Though some people assume that Cancun is full of nothing but overpriced souvenirs, there are plenty of great values to be found. Some of the best bargains in Cancun - for both entertainment and distinctive souvenirs - are provided by the vibrant local art community. Art is everywhere you look in Cancun. Wherever you travel [...]
Though Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula are known by travelers as premier beach destinations, the area is also one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. On all sides of Cancun, national parks and nature preserves provide visitors the opportunity to see unspoiled ecosystems and all their unique species. From observing marine life while [...]
Just over 100 miles from the glamorous resorts and pristine beaches of Cancun, rests Mexico's most celebrated historical site. Chichen Itza, once a prominent regional capital of the Mayan civilization, is a sprawling complex of pre-Columbian ruins. Though the city lay neglected until archeologists began exploring and preserving the site in the 1920s, the Mayan [...]
As capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie has long been one of the Caribbean's most vibrant cities. Charlotte Amalie boasts all the gourmet dining, world-class resorts, lively entertainment and other luxurious amenities that much larger cities have to offer. However, Charlotte Amalie maintains a relaxed, uniquely Caribbean atmosphere amongst the hustle and bustle. [...]
Much like the fun-filled traditions associated with Halloween in the United States, Mexico embraces the somber autumn holiday with a variety of celebrations and activities. Known throughout Latin America as El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Cancun offers visitors a truly unique version on this popular holiday, with many events incorporating both [...]
On October 21, 2005, Cancun was struck by Hurricane Wilma, the most intense Atlantic storm on record. However, after little more than a year, Cancun has remerged as an even more enticing destination. With over 1.5 billion committed to the citywide rebuilding effort, resorts have not only repaired their structures, but have improved upon pre-storm [...]
Early this year, a pair of professional divers uncovered a new landmark beneath Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula. After years of searching and thousands of dives, Steve Bogaerts and his dive partner, Robbie Schmittner, were able to find a connection between two massive underwater cave systems. Bogaerts and Schmittner performed more than 500 dives of [...]