Frommer's Portable Cancun
Chapter One
Planning Your Trip to Cancún
Cancún remains Mexico's calling card to the world, exquisitely
showcasing the country's breathtaking natural beauty as well as the
depth of its 1,000-year history. One astonishing statistic suggests
that more Americans travel to Cancún than to any other overseas
destination. Indeed, nearly three million people visit this enticing
beach resort annually-most of them on their first trip to Mexico.
The reasons for Cancún's allure have not changed since the government
turned this once-isolated beach into a five-star destination.
While it embodies Caribbean splendor and the exotic joys of Mexico,
even a traveler feeling apprehensive about visiting foreign soil
will feel completely at ease here. Cancún also offers the highest quality
accommodations and easy access by air; English is spoken, and
dollars are accepted; roads are well-paved and lawns manicured.
Most travelers feel comfortable in Cancún, while some also feel surprised
to find that it almost resembles a U.S. beach resort more than
authentic Mexico.
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