It’s not a secret that when it comes to holiday destinations, outfit choices and pretty much everything in my life – I’m a creature of habits. I’m a strong believer that the grass is not always greener on the other side. With this said, I’m excited to share another post containing the little slice of heaven that is Cancun.
You may remember some of the amazing memories from my Honeymoon in the Bahamas, Miami and Cancun last year, but if not you can find more mesmerizing images here and here.
[soliloquy id=”6034″]Though we’ve been to Cancun many times, somehow every visit is unique and Cancun never fails to impress us in a new and amazing way.
I am currently back in London and back to my crazy schedule and responsibilities, but writing this post certainly brought back all the amazing memories. So, I thought that I’d take this opportunity to share a few ‘where to stay’ highlights from our trip and even more in the upcoming post – so stay tuned.
For us, choosing the right hotel is really important and wherever we plan to go we always do a heap of research to ensure we make the right choice.
We stayed at the 5 star, AAA, Four Diamond Secrets The Vine Cancun, bordered by the cerulean waters of the Caribbean and white sand beaches in stunning Cancun, one of the most beautiful hotels on Earth! A huge claim, I know. But the Secrets is truly breath-taking. This marks our 4th time staying at the hotel.
This chic, contemporary adults-only heaven combines the natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula with the sophistication and Unlimited-Luxury of an authentic world-class resort. I honestly wasn’t planning to do a photo story but this hotel is so beautiful that I couldn’t help but share and maybe inspire a few of you to visit this wonderful place.
The nicest staff, delicious restaurants, and beautiful views are some of my favourite things about it. However, the best part about this hotel is its … hmmm no such thing, as I actually love absolutely everything about this place. Other pros, the centre of Cancún is only 5 miles from the resort, while Cancún International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by a car. It’s a perfect location!
WELCOME
I always look forward to the magical moment when the entrance door opens and the first thing you hear is ‘welcome home’, as a glass of champagne is handed to you. One of my favourite things about Secrets the Vine is the distinctive scent being diffused throughout the hotel that relaxes you the moment you enter the beautiful marbled lobby. It’s incredible how all of your senses are indulged in this amazing resort.
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ROOMS & PREFERRED CLUB
Our favourite room is the Honeymoon suite with the incredible Caribbean ocean front view. I would also highly recommend to upgrade your room to include the preferred club privileges. This amongst other privileges (upgraded suite, access to an exclusive lounge, special concierge service and much more) gives you access to the Preferred Club’s private swimming pool. It’s so serene and beautiful up there, I love relaxing in the roof-top swimming pool with a glass of champagne and feeling blessed. Peaceful and quiet, it makes you reconnect with nature (with the breath-taking view of the Caribbean Sea) and decompress from the insanely busy life that I happen to lead.
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DINING & DRINKS
If you read my blog on a regular basis, you may already know that I’m a big foodie and I love to eat! When it comes to dining at Secrets the Vine, again you’re spoilt for choice. The finest cuisine from around the world is served in a variety of restaurants, each one a perfect venue to relax in for a while, and soak up the romantic atmosphere.
The hotel has five á la carte gourmet restaurants, a buffet venue, a grill and a café. The best part, reservations are never required. If you feel a romantic vibe in the air, you can pre-book a meal on the beach or if you fancy a quiet night in just order from the 24/7 room service and have dinner on the balcony whilst admiring the view of the Caribbean see or the lagoon. Good food, good conversation, and a great view just never fails to make the night!
Bluewater Grill | grill and steak restaurant
[soliloquy id=”6146″]Dragons Oriental Dining | Far East Cuisine and it place also serves breakfast
[soliloquy id=”6159″]Market Café | Main buffet restaurant for breakfast and lunch, Mexican food for dinner
[soliloquy id=”6175″]Nebbiolo Ristorante | Italian Cuisine
This place also offers an amazing experience of sunset dining however it needs to be pre-booked and it requires a purchase of any of the premium wines.
[soliloquy id=”6213″]Olio | Mediterranean Cuisine
[soliloquy id=”6190″]Sea Salt Grill | Fresh Seafood
[soliloquy id=”6173″]The Vine Bazaar: The Café | Coffee & Pastries
This place is amazing to get an afternoon snack. Our must stop on a way back from the beach each day.
