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Once a glamorous getaway for the jet set, Cancún has changed over the past couple of decades. A Spring Break vibe prevailed for years, but a more sophisticated scene is gradually emerging, thanks to the opening of stylish resorts like the ME and Aqua Cancún. Both are located in the ritziest part of the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone), near the Ritz-Carlton and Le Méridien hotels and several of the zone's best restaurants. North of this area is Punta Cancún, home to several dance clubs, all-inclusive hotels, a mall, and the convention center. This area is party central, where young revelers tour the club scene into the wee hours. Beaches are skimpy south of the point, but lavish pool areas provide ample space for water play. Between here and downtown, several large all-inclusive properties and a few moderately priced hotels face Isla Mujeres, which protects the sand from erosion. The water is usually calm and clear, though sea grass gets thick in summer. The northern end of the Hotel Zone is best for those seeking seclusion; shops and restaurants are scarce here, outside of the hotels, and the water tends to have a bit more surf. Budget travelers are best off in downtown Cancún, where inexpensive hotels are clustered near the bus station.
Not-so-subtle aromatherapy scents waft through the lobby and hallways at the recently reopened Aqua, the splashiest property (for now) in the Zona Hotelera....more
At this 2007 adults-only all-inclusive north of Cancún, receive a "great welcome and guidance" from staff who "answer all questions knowledgeably." In...more
With more than 600 suites, the Fiesta Americana Coral Beach is one of Cancún's largest luxury properties—and, Persian Gulf–style, it bills...more
The sense of escape begins the minute you board a private yacht at Cancún's Embarcadero Marina and leave behind the lineup of pirate ships and tour boats....more
Prefer to swim sans sand and salt? Slip into the lap pool or gigantic Jacuzzi in this resort's 35,000-square-foot spa and watch the sunset over the lagoonthen...more
Next to La Isla mall, this "Caribbean-style resort" has "airy and modern rooms" with views of the sea or Laguna Nichupte, marble bathrooms, and Hermès...more
Think Cancún's a bit passé? Nightlife impresario Rande Gerber doesn't agree. He teamed up with Maxim magazine to create the beach club at the...more
On the mainland by Cozumel, this low-rise is popular with the yachting crowd. Rooms are furnished in a local, breezy style, and each has a whirlpool tub. Guests...more
The Presidente was one of Cancún's first luxury hotels, and though it's not as sleek and high-tech as some of its competitors, it has a comfy, lived-in...more
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