Paradise on the Riviera Maya
Once we got out of the airport we met a really nice transfer representative who quickly arranged our transport to our hotel.
We arrived at the brand new 5* Secrets Maroma Riviera Resort. This was about 30 minutes by car from the airport. We were welcomed by the bellboy who took our cases, then the door was opened and we were handed a nice cool towel, along with a glass of champagne! We were then seated at our own private reception desk to be checked in for our week long stay.
The resort was only opened one month before we arrived and there was still work ongoing - but you would not have known much work was going on at all - it was all very discreet. The resort is on a luxury all inclusive basis. Pool and beach service was top class, nothing was too much trouble for anyone. The resort had many restaurants and bars to choose from; Italian, French, Asian, Mexican (of course), Seafood restaurants were all very popular.
The area that the resort is built in is mainly made up of other hotels, each with their own private part of the beach. If you are looking for a relaxing break where everything is done for you then you have found it here ! However, for anyone who wants a few other options for things to do, it is close enough to Playa del Carmen or Cancun where you can visit all the local shops as well as designer boutiques ! There are also attractions such as Xel-Ha and Xcaret (waterparks) and Chichen-Itza and Tulum (ancient ruins) to visit !
All in all it was a fabulous week - we were also able to have candlelit dinner on the beach one evening for my husband's birthday - very romantic ! It is a great spot for a very romantic honeymoon, you can get married here, or just have a week of luxury in the sunshine !