In the past you would expect Americans overseas holiday wish destinations to either be the big lights of London or the beaches of Jamaica.
This year that's all changed with Cancun emerging as one of the top international destinations. Travelocity has Cancun rated first amongst its city 'wish list' while Orbitz placed it in second.
Its probably no surprise with the $US to the Pound at an all time low and Jamaica quite frankly, unless your are in a locked gated estate, the pits. I recently got back from my first visit there and expected to find happy smiling faces singing reggae in the streets. What we got was sullen unfriendly people who were in your face every five minutes - no make that every minute - flogging drugs or T Shirts - get me outa here !
For those of you that are geographically challenged Cancun is located on the northeastern tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula bordered by the Caribbean sea and the tranquil Nichupte Lagoon. The destination is know for its 16 mile stretch of white sandy beaches that are close to historic Mayan archaeological sites.While much of America is freezing in ice storms this week its 75 degrees F or 27 degrees C and the US dollar gets you nearly 11 Mexican Pesos - sweet.
You can check out all the info you need on Cancun here.
If you have any Cancun secrets lets us know.
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