

A New Family-Focused All-Inclusive Just Opened in This Low-Key Beach Town Near Cancun

You may know the brand for its Garza Blanca resort in Cancun, famous for its rooftop pool and its loft-style penthouses. Now, TAFER Hotels has another new all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean: It’s called Palmar Beach Resort and Spa Riviera Maya, and it’s the company’s first resort beyond Cancun proper. The property which opened […]

About Cancun

Cancún is one of the Caribbean’s most iconic destinations — where turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and world-class resorts come together on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. It’s a place where luxury meets energy, offering everything from all-inclusive indulgence to ancient Maya wonders just beyond the shoreline.

Whether you’re here for beach days, fine dining, vibrant nightlife, or exploring nearby spots like Isla Mujeres and Tulum, Cancún delivers a complete Caribbean experience with Mexican soul.

This is your guide to Cancún — with travel news, hotel recommendations, destination tips, and everything you need to plan the perfect escape to Mexico’s Caribbean capital.

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