The average temperature in Cancun is 78 degrees Fahrenheit, but during the summer months the temperatures reach triple digits. Mid-July through August are the warmest months, when temperatures range between 90 and 100 degrees. The sun is brutal in Mexico, so make sure to bring sunscreen even if you plan on working on your tan.
The summer months are the most popular times for travel to Mexico, so book your hotel and flight several months in advance. Note that a passport is required to travel to Mexico. If you do not already have a passport, remember that your passport can take up to six weeks to arrive.
Expedia ranks this resort at the top of their list for Cancun. This five-star resort is located on the beachfront, just 1.5 miles from restaurants, shops and the La Isla Mall. It is also 10 miles away from Downtown Cancun, where nightclubs and bars are located. Rooms feature panoramic ocean views, marble floors and contemporary art. The hotel lobby has an atrium, marble floors and stained glass windows. The hotel's restaurants serve Mexican, Mediterranean and French cuisine. The 200-meter pool features three swim-up bars and faces the ocean. The children's pool has a waterslide and playground.
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort and Spa
Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5 Lote 6
Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
Mexico
1-800-Fiesta-1
fiestamericana.com
This resort is for adults only, so guests can enjoy peace, quiet and romance. Trip Advisor Travelers voted the resort "Best for Romance" in the Caribbean and Mexico. Nightly rates range from $410 to $590, but unlike the Fiesta Americana, this resort offers all-inclusive packages. Guests can eat and drink as much as they want at any one of the resort's eight restaurants or eleven bars. Guests can also take advantage of 24-hour room service. There are seven pools and four Jacuzzis on the property. Daily activities and nightly entertainment are included in the package. During the day, you can participate in cooking lessons, dancing lessons, volleyball, tennis, billiards, archery and beach football.
Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort
Prolongacion Bonampak
Punta Sam, Playa Mujeres 77400
Mexico
866-540-2585
excellence-resorts.com
This all-inclusive resort caters to families. It offers 18 sea-view suites and 37 deluxe rooms. The three restaurants serve Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine, while three bars serve unlimited cocktails to guests. Included in your package are trapeze classes and fitness classes. At the kids' club, your child can play games and sports under staff supervision. Teens between the ages of 11 and 18 can spend time in the private teen room, which features a variety of arcade games. The hotel also offers a babysitting service.
Club Med Cancun Yucatan
150807 Punta Nizuc
Estado de Quintana Roo Cancun, Cancun 77500
Mexico
800-895-5863
clubmed.com
