Cancun Holidays

Cancun is the pride and joy of Mexico’s tourism department. This patch of the map started out as nothing more than a forested plot with some ace beaches, washed by the toasty Caribbean Sea. These days, it’s come out of its shell, blossoming into a do-everything city, with a Hotel Zone dedicated to swanky stays, international eats and proper partying.

With around 19 kilometres of dust-like sand to brag about, it’s no surprise that so many hotels sprung up on the seven-shaped strip of land, dubbed the Hotel Zone. But Cancun’s not just good for beach bums. You can dive down to the underwater sculpture museum, swim in mysterious cenotes, or daytrip to Chichen Itza or Coba to ogle some wow-factor Mayan ruins. Just so you know, at certain times of the year, beaches in Cancun can be impacted by seaweed. The hotels do all they can to minimise the disruption and clean the beaches as quickly as possible.

When the sun slinks off, Cancun cranks things up a notch. Put it this way, this place knows how to throw a fiesta. Most of the clubs are handily parked right on the Hotel Zone’s strip. And they’re all supersized sorts, with big-name DJs, foam parties and glitzy shows. Meanwhile, salsa, merengue and bachata tunes pump out of the bars in Cancun’s downtown area.