Excited to go to Sandals Royal Grenada! It has been on my list for so long but the flight is long and expensive so it was put off a lot, we’ll finally I am going.
Left Miami with a rainbow in the sky and arrived in Grenada with another rainbow 🇬🇩
Beautiful evening when we finally arrived.
Beautiful day at Sandals Grenada, local breakfast, the beach and the pool 💙Skypool SuiteSkypool SuiteBeautiful views
Dinner at the Italian Restaurant with visits from our Butlers
So much fun on our bar crawl through Grenada 🇬🇩 and sunset on Grand Anse Beach ☀️
The best experiences in a new country are when you leave the resort and learn about local food and customs. We learned so much about the history of Grenada, the food and the people in a fun way. We learned how to make Grenada’s National dish, Oil Down, in a private villa overlooking the water. This purely Grenadian dish is made with breadfruit, coconut milk, dumplings, turmeric, callaloo, saltfish, smoked herring, chicken or salted beef. We chose chicken and fish for today. Plus we made fresh Caribbean style lobster salad and chocolate mousse. Grenada is known as the Spice Island and especially for nutmeg, but it is also known for some of the finest cocoa in the Caribbean. We enjoyed chopping and dicing while talking about all the different ingredients and the tradition of Oil Down. While it simmered on the stove we relaxed with rum punch and swam in the pool.
Last day in Grenada after a wonderful time 💗
Enjoying the lazy days of summer in Grenada 🇬🇩 A swim out suite is a must on your vacation and having good friends to enjoy it with 😊
Garza Blanca is new in Cabo but has been in Puerto Vallarta for a long time. So I had to see it here in Cabo. It’s beautiful, modern and new!
There are 8 different pools located inside the horseshoe of the building. Each had a different character or purpose. Some had kids playing, another was for laps, one was adult only, so everyone can find a pool they like.
The lobby was very light and airy with very tall ceilings. It wasn’t open air and felt good to get out of the heat but there were huge sliders facing the water that could open up the wall if the weather was cool.
The rooftop pool was really nice, and adult only. The views were so gorgeous with the infinity pool.
The Spa was also expansive and they saved the best view for the relaxation area with the lounges. An open air wall high up in the hotel with unobstructed views.
There were a few restaurants but not as many as the other resorts that have an all inclusive option. Garza Blanca has the choice of AI or EP.
Kids Club1 Bedroom Suite and Junior Suite
Rooms are really pretty, very light and large terraces all with a hammock.
4 Bedroom Penthouse
They have so many options for large families like 2, 3 and 4 bedroom options.
I LOVE Le Blanc! My last visit was only for one day and I fell in love. So excited that I will be able to spend some time here again.
Meeting our group for cocktails at Blanc Fire and watching the sunset 🌅
Good morning Cabo! A Lebanese breakfast was a great way to start the day. After a morning in the conference room, a pool day was just what I wanted.
There are so many options for lunch and snacks while at the pool, you don’t have to leave your lounge!
We had an AMAZING dinner at Lumiere, the French restaurant here at Le Blanc. We had an amazing dinner in the private dining room with exceptional service. I also love how beautiful the resorts looks at night!
I love the Butler service, there are so many things that they do, that you think you don’t need but really appreciate! I love ordering a bath before I come back and the room is turned down with everything you need – bubble bath ready with salts and soaps that you choose, water on the night table, slippers by the bed, relaxing lighting. Everything you need for a great night sleep.
Sunrise was beautiful and decided to have breakfast in my room this morning.
Work day
Le Blanc us known for its spa, they have a hydrotherapy circuit that is complimentary to resort guests. You can go every day and don’t need to have a service. But you will want a service, the massage is wonderful.
Blanc Ocean is the perfect spot for Al fresco dining and seafood with a Mexican twist.
Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos 💙
Afternoon at pool with Margaritas on another gorgeous Cabo day.
My final morning started with a walk on the beach and the hopes to come back soon!
We took the boys to the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos for a winter getaway. This resort is perfect for families and especially teens. There is so much to do that everyone will be happy.
Sandals Royal Plantation is an all suite and all Butler boutique resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Set on a cliff, the views from every level down to the beach are gorgeous.
The entrance is so stately and Old World, I love it.
The lobby is just as elegant.
The property is small and beautiful, so easy to navigate. The views are beautiful in all directions looking over the sparkling sea. I love the contrast of the pink umbrellas and blue water.
The Spa and Gym above and then some pictures of the different rooms in the resort.
The game room and some areas to relax and look out over the beautiful grounds.
From the pool perched on the edge of the cliff down through the gardens to the beach, the resort is verdant and lush, a true tropical paradise. There is a casual beachside restaurant and bar right on the sand. In the evenings it is a gourmet restaurant on the water.
The beach is very nice, water sports available and plenty of places to relax with a book too.
The is the perfect resort for honeymooners or those that enjoy a more relaxed experience and boutique atmosphere. Every room having a Butler is another perk and the food and service are excellent. Sandals Royal Plantation is a favorite 💜
We spent the day at Melia Cozumel and it was such a beautiful and relaxing day.
We drove from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, about a 45 minute drive. The ferry terminal is right in the center of town. It takes about 40 minutes on a huge ferry, I definitely recommend Ultramar over Wingate, they have a first class section that is much more comfortable.
Melia Cozumel is a small property but wonderful staff, friendly and accommodating.
Look at how beautiful it is, I love Cozumel. It is an island and has a different feel than the mainland. Things are more old fashioned and smaller. It is a big port for cruise lines so the downtown has lots of shopping and restaurants.
