CANCUN

One of Mexico’s most beloved beach destinations, developed exclusively with tourism in mind, the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula is perhaps the best example of a crowd-pleasing destination on this side of the Americas. The sun worshipper and water lover; historian and adventurer; spa hopper and wildlife explorer; gourmand and gourmet; families with children in tow, empty nesters, and couples in every stage of love … there truly is something for everyone in this slice of paradise along the Caribbean Sea.

At the heart of the action lies Cancun, a seven-shaped strip of stunning resorts set on 14 miles of bright white, crushed coral beaches, and host to millions of visitors each year. Divided into the popular and lively Hotel Zone, Downtown Cancun, and the Ecological Reserve, golf, snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, water skiing, sailing, deep sea fishing, and jungle tour opportunities all tempt loungers to leave the sugary sand, no matter in which region they set up their chairs.