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John Hecht

California native John Hecht has long called Mexico his home away from home. Over two decades, his travels as a guidebook author have taken him to Cancún and the splendid Yucatán region more times than he can remember, and he is happy to report his amor for Mexico is still running strong.
The 10 best hotels in Cancún
Discover the top hotels in Cancun, handpicked by local expert John Hecht.
Family travel in Cancún
With all the entertaining aquatic activities, water-themed amusement parks and swimmable beaches, it's no wonder why Cancún has made...
Shopping in Cancún
Cancún's shopping scene is an interesting mishmash of traditional Mexican crafts markets, souvenir stores and uber-chic malls with high-end...
What to pack for Cancún
So you've purchased a plane ticket, booked a room and all that remains is the packing. Easy, right? Perhaps,...
Guide to Downtown Cancún
Welcome to downtown, also known by its Spanish name - El Centro. This is the Cancúnyou may not know...
Guide to Hotel Zone, Cancún
Think of Cancún and you may picture yourself lazing around on powdery white-sand beaches, swimming in the warm turquoise...
When to visit Cancún
If this in-depth breakdown doesn't help you decide when to go to Cancún, nothing will. Here we dive into...
Getting around Cancún
Navigating between downtown Cancún and the hotel zone is as easy as Sunday morning. Once you've taken a few...
Day trips from Cancún
Blessed with mysterious ancient ruins, laid-back island getaways and world-class diving destinations, it could easily take a month to...