Hey everyone! Such an exciting week ahead here at Ever After Honeymoons!! On Wednesday, we will be venturing to the beautiful islands of St. Barths & Anguilla with Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings! Stay tuned for exciting twit-pics and updates!
Today I am excited to feature Kendall from The Yes Girls on her honeymoon with Tommy in Riviera Maya, Mexico. First off, if you don’t know of The Yes Girls, you should get to know about them! These girls help guys come up with fun and romantic proposals. Genius, right?
The two newlyweds chose to escape to El Dorado Maroma in Riviera Maya. After their wedding they didn’t want to spend a lot of time traveling so Riviera Maya was the perfect destination.
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| The newlyweds, Kendall & Tommy |
El Dorado Maroma is a gorgeous adults only, all inclusive resort. The resort is located on Maroma Beach, which is the nicest strip of beach in Riviera Maya. The resort has just 74 suites, so it is really quiet and private- perfect for honeymoon couples!
Relaxing and not having an agenda was their favorite part of their honeymoon! After their trip, Kendall had some really good advice for other couples preparing for their own honeymoons:
“Don’t try to plan too much. Enjoy every day and really act like you are on your honeymoon! So many times on vacation we come home more tired than when we left because of how much we try to do. Read, eat, don’t think about stress back home & just enjoy each others company!”
Sometimes, advice like that is so easy to forget and I agree that it is so important to just enjoy your time together when you are on your honeymoon. Rejuvenating, blissful, & fun, El Dorado Maroma was the ideal escape for Kendall & Tommy. So glad you guys had such a great time!
Interested in planning your honeymoon to Riviera Maya? Contact us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
Typically, when people think Mexico, they think beachfront resorts, fruity cocktails, great service, and wonderful weather. All that is true, and there’s so much more! Case in point, Capella Ixtapa. This luxurious Mexican retreat, nestled inside of a cliff above the Pacific ocean is unparalleled.
The resort itself consists of only 59 guest suites, each complete with sweeping ocean views, a private terrace and a private plunge pool. After basking in the hot sun, take a dip in your own plunge pool, or enjoy refreshments on your terrace. Feeling a bit more social? Venture out to the hotel’s Tequila Room where you’ll find over 65 certified 100% agave tequilas. Whatever you do end up doing, indulging in Capella’s signature Basil Margarita is a must!
Want to be a bit more active? With nearby golf courses, hiking trails, kayaking in the ocean, deep sea fishing and much more, there is no chance of getting bored!
Even better- contact Ever After Honeymoons for a special offer! Guests receive every 3rd night free and complimentary breakfast daily.
Send us an email at hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com if you’re interested in staying at this gorgeous resort!
For today’s post, I am excited to show you some of my favorite overwater bungalows. There is truly no better way to experience relaxation and romance than spending time in an overwater bungalow in paradise. What makes them extra special is that they can’t be built just anywhere. Overwater bungalows can only be built in protected lagoons and reefs to shield them from waves and rough waters. Overwater bungalows have become a staple for resorts in French Polynesia, but there are other breathtaking options as well. So I am going to start with some of my current favorites, the One & Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives, the Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji, and Cayo Espanto in Belize. I’ll start with the luxurious One & Only Reethi Rah…
Here’s the Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji. This is the only resort in Fiji that has overwater bungalows!
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| Snorkeling at your doorstep. Not too shabby… |
And of course I had to include Cayo Espanto! This private island in Belize is truly a slice of heaven and is another place that has gone straight to the top of my “List of Places to Go.” Don’t you agree?!
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| Overwater Villa at Cayo Espanto. Tell me that is not amazing. |
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| Just a little star gazing |
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| Marine life at your tip toes. |
I’m packing my bags- who’s coming with me?!
Interested in planning your honeymoon to one of these overwater bungalow destinations? Email us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Today, we have a great Real Honeymoon to share with you all. This adorable couple wanted a beachfront tropical getaway that wasn’t too big of a hassle to get to and so being from San Diego, Cancun was a perfect destination. They stayed at the Hotel Le Blanc. The property is absolutely stunning and the hotel has so much to offer: great food, amazing pools, a magnificent spa… they even had their own butler! Upon their arrival, the hotel also had a bottle of champagne and a delicious dessert waiting in their honeymoon suite!
Beautiful, huh?! Tropical, luxurious, and relaxing, just what they needed for their honeymoon getaway!
Interested in going to Le Blanc for your honeymoon? Email us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
Happy Friday everyone! Today, I want to spill some secrets to taking full advantage of all-inclusive resorts. Now when I say “all-inclusive,” I’m not talking the ginormous resorts that offers all-inclusive packages for college spring breakers. I am referring to the more high-end all inclusive properties, consisting of only a small number of rooms (usually under 100), excellent food and drinks, and with outstanding service. Some of my personal favorites include Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita in Riviera Maya and Hermitage Bay located in Antigua.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you are staying at an all-inclusive paradise:
- Dress Code
- Always check the hotel’s dress codes for their restaurants before you leave home.
- For example, I know most guys when traveling to a beach resort typically pack a total of two pairs of shoes: flip-flops and tennis shoes. However, some of the restaurants in your hotel may require closed toe dress shoes for guys.
- Plan Ahead
- When you arrive, check to see if any restaurants require reservations. Also sometimes restaurants are only open on certain nights, so ask to see a schedule.
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| Be sure to order the Coco Loco at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita! |
- Ask for what you want
- Don’t assume that because it is an all-inclusive, you only get cheap alcohol. With most all-inclusive resorts, you can ask for specific brands of alcohol and it will be included.
- Take advantage of room service
- Most people write off room service when traveling because it is known to be so pricey, but it is included at most all-inclusive resorts. So take advantage of breakfast in bed, dessert in your suite or an afternoon order of margaritas and guacamole!
- Gratuities
- Almost every all-inclusive resort will include gratuities. But if someone goes out of their way to provide excellent service it is nice to tip them.
- Be sure to travel with small bills for those times you want to slip a helpful staff member a tip. Nothing is worse than scrambling through your wallet in search of a little tip and finding only plastic or big bills.
I hope these tips were helpful! Do you have any advice I left out? Where is your favorite all-inclusive resort? If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check back soon for our post on the pros and cons of all-inclusive resorts!
