The sophisticated design of SANARA Tulum has without a doubt been turning heads as the newest addition in Tulum. And it did that quite literally for us. While driving through the quirky boutique filled main strip in Tulum, Andreea from The Love Studio (no so quietly) said “STOP the car right this minute” at the exact same moment I screamed (not louder than her) “what is that and why haven’t I seen it before??”. we pulled the car to a screeching half, left it in the first “parking spot” we could find and proceeded to explore SANARA on a rather impromptu visit. Sanara was spectacular at first look but even lovelier once explored. It is poised and polished yet effortlessly approachable with the friendliest staff around. Beachfront in Riviera Maya’s bohemian paradise, Sanara’s mix of natural fibers, local stones and its minimalist white on white design adorned with dream catchers, makes it a peaceful paradise with nature as the only distraction around. A magical space that will heighten your state of awareness and take you on a personal healing journey that will likely continue far past check out. Being location right in the heart of Tulum with half as many treatment rooms as guest rooms, allows you to do as much or as little as you’d like. The hotel features a sleek beach-appointed Yoga Studio and a world lass wellness center that promises the very essence of Sanara’s mission and meaning of its name – To heal. You will heal. All photos by The Love Studio – www.thelovestudio.net
Read MoreDestination Wedding Venue: NIZUC – Cancun, Mexico
The pristine beach of Punta Cizul, formerly a private presidential retreat, is now home to 30 acres of the architectural sophistication Cancun had been waiting for. Ushering a new standard, Nizuc is a blissful marriage between Asian architectural forms, Mexican materials and Mayan iconography. Using the ocean, coastline and the natural environment as his muse, designer Alejandro Escudero has achieved the difficult task of creating an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere on a grand scale. Set within a paradise of protected mangroves, local foliage and an almost surreal lush landscape, the retreat is home to 274 suites, 6 restaurants, 3 lounges and a 30,000 sqft spa. East meets West in a seamless combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, minimalist lines and box-like forms warmed with natural materials and an earthly design palette. “To instill the resort with Mexican spirit, Alejandro Escudero worked closely with the Museo Nacional de Antropología to replicate Mayan hieroglyphs; he incorporated 17th-century stone door-frames and a mural inspired by a 16th-century fresco from the Convento Agustino in the city of Malinalco” Secluded yet accessible, the hotel is located only a 15 minute drive from the airport via a beautiful tree lined boulevard. Nizuc is a stark contrast to the white high rises that occupy Cancun’s hotel zone. It is also the perfect solution to one of the biggest challenges of a destination wedding: to find a suitable accommodation option for your discerning guests that also houses an aesthetically ideal wedding venue on site. All photos were taken by our friends at The Love Studio on our trip to Cancun together. www.thelovestudio.net Instagram: @thelovestudio_
Read MoreDestination Wedding Venue: Rosas Y Xocolate – Merida, Mexico
Paseo Montejo, often referred to as Merida’s Champs Elysee, is a tree lined boulevard with mansions and notable museums but also home to a mysterious, bright pink, 3 story boutique residence – Rosas y Xocolate. Adopting 2 side to side mansions that had been abandoned for more than 30 years, this authentic and peaceful residence was sensitively converted to a charming boutique hotel. It has been restored with careful craftsmanship to maintain the elegance of its origins while holding on to an old-fashioned sense of space and grandeur with a modern touch. Rosas y Chocolate is a bright attraction on the rather muted Paseo de Montejo but a brave yet beautiful mimic of the Yucatan pink. Using the ancient Mayan technique of Chukum, a resin extracted from the bark of a tree of same name and mixing it with cement, the walls of this hotel are designed to maintain the essential origins of the Yucatan charm. Chukum also makes these walls cool and soft to the touch and you’ll find yourself quietly running your finger against the walls as you walk through the carefully connected walkways and arches of the hotel. The technique is used throughout the hotel and extended to all the outdoor showers. Its own destination within magical Merida, the hotel has a renowned restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating, a rooftop bar, a small swimming pool and a spa. The rosas motif is beautifully placed in the most unexpected places. Rosas, in honour of the owner’s mother, Rose and Xocolate in honour of Mexico since cocoa has been central in the tradition of pre-Hispanic people of Mexico, specifically in the Mayan civilization. Rosas & Xocolate is an experiences that immerses you in local culture while holding on to all the simple luxuries that offer ultimate rejuvenation. This oasis is a promise of delicious, chocolate filled treatments and uninterrupted afternoon naps. With only 17 rooms, all decorated in contemporary furniture with the utmost attention to detail, this boutique hotel is the perfect option for romance travel and stylish honeymooners who are open to pairing their beach vacation with a few days of exploring the Yucatan. Many venue options within the property including the open air rooftop bar, Moon lounge, makes it a perfect buy out option for intimate destination weddings. ““Rosas & Xocolate, a delicate game, a fragrance, a unique experience, being in the past and present, a duality” ” — Kolozs Carol Fischer, CEO All photos were taken by our…
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