Spring Break Destination: Cancun
This place is a vacation resort! Perfect for Spring Break!
Cancun, best known for its beautiful turquoise waters and powdery white beaches.
Beaches, waterfalls, snorkeling, scuba diving, or just chillin on a boat with your friends.
When you're done on the water, take the fun back to Downtown, where the party doesn't end.
Get some high class fun on a limited budget.
FUN
best beaches
scuba diving and snorkeling
Or Get on a boat!
Or rent some jetskis with some friends!
SPA
Cancun is one of the premier spa destinations in the world with a choice of more than 30 Spa Resorts offering treatments combining native, ancient mayan healing rituals, modern stress-reducing techniques. Try a traditional Temazcal steam bath or a full-body massage on the beach overlooking the turquoise blue waters. Indulge in a thalassotherapy treatment and relax
Cancun, best known for its beautiful turquoise waters and powdery white beaches.
Beaches, waterfalls, snorkeling, scuba diving, or just chillin on a boat with your friends.
When you're done on the water, take the fun back to Downtown, where the party doesn't end.
Get some high class fun on a limited budget.
FUN
best beaches
scuba diving and snorkeling
Or Get on a boat!
Or rent some jetskis with some friends!
SPA
Cancun is one of the premier spa destinations in the world with a choice of more than 30 Spa Resorts offering treatments combining native, ancient mayan healing rituals, modern stress-reducing techniques. Try a traditional Temazcal steam bath or a full-body massage on the beach overlooking the turquoise blue waters. Indulge in a thalassotherapy treatment and relax
CLUBS (try to stay with the clubs on this list, or else it sucks)
La Vaquita - decorated in red, black and of course, cow print. Sexy go-go dancers abound.
Cocobongo - Cancun's most popular night club, Beetlejuice makes an appearance, Spiderman flies through the air, acrobats perform high above
Dady'O - known to host some of the world's top DJs, including Red Foo (LMFAO), Apl.De.App and Tiësto, features a casual atmosphere, laser shows, pole dancing go go girls and flashing dance floor opening shows.
Palazzo - With theme nights, world-renowned guest DJs, stripper poles (and stripper pole contests) and both open bar and bottle service available, what Cancun nightlife dreams are made of
Mandala - the nicest, most ornate VIP room you've ever seen... only it's an entire club, one of Cancun's hippest and hottest clubs
Basic Discotheque Cancun - amazing half opened architecture which offers an extraordinary view and the best wet t´shirt and bikini contest of Cancun
Shopping (remember to haggle the price down at least 30%) La Isla
Plaza Las Americas
Plaza La Isla Mall in Hotel Zone
Plaza Outlet
Cheap souvenirs at Mercado 28 or Mercado 23
Restaurants
Cambalache, Blvd Kukulcán Km 9, at Forum By the Sea Mall, +52 998 883-0902. a great 4-star restaurant!
The Cove Cancun, on Playa Langosta (the lobster beach), . One of the prettiest and calmest beaches of the Hotel Zone, go here for romance.
La Habichuela, Margaritas 25, near Parque de las Palapas, +52 998 884 3158, beautiful illusion of the Mayan ruins under the night sky. Received the National Best Restaurant Award
Paloma Bonita. Daily 18:30-23:30 for dinner. Mexican cuisine with live music. watch as tacos and snacks are prepared right in front of you. There is also a tequila bar.
Los de Pescados, Ave Tulum. good taco restaurant
Senor Frog's - yes, it's the party restaurant chain famous all over Mexico. MUST VISIT, especially at night!
In Downtown
La Parrilla
Los Pericos
Los Arcos
El Timtnhehdon de Cancun
Va que Va
La Vaquita - decorated in red, black and of course, cow print. Sexy go-go dancers abound.
Cocobongo - Cancun's most popular night club, Beetlejuice makes an appearance, Spiderman flies through the air, acrobats perform high above
Dady'O - known to host some of the world's top DJs, including Red Foo (LMFAO), Apl.De.App and Tiësto, features a casual atmosphere, laser shows, pole dancing go go girls and flashing dance floor opening shows.
Palazzo - With theme nights, world-renowned guest DJs, stripper poles (and stripper pole contests) and both open bar and bottle service available, what Cancun nightlife dreams are made of
Mandala - the nicest, most ornate VIP room you've ever seen... only it's an entire club, one of Cancun's hippest and hottest clubs
Basic Discotheque Cancun - amazing half opened architecture which offers an extraordinary view and the best wet t´shirt and bikini contest of Cancun
Shopping (remember to haggle the price down at least 30%) La Isla
Plaza Las Americas
Plaza La Isla Mall in Hotel Zone
Plaza Outlet
Cheap souvenirs at Mercado 28 or Mercado 23
Restaurants
Cambalache, Blvd Kukulcán Km 9, at Forum By the Sea Mall, +52 998 883-0902. a great 4-star restaurant!
