Happy Friday, friends, and cheers to the weekend!! We’ve got two jam-packed days of volleyball on the agenda, so I’ll be doing a lot of cheering and sitting (thank goodness for this butt-saver). Knowing first-hand how quickly these years go, I’m here for every bit of it though! I love watching our sweet girl compete and grow more confident in herself and her abilities.
Today I’m excited to share snapshots from our Mexico trip last week! For the last several years, the Belmond Maroma Resort has been our special getaway, but they’re currently closed for renovations.
Several of you recommended Hotel Esencia as a similar option you love, and it was love at first sight! The price tag is painful (the splurgiest splurge we’ve ever done, so it was our Christmas/Birthday/Valentine’s Day in one!), but it was absolutely flawless.
No detail is overlooked, from monogrammed beach towels to pool-side popsicles, and there is design inspiration everywhere you look. Not to mention, it’s only 45 rooms over 50 acres, so it’s incredibly peaceful and quiet.
We look forward all year to these getaways as a chance to unplug, reconnect, and reflect on the previous year. Basically like marriage boot camp… with guacamole!
Here’s a peek at our weekend, along with what I packed and wore. Of course I brought more than I needed, but resort wear is just too fun! Each item is linked under the picture, sizes included.
Spoiler alert: We never left the resort!
Floral Maxi Dress (XS, but size down!) | Straw Hat (Color: A02-Brown) | Square Sunglasses | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off) | Hoop Earrings
Abstract Maxi Dress (XS) | Strappy Sandals | Bangle Bracelets | Hoop Earrings | Woven Tote Bag
One Piece Swim Suit (6) | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
One Piece Swim Suit (6) | Straw Hat (Color: A02-Brown) | Square Sunglasses | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
Tie Romper (S) | Miller Sandals | Straw Hat (Color: A01-Beige) | Woven Tote Bag | Bangle Bracelets
Striped Swim Suit (S) | Similar Cover-Up Pants | Straw Hat (Color: A02-Brown) | Straw Tote Bag | Removable Tassel | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
One Piece Swim Suit (6) | Straw Hat (Color: A02-Brown) | Square Sunglasses | Necklace
Straw Hat (Color: A02-Brown) | Square Sunglasses | Book (I LOVED this one!)
One Shoulder Swim Suit (4) | Straw Hat (Color: A02-Brown) | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
Cover-Up Shirt | Bikini Top (S) | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
Striped Swim Suit (S) | Straw Hat (Color: A02-Brown) | Straw Tote Bag | Removable Tassel | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
Bikini Top (S) | Beachy Pants (S) | Hoop Earrings | Heart Necklace | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
Sweater Lounge Set (S) | Square Sunglasses
Embroidered Blouse | Jean Shorts (code CASSIE10 on both) | Straw Hat (Color: A01-Beige) | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
Kindle | Thumb Ring | Book (loved this one, too!)
Two Piece Set (S) | Straw Hat (Color: A01-Beige) | Straw Tote Bag | Removable Tassel | Statement Earrings | All-Weather Bangles (code HiSugarplum for 10% off)
Crewneck Tee | Jean Jacket | Joggers | Sneakers | Suitcase | Carry-On Bag | Removable Strap | Straw Hat (Color: A01-Beige) | Hat Holder Clip (This thing is genius!!)
That was photo-overload, I know! The resort was just so inspiring, I couldn’t stop snapping pics!
Do you have a place that’s special to you? I’d love to hear, and maybe add it to our bucket list! We loved every moment here, but I’m still counting down the days until the Belmond Maroma Resort reopens! Happy weekend, lovebugs!
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This place! Instagram too. If anyone deserved it, it was you! And me, ha,ha.
You always find thee cutest looks, those suits!
The red one-piece, you used to have a navy bikini like this. I still want it!
Thanks for warming and brightening our day, up here in the tundra! xo.
Hi there Sandy! I wish you could have joined me on the beach!!! Happy Friday, Cassie <3
We LOVE The Valentine (near Cancun) all-inclusive, and so clean and beautiful. GREAT beach. Great great service. We have gone 3 times.
ohhh thank you for this rec!!! xo, C
Love all of this! Could you check the link for the strappy sandals? It’s taking me to the woven tote bag. Thank you!
Hi Susan! So sorry about that! I fixed it in the post and also linked those sandals below! xo, C
Sandals: https://amzn.to/3rIl0iP
Beautiful setting, always appreciate the links. Have a great weekend.
So happy to hear my posts and links are helpful, Pam! xo. C
My husband and I love the Maldives. We’ve been to three different islands: Kuredu, Angaga and Velidhu. One of the few places we’ve been that actually looks even more beautiful in person than in the photos. Each island has its own resort. You arrive, take off your shoes and don’t put them back on again until you leave. We’d planned to go back for my 50th, but covid got in the way, so hoping we get another chance.
ooooh, I need to know more about these trips!! I’d love to go to the Maldives, but always assumed they were kind of ‘untouchable’ given how far and $$ they are?! I’ve got a BIG birthday this year, too, and am already scheming!!
Your pictures look amazing!
How did your hair extensions hold up? I have been thinking about getting some for the same reason you got them. My sides don’t grow.
Love your blog and Instagram!
Misti
Thanks so much, Misti! I’m still loving my extensions, but if I’m getting in the pool or especially ocean, I do make sure to put my hair in a secure, low ponytail. Just to help keep them secured to my head and not get pulled or tangled.
Oh boy! Looks like you had a WONDERFUL trip! Love Mexico! For your BIG BIRTHDAY TRIP I’d suggest the O & O Palmila (Cabo San Lucas). We took our 25th Wedding Anniversary Trip there (also celebrated my husband’s 51st since 50 was covid year). Let me just say : WOW, WOW, WOW!!! We had a specialty travel agent plan it for us-she arranged transfers, spa (DO NOT MISS THE SPA!!!!!!! ), excursions (Flora Farms – cooking class is A MUST – Adam Levine was married there), dinners (I have tones of great recommendations if you want them – seriously, I’m Heidi Ferguson (BrownEyeGirlyGirl) on IG and have a story highlight on CABO! We’ve NEVER been to a resort we enjoyed more! We had a butler- killer adults only pool (watched whales breaching from our pool chairs!!).. could go on and on! My husband did a tequila tasting at one of their bars (travel agent booked it). When I say a specialty agent – I mean we paid her a fee and she took care of most everything else – we found some things we wanted to do and she just added them. Her booking fee alone was worth going with because we were upgraded to a room with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean when we got there!!! (all rooms look at the ocean!!!). Anyway, we loved it so much- we are going back in April this year! Erica with BookitBoxTravel (on IG) booked it for us-she helps people all over the country!! Cheers!
Oh wow Heidi thanks so much for this suggestion!!! We’ll have to look into it! xo, C