Cancun is Mexico’s premier resort destination, far outshining the role that Acapulco had once played for North America’s top holiday vacation nation. If images of white sand beaches, clear blue water, jet skiing, scuba diving and lounging by the pool aren’t enough of a draw, add to that image sensational nightclubs with larger than life shows and a plethora of ancient Mayan ruins and you have a sense of what the Cancun experience is all about.
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Jutting into the Caribbean Sea, Cancun rests at the very tip of the Yucatan Peninsula on land that was commonly used as refuge for seafaring pirates. The resort town was built in the mid 1970s in close proximity to, and in some cases on top of, prized ancient Mayan ruins. The main drag is a string of beautiful Art Deco and high-rise hotels followed by a series of nightclubs ranging from exclusively posh or fantasy-like industrial to warmer more intimate discotequas with their own local groovy flavor. Regular 24 hour taxi service to and from anywhere in town makes choosing your accommodations almost as simple as booking your flight on cFares!
Ruins, Not Ruined
Although simple mention of Cancun alone evokes thoughts of extravagant parties and spring break benders, make sure to take it easy enough so that you may enjoy a day trip to the surrounding Mayan ruins with a clear mind and an appreciative attitude. The most famous ruins are at Chichen Itza in the center of the peninsula. Inhabited from 445 BC to 1204 AD, then mysteriously abandoned, these ruins are centered about a pyramid with steps that culminate at giant serpent heads. Visit during either of the equinoxes and the shadows will appear as though a giant snake is descending the pyramid. Closer to Cancun, Tulum is also a popular Mayan destination that overlooks the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The Temple of the Frescoes has an ornamentally painted interior and the Temple of the Descending God is adorned with remarkably intricate bas-relief carvings. There are at least ten other major archeological sites accessible from Cancun by tour operators, and a few recently discovered minor ruins in the hotels’ very own midst.
Cancun, and Then Some
If beach bumming, water sports and overall paradise make you a bit restless, there are more than enough excursions to engage in once you find yourself on the sandy white beaches of Cancun. On a daily basis, seasoned guides lead eager hikers into the jungle to discover where the wild things live. Also, horseback rides are available along the coast and up into the mainland. A short ferry or plane ride away is Cozumel, Mexico’s largest Caribbean island and one of the world’s hottest spots for scuba diving, not to mention you can find a few private companies who offer swimming with dolphins. If true escape is what you’re looking for, Isla de Mujeres is your answer. Fifteen minutes from Cancun by boat, this small tropical asylum is a peaceful retreat from resort life on the mainland. Cycling is very popular around the island, as well as snorkeling and chatting up the occasional pirate that passes through. Take a peek at the mysterious stone statuettes of semi-clothed women left by the Mayas.
Cancun is clearly an easy number one choice for any beach vacation. Families, singles, couples and teens should feel at ease and at home in this Yucatan dreamland that Mexico has made into an all-encompassing, all-inclusive care free environment with the vacationer’s desires right at their fingertips! Look no further for the perfect escape, because you’ve found it when you travel to Cancun.
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Where is a good destination for an all-inclusive vacation for a young couple?I've been on all inclusive vacations and like that we didn't have to worry about spending too much money on restaurants and drinks.. not really looking to get too crazy on our vacation so we were thinking that an all-inclusive resort would be nice but we're not really sure where to go. Any ideas?
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September is part of the hurricane season in the Caribbean and the weather can be quite rainy then, so keep that in mind. Mexico is really a hit or miss as Pacific storms are an issue and it is the height of rainy season there too. Maybe you guys should try Europe if you can afford it, less tourists and you should be able to get great deals, but the Euro will take a bite out of your pocket.
Beaches Resorts in Turks & Caicos!!!!!!! Definitely. I have been to many resorts with my entire family (mom, dad, 2 brothers, grandparents, 2 cousins, aunt & uncle) and we went to Turks and Caicos this past summmer and LOVED every minute of it. It is all inclusive and it has something for everyone. Their advertisements have Sesame Street Characters all over, but in the actual resort it is not like that and they are only in certain childrens areas at certain times. My family ranges from age 1 to 64 and I'm telling you they have something for every single age group there. The food is absolutely wonderful. Be sure to make reservations at the French restaurant because it is adult only and absolutely wonderful. The people there treat you like royalty. If you prefer a nicer hotel room stay in the French Village. It is beautiful. The water there is the nicest that i've ever seen and i've been to many tropical islands.
Do not go to Dominican though. It is cheaper, and there are reasons why it is cheaper. My family went there and we allllll got sick from the food and were living off of bananas and tostitos the entire time. It was literallly awful. A bunch of my friends that go there get sick too in the beginning and "put up" with the food. But you shouldnt have to do that on vacation.
The food in Beaches Turks & Caicos is great. they have a place called Bobby Dees for the kids and it is so much fun! My family is going back this year because we love it so much.
Good luck!
There's only one all-inclusive resort in Florida that I know of (there aren't many all-inclusive resorts in the states, really).
Club Med Sandpiper Village
Port St. Lucie, FL
http://www.resideo.com/us/florida/portstlucie/58287477.hotel
I use http://www.targetvacations.ca. It's pretty easy to use and you can find some great deals there. Hopefully it helps!
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This is a pretty good site for the all-inclusive places around the world: http://www.resortcompete.com/. I liked both Aruba and St Maarten a lot when I visited, but I wasn't at an all-inclusive place in either.
anyone know the name of the song that goes ‘on anotherday of the sun…..’that plays in a sandals commercial?
Ive looked into all of them. Mexicao and the DR are cheaper but the cheapest is a good old cruise!
Jamaica no doubt about it. You guys would have a blast (if you want to) or the most relaxing time you could think of. The scenery is very romantic too, if you know what I mean. Great for young couples thats all in love and stuff.
Sandals is excellent. I’m 25, and My wife and I went to the Whitehouse in Jamaica. It’s the only Sandals that was built from scratch as a Sandals, not resurrected from another resort.
I recommend the Whitehouse for anyone who really likes to just relax. The beach is nice, but because of a little bit of rocks, the water is not as fun as, say Exumas, Bahamas.
Whitehouse has a talent show every Thursday for guests to participate in. I sang in it, and everyone made me feel like a star.
Try looking to Aruba. They have lots of all-inclusive resorts which are very nice. http://www.aruba.com/OurPeoplePlaces/Accommodations/Divi_Aruba_All_Inclusive.aspx
you can get similar trips to the Dominican Republic. Cuba also has Great deals, but if you live in the US, you'll have to fly out of Canada to go there.
who sings this version?
you mean the recent one? Island In The Sun by Weezer
You musta had the time of your life =)