[soliloquy id=”6216″]Half Time | Sports Bar
[soliloquy id=”6195″]Red Vine Piano Lounge | Piano Bar
This place is pretty much the heart of evening entertainment including an almost nightly DJ disco.
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The Vine Bazaar: The Vine Bar | Wine Cellar Bar
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The Vine Bazaar: The Vine Lounge | Lobby Bar
[soliloquy id=”6178″]Manatees | Poolside Bar, Barefoot Grill | Sandwiches, Barracuda | Beach Bar, Sugar Reef | Pool Bar
As you can see there is certainly a lot to choose from. Even though we stayed in the hotel for almost three weeks we still didn’t manage to try all of the culinary specialities.
GYM & SPA
The hotel amenities are located on the 12th floor and they include a decently sized gym facing the Caribbean Sea. In addition to the gym (spanning over 12,500 square feet) is the magnificent Pevonia SPA area complete with saunas, steam rooms, and a jacuzzi. The SPA design was inspired by local cave-like structures and cenotes and it’s a sublime experience, guaranteed to take your breath away!
[soliloquy id=”6231″]THE BEACH
It stretches for miles, and is by far the most beautiful beach I have ever been on! The colours of blue, green, and aqua are even more spectacular in real life.
Laying out on that beach made leaving Cancun the next day that much harder. I’m not going to lie, ever since I left, I have been staring at my calendar to try and fit another visit to Cancun. Hopefully, it’ll be soon because I can’t wait to go back!
ENTERTAINMENT
From the moment you wake, each day and night are filled with nearly endless opportunities. Every morning first thing I used to grab the room tablet and scroll through the daily entertainment list and mark anything that I want to see or even take part in. Daily programmes include an amazing variety of: sports or dance lessons, special spa offers, daily wine tastings on fine wines from around the world, dance shows, water aerobics, outdoor yoga, ping-pong, beach volleyball, Mixology Cocktail classes and so much more. The choices are all yours.
[soliloquy id=”6241″]The level of service and the attention to details truly makes you feel that you have indeed arrived at the mystical paradise.
What do you think about Secrets the Vine? If you have any questions or would like to find out more let me know below in the comments box. After all I have stayed in this hotel 4 times and I would be delighted to share my experience.
I’ll be sharing the rest of our Cancun adventures in an upcoming post! So stay tuned!
Credits
Photography by Bloggsy
Cancun seems like such a beautiful and fun destination!
xx,
Meredith
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I’m so jealous right now! Ive always wanted to visit Cancun but after this post I want to go even more lol.
Lizzie Oladunni
Thanks Lizzie! I’m already planning my next trip! 💖😘💞
I´m in love with this hotel – it really looks like one of the most beautiful places ever! I’ve only been to Riviera Maya so far, the flight was to Cancun, but we didn’t see much there. I love how in Cancun you get surrounded by the blue waters from both sides and the panoramic views are soooooooo stunning!
Have a great weekend!
Anna
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Thanks Anna. I couldn’t agree more. It’s such a stunning place. I can’t wait to go back 💖😘💞
These a great tips! 🙂
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Thank you Alyssa. Have a fantastic week babe 💖😘💞
What a fabulous place to go for a vacation! These photos are so beautiful that I wish to be there now. You look stunning in your outfits especially the red dress and red swimsuit!
xo Yvonne
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Thank you Yvonne. Have a fabulous week 💖😘💞
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
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Thanks babe. Have a fabulous Sunday 💖😘💞
You are so right that you stick to your habits and visit Cancun again and again! The hotel is definitely wonderful and I’m absolutely sure I would to stay there, too! Even better that the food is amazing. Thanks a lot for your effort to prepare this beautiful and informative post!
xx Rena
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Thank you Rena and I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! A lot effort has gone into it . Have a fantastic Sunday 💖😘💞
Looks like such an amazing place to stay! Cancun has always been on my bucket list
xx
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Thanks beautiful. Have a fantastic weekend 💖😘💞
Stunning photographs! Cancun holds a special place in my heart as that’s where I got engaged, now happily married 🙂
You look so beautiful and what an incredible figure!
Laura xo
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Awww perfect place to get engaged! 💖😘💞
That hotel looks awesome. I love all the photos you took.
