Travel Times
A weekly collection of tips and ideas for the leisure traveler
Posted Destination Highlights on Tuesday, April 18th, 2006.
One of the perennial vacation favorites for Texans is Cancun. Now is the time to prepare yourself for the unending pleasure that is Cancun. Families, singles and honeymooners all find Cancun has something for everyone.
Last year’s hurricane damage has been repaired, restored and upgraded. The beaches are better than ever and the resorts have taken the opportunity to upgrade and refurbish their facilities. Cancun is ready and waiting to make your vacation the best ever.
You might think you know Cancun. Fourteen miles of pristine white beaches shaped like a number “7,” crystalline waters, and sultry nights passed sipping on the perfect margarita, right? Right. And wrong. If this is the extent of what you experience in Cancun, oh are you ever missing Cancun!
Cancun is a destination with something for everyone. Home to archeological wonders, tranquil seas, a bountiful underwater world and a fascinating and inviting Mayan culture, Cancun offers a complete Mexican vacation experience.
Perched on the northeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, Cancun was once the cradle of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered by archeologists to be the gateway to the Mayan World (El Mundo Maya). Mayan ruins - temples, time-telling devices and ritual sites - are everywhere, some smothered by lush jungle, others easily accessible (one pops up at a hotel golf course!). There is even a Mayan ruin built into a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, a ruggedly beautiful sight to behold.
Perhaps you are a sports enthusiast. Cancun will not disappoint with its three world-class courses, two incredible coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving, unparalleled sportfishing, horseback riding in the jungle or along the beach - you name it. If lying on the white-sand beach with the clear blue Caribbean lapping at your suntanned toes is what you long for, then Cancun makes no apologies. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean are in and around Cancun - they are a big reason why Cancun is the incredibly popular resort destination it is today. Whatever your needs, they can surely be met in Cancun.
Every traveler knows that no matter what a destination offers in the way of attractions, the people are the true soul of a locale and can make or break a vacation. In this way, Cancun is truly blessed, as the Mexican people who serve you are a patient, courteous people, with a unique and genuine kindness.
Cancun is a gift to travelers - a safe, beautiful locale, with an abundance of quality accommodations and enough activities to keep everyone busy for as long as you have time to spend.
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Posted Destination Highlights on Tuesday, April 18th, 2006.
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Posted Specials on Tuesday, April 11th, 2006.
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Posted Tips on Tuesday, April 4th, 2006.
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