Cancun, Mexico

With its gorgeous turquoise seas, powdery white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs, it’s no surprise that Cancun is one of Mexico’s most popular resort areas. Hotels, restaurants, malls, and nightclubs line either side of Boulevard Kukulkan , known as the Hotel Zone , which runs down the middle of the 15-mile-long sandbar. This is where you’ll find many of the city's all-inclusive hotels catering to families on vacation or couples on their honeymoon and everything in between. As you venture closer to the city’s downtown, “El Centro” , you’ll see a more local side of life, peppered with markets and traditional restaurants, as well as quality business class hotels and hostels. While Mexico boasts an impressive 6,200-mile-long coastline, Cancun and its 10 Blue Flag beaches continue to rank as one of the most popular spots for a beach vacation in the country. With most of the properties i...