So you may have heard but I took a little vacay last week. That’s right, we up and snuck off to Cancun for a little R&R. The nerve!! We usually take trips that are more museums and action, but decided to cash in our Marriott points somewhere that would allow us to eat, drink and be sleepy. So we packed our bags, paid the $20 fees for having them, and boarded our super-full Air Tran flight. But hey, it’s all good. This story ends with a frosty big drink. In a land where calories don’t count because, “Hey, I’m on vacation!” Hurricane Paula did hit while we were there but her bark was bigger than her bite, and it turned into a day’s worth of light rain followed by stunning weather. Other than that we literally swam, walked on the beach, read cheesy Nora Roberts books (well only I did that one) and really fell in love with MTV Mexico! Here are pics from our trip courtesy of my camera toting hubby. Or you can check out my video recap here.
Places in Cancun we heart (please note that some of this may be due to the out of season lack of crowds)
Aqua World – We took the Jungle Tour which was a jet ski ride through mangroves into the ocean, leading to a snorkel spot. Speed and swimming, what’s not to love?
El Shrimp Bucket – So fun and the best guac ever!
JW Marriott – Quiet winding pools and no hassle when we brought our own cooler down. (Plus we used points. Nough said!)
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WOW!! How gorgeous!! That sounds like the perfect little vacay! You have now inspired me to make my way to cancun for a littl R&R!
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GORGEOUS photos! Looks like you had a fab time!!
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Oh, I would love to get there one day. It looks like heaven on earth!
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oh my it looks like a dream vacation!!!
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These photos are a-MAY-zing! I want to dive into each one (including that delicious platter of food!)
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Fabulous pics! Did you go to Margaritaville? I tried so hard to rally my fam to go there when we were in Playa but they wouldn’t and I was sad =-( However I did very much enjoy Carlos and Charlie’s (the people that work there are NUTS).
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Stunning photos!
Looks like you had a great time!
B xx
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OMG the photos are stunning and it sounds like y’all had a blast! I need to hit up Cancun sometime and get some of that guac
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That looks awesome. Glad that you had a fun time xx
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Gorgeous photos! Looks like such a blast…amazing weather!!!
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These photos are so amazing. You look so carefree and happy!! I think I need a little Cancun in my life.
xoxo,
Carrie
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That shot of you at the edge of the pool is SO cool! xoxo, K
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Those pictures are so beautiful and serene…a perfect place for R&R! Welcome home!
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WOW!! Your husband is quite the photographer! These pictures are amazing! I went to Riviera Maya a few years back. We only made our way to Cancun once, to do the mangroves and snorkeling. It was amazing! We had our own private tour (we went in off season) and enjoyed being out there to explore alone.
Glad you had a great trip!
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Looks like a fantastic trip, darling!
Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics!
xoxox,
CC
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Gorgeous! I love the ocean shots! Heavenly
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Awesome photos!
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Love it! The one of you dancing by the pool…wow! And the face shot of you two is great! So fun….welcome back to reality!
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The colors in these pics are so vivid amazing
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Seriously…..you had to go an do that now didn’t you!!!!!!! All I have been thinking about for days and days is heading out on our honeymoon….been married almost 4 mos now and nothing is officially on the books, but we do know where and when-about we will go (since we are close enough to winter we are waiting til it is natsty out to escape for a WEEK!)
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your shots of the ocean are absolutely stunning!
ahhh this makes me so excited for my trip to mexico this coming february!
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These pictures are spectacular! It looks like a perfect way to spend a vacay!
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Oh my gosh! These pictures are amazing! I want to go now too! Cancun is one of my favorite places on earth. So glad you had a relaxing vacation.
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Wow, the color of the water is magical. Looks like you had a wonderful good time!
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The pictures are beautiful!
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Wow, that looks totally gorgeous! It must feel super cold back home now!
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I am beyond envious! I know I’m not supposed to be but I am anyway:)
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Gotta love those Marriott reward points! Looks like you had a fabulous time!
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Oh, I LOVE the second-to-last photo! Stunning.
xo Josie
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Pretty, pretty pictures (and couple)!
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Oh I’m so envious!!! I miss Cancun. These pix are gorgeous. And I have to agree with you, the JW is amazing! So love the infinity pool
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Great pics! Looks like you had a great time!!
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GORGEOUS pictures!!! This kind of changes my mind about Cancun. I wish I had some Marriott points lol!!
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Ahh vacation! The pics are beautiful!
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Such gorgeous color in those photos!
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i love cancun!! i really hope we can go back soon. these pictures are making me really wish we could plan a vacation there soon!
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oh my goodness! the sun, the sand, the food! it all looks amazing.
p.s. the land where calories don’t count… ha ha i love that.
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These photos are amazing. Great shots!
The food looks really good too
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That’s it. I must make a Mexican vacation a reality! The water is so pretty!
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Oooooooh. I’m jealous. I can’t remember the last time I took a vaycay.
Trips home to the ‘rents definitely don’t count.
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I ADORE Mexico! The food is to die for!
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AMAZING pictures!!! It looks beautiful!
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Looking idyllic and delicious!
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Does “Jealous” look pretty on me? Probably not, so I’ll fight hard to smack it down, but these crystal blue water pictures are SO GORGEOUS and making me want to hop the next plane! (btw, you guys look adorable too, I might add!) Seriously, so glad you had a fun little getaway! xoxo
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that looks like so much fun! love the pictures!
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Oh my what a beautiful place! This just makes me long for summer and the beach even more!
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That looks amazing! It reminds me of my trip there last February, minus the good photography.
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<3 <3 <3 mexico!! looks like a blast!
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gorgeous pictures!! I love that first one
Lynnette
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Gorgeous turquoise waters–can’t beat it! Thanks for sharing.
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Woah..jealous!! That pool looks divine and the following photo of you in the frothy water is beyond gorgeous!
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I am so jealous of your trip! It looks like it was so much fun and the weather really does look stunning.
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looks like a dream holiday! thanks for sharing your memories
xoxo
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Fantastic pictures !
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the are so ssooooo gorgeous!
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Gorgeous! We stayed at the Casa Magna Marriott in Cancun a few years ago with hotel points, and loved it. The water is so beautiful there.
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Mmm that food looks delish!!! Great pictures
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What a great getaway!! And your hubby’s photos are always awesome!!
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I stayed at that very hotel 2 years ago!! So much fun!!!
I have a similar picture of myself by the infinity pool.
Too funny!!
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Great photos! Cancun is a totally fun place.
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How Fab! I went down there once stayed at the Fairmont. Wonderful!
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in these photos you look like my friend Anna. what a great time you are having here!
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I remember Senor Frogs from Spring Break circa 1990! Awesome. Hope you had a blast and not too many tequila shots.
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lovely – I’m insanely jealous now
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OH my gosh those photos!! I was in Cancun two years ago and I remember it looking exactly like that; BEAUTIFUL!!!
xo
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Wow! That is amazing!! The photos are so professional looking! Glad y’all had fun. Definitely need to plan a getaway for me and the mister sometime soon!
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Gorgeous photos! Looks like fun!
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Lovely photos. I need to see things like this as the cold wind blows on a cloudy day here today.
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It look just fantastic! The beach is gorgeous!
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What a beautiful trip!
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