The Cove Cancun, on Playa Langosta (the lobster beach), . One of the prettiest and calmest beaches of the Hotel Zone, go here for romance.
La Habichuela, Margaritas 25, near Parque de las Palapas, +52 998 884 3158, beautiful illusion of the Mayan ruins under the night sky. Received the National Best Restaurant Award
Paloma Bonita. Daily 18:30-23:30 for dinner. Mexican cuisine with live music. watch as tacos and snacks are prepared right in front of you. There is also a tequila bar.
Los de Pescados, Ave Tulum. good taco restaurant
Senor Frog's - yes, it's the party restaurant chain famous all over Mexico. MUST VISIT, especially at night!
In Downtown
La Parrilla
Los Pericos
Los Arcos
El Timtnhehdon de Cancun
Va que Va
Places to Stay
(let's avoid the cheap and messed up places, shall we? Anything under $40/night is bad, unless you're going in the winter. Even as a poor college student, don't spend your vacation in a cheap motel or hostel. That's for backpacking in Europe.)
Just from my own experience, all inclusive plans (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks) do save money on meals, but seriously, I don't want to have all my meals at the hotel! After included breakfast at the hotel, I want to venture out. There are great places for drinking by the beach, taco stands, and really nice restaurants too. So instead of spending money on an all-inclusive plan, I'd rather spend that money on food outside the hotel. But if you really want, just add about $80/day for the hotel rates.
FLIGHT+HOTEL PACKAGE ON SALE RIGHT NOW:
Barcelo Tucancun Beach Hotel - right on the beach, all-inclusive hotel package which includes all meals + drinks at the bar.
email me for rate from your departure city.
Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas, also on the beach, is very classy, but more expensive.
Viva Windham Maya Hotel is even more expensive, but it's in a quieter beach Playa Del Camen, and it's away from the party scene. This is for the older vacationers, not Spring Breakers.
The following prices are for 4-people groups, and for comparison purposes only for spring. Smaller 2-person rooms would be less than half the cost.
THE BEST - but not the most expensive - Le Blanc Spa Resort - $1426/night for 4 people. If you got money, this is where to spend it.
MY CHOICE - Barcelona Tower Suite Hotel - $135 for 2 bedroom suite, $189 for 3 bedroom suite
Best Cheap Choice - Suites Sina Cancun, Quetzal 33 Club De Golf - $54 for 4 cramped people, or $160 for 4 people - 4 king beds in 2 bedrooms overlooking balcony
Bel Air Collection Spa Resort - Resort on the beach! Deluxe double bed room for 4 people, right on the beach, free breakfast - $136/night (or $211/night for all-inclusive)
Krystal Grand Punta, $231/night - a better beach and close to the nightlife
Bel Air Double Room
Krystal Grand Punta
Other great all-inclusive hotels (food and beverage included in price)
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park
The Royal Cancun
Barcelo Costa Cancun
Barcelo Tucancun Beach
GR Caribe By Solaris Deluxe
Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
ME Cancun - Complete ME
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya
Moon Palace Golf & Spa
Beach Palace Resort
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort
For extra privacy hotels, with direct access to room:
Aloft Cancun
Krystal Grand Punta Cancun
The Westin Lagunamar
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
Fiesta Americana Villas Cancun
From the Airport
Airport is just south of Hotel Zone.
Change some money at the ATM of Citybank or Electra.
As soon as you clear customs, stay away from all the swindlers who are offering deals. There's a taxi kiosk for legit taxis, $50 to Hotel Zone.
or go the cheaper way:
ADO or Riviera bus
From Terminal 2 turn right and go past the building to the other side. The bus parking lot is just beyond the access road going back out. At Terminal 3 the bus stop is in the bus parking lot, past the 'Air Margaritaville' bar (in a hut) to the right when coming out of the doors. In both locations there should be an attendant at an 'ADO' podium in front of the stall to buy the tickets
Taxi bus station to hotel zone is about $20-$25. or catch the R1 or R01 bus going south along Av Tulum (main road next to the bus station) to the hotel zone for MXN8
Or better option: I could arrange a driver van to pick up your whole group to your hotel resort.
Getting Around
The best way to travel here is by buses. Very easy to navigate, and they're very cheap and fast.
If you're going to rent your own car, remember to carry some "bribe money" (called mordida) for the cops, because they will pull you over for nothing, and you give them $20 to let you go. Also, getting car insurance is required by law.
