| Cancun has transformed from a deserted strip of | | | | there is no doubt that you will find exactly what |
| sand to a world class destination for sun weary | | | | you are looking for. There are many other shops |
| travelers in just 30 years. The 17 KM long hotel | | | | and boutiques that offer everything from jewelry |
| zone has resorts to fit any budget or lifestyle. | | | | to authentic Mexican blankets and crafts. |
| There are so many attractions in and around | | | | One of the best shopping experiences is the |
| Cancun that it is no wonder so many people | | | | street vendors. Gathering every afternoon and |
| choose to visit this jewel in Mexicos crown. There | | | | evening shoppers can find fabulous art work and |
| are 7 great reasons why you should visit Cancun | | | | hand made jewelry made by local artisan. |
| 1. The Beaches - The first reason to visit Cancun | | | | 4. The Resorts - The entire length of Cancun, all |
| is the beaches. White coral sand that is so fine | | | | 17 KM, is lined with mega resorts that offer |
| you will be picking out of your belly button for | | | | travelers absolutely everything you could want or |
| weeks after you return home. | | | | imagine. Spa, restaurants, recreation, you name it |
| There is a 17 km long silver, white beach that is | | | | and there is a resort that provides it. With an all |
| fully open and accessible to the public. Along the | | | | inclusive package you will hardly need to leave the |
| east coast the surf rolls in from the Caribbean | | | | resort for the duration of your holiday. |
| Sea and creates a fun playground for those | | | | 5. The Ruins - Cancun is surrounded by Mayan |
| looking to body surf the day away. Along the | | | | temples and ruins that are as old as 2000 years. |
| north coast the beaches are sheltered from the | | | | The most popular are Chichen Itza and Tulum |
| waves and are calm, perfect for small children or | | | | with tours visiting both locations daily. Bring lots of |
| those looking for less wave action. | | | | film (memory card), sun screen and a bunch of |
| 2. The Food - Looking for dinner in the hotel zone | | | | money for water, snacks and souvenirs. |
| is an experience in itself. There are restaurants | | | | 6. The People - The locals in Cancun are |
| for almost any type of palette; Mexican, Italian, | | | | wonderful. We have not gone to Cancun yet |
| Continental cuisine plus a wide selection of fast | | | | where we weren't inspired by the kindness and |
| food and health conscience choices. | | | | generosity of the locals. |
| The interesting thing about walking through the | | | | 7. The Ocean - It is hard to top the Caribbean. |
| hotel zone is that you quickly realize the | | | | The water is as warm as a bath and a deep |
| restaurants are in stiff competition for your | | | | turquoise color. For the divers out there nearby |
| business. Restaurants hire staff to come out to | | | | Cozumel is rated one of the top diving sites in the |
| you on the street with a menu and offer you the | | | | world. With a large Marine park divers can dive to |
| most amazing food creations. All restaurants have | | | | majestic coral walls and underwater pinnacles. |
| sample meals on display outside vying to get you | | | | Year round divers get about 120 feet of visibility. |
| to come in. It often works, seeing a lobster dinner | | | | Cancun offers a great holiday for singles and |
| and the likes as you walk past makes it hard not | | | | families alike. There is plenty to do and Cancun is |
| be drawn inside. | | | | under five hours by air from most major North |
| 3. The Shopping - Kukulkan Plaza is the show | | | | American Cities. If you are in need of a break |
| piece of Cancun's shopping experience. With over | | | | from the winter blahs give Cancun a try. |
| 60,000 square meter of space and 250 shops | | | | |