Cancun

Mexico · Yucatan Peninsula

Cancun with Kids: Sun, Sand and Snorkeling for the Whole Family
Cancun

Cancun with Kids: Sun, Sand and Snorkeling for the Whole Family

Your ultimate guide to a family vacation in Cancun. From the calmest beaches to the best snorkeling spots and where to eat with picky eaters.

Jess Moore·
Box Jellyfish at Cozumel: Family Snorkel and Dive Warnings by Season
Cancun

Box Jellyfish at Cozumel: Family Snorkel and Dive Warnings by Season

Cozumel reef diving and snorkel trips with kids during box jellyfish season - when to swim, where to skip, how to treat a sting, and what to pack.

Jess Moore·
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya for Families with Kids
Cancun

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya for Families with Kids

After five trips to the Riviera Maya with three kids under 10, I have opinions. Here are the five all-inclusive resorts that actually deliver on the family-friendly promise, plus everything you need to know about booking, packing, and surviving airport transfers with a toddler.

Jess Moore·
Whale Shark Season in Holbox: Mid-May to September Family Snorkel Tours
Cancun

Whale Shark Season in Holbox: Mid-May to September Family Snorkel Tours

From mid-May to September, hundreds of whale sharks gather off Holbox. A mom's guide to family snorkel tours, age recommendations, what to pack, and the best operators.

Jess Moore·
Jellyfish Season in the Mexican Caribbean: When to Worry, How to Treat a Sting, What to Pack
Cancun

Jellyfish Season in the Mexican Caribbean: When to Worry, How to Treat a Sting, What to Pack

Three different jellyfish in the Mexican Caribbean - thimble, man-of-war, box - and exactly how to treat a sting. The medical advice the internet gets wrong, and what to pack.

Jess Moore·
Best All-Inclusive Resorts Cancun with Kids 2026: Honest Picks by a Mom
Cancun

Best All-Inclusive Resorts Cancun with Kids 2026: Honest Picks by a Mom

Honest mom-to-mom picks of the best Cancun all-inclusive resorts for families in 2026, from babies to teens, with real talk on kids clubs, food, and value.

Christina Hayes·