Mexican Riviera

Andy and I just got back from our vacation to the Maya Riviera, just south of Cancun. It was wonderful! We met a very nice couple from St. Louis on our bus ride from the airport to the resort and hung out with them several times during our stay. The resort was fantastic and we recommend for anyone looking for an adults only, all-inclusive resort that is the great for rest and relaxation. There weren't a lot of wild partiers or late night activities which was just fine by us. Our room was great and faced the wilderness surrounding the resort. One morning we saw a family of racoon like animals coming out of the trees.

We arrived at the resort and were greeted with cool wash cloths and glasses of champagne. Andy & I knew at that point that we had made a good choice on the resort. We checked in and ate a delicious lunch overlooking the ocean and then headed to the poolside to lay in the sun. It was a beautiful day. We enjoyed a lovely Italian dinner that evening with the most delicious rack of lamb. We headed to bed early since we didn't get much sleep the night before.

It rained almost all day on Saturday. So we headed to breakfast and then to the gym. Andy did his P90x and I did yoga. Yes, we both packed "exercise" equipment, but somehow forgot workout clothes :) We headed to the spa that afternoon for a hydrotherapy session and a couples massage. We met some nice couples at the spa and really enjoyed our time there. It was the nicest spa I had ever been too and the massage was fabulous. The rain let up late in the day and we enjoyed dinner at the Steakhouse and the Casino night including an Elvis impersonator.

Sunday morning the sun was shining and we headed straight for the pool after breakfast. We laid in the sun sipping on delicious beverages and reading all morning, and enjoyed cooling off in the pool in the afternoon. We did pretty much the same thing on Monday and loved every minute of it.

On Monday evening, for a Valentine's Day special we had a private candlelit dinner on the beach. We were greeted by "cupid" and walk under balloon arches to a glowing heart in the sand. The staff setup tables under the tiki huts and draped the huts with white organza and shined red spot lights on them. We enjoyed champagne, wine, live music, delicious food, and a beautiful evening under the stars on the beach. It was perfect. We came back to the room to find towels folded in the shape of a heart and sprinkled with rose petals on our bed. It was the most special Valentines' Day I can remember.

We headed home on Tuesday and had a smooth and uneventful trip. The boys greeted us with homemade Valentine's and lots of hugs and giggles. We enjoyed our time away, but really missed the boys too. We are already talking about where we might go next Winter for our extended weekend of R&R.