Real Honeymoon: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Joel and Abby wanted to honeymoon somewhere, "beachy and tropical, without having to fly very far," and Ever After Honeymoons knew just the place. The couple spent their vacation at The Royal in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

They loved their room and The Royal's beachfront location. 

The couple had turndown service every night and they even received a "Happy Honeymoon" cake from the hotel upon arriving.

The view of the main pool at night.

The best part of their honeymoon? They booked a trip to swim with dolphins.

The couple's advice to other honeymooners: "If you know you’re just going to want to relax, look for a resort that is secluded and not in a downtown area (or one that) has a private beach. If you want nightlife and excitement, look for a resort that’s in a more urban or popular area. Seems like common sense now, but we didn’t really think about it at the time!"

The only downside, the couple said, is that a lot of people crowded around their pool, luckily however, they found a smaller, much quieter pool that was perfect for them to relax by. So, check around when you're on your honeymoon. There is probably another place to relax by if others have taken advantage of the "all-inclusive poolside"

The view from the lobby

The couple described their honeymoon as, "fun, relaxing and hot!." It sounded, and looks like a blast.

Real Honeymoon: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen is definitely one of my favorite destinations for a honeymoon.  There are gorgeous beaches, a vibrant downtown area filled with beach bars and shops, and incredible resorts.  Plus you can visit Mayan ruins and there are a lot of fun water sports close by.

Adam and Malia recently stayed at The Royal in Playa del Carmen for their honeymoon.  This is a gorgeous all inclusive resort located on the beach.  They are such an adorable couple- you will definitely agree by the end of this post!

1. Where did you go?

We went to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

2. How did you decide on this destination?

It had everything we were looking for…white sand beaches, affordable, not an overly long flight, and it was all-inclusive.

3. Did you like where you stayed?

Yes!! The Royal was amazing. All the amenities were over the top spectacular. The food was amazing; the drinks (which were included) were fantastic and not cheap liquor, which I appreciated. I loved that it was close to 5th avenue and the shopping. There was so much to do, but also a great place to just lie around the pool and relax.

***Some bars on 5th Avenue in downtown Playa del Carmen have swings instead of barstools- how cute is that???

4. What did you think about the destination?

It was a great destination. I have been to Mexico before but the Caribbean side gave us both a different impression. It was clean, the people were so nice and it felt that we were a bit secluded which I enjoyed.

5. What was your favorite part of your honeymoon?

My favorite part of the honeymoon was relaxing by the pool. After all the planning and chaos of the wedding events it was so good to have a cocktail waitress attend to me while I lounged poolside all day. My husband’s favorite was visiting Chitiniza: the Mayan ruins. It was great that we both got to enjoy a bit of our favorite parts of a vacation. Playa Del Carmen’s location provided lots of activities to do, so we were both very happy!

6. Did the hotel provide any special honeymoon perks for you?

Our bed was decorated with rose petals when we arrived. We requested the room have a “romantic” feel, so everyday our turn down service included romantic aromas and décor on the bed. It made for a very romantic honeymoon. They also provided a bottle of champagne and a mini cake upon arrival. On our last day they sent up chocolate covered strawberries as well. I loved that they recognized and celebrated this wonderful event.

7. Do you have any suggestions for other couples going on a similar honeymoon?

Make sure and talk with your new spouse about what they expect from this trip. Adam and I think of vacations very differently: I like to relax and he likes adventure. We were able to find a location that offered both.

8. What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon?

Romantic, Relaxing and Adventurous