Owing to greater competition and better quality cuisine, all inclusive vacations are leading the way in the leisure and tourism industry. All inclusive packages are no longer limited to out of the way Caribbean locations, or remote hotels in the Indian Ocean where there is little do outside the resort; more and more great destinations are offering the finest all inclusive plans so that you can enjoy both the resort and what the destination has to offer, culturally, geographically and commercially.

Cancun in Mexico is such a destination that boast some of the best all inclusive resorts as well as activities and attractions that make the destination as important as the resort. Located on the Caribbean Sea yet attached to mainland Mexico, Cancun embodies the best of the Caribbean setting and the traditions of Mexico and the Mayan cultural: white sandy beaches, palm trees and cerulean water with ancient Mayan ruins, traditional dancing, costumes and tequila.

Being a gastronome’s heaven, all inclusive resorts in Mexico have the advantage of coming from a great tradition. The quality of the local chefs as well as international chefs is outstanding, and you will find a number of gourmet style all inclusive resorts in Cancun whose restaurants compete with the best in the area.

The other advantage of opting for an all inclusive vacation in Cancun is the range of activities, adventures and day trips on offer. The islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres are an easy day trip and there are many historical tours of the many Mayan archeological sites that pepper the whole Yucatan peninsula. And if that wasn’t enough to keep you entertained, there are excursions to see whale sharks, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling and more.

In terms of an all inclusive deal, Cancun is a destination that creates vacations with a difference.