After our amazing 10-day trip to Hawaii this past October where we did all the things and ate all the foods, we were excited for a relaxing yet shorter one-week trip to Cancún over the holiday break. Hawaii may have a culture that is unique but it is still a US territory. As silly and obvious as it sounds, Mexico is a different country with its own language, culture, identity, and customs. Perhaps with luck, preparation, and additional fees/costs, you will have a smooth vacation. That was not our case.

My partner had previously been to Cancún. It was a blast for him and he experienced very few difficulties. Our trip last week was full of obstacles and issues. It was also more expensive than I anticipated.

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