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Thank you Courtney. I hope you are having a great weekend babe 😘💖💖
Gosh the hotel is so amazing
and I love this hotel so much, thank you for this review.
Definetly have to stay there one day.
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Thank you beautiful! Happy you enjoyed the post . Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
Damn it’s so beautiful! I would love to go there. 😀
I know, right!? Such a beautiful place . Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
It’s in my list! Loved the pictures!! 😊
Xoxo, Babita
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Thanks Babita 😘💖💞
Beautiful hotel and I love your outfits. Amazing.
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Thank you Sophie 😘💞💖
This post is so beautiful that I love coming back at it. I’m daydreaming of being in Cancun too..even if I was never there!
I hope one day you will get an opportunity to go there. It’s such a beautiful place 😘💖💞
A wonderful place! Amazing 🙂
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Thanks Sara! Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
Hi Duchess
I loved this post !!! I loved all your looks and I have to tell you that you are in great shape. that red swimsuit is simply gorgeous.
The hotel is a dream just like your room. What a wonderful holidays, I want too ahahahh
xoxo
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Thank you gorgeous! Have a fantastic we😘💖💞
have a nice day!
Thanks babe. Have a fab weekend 😘💖💞
Loving these photos, looks like you had a great vacation
xo
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Thanks Laura, it was amazing indeed. I can’t wait to go back to Cancun! 💖😘💞
This place looks absolutely amazing ! Love these vacation photos !
Nina
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Thank you Nina. Have a fabulous weekend 😘💖💞
We really want to go to Cancun, looks beautiful! Definitely keeping your post in mind before going there, those hotels are a must!
With love,
xx
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Thank you both. So glad you liked the post. Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
Okay now you really are making me want to go to Cancun!
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You most definitely should if you have not been! Fantastic place 😘💖💞
Wow, you’re so lucky to be able to travel to Cancun, it looks divine! And the photos are amazing! <3
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Thanks babe! Have a great weekend 😘💖💞
Gorgeous love! Cancun is lovely!
Happy Monday, babe!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thanks Vanessa. Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
Looks amazing! Love all your photos!
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Thank you Samantha. Have a fabulous weekend 😘💖💞
Wonderful, I love it!!
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Thank you beautiful. Have a lovely weekend 😘💖💞
omg!! Looks amazing
xx
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Thank you 😊 Monica! Have a fantastic weekend 😘💖💞
Cancun looks like so much fun, and all your outfits looks amazing hun.
xoxo
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Thank you Lovely. Have a fabulous weekend 😘💖💞
Such beautiful pics and a great post, the place looks soo amazing !
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Thanks babe. Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
What an amazing place
the beach and the hotel.
And you look absolutely fabulous in all your pics.
Ann
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Thanks Ann, have a fantastic weekend 😘💞💖
It looks like a beautiful hotel and you have so many nice photos – it has incredible views! 🙂
Hope that you had a good weekend! We had a relaxing one here, all trying to recover from that winter bug we caught!
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Thanks beautiful! Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
Wow it looks so beautiful there! I’ve never been to Cancun and always wanted to!
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Cancun is amazing! You should go there at least once. There is so much to see and do! 💖😘💞
How i wish i could visit Cancun too and i must say you are actually living the life.
The hotel looks amazing esp. the tub with a view!
Much Love,
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Thanks Jane! Cancun is amazing, I love that place so much! 💖😘💞
What beautiful photos. I love that light yellow outfit!
x,
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Thank you Chanel. Have a fabulous wey💖😘💞
Omg this place looks absolutely amazing!! Hope you had a great stay girly!
xo,
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Oh yes we did and we are planning to go back! 💖😘💞
Wow, this place is a drem and you look fab!
Kisses, Paola.
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Thanks Paola. Have a fab weekend 💖💞😘
What a view from this resort! Amazing pics and would love to stay here one day.
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Thank Katherine. Secrets the Vine is divine! I’m definitely going back 💖😘💞
I think I’m ready to head to Cancun right now…. it’s so breathtaking, especially these views from the hotel.
Love this travel post!
