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Cancun, on Mexico's Quintana Roo coast, is one of the Caribbean's best-known resort destinations, famous for white-sand beaches and clear turquoise water. UK couples and families make the long-haul trip for guaranteed warmth, generous all-inclusive resorts and that postcard sea.

It is a polished, well-organised holiday spot, with a long Hotel Zone lining the coast and plenty of culture and nature to explore nearby.

Where to stay in Cancun

Riu Ventura is a four star resort in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, a comfortable all-inclusive base set along the beachfront strip and well placed for the sand and the resort's facilities.

Getting there and when to go

Cancun's airport handles long-haul flights from the UK, sometimes direct, with short transfers to the Hotel Zone. The climate is warm year-round. The drier months from late autumn into spring are the most reliable for sun, while summer is hotter and more humid.

Beaches and resorts

Cancun is defined by its long stretch of fine white sand and warm Caribbean water in shades of turquoise. The Hotel Zone runs along this coast, lined with large resorts offering pools, watersports and direct beach access, with calmer and livelier sections to choose from.

Food and things to do

Mexican cooking is a highlight, from tacos and fresh seafood to international buffets at the resorts. Beyond the beach you can snorkel and dive on the reefs, visit ancient sites in the wider region and take boat trips along the coast.

Who it suits

Cancun suits couples and families wanting dependable long-haul Caribbean sun, all-inclusive ease and a famous beach, with culture and nature within reach. It is a developed resort destination rather than a quiet escape.

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