ZONA HOTELERA. If you decide that the local Mexican cuisine just isn't spicy enough, head over to Blue Bayou for authentic Cajun fare. Located inside the Hyatt Cancún, Blue Bayou offers classic Cajun dishes like jambalaya and crawfish as well as favorites like blackened prime rib and chicken Grand Bayou. Plus, diners are really swept into a New Orleans frame of mind with nightly jazz and Dixieland music.

ZONA HOTELERA. A branch of the well-known Bulldog Café in Mexico City, this is the place for those of us who prefer rock music to all that electronic stuff you hear in dance clubs. The stage is big enough to accommodate all the equipment for big-name bands like Guns n' Roses, as well as lesser known and up-and-coming groups. This place can get pretty rowdy!

HOTEL ZONE. Carlos 'n' Charlie's provides party seekers with an ideal atmosphere to kick off tilt their heads back and howl at the moon. Live bands and DJs pound out music until the wee hours of the morning, drinks are reasonable, and the kitchen does a good job of keeping everyone from becoming too famished from dancing. Keep your eyes open since even the waiters get up on stage every once in a while to share their slapstick talents with the audience.

ZONA HOTELERA. Jazz lovers who seek a more refined environment to indulge their tastes will find Cassis just to their liking. Every night, jazz artists perform to a packed house, and many nights there are nationally renowned jazz performers on hand. Make sure to inquire at the Hyatt Cancún Caribe to see what groups or individuals will be performing during your stay.

ZONA HOTELERA. Those looking for a good time with 3,000 or so of their best friends have at least one alternative in Cancún: Congo Bongo. Live bands regularly hit the stage and play a variety of music ranging from techno and 70s rock classics to salsa. When you feel your feet start to move, don't bother looking for a dance floor because there isn't one. People just dance where they can find a little space, whether that means shaking it right where they are or "let's get up on the table and dance." The cover charge includes an open bar.