{"id":12004,"date":"2011-02-23T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=12004"},"modified":"2016-12-15T12:49:19","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T18:49:19","slug":"mexico-vacations-101cancun-hotels-for-first-timers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2011\/02\/mexico-vacations-101cancun-hotels-for-first-timers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico vacations 101: Cancun hotels for first timers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The picturesque, cliff-top Tulum Ruins are a must-stop during any Cancun vacation. Credit: Redeo.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

By Vince Font<\/em>
\nNot all travelers set out with specific beach vacations<\/a> in mind. Some arrive at their choices through a carefully considered process of elimination, while others just throw a dart in a map. But if you ask any seasoned traveler they\u2019ll tell you that sometimes, the best way to pick a vacation destination is by seeing what\u2019s on special and going there. If you\u2019re a first timer and are looking for a list of great Cancun hotels<\/a> to call home while you\u2019re in town, you could do a lot worse than making your selection from any of the Cancun vacation<\/a> packages on offer. After all, this is Cancun you\u2019re talking about\u2014it\u2019s pretty tough to go wrong here. Follow these tips for easing the process, whether you’re in the mood for a spring break vacation<\/a> or romantic getaway.
\nChoose your distance.
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re the kind of traveler that doesn\u2019t mind exploring as long as home base is situated near your entrance and exit points, take a look at the flight and hotel packages<\/a> on offer and narrow them down by the hotel\u2019s distance from the airport. Believe it or not, maintaining a close proximity to the nearest airport can accentuate the whole vacation experience because you won\u2019t be plagued with the nagging worry that accompanies going too far out on a limb your first time.<\/p>\n

Choose your activities.
\n<\/strong>Another source of immense stress reduction involves scheduling activities ahead of time. Oneof the great things about beach vacations to Cancun is that there\u2019s always something fun to do, but if you wait for the last minute you could end up spending more time trying to decide what to do than actually enjoying yourself. This is supposed to be your vacation, remember? So figure that stuff out ahead of time by reviewing the featured attractions<\/a> and securing your reservations long before your plane\u2019s even taken off. As you\u2019ll learn, the things to do around Cancun aren\u2019t just limited to snorkeling and water sports. These are the two most strongly suggested if you’re visiting Cancun for the very first time:<\/p>\n