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Caribbean & Mexico • 2026 Guide

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Destination Best for Climate Price/night GHG Score
🇲🇽 Cancún Families Couples Tropical · dry Nov–Apr $150–$600/ night
9.2
🇩🇴 Punta Cana Couples Honeymoon Warm year-round $120–$500/ night
9.0
🇲🇽 Riviera Maya Adventure Boutique luxury Best Dec–Apr $200–$800/ night
8.8
🇩🇴 Samaná Nature Exclusive Warm · constant breeze $250–$700/ night
8.7
🇩🇴 Miches Ultra-luxury Off the beaten path Warm · constant breeze $300–$900/ night
8.5
🇦🇼 Aruba Guaranteed sun Families Dry, sunny year-round $220–$700/ night
8.6
🇯🇲 Jamaica Couples Adults-only Best Dec–Apr $180–$650/ night
8.3

Seasons

When is the best time to travel?

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High season

December – April

The most stable weather of the year. Less rain, higher demand and higher prices. Book 3–4 months in advance.

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Shoulder season

May – June

Warm weather with brief showers. The best value for money of the year: fewer tourists and moderate rates.

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Hurricane season

August – October

Low prices but higher rain risk. Aruba is the big exception: outside the hurricane belt all year.

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Peak prices

Christmas & New Year

The most expensive period of the year. If you want to travel in December, book at least 5–6 months in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

Which is the most popular destination for families?

Cancun is the number one destination for families thanks to its wide range of hotels with kids clubs, theme parks like Xcaret, and shallow Caribbean Sea areas. Punta Cana is also an excellent option with hotels especially designed for families like Barceló and Hard Rock.

Which destination has the best beaches?

Aruba has the most consistent beaches thanks to its dry climate and constant breeze — Eagle Beach is one of the world's best. Punta Cana stands out for its palm trees and turquoise water at Bávaro Beach. Miches and Samaná are pristine, intimate options for those seeking real privacy.

What is the difference between Cancun and the Riviera Maya?

Cancun is more urban and accessible: a large international airport, a wide range of hotels and an active nightlife. The Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Tulum) is more intimate, with access to cenotes, jungle and luxury boutique hotels. If you want activities and variety, Cancun. If you want nature and exclusivity, Riviera Maya.

Do all-inclusive hotels really include everything?

Generally yes: meals, drinks, activities and entertainment are included. However, spa treatments, some specialty restaurants, excursions outside the hotel or airport transfers usually have an additional cost. In our reviews we detail what each hotel includes so there are no surprises upon arrival.

When is best to travel to avoid sargassum season?

Sargassum mainly affects the Mexican Caribbean and Punta Cana between May and October, peaking in July-August. To minimize risk, travel between December and April. If you travel in summer, choose hotels with beaches on the inner Caribbean Sea (west side of Cancun or Costa Mujeres) which are less affected.

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