Strip of heaven or slice of decadence? Cancun experience is mostly what you make of it. But one thing is for sure: Cancun fascinates and attracts millions of tourists every year. In the last decade, the Mexican jewel has become one of the favourite destinations of America’s youth. With its many hotels and wild clubs, Cancun could be Las Vegas tropical sister –minus the casinos, plus the heavenly beaches. Built by men in a Mayan territory, Cancun has been hit a few times by hurricanes. But each time, the city recovered. To grow bigger, and stronger.