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Cancun:

Searching for the best holiday destination to rest or spend spring break? Before you go, find a good map of  Cancun and do a little planning for the best prices on flights, tours, Cancun hotels, attractions and restaurants.  It will be worth the effort. In the Yucatan there are cheap Cancun hotels, deluxe Cancun vacation packages and everything in between. Most Cancun hotels provide Cancun tours. 

Geography and Climate

Cancun enjoys warm temperatures year round. If you plan to vacation in Cancun, make sure you know about the rainy season, which occurs from May through June then again from October through December. The temperature is usually over 80 degrees Fahrenheit from April through October!

Society and Culture in Cancun

One thing you will get with your Cancun visit is amazing contrast. There is a stark difference between the modern, expensive Cancun hotels and the wonderful ancient Mayan ruins. The Cancun hotels district, where most of the Cancun hotels are, is central to most activities. There is plenty of after dark activities to choose from. The local night life thrives here, with both locals and travelers alike. Take a few evenings away from your hotel and get in on the fun! 

Cancun Architecture

Take tours of Mayan ruins such as Chichen Itza and Tulum, or take a day trip to Merida, the Yucatan's largest city.  Bring your camera to take the images home with you after the vacation. Plan a day or two to take in these massive and majestic landmarks. Book Cancun hotels with easy access to the areas, or search for Cancun vacation packages that focus on sightseeing the ruins.

Cancun Attractions

Check out the Forum by the Sea. The Forum is three stories of attractions in a single place. This bustling locale features multiple attractions, from restaurants to shops. In the evening, night clubs go into overdrive. 

Cancun Shopping

Most Cancun hotels are not far from the main shopping districts. After exploring the Forum by the Sea, travel to the Plaza Caracol for a wide variety of shopping and attractions. The Plaza features famous brand names as well as many enticing restaurants. For a romantic dinner with a view, schedule a stop at the Flamingo Plaza. Some companies offer a discount coupon book.

If you are looking for something unique, travel by boat to La Isla. Luxury Avenue has some of the newest Cancun hotels and high end shopping venues. International brand names can be found here, but expect to pay. No bartering here.

Cancun: Getting There

Cancun hotels and vacation packages often include flights in the price. Add up your hotel and airfare and compare to make sure you are getting the best deal.  Compare prices for different days and times of the year. Flights from all over the world land at the local airport. You can also find flights that connect to other Latin destinations as well.

Cancun:  Getting Around

You will probably want to rent a car. This can lower the price of Cancun tours, but be careful about where you book. Stick to the major car companies and read the contract. Most Cancun hotels have car rental booths in the lobby. You can travel to most Cancun attractions and tours by bus as well; the bus is still the best deal in town.

Cancun hotels and accommodations

By going with cheap Cancun hotels you can save money. But be careful. Look for Cancun vacation packages that include the hotel, tours and car in the price. Posada del Mar on Isla Mujeres offers low nightly rates as well as the all natural Tukan hotel in Playa del Carmen.

There are many luxurious Cancun hotels, but they can come with a high price. Deals can still be had if you are flexible with your dates. Look for Cancun vacation packages that include the meals.

Hotel Vendors - For obvious reasons much of Cancun’s tourist attractions are centered around the hotels. Many hotels, merchants and vendors make your hotel stay super-inclusive, meaning that they make all of your dining, recreation and shopping options easily available. In fact, many vendors will set up shop right inside the hotel at night so that the hotel’s guests will be sure to see them whenever exiting or entering the hotel. Keep in mind that many of these vendors charge double for the same handmade Mexican crafts, clothing, t-shirts and souvenirs that you’d find at the downtown flea markets. But if you do see a must-have item at one of these hotel stalls, be sure to bargain for the best price before reaching for your wallet.

Timeshare Scams – You better believe it when I say that timeshare salespeople are just itching for you to get off the plane in Mexico. Generally, they’re the first people you’ll see when getting off the plane, disguised as tourist information booths handing out maps. But, these are actually recruiting centers for timeshare resorts. In hot tourist areas, like Cancun, they will relentlessly try and schedule you into sales presentations in various locations like the airport, the rental car counters, in taxis, at hotels or even restaurants. Timeshare salesmen are slick they shower you with offers of free merchandise or cash rewards for attending their presentations. Once there, many will create the illusion of new sales to create a buying frenzy or make verbal promises of upgrades by showing you the resort’s fanciest rooms with oceanfront views. Keep in mind what you see is not what you get with timeshares.