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Cancun is fantastic, there is so much to do and see babe. Have a lovely weekend 💖😘💞
Such a fancy hotel.. Love all your outfits too.. 🙂
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Thank you Elle. Have a fantastic weekend 😘💖💞
Gorgeous post! Love the red dress, thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend 💞💖😘
Looks like the perfect place to stay in Cancun! The view is completely stunning!
Have a lovely weekend!
Andrea.
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Thank you soooooo much Andrea 💖😘💞
OMG!!! What a gorgeous place! I am sooooo flying to Cancun right now!
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Ha! I’m not surprised! I want to fly back there right now! 💖😘💞
This Secrets of Vine five star hotel does look dreamy! It seems like you had a fantastic time in Cancun. Amazing photos as well. You look stunning.
Thank you Ivana. We had a fantastic time! Have a fabulous weekend 💖😘💞
How stunning! This is making me majorly wish I was in Cancun right now. Thank you so much for sharing doll xx
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You are more than welcome babe! Glad you enjoyed the post. Have a fabulous weekend doll 💖😘💞
This hotel looks so gorgeous and dreamy. What more can you ask for? This place looks like paradise, I definitely got to visit Cancun too. Happy weekend darling
xx Simone
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Thanks Simone. Secrets the Vine is divine! 💖😘💞
Great post, love it!
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Thanks babe 😘💖💞
Your photos are so beautiful and you look wonderful in every single outfit! You also really brought the resort to life. It sounds like an amazing place to stay.
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Thank you Kathrin! 😘💞💖
Awesome pics!
Have a nice week-end!
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what an amazing place ! You rock each look. You look so pretty with these natural backdrop 🙂 love it
Thank youuuuu! Have a fantastic rest of the week. 😘💞💖
I LOVE Cancun too! Gorgeous, gorgeous pictures!
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Both red and yellow look SO good on you, girl! Would you believe I’ve never been to Cancun before? I’ve been to Mexico once and we went to Cozumel. To be quite honest, I didn’t really like it. It felt very tourist-y; I would’ve much rather stayed in Cancun; next time! Thanks for sharing your stay with us and I hope you have a great weekend!
XO,
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Jalisa Cancun is a must, at least once in a lifetime. There is so much to do and see! 😘💖💞
Such a beautiful place! Looks like a paradise and these pictures are fabulous! Also all of your outfits are gorgeous!
Have a nice weekend!:)
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What a fun trip! You look amazing in all of your looks!
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Thank you Jessica! 💖😘💞
What a great holiday You look top to toe gorgeous always so beautiful your outfits are stunning and the hotel is divine Love that bath and views xoxo Cris
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Wow, amazing pictures! It looks like such an incredible place!!
Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Rosanna x
Thank you Rosanna 💖😘💞
What an incredible hotel and view
xo
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It’s a divine hotel. Highly recommended 😘💞💖
It looks like you had a great time. Love the photos! I can’t wait to go on vacation.
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We had an an amazing time as always when we go to Cancun. 💖😘💞
Gorgeous pictures, hotel. beach, sky, everything. Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed post.
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Thanks babe! I’m glad you liked it! 💖😘💞
girl!! That yellow and orange is so perfect for you!!
XO, Jessi
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Thanks Jessi! Kisses 💖😘💞
Soooo beyond gorgeous- both you and this amazing hotel! It’s been several years since I’ve been in Cancun- this makes me want to book a trip STAT!
-Ashley
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I’m not surprised. I can’t get enough of Cancun. I keep going back every year 💖😘💞
This hotel looks amazing!!
Jennifer
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It’s an amazing and truly Devine place! I do recommend it if you decide to visit Cancun 😘💞💖
Mexico is my favorite place to visit. I have yet to visit Cancun (I’m a Cabo girl) but I hear rave reviews about what the city has to offer. The restaurant you stayed in looks amazing.
LaToya
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Thanks LaToya. That restaurant is amazing, we have been there 4 times now! It doesn’t disappoint 💖😘💞
I remember your last years post when you visited Miami. This is again such a beautiful post. The pictures are spectacular. I understand when you say one of the best hotel on earth. This place as well as the hotel is stunning. Love it!
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Thanks Via! 💖😘💞
Wowww, such beautiful photos of the place … very lovely! 🌷👍🏼🌷
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Fantastic post of your awesome stay in Cancun … I understand why you like to go there 😉
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Indeed honey. Have a great day 💖😘💞