As Spring finally emerges (huzzah!) in NYC, it’s time for Manhattanites to pick up their Condé Nast, surf Jetsetter (or Luxury Link for those of you so-inclined) and plan that perfect Spring escape. All of this makes me long for another getaway with my ladies, much like I did last Fall with my favorite mommy-in-crime.
We ditched our bubs and hubs and jetted far away to the Riviera Maya (not my first escapade there I must admit), and spent a long weekend relaxing in a jungle paradise overlooking the beach. The Viceroy Rivieia Maya has it all. Private lounge pool? Check. A lush, beautiful tropical setting? Setting. Individual, rustic-chic villas? Check. Best of all – a beautiful beach, set beside an equally outstanding pool (choices choices).
We had freshly caught seafood every day (yours truly is a fan of grouper tacos with spicy sauce, muy picante!), followed by lots of lounging in the sun, a day-trip/ shopping excursion to nearby Playa del Carmen and Tulum, an evening BBQ on the beach, and moonlight dances beneath stars. In a nutshell, it was a nice, relaxing, and lovely getaway. To the exaltation of both mommies, we woke up in a sea of calm and tranquility, away from screaming babies and weary husbands. Bliss.
Oh, and did I mention swimming in the clear blue waters during the day? Our in-villa private plunge pool was also quite nice (the staff will keep it at any temperature you wish, so you’re always warm and toasty! Not that the weather was chilly by any means).
Come to think of it, now I really, really want to return! Plus, who could turn down a nice hammock?
P.S. For the sportier, more adventurous types out there, there's always ziplining in the juggle!
