Riviera Maya is one of my favorite places in Mexico to send couples, so here we have another beautiful honeymoon adventure at the beautiful Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita. John & Cindi really took advantage of what the hotel had to offer, from tequila tastings & cooking classes to catamaran rides & kayaking, and they had an absolute blast! Here’s what John & Cindi had to say about their honeymoon.
Where did you go? Riviera Maya, Mexico
What resort did you stay in? Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita
Why did you decide to honeymoon in Mexico and how did you come to this decision? We chose Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita because it seemed to have everything we were looking for in a honeymoon and then some! It felt like it was one of the more luxurious choices we saw in the Caribbean and we loved going in to the trip knowing the experience was ‘all inclusive’ and we definitely couldn’t wait to enjoy all of the things that the ‘honeymoon package’ had to offer. The in-room plunge pool helped our decision too ☺
What was your favorite part about Zoetry? We loved all of the different activities offered at the resort (cooking classes, yoga, tequila tasting, Mayan rituals, releasing baby sea turtles into the ocean and MORE). Also, one very special thing about this resort is how extremely nice and enthusiastic the people who worked there were. They went out of their way to make sure that you had everything you could possibly want or need and made a point to learn our names, remember our favorite food and drinks – that made it very personal and special! Oh and we loved the daily fresh sushi bar…. Sorry, that was three favorite parts.
What did you like about Riviera Maya? The scenery was picturesque and breathtaking! The weather was perfect and it was just a short flight away!
Did you receive any special honeymoon amenities or upgrades? Yes, we chose the ‘Honeymoon in Paradise’ package which included:
— Private airport transfers with a glass of champagne and strawberries
— Unpacking and pressing service on arrival
— Large red rose floral arrangement in the suite
— Specialty spa basket in the room on arrival
— Sunrise champagne breakfast on the suit terrace
— Nightly “lavish chocolate” turn down service
— Romantic dinner on the beach
— Handmade beach bag
— Special turndown service one evening with rose petals, scented oil bubble bath and the champagne
— Specialty 80 min Couples Massage
— 10% discount on all Spa treatments
— Two hour catamaran cruise in the ocean
If you could have changed one thing about your trip, what would it be? It was great – we can’t think of a single thing! Well… maybe we would have caught at least one fish on our fishing trip but you can’t control those things, haha. I guess that’s why they call is fishing and not catching!
If you had to pick just one, what would be your favorite honeymoon memory? We really enjoyed the catamaran cruise. It was a lot of fun!
Looking back, is there anything you would tell other couples planning their honeymoon? From our perspective a quick flight to a relaxing and all inclusive resort was a great choice! We definitely underestimated how exhausted we would be after all of the activities leading up to the wedding and of course celebrating the BIG DAY! It was so nice to top off the wedding experience in a relaxed and indulgent atmosphere! We tried all the food and drinks that we could manage to enjoy and never had to worry about our wallets. This atmosphere was a nice treat after wedding planning ☺
What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon? Perfect, Tranquil, Indulgent
Thanks again, John & Cindi for sharing with us! It was such a pleasure working with you two!
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To continue our Riviera Maya theme of the past few posts, today I am excited to share Jordan & Katie’s Honeymoon in Riviera Maya. They stayed at one of my favorite hotels and the site of our destination wedding photo shoot! They had an amazing honeymoon and are such an adorable couple!
Where did you stay in Riviera Maya?
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita
How did you pick this spot?
We were looking for something small and quiet so that we could completely relax without many distractions. Plus, coming from Atlanta, Cancun was a quick 2 1/2 hour direct flight which meant we could be on the beach the same day we traveled.
What was your favorite part about the resort?
It was a total toss up between the food & the service. EVERY meal was amazing & every staff member we came into contact with was eager to help us enjoy our stay. Many of them even knew us by name!
What did you like about Riviera Maya?
The beautiful natural scenery including lots of wildlife. There were peacocks, iguanas, & crabs throughout the area. Our alarm every morning was the peacock who set up shop right outside our front door.
Did you get any special honeymoon amenities or upgrades?
We had the honeymoon upgrade package that included a private catamaran sail, breakfast in bed, a couples massage, & a private dinner on the beach.
If you had to pick just one, what would be your favorite honeymoon memory?
Definitely the private catamaran sail. It was just us, the captain, and a waiter serving us food and mimosas. It was so surreal to have such a private and exclusive experience. We felt like millionaires.
Looking back, is there anything you would tell other couples planning their own honeymoons?
Think very carefully about the type of experience you want on your honeymoon. Do you want something high energy with lots of activities and excursions? Or do you want a more boutique experience where the focus is around rest and relaxation? Identifying this first helped us narrow down our options and ultimately choose the resort that was best for us.
What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon?
Luxurious, exotic, & PERFECT!
Such great advice! Thanks so much for sharing your honeymoon Jordan and Katie! Interested in going to Riviera Maya for your honeymoon? Contact us!
After our fun wedding shoot at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita (see those photos here!) We made our way over to Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun and set up a honeymoon inspiration shoot. Again, Summer Watkins from Grey Likes Weddings styled the shoot and Troy & Aimee of Troy Grover Photography modeled for us. They are so cute! And isn’t Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun breathtaking??
Want to see more? These shoots are also featured on 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty & the most recent issue of Utterly Engaged.
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After our post the other day on our fabulous wedding shoot at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita, I was totally inspired to do a Styled Travels on some things I would bring on my next trip down there. The best part about Riviera Maya is that it has a little bit of everything, so you can dress up one night and throw on a pair of bright colored shorts, a white tee, and some flip flops the next.
1. White Siwy Shorts 2. Current/Elliot Boyfriend Short 3. J Brand Cut Offs 4. Pour La Victorie Wedges 5. Tory Burch Flats 6. Suede-Dot Espadrilles 7. Riley Fringe Bikini 8. The Lola Suit 9. Quinn Bikini 10. T-Bags Mini Dress 11. Torn Paisley Maxi Dress 12. Jen’s Pirate Booty Dress 13. Mara Hoffman Maxi 14. Kain Label V Neck Tee 15. Splendid Henley Tee 16. Rag & Bone Scoop Tee 17. Parker Tab Top
Which is your fave?
