Cancun Holidays

Comprised of a downtown area with its markets and local cantinas and then, the 14 mile Hotel Zone that has restaurants, shopping malls, nightclubs and an extra-long stretch of beach, while on the inland side is Laguna Nichupté, a vast lagoon that serves as home to numerous marinas, restaurants, shopping malls and golf courses.

Cancun has something for everyone, whatever the age. It's an ideal destination for family holidays with activities galore; those in search of a party will find some of the best clubs, discos and bars in Mexico; while couples of all ages can relax on white-powder sand beach, visit historic sites and enjoy the excellent dining scene. Shoppers can also rejoice with ultra-modern malls, chic boutiques, open-air markets and street vendors all vying for your attention.

Sports enthusiasts are catered for on both land and sea. You can rent a wave runner or catamaran, take a trip on a glass bottom boat, swim with whale sharks and go snorkeling or diving. Cancun is renowned for its shallow reefs with dazzling colours and a diversity of marine life that includes 100 coral species and 164 species of reef dwelling fish. Not to be missed is the Cancun Underwater Museum with more than 500 life size sculptures strategically placed at different depths to create artificial reefs. If you can tear yourself away from the sand and sea, you'll find many more activities such as thrilling jungle tours, cycling, golf, tennis and hiking the virgin natural reserves or even zip lining through them, which will certainly thrill most adventurers.

Perhaps no visit to this region would be complete without immersing yourself in the mystical Mayan culture through a visit to nearby Mayan ruins. In Cancun itself is Ruinas El Rey, whose ruins are well preserved, while further afield options include Tulum, which has 60 impressive structures dating back to the 12th century; Coba, much of which is still shrouded by thick jungle and, of course, the world-renowned Chichen Itza.

The nightlife is incredible, with state-of-the-art clubs regularly attracting famous DJs, along with lively sports bars, chilled out lounges, plus many restaurants have live music too.