Cancun

Meet Flipper the dolphin and his buddies in Cancun; (c) Soul Of America

See miles of Cancun beach covered by miles of tourists, slicked with tanning oil, and laid out on loungers or kicking up the surf. Clear as glass and blue as indigo, warm ocean water seduces you.

History
Mexico’s largest planned resort area is also the Caribbean’s most popular vacation destination

Attractions
After spectacular sunrises, the star of the Yucatan Peninsula takes dining and nightlife next level

Cancun Jumpoff crowd in and around the resort pool

Beaches
To avoid rough surf & undertows, don’t let cocktails dull your lookout for occasional red beach flags

Chichen Itza
The architectural marvel of Chichen Itza was a Mayan city that reached its zenith in 600 AD

Travel Tips
Major celebrations are New Year’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, Day of the Race & Day of the Dead

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