If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw that for the 4th of July holiday my family and I headed to vacation in the Riviera Maya. Brian was unfortunately stuck in Atlanta for work training and couldn’t join us, but it was so nice to be able to take a family vacation the four of us. We called the beautiful Blue Diamond resort home for the week and pictures won’t do the grounds justice.
We stayed in the patio junior suites and the space was beautiful. An entire wall of windows that led out to a private patio by the river made for gorgeous natural lighting. There’s also an amazing outdoor bathtub that the concierge will fill up for you.
When it comes to all-inclusive resorts I always research like crazy to see how the food is. No one wants to go somewhere with bad food that they’ve already paid for. The meals served oceanside were consistently delicious. Fresh salads, flavorful ceviche and tasty fish tacos (get the homemade guacamole and pico!) were some of our favorites. For dinner, we ate at Ambar, where the vibe was casual elegance. Not once did we have a bad meal.
bag / coverup c/o
We spent Saturday exploring the Mayan ruins in Tulum, snorkeling through a cenote (the coolest experience!) and snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal.
dress (old, other prints here and here)
Blue Diamond is the type of resort that you stay at when you’re really looking to unwind and relax. There won’t be a raging bar to hit up late night (on the hotel grounds), but there’s a great little cigar bar for after dinner drinks. The Ambar restaurant had live music during dinner a few nights, and we’d typically linger after dinner with a cocktail and dessert to enjoy the tunes. I came back re-charged and ready to hit the ground running. Just what a vacation is meant for.
If you’re heading down to the Riviera Maya I’d be more than happy to help with any questions!
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Wow these pictures are amazing! You are definitely making me want another vacation soon! Gorgeous. Glad you guys had a good time!
<3, Pamela
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I love all inclusive resorts – you don’t have to think about anything and that’s what you need on vacation!! It looks like an amazing resort!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
I’m so jealous of this vacation – looks like it was absolutely perfect!! Love the photos – your coverup is super cute!!
What a gorgeous place! I always wonder what the food is like in an all-inclusive, this looks like it was wonderful!
That is just stunning! I bet you guys had the best time. Our honeymoon {5 years ago} was at a resort in Riviera Maya and it was the best vacation I’ve ever had. Happy Monday!
This makes me want to go on a vacation so badly! Your photos are gorgeous!
xx,
Susie
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Your photos are amazing!!! What a gorgeous resort. I’m so sorry that Brian could not join you, but just an excuse for you two go back there together! 🙂 I hope that you had a nice weekend too!!
I’m always hesitant to stay all-inclusive exactly for the reason you mentioned, the food, so it’s great to hear a good review on this one! I’ve been wanting to plan a big family trip to Mexico and all-inclusive really is easier sometimes with large groups, so I’ll have to remember this one!
sounds amazing! i havent been to mexico since high school but these photos make me want to go again! xo jillian
I’m always worried about the food, too! Mostly because I’m super picky haha. It looks like you guys had an amazing time!
This resort sounds amazing! How did you like Tulum? I’ve always wanted to go with a group of girl friends for a relaxing vaca.
I have never stayed somewhere that is all inclusive but this looks amazing! (BTW how cute are you on vacation?!) Ohh I so need a tropical vacation!
Such gorgeous photos! