Cancun Holidays

Breathtaking breaks in Cancun

Pristine white sand beaches, buzzing nightlife, thrilling eco-adventure and awe-inspiring ancient monuments await travellers on holidays in Cancun. Stay at an All Inclusive resort in the flashy Hotel Zone, or immerse yourself in a bygone culture on the Riviera Maya.

Relax on idyllic sandy beaches on the Yucatán Peninsula. Stay at one of our beachfront hotels on All Inclusive holidays to Cancun. The dazzling Hotel Zone strip is the place to be for electric nightlife and superb shopping. Add an experience to your booking and take in the spectacular Mayan ruins just outside Cancun. If you’re looking for adventure, try cave-kayaking or cave-diving, or go snorkelling around one of the world’s largest living barrier reefs.

My perfect day in Cancun

Find out how our BA expert, Jennifer Peart, spends her time in Cancun and beyond.

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Chichen-Itza

Visit the ancient capital of the Mayan empire, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll instantly recognize the famous image of the Temple of Kukulcan – the stepped pyramid. Most excursions also include a stop at a cenote for a swim, where you can explore the caves and caverns of these unique natural wonders. If you're staying near Tulum and have less time on your hands you can still enjoy the Mayan experience by visiting the archeological site at Tulum instead. For a bit more action, there are many adventure parks in the area – Xcaret, Xel-ha or Xplor – each offers a different experience including zip lines, snorkeling, caves, aquariums, cenotes and more.

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera

Idyllic white sand beaches line the Yucatan peninsula; head back to your hotel after your excursion and relax. Some of my favourite ones are Maroma in Riviera Maya or Xcalacoco Beach in Playa del Carmen. In Cancun itself, stunning white beaches and turquoise seas line the hotel zone.

Secrets The Vine

Many of the hotels we have carefully selected are All Inclusive, so I’ll generally eat at the resort I’m staying in. Many feature either a Mexican restaurant, my favourite is at Secrets The Vine, or have a Mexican theme night – giving you the opportunity to sample the local fare. A speciality worth trying, particularly if you like seafood, is 'ceviche' and I also enjoy 'mole poblano' washed down with a local cerveza.

Coco Bongo

For a real night out, look to Cancun’s hotel zone and head straight to Coco Bongo (there’s also one in Playa del Carmen). This unique venue, often compared to a night out in Las Vegas, features acrobats as good as Cirque du Soleil, shows as enthralling as Thriller and live bands regularly doing a Beyoncé. Senior Frogs is also a fun and relaxed place for drinks and dinner. Although it’s not my drink of choice, when in Cancun try some tequila or mescal (easily recognizable by the pickled worm sitting at the bottom of the bottle!).

If you're staying in Riviera Maya I head to 5th Avenue, in Playa del Carmen, for a bit of shopping and then stop for dinner and drinks. I go to Ah Cacao Chocolate Café and treat myself to its addictive chocolate and coffee direct from the Mayanlands.

Choose your ideal Cancun holiday

Luxury holidays in Cancun

Immerse yourself in a luxury holiday in Cancun, with private beaches, world-class spas and award-winning dining. Make the most of an opulent All Inclusive experience, when you stay at the Fairmont Mayakoba. Soak up the sun in this five-star sanctuary, in a tropical setting right on the beach. Bask in a choice of pools, book yourself a massage, then watch the sunset on a vista during dinner. Or book an All Inclusive stay at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, with its white sand beaches and topaz ocean. Hit an array of water sports or take a dip and enjoy the pool bar. Then choose from several restaurants and indulge in culinary delights.

Cancun spa holidays

Unwind and recline on a Cancun spa holiday. Relax in a serene spa, let your senses be invigorated with treatments and embrace that rejuvenation glow. Book a spa stay at the All Inclusive adults-only UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya. Pamper yourself with signature spa experiences, to soothe the body, mind and soul. Discover the spa and beauty treatments included in your stay and enjoy every moment of this boutique hotel. Savour the spa ambience of the Banyan Tree Mayakoba, with its award-winning spa. Enjoy the beauty of The Rainforest, melt away with the holistic packages, then replenish in the sauna and outdoor bath.

Romantic Cancun holidays

Head to Cancun for a romantic hideaway with your loved one. Stroll along pristine beaches for crimson sunsets, sip cocktails together and gaze into each other’s eyes. Enjoy an All Inclusive stay at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, with its adults-only Unlimited-Luxury® experience. Go snorkeling together and look out for turtles, enjoy a couple’s spa experience, then take an intimate al fresco dinner underneath a canopy of twinkling stars. Or stay at the All Inclusive Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya, with its sweeping ocean views and luxury beach suites. Take a catamaran tour together and fall into each other’s arms, try tequila tasting and enjoy gourmet dining on your romantic Cancun holiday.

Family holidays in Cancun

Take that family holiday to Cancun and make the most of paradise for everyone. Book your All Inclusive stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Hacienda, where the kids can have fun at the Little Big Club, whilst you kick back beachside with cocktails. Get active and enjoy water sports together, splash about in the pools, then have family dinner in a choice of restaurants. Book a babysitter when the little ones are tired and stay out for the live entertainment. Or stay at the All Inclusive Occidental at Xcaret Destination, a paradise for adventurous kids. Explore Mayan ruins together, play in the pools or hit some mini golf.

Cancun beach holidays

Laze on the never-ending white sands and listen to the calm lapping of the Caribbean waters on your blissful Cancun beach holiday. Book a stay at the All Inclusive Moon Palace Cancun, with its mesmerising ocean views. Lounge about beneath the palm trees or go snorkelling in the nearby sea caves. Book in for All Inclusive at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, with its sparkling infinity pool. Play a game of beach volleyball, then take a swim in the warm topaz ocean. At Secrets Maroma Beach you’ll have everything you need to relax, thanks to the hotel’s generous All Inclusive package – and one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.