The Hottest US and International Summer Travel Destinations

1. Cancun, Mexico

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Photo: Hotel District, Cancun, Mexico. (photo via YinYang / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Like Orlando, Cancun continues to fend off the competition when it comes to summer travel interest. This resort city in the Mexican Caribbean is beloved for its tourist-friendly infrastructure, including a plethora of award-winning all-inclusive resorts, accessibility, beaches, reefs and proximity to mesmerizing cenotes and ancient ruins.