Virgin Atlantic launches flights to Cancun in 2012

Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of a new service between London and Cancun, Mexico starting in summer 2012.

Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of a new twice weekly service between London and Cancun, Mexico starting 12th June 2012.

This is perfect for a holiday to the Riviera Maya which has some sophisticated new resort-hotels about 50km to the south. Riviera Maya is renowned for its range of good quality restaurants, extensive water sports and a fascinating array of ancient Mayan sites such as Tulum.

Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic said: “We are so pleased to be launching flights to Cancun next year. Many customers have asked us to fly direct to this exciting destination over the years. With its superb beaches, great hotels and cultural sites, tourism in Cancun is thriving…Cancun is one of the top five long-haul leisure destinations for UK travellers, so we are delighted to be able to add this route to the network. This route launch further cements our position as the UK’s leading long haul leisure airline.”

View full details of the wonderful hotels of Paraiso de la Bonita and the Fairmont Mayakoba, both on the Riviera Maya.