What comes to mind when you think of your Best Day Ever? Achieving a lifelong goal? Your wedding, or the birth of your children? A once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunity?
When it comes to travel, my list of best days ever includes my honeymoon. Following a fabulous wedding with family and friends, my new husband and I flew off to spend a week at the romantic El Dorado Resort on stunning Maroma Beach. This charming property caters to couples and was the perfect getaway for us after a busy time. The best way to unwind? A couple’s massage in a palapa on the beach, where the sound of the water heightens the sense of relaxation.
A favourite activity for us was enjoying the gourmet offerings at the resort. From an outdoor feast of freshly-prepared paella to the delightful variety of international cuisine, there was no end to the culinary delights. A highlight and our best evening ever included a private candlelight dinner on the beach.
A vacation on the Mayan Riviera offers a dizzying array of activities, from nature parks to ATV adventures; camel rides to shopping. We chose to tour the magnificent Tulum ruins, perched atop a cliff on the Caribbean Sea. Our guide wisely planned a morning visit to beat the full heat of the day, but we were still grateful our time ended with a refreshing dip in the cool waters of a cenote.
The Mayan Riviera, and specifically the El Dorado Maroma, holds a special place in my heart where I have spent some of my best days ever.