Cancun can be a great place to go, even with the family. Below are summaries of attractions and some Cancun travel tips when visiting Cancun. One caution to families is that most if not all of the beaches in the Cancun area are considered topless, so prepare for questions if you take the kids...

The best time for families is actually in the summer and it is best to avoid the early and late spring since you will have the spring break crowd and then the kids coming down after finals. It is pretty hot in mid to late July, but we enjoyed it much more with less people around.

More than great beaches, there is good snorkeling and also really interesting ruins and history in this area. Those interested in shopping and good deals must get out into the countryside away from Cancun as prices here are inflated for the tourists...