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Travel information on Cancun, the most visited resort area in Mexico. Cancun is known for its modern hotels, Caribbean coastline and proximity to Mayan archaeological sites.
Unique Caribbean Spectator Sports and Sporting Events
Caribbean visitors might think they would play golf, sail and snorkel all the time if they lived in the islands, but Caribbean residents themselves have a much broader range of interests when it comes to sports. If it's true that the way people play says a lot about how they live, then visitors can learn a lot (and have a great time, too) by joining the crowd at these popular Caribbean pastimes.
Occidental Resorts
All-inclusive hotel chain has five properties in the Mexican Caribbean: the Occidental Grand Xcaret, Allegro Playacar, and Royal Hideaway Playacar in the Riviera Maya and the Allegro Cozumel and Occidental Grand Cozumel in Cozumel.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso
The best of all worlds, the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso combines all-inclusive convenience with luxurious accommodations, butler service and a breath-taking Caribbean beach.
The Hilton Cancun Golf and Spa Resort
This 426-room beachfront hotel resembled an ancient Mayan temple and claims to be the city's only golf and spa resort. Room choices include secluded luxury villas, and Mitachi Seaside Grill is billed as Cancun's only gourmet beachfront restaurant. Property also boasts a large convention center.
Club Med Cancun Yucatan
Renovated and reconceived in 2006 as a family resort, this hip all-inclusive has something for everyone.
Cancun Photo Tour
A few photos from Cancun, Mexico, including the Interactive Aquarium, where you can feed a tiger shark and swim with dolphins, and Bluewater Marine.
Cancun: Mexico's Top Beach Destination
Cancun, in the state of Quintana Roo, was previously a long strip of forest flanked by beaches. Cancun's history as a resort area dates back only to 1970, when the Mexican government chose the spot for development as a tourist destination. It is now the biggest resort area in the country, with a population near 500 000, but receiving over 3 million visitors annually.
Cancun All-Inclusives for Families
Cancun has many all-inclusives that welcome families, and is a convenient launch-pad for day-trips in the Mayan Riviera, a terrific region with Mayan ruins, snorkeling lagoons, coral reef, Xcaret and other lovely "eco-theme parks".
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