The Best of Mexico Cancun's array of activities-from water sports and golf to shopping and nightlife-are all played out against a backdrop of beautiful sunny beaches that bask in an average high temperature of around 79 degrees.  You will find 14 miles of cool white sand stretching along Cancun's Caribbean coast. Fast Facts: Airlines:  Non-stop or direct flights from the U.S. to Cancun are offered by Aeromexico, America West, American, ATA, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Mexicana, Northwest, Spirit, and US Airways.  Cancun is about a 1.5 hour flight from Miami, 4 hours, from New York, and 6 from Los Angeles. Currency:  Visitors should check their local newspaper for the latest dollar-peso exchange rate just before leaving on their trip.  U.S. dollars are accepted in many tourist areas. Entering Cancun:  U.S. citizens need a valid passport or an original birth certifiicate with valid (state-issued) photo I.D.  A visa is not necessary. Language:  The official language is Spanish, but most people employed in the tourism industry speak English. Tipping:  Restaurant gratuity, if not included in the bill, is 15 to 20 percent.  Many hotels impose a daily service charge to cover non-food and beverage gratuities.  If not, porters should be tipped $2 per bag; hotel maids should get $2 each day. Water:  Although many people drink straight from the tap, it is still recommended to drink bottled or purified water (agua purificada).  All hotels either purify their water or serve purified water.

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