On the heels of my Cabo trip last year, I was eager to get back to my favorite getaway spot. So when I got the chance to visit Barcelo Maya Beach Resort in Riviera Maya, I had but one word: “Si!”
Between the Ek Balam jaunt and the cave swimming adventure, it felt like we’d jam-packed enough into one day for a whole trip—but the fun wasn’t over yet. Back at Barcelo Maya Beach Resort, they were about to engage in a beloved annual tradition: releasing baby sea turtles into the ocean. I’d missed the release on my last trip to Barcelo’s Cabo San Lucas property, and this time, I was determined to see this adorable event take place!
After a few hours at Ek Balam, it was time to hop in the van for the journey to Cenote Maya. Throughout the week, I’d seen signs around Barcelo Maya Beach Resort for its own natural “cenote” and had grown increasingly curious about what exactly this term meant. As Alltournatives’ Rodrigo patiently explained, cenotes are basically underground swimming holes indigenous to Mexico; the lore has it that they were used as sacrificial sites by the Mayans. I was eager to see for myself: would we be swimming in a sea of stalagmites and stalactites? Would we survive to tell the tale?
Pyramid climbs, cryptic Mayan inscriptions, freezing cave pools, and renegade baby turtles. Sounds like a trailer for The Hangover 4 — Mexico-style, but it’s actually the logline of my awesome day in Mexico’s breathtaking Riviera Maya.
With just one day left at Paris, our motto had become increasingly clear: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when in Paris Las Vegas, do it all! And with a full day of eating, entertainment, poolside lounging and other Sin City shenanigans ahead of us, we planned to do just that. The [...]
Nibbling on croissants, lounging by the Eiffel Tower, sipping on champers, and dancing the night away in a fabulous French discoteque—there’s no better place to do it than in Paris (Las Vegas…of course).
Pool time? Check. Cocktails and cuisine? Check. Amazing views? Check. The only thing left to make this Cabo trip complete was adventure, and luckily, we found plenty—of both the aquatic and equestrian variety.
As a newlywed, I love waking up to those three little words (“I love you.”) But when traveling solo, the next best thing is to wake up to those three little letters: s-p-a. On my second day at Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe, the first thing on my agenda was an appointment at Spa Life, and I was excited to see what Barcelo’s expansive 18,000 square-foot spa had in store.
We’ve found our newest preferred destination for sun-kissed fun south of the border in gorgeous Los Cabos, Mexico.
A weekend wedding in St. Thomas translates to a festive few days!