Taxis
$20 within downtown.
March 20-27, 2016 is prime time, starting as low as $450 for roundtrip tickets.
It's never too early to plan your spring break, cuz then you HAVE to do it, and not let anything get in the way!
LET'S MAKE SOME RESERVATIONS AND PUT THIS ON THE CALENDAR!
Contact:
Jason Kim
jasonkim.inteletravel.com
jason@budgetagency.org
*All my services are free. My commissions come from airline/hotel profits, not your pocket.
(let's avoid the cheap and messed up places, shall we? Anything under $40/night is bad, unless you're going in the winter. Even as a poor college student, don't spend your vacation in a cheap motel or hostel. That's for backpacking in Europe.)
Just from my own experience, all inclusive plans (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks) do save money on meals, but seriously, I don't want to have all my meals at the hotel! After included breakfast at the hotel, I want to venture out. There are great places for drinking by the beach, taco stands, and really nice restaurants too. So instead of spending money on an all-inclusive plan, I'd rather spend that money on food outside the hotel. But if you really want, just add about $80/day for the hotel rates.
FLIGHT+HOTEL PACKAGE ON SALE RIGHT NOW:
Barcelo Tucancun Beach Hotel - right on the beach, all-inclusive hotel package which includes all meals + drinks at the bar.
email me for rate from your departure city.
Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas, also on the beach, is very classy, but more expensive.
Viva Windham Maya Hotel is even more expensive, but it's in a quieter beach Playa Del Camen, and it's away from the party scene. This is for the older vacationers, not Spring Breakers.
The following prices are for 4-people groups, and for comparison purposes only for spring. Smaller 2-person rooms would be less than half the cost.
THE BEST - but not the most expensive - Le Blanc Spa Resort - $1426/night for 4 people. If you got money, this is where to spend it.
MY CHOICE - Barcelona Tower Suite Hotel - $135 for 2 bedroom suite, $189 for 3 bedroom suite
Best Cheap Choice - Suites Sina Cancun, Quetzal 33 Club De Golf - $54 for 4 cramped people, or $160 for 4 people - 4 king beds in 2 bedrooms overlooking balcony
Bel Air Collection Spa Resort - Resort on the beach! Deluxe double bed room for 4 people, right on the beach, free breakfast - $136/night (or $211/night for all-inclusive)
Krystal Grand Punta, $231/night - a better beach and close to the nightlife
Bel Air Double Room
Krystal Grand Punta
Other great all-inclusive hotels (food and beverage included in price)
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park
The Royal Cancun
Barcelo Costa Cancun
Barcelo Tucancun Beach
GR Caribe By Solaris Deluxe
Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
ME Cancun - Complete ME
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya
Moon Palace Golf & Spa
Beach Palace Resort
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort
For extra privacy hotels, with direct access to room:
Aloft Cancun
Krystal Grand Punta Cancun
The Westin Lagunamar
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
Fiesta Americana Villas Cancun
From the Airport
Airport is just south of Hotel Zone.
Change some money at the ATM of Citybank or Electra.
As soon as you clear customs, stay away from all the swindlers who are offering deals. There's a taxi kiosk for legit taxis, $50 to Hotel Zone.
or go the cheaper way:
ADO or Riviera bus
From Terminal 2 turn right and go past the building to the other side. The bus parking lot is just beyond the access road going back out. At Terminal 3 the bus stop is in the bus parking lot, past the 'Air Margaritaville' bar (in a hut) to the right when coming out of the doors. In both locations there should be an attendant at an 'ADO' podium in front of the stall to buy the tickets
Taxi bus station to hotel zone is about $20-$25. or catch the R1 or R01 bus going south along Av Tulum (main road next to the bus station) to the hotel zone for MXN8
Or better option: I could arrange a driver van to pick up your whole group to your hotel resort.
Getting Around
The best way to travel here is by buses. Very easy to navigate, and they're very cheap and fast.
If you're going to rent your own car, remember to carry some "bribe money" (called mordida) for the cops, because they will pull you over for nothing, and you give them $20 to let you go. Also, getting car insurance is required by law.
Taxis
$20 within downtown.
March 20-27, 2016 is prime time, starting as low as $450 for roundtrip tickets.
It's never too early to plan your spring break, cuz then you HAVE to do it, and not let anything get in the way!
LET'S MAKE SOME RESERVATIONS AND PUT THIS ON THE CALENDAR!
Contact:
Jason Kim
jasonkim.inteletravel.com
jason@budgetagency.org
*All my services are free. My commissions come from airline/hotel profits, not your pocket.