How To Vacation In Cancun Like A Grown Woman
When you think about Cancun as a destination, images of college kids crowding the beach during spring break likely comes to mind, but there’s far more to this locale than that. In fact, this east coast Mexican city has a variety of sophisticated offerings that also provide an opportunity to learn about the culture of indigenous Mexico through art, music, food, crafts, and more. Here are our recommendations on how to explore Cancun like a grown woman.
A Luxury Beach Resort Vacation
The award-winning Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach welcomes couples and families to Cancun. Its beautiful seaside location is less than a half-hour’s drive from the airport and is noted for crystal blue waters, and sandy white beaches where gentle waves beckon.
Guests enjoy amazing views from every location. Attentive staff and spacious hotel rooms and suites allow for total relaxation. Grand Club participants enjoy amenities that include Internet and bilingual concierge services. A dedicated lounge offers snacks and refreshing drinks daily, as well as light lunch items and evening hors d’oeuvres.
Additional perks include exclusive sundeck access, sunrise yoga, and a private pool and private beach for swimming and water sports like snorkeling. There are also themed beachside dinners, room upgrades and butler service, and unlimited dining/beverages at on-site restaurants.
An Exclusive Dining Experience
Start the day in paradise by visiting Vina del Mar for breakfast. This ocean-view restaurant is especially well-known for its Champagne Buffet. The VIP Lounge, Beach Club, and Sundeck offer breakfast, tea, and hors d’oeuvres for Grand Club guests. The resort’s Bikini Bar means never missing a minute of sunshine at the beach or pool; cold beverages, small plates, and light snacks are not only convenient but made-to-order. 
La Joya is the resort’s on-site casual Mexican restaurant, complete with vintage Mexican cinema decor. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Mexico with an innovative 8-course introduction to the country and its history through a video dining experience. Seated at tables of 16, the video accompaniment to each course complements the dish. Dine on authentic local and regional dishes prepared with the epitome of culinary skill. There’s live music at night, performed by a 10-piece Mariachi band. Don’t miss the tequila lounge and tastings! 
For guests who’d like to celebrate a special event or simply indulge in an upscale dining experience, the resort’s Le Basilic serves an elegant and refreshing French Mediterranean menu prepared under the care and direction of Chef Henri Charvet. It’s an award-winning restaurant where no detail is spared. 
Things to Do
Although the beaches of Cancun are legendary, there is more than sunbathing and swimming to do! GEM Spa at the resort is one-of-a-kind. Guests who arrange for the 10-step hydrotherapy treatment find refuge and relaxation through steam, shower, sauna, and pool experiences. The restorative quartz gem massage delivers therapeutic results through expert technique accompanied by aromatherapy oils. 
A little farther away, Isla Mujeres is just a short 30-minute ferry ride from Cancun. It’s a warm and friendly destination that tourists often explore by golf cart. Shopping in open-air markets is popular here, or grab coffee or tea in a cafe. Lunch at the Zama Beach Yacht club provides a secluded space to kick back and relax, drink in hand, and enjoy the private beach, pool, and other amenities for guests only.
Don’t miss the Punta Sur Sculpture Garden, where striking sculptures honoring Mayan culture and civilization can be found; the garden’s cliffs are the highest spot in the Yucatan. The Cancun Maya Museum also helps visitors learn and understand the history of indigenous peoples of the area.
Cancun offers so much more than beautiful beaches. Between the historic and natural attractions, and fine dining options, there’s something for everyone.
