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Cancun is one of the most popular tourist resorts in the whole of South America. Here Mexico meets the USA and offers a wonderful mix of fiery Mexican fun and excellent North American style facilities. Sitting on Mexico's Caribbean coast Cancun boasts stunning snow white beaches and truly beautiful natural surroundings.
However it is the modern, world class holiday amenities that make Cancun such a popular choice. Committed shoppers will adore the excellent air conditioned shopping malls and the two huge markets selling local handicrafts. There's also a massive array of restaurants and American style eateries, as well as brilliant nightlife, bars and clubs.
Throughout Cancun's hotel zone the emphasis is on quality and high standards of service. This is a resort that takes pride in its facilities and its reputation for being the best. Cancun really is the ideal choice for those that want a beautiful, sun drenched holiday whilst enjoying unsurpassed facilities, service and a welcome as warm as the jalapeno peppers.
Famous for:
Carnaval - a joyous, often wild, celebration held in February right before Lent's period of fasting and penitence.
Isla Mujeres - A 25-minute boat ride from Cancún, Isla Mujeres is sometimes called the 'backpackers' Cancun, a place to discover the laid-back pace of life of a beautiful, tropical island.
When to go: Cancun is permanently warm and sunny. Rain is rare and although tropical storms are not uncommon they are usually short lived. Temperatures are slightly cooler in January and February (65 to 70F).
Flight time: Around 10.5 hours from UK
Airport:, Cancun
Fly from: Birmingham, Gatwick, Glasgow and Manchester.
Flying days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Language: Spanish
Currency: Mexican Peso
Time Difference: Six hours behind UK
Average Costs: Typical three course meal £29, bottle of wine £9 and a glass of beer around £1.
