HOW TO SELL CANCUN
and the local gastronomy. This past March saw 23 of the finest
chefs in the Americas come together in Cancun for the first Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival. Not only does Cancun have great variety to offer visitors in the town and beach area itself, but the resort is also within easy reach of many must-see sights on the Yucatán Peninsula. Manageable on day trips from Cancun
are several of the best Mayan ruins in Mexico, including Chichén Itzá and Tulúm, as well as the more recently excavated Ek’ Balam. The islands of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel are both well worth visiting, as is the Riviera Maya, with its quieter, less commercialised beaches. There are Mayan villages, working
hemp haciendas, wildlife reserves and cenotes (sinkholes) to explore too, and with more flights to choose from this is an excellent time to be selling Cancun.
What’s New? Virgin Atlantic will begin its twice- weekly service to Cancun from London Gatwick on June 12.
“Some of the best Mayan ruins in Mexico are close to Cancun”
Cathy Matos Mexican Tours
(
www.mextours.co.uk) has added a third hotel in the region: Hotel Paradisus, in Playa del Carmen. Three new hotels are opening in the
area: RIU Peninsula, Secretes Devine and Desire Pearl, while Barceló Cancun and Sandos Cancun have just opened. Theme park and attraction specialist Attraction World (www.
attractionworld.com) is offering two new combo tickets to visitors to Cancun; the tickets include a morning visit to the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, lunch and either a canopy tour or swimming with dolphins in the afternoon. Cancun will be hosting a number of
festivities throughout the year, designed to celebrate its Mayan roots.
Where To Book It VIRGIN HOLIDAYS – 0844 557 3973
www.vhols4agents.co.uk Seven nights at the five-star Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, all inclusive with Virgin flights is £1,179pp, based on two sharing a standard room on a bed and breakfast basis, September 4-11 2012.
FUNWAY HOLIDAYS – 0844 557 0626
www.funway4agents.co.uk Seven nights are from £799, staying at the three-star Flamingo Cancun Resort & Plaza. Flights with British Airways.
Opposite: The ruined Mayan city of Palenque; Beach Resort, Cancun is shaped like a horseshoe; swimming with the dolphins
CANCUN Top Selling Tips...
• Tee off time... “There are 10 golf courses to choose from in Cancun, so your clients will hopefully have many birdies to remember. With championship golf courses in the most beautiful settings imaginable along with 5* accommodation, Cancun
really is every golfers dream!” STEPHEN RHODES Managing Director Funway Holidays
General Information
• Underwater adventures... “Anyone who enjoys diving or snorkelling should head to the beaches and islands around Cancun. In September you can go snorkelling among whale sharks”
LAURA RENDELL-DUNN Press and Marketing Executive Journey Latin America
• Peaceful island... Take a boat trip to nearby Isla Mujeres and spend a couple of days chilling out on its quieter beaches or snorkel in its national park, El Garrafón.
ANNA MARIA ESPSÄTER Freelance Writer
TIME ZONE: GMT -6. VISAS: A tourist visa is not required by UK nationals, only a tourist card, obtainable upon arrival. CLIMATE: Cancun has a tropical climate with an average temperature in the mid-20Cs year round. April to November are the driest months. Hurricanes are rare, but can occur between September and October. GETTING THERE: There are direct flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic (from June 12 2012) (www.
virgin-atlantic.com) and British Airways (
www.britishairways.com). TOURIST OFFICE: Contact Emma Cashmore at Axis Travel Marketing, Tel: 020 8686 2300 E:
emma@axistravelmarketing.com
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