Article published in the Fall 2011 issue of Beautiful Bride. This article talks about honeymooning in Mexico.

1. Your Honeymoon...
A Marriage
Made in
Mexico
Mexico is known for impeccable service, blissful weather, breath-taking
By Melissa Dutton
views sun-soaked afternoon, but it’s also easy to reach and hard to leave
T
he wedding date is set, the bridal says proximity ranked high on her priority newlywed who honeymooned in Mexico, says,
gown is ordered and the reception list, “After all the wedding planning, I know “My husband really enjoyed the excursions to
venue is booked. Now it is time to I’ll be ready to relax. The short plane ride is the ancient ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza. I
plan your honeymoon. With warm very appealing; I think we will save the farther loved snorkeling in the stunning cave rivers and
and sunny weather, beautiful beaches, history destinations for an anniversary.” along the coral reef, which is the second largest
and culture, world-class resorts, and the ability to Then of course, there’s the weather. With reef in the world.”
stretch your dollar, it is no wonder this romantic virtually year-round warm and tropical The romance continues with candlelit
destination is a honeymooner’s paradise. temperatures, the climate in Mexico is ideal dinners for two on the beach, private in-
Mexico’s location is a key benefit for for a romantic escape. You can showcase your room dining or venturing out to one of
American brides. Los Cabos, on the Pacific fabulous wedding-ready figure and your new the fine restaurants on property. Mexico
Coast, is just a two-hour flight from Los bikini collection while soaking up some sun offers delectable cuisine such as fresh fish
Angeles. Cancun, the gateway to the legendary and listening to waves crashing against the tacos, homemade guacamole and authentic
Riviera Maya, is just a two-and-a-half hour shore at one of Mexico’s countless beaches. margaritas, as well as other regional specialties
flight from Atlanta. The short travel time From the stunning turquoise blue waters of and international fare.
means you are able to arrive at your resort the Caribbean Sea to the romantic cliffs of From budget-friendly hotels to posh and
quicker and start enjoying your honeymoon Acapulco, the natural beauty of Mexico is private villas to luxurious, all-inclusive
that much faster. Bride-to-be, Andrea LeClaire, unparalleled; many of the beaches, including resorts, Mexico offers a wide array of
Maroma Beach on the Riviera Maya, are
consistently mentioned on best beach lists.
For those who want a more active
honeymoon, Mexico offers snorkeling, scuba
diving, hiking, horseback riding, golf and
waterfalls. Mexico’s rich history affords you
the opportunity to patronize museums, view
Mayan, Aztec and Spanish architecture, and
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visit ancient pyramids. Heather Rogers, a
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2. accommodation options to fit your complimentary honeymoon packages
needs. You can even enjoy your that may include a couples massage or
honeymoon at sea, as many cruise lines champagne breakfast in bed. LeClaire states,
offer itineraries that feature popular “Being on our honeymoon is a once in a
Mexican ports such as Puerto Vallarta lifetime experience, and we are eager to take
and Cozumel. For the land-based advantage of the amenities that will cater to
honeymoons, the best us as honeymooners.”
deals are typically If you decide you
available in the fall "Mexico is a not only want to
and spring. This is honeymoon south of the
perfect for newlyweds destination rich border, but you want
since those are popular
months for weddings
in beauty, culture to get hitched there
too, Mexico is an ideal
and the subsequent and luxury; all location for destination El Dorado Maroma Resort
honeymoons. Rogers, weddings and vow
who honeymooned in the key elements renewal ceremonies.
the spring says, “I was With the aid of a travel
pleasantly surprised to a memorable agent and on-property
by how far my dollar
stretched in Mexico; I
and romantic wedding coordinator,
all your questions will
felt as though we got honeymoon." be answered and every
more bang for our buck detail planned so you
than from some other and your significant
destinations we considered.” other can enjoy your special day. As the
Many of these resorts cater exclusively to owner of My Traveling Panda, Mexico is
adults and boast features that enhance the perched atop my favorite destinations list
privacy, serenity and romance you crave and surely soon to be on your list.
while on your honeymoon. For example, Mexico is a destination rich in El Dorado Royale Resort
Secrets Maroma Beach has swim-out suites beauty, culture and luxury; all the key
with secluded pool access, in-room Jacuzzis, elements to a memorable and romantic
as well as “secret boxes” for non-intrusive honeymoon. Now that so many of your
room service delivery. El Dorado Royale wedding planning details are set, cross
has private, open-air outdoor showers one more item off your to-do list and
and intimate beach beds with butler join the ranks of the world’s elite by
service. Additionally, many resorts offer honeymooning in Mexico. ]
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