Travel Information

Cancun time zone is five hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The official currency in Cancun is the Mexican peso but American dollars are also widely accepted.
Banks are open Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm but there are exchange houses found all over Cancun that are open much later.
The official language spoken in Cancun is Spanish.
Most of the Mexicans working in the tourism industry speak English and you will find that French, Italian and German are also spoken by some.
Many of the local indigenous people still speak Mayan as their first language and Spanish as their second, you will often hear them speaking Mayan amongst themselves.
The average tip for service is 10-15% and one or two dollars per suitcase carried. Always check your bill first as tips may already be included.
The standard Cancun electricity supply is 110 volts.
Hotels usually offer voltage converters for 220 volt devices.
Many sockets do not accept polarized or three-prong plugs so it is recommended that you bring your own adapter but you can usually buy these in the hotel shop.
July is one of the hottest months of the year for Cancun. Remember to stay hydrated, and to bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen.

transportation All participants to ALife XV may have a discount by booking online with Royal DMC and using the coupon code: PROMOXV10.

Free transportation to the banquet dinner will be provided by the same company.