We were offered a delicious coconut cocktail with gin! Sounded strange but it was delicious. Lunch was amazing! There were a few courses but the octopus was outstanding, and beautiful. Plus the open air terrace with view of the water and the ocean breezes.
We were treated to a really cool Mayan Cultural performance after lunch.
Found this big guy wandering around.
We lazed around the beach, had a beach cabana for napping or reading, there were beach games set up, a bar and we had massages in the open air massage hut! It was the perfect day 💙
I was married at the Paradisus Punta Cana in 2001, and since it was before I became a travel advisor, I did not know they were part of the massive Meliá family of brands with almost 400 hotels worldwide, or even much about their properties. In fact, I didn’t know too much about them until I spent some time at Paradisus Playa del Carmen this March.
This is my favorite Paradisus property because it is an oasis in the middle of a bustling city. It is so close to the famous 5th Avenue with all the shopping and dining, but you feel like you are a world away when staying at the resort. The resort is a nice size—large enough to keep you occupied with so many things to do, but not too big that it takes forever to walk from one side to the other. Playa del Carmen is known for beautiful beaches, and the Paradisus Playa del Carmen has a gorgeous stretch of soft white sand and blue water. What is also unique about the resort is that there are mangroves throughout, and it makes you feel like you are deep in the jungle—but, really, you are only steps away from the beautiful beach.
Paradisus Playa del Carmen is a wonderful option for both families and adults with no kids as the property has an adult-only side and a family side. I had the pleasure of staying on both sides of the property during my recent vacation, experiencing the adult-only side for a few days and then the family side with my children for another few days. The layout is great because those staying in the adult-only section would never know that there was a family side to the property. Adults are able to dine at all of the restaurants on-site and visit both sides of the property, regardless of where they are staying, while children are only permitted to stay on the family side.
What impressed me most about the Paradisus Playa del Carmen was The Reserve, the brand’s upgraded, concierge-level experience. There is a Reserve on both sides of the property, and each has a separate VIP check-in, which is a wonderful and relaxing way to start a vacation. All of the rooms in The Reserve are located in central areas of the resort, close to everything. The Reserve guests also have their own restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast and lunch, each in a serene atmosphere with exceptional service. Right outside of the restaurant is The Reserve pool; it is the only heated pool and has a swim-up bar. From the moment you arrive, pool valets are there to set up your Bali bed with towels, adjust the umbrella and offer you a cocktail. When it is time for lunch, you are just steps away from your private restaurant where the waitstaff knows your name. On the gorgeous beach, the same service is available in a separate area for Reserve guests only (on both the family and adult-only side). Again, valets are attentive, set up your Bali bed or lounges and umbrella, and they always bring an ice bucket of bottled water and cocktails.
The accommodations are another reason to stay at the Paradisus Playa del Carmen. On the adult-only side I stayed in a one-bedroom swim-up suite that I fell in love with. It had all the comforts of home and was very spacious. There is a dining area that seats up to six people at the table, and it has a Nespresso coffee maker, refrigerator and sink. The living area has two couches, a coffee table and television. A spacious terrace has sliding glass doors to the living room and bedroom with king-size bed. I love the terrace with a small couch and coffee table, a round table and four comfortable chairs and a round jetted tub. Pretty nice: There are stairs from the terrace that lead directly to the pool with two tiled lounges submerged in about a foot of water. As a Reserve guest, you also have attentive butler service to tend to your every need. They can make your restaurant reservations, set up spa appointments, let you know about daily activities and now, with COVID protocols, set up your testing appointment before you leave and fill out all of the paperwork for you to bring to the airport. There is no reason to ever leave your room!
The food is amazing here at Paradisus, look at how beautifully it is presented!
Look who is here now!
We missed Paradisus Playa del Carmen and the staff so much we came back! It’s perfect for us, look at the accommodations. It’s the same one bedroom suite I had last week that has a connecting door to a smaller kids one bedroom suite. So there are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 dining rooms and two terraces with whirlpools – great for families. Plus the swim up from the terrace is a favorite and the Reserve, their concierge/club level service is the best, especially the Butler.
When I moved to the family side with my own family, we stayed in a two-bedroom suite. It was similar to the same room as I had before, but it had a connecting door to a smaller, but still spacious, one-bedroom suite with two queen beds, a living and dining area, plus a terrace with a jetted tub and access to the pool. This is the perfect setup for a family: You have privacy and space but are still together. Finding accommodations like this for families isn’t always easy or available at all resorts.
Enjoying being back at the Paradisus, Tulum was beautiful but renting a house means cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. I prefer a resort stay where we can just relax and there is so much to do.
Not ready to go home. So, whether you’re traveling with or without kids, Paradisus Playa del Carmen offers plenty of space, great service and a beautiful resort for all. We will miss Paradisus Playa del Carmen and Mexico.
It was so exciting to be invited to a hard hat tour of the brand new and not yet opened Paradisus Playa Mujeres! We were welcomed on the beach with. Mariachi performance, it was a beautiful reception!
Try to imagine how pretty this reception area will be with a green living wall.
There are ocean view rooms and marina view.
The rooms are spacious, bathrooms modern and views gorgeous.
The rooftop terrace in this room category was gorgeous! There is so much room up here, this would be the category I would stay in!
This is all yours and private.
Looking forward to seeing Paradisus Playa Mujeres when it is finished!
Veuve Clicquot Party for the finale!
