Destination guide
Cancún & the Riviera Maya: Caribbean colour for UK travellers
White sand, warm water and that unmistakable Caribbean blue — Cancún and the Riviera Maya are long-haul holidays that feel worth the flight.
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When to go
December to April is peak dry season: glorious beach weather and higher demand. May can still be excellent value before the wetter summer pattern. Summer and early autumn bring humidity, warmer seas and a higher chance of tropical weather — still popular with families on school holidays, but we plan with flexibility.
Where to stay
- Cancún Hotel Zone — iconic beaches, lots of dining, lively evenings.
- Playa del Carmen — walkable Fifth Avenue energy with beach clubs and ferry access to Cozumel.
- Puerto Morelos & Riviera resort strip — calmer all-inclusive bases with strong beach days.
- Tulum — boutique and beach-club scene; better for couples who want atmosphere over mega-resorts.
Adults-only all-inclusives sit alongside big family resorts. Tell us whether you want nightlife within walking distance or a quiet beach morning with nowhere to rush.
Top things to do
- Reef snorkelling or a day on Cozumel
- Cenote swimming inland — cool, clear and unforgettable
- Chichén Itzá or Tulum ruins if you like a dose of history with your beach time
- A slow beach day with ceviche and nowhere to be
- Isla Mujeres for a gentler island pace
Practical tips
- Use hotel transfers we arrange rather than accepting random offers at the airport.
- Pack reef-safe sun cream if you plan to snorkel.
- All-inclusive is popular here, but some of the best meals are off-resort — we can mix board basis if you prefer.
- Travel insurance matters on long-haul; we’ll remind you before you pay deposits.
No invented price banners on this page — Caribbean packages move with season and cabin. Get in touch with dates and traveller details for a straight quote.
If it’s your first long-haul with children, we’ll also talk transfers, connecting rooms and whether an all-inclusive or a lighter bed-and-breakfast base will suit you better once you’re there.
Aaron plans Riviera Maya trips for Rochester and Kent travellers every year — tell him what “perfect” looks like and he’ll do the comparing.
Photo credits: Martin Falbisoner · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0); Fraguando · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0); Luka Peternel · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Tickets and extras: Transfers, reef or cenote trips, ruins excursions and other selected activities can be added to your Cancún or Riviera Maya package. Ask Aaron to include the extras you care about in your quote.
Why book with Cuxton Holidays
We’re a home-based travel agency in Rochester, Kent, trading under Travel by Inspire. You deal with Aaron from the first chat to the day you come home — no call centres. We’ll build a trip around your dates, budget and how you like to travel.
Ready for Cancún & the Riviera Maya?
Tell us who’s travelling, when you’d like to go and what matters most. Aaron will reply personally with ideas and a free quote.
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FAQs
Cancún hotel zone or Riviera Maya?
Cancún is lively with easy flight access. Playa del Carmen and Riviera resorts feel more relaxed; Tulum is trendier.
Hurricane season?
Officially June to November. We discuss insurance and flexibility if those are your dates.
Good for snorkelling?
Yes — reef trips and cenotes are highlights.
How long?
Eight to twelve nights works well from the UK once you count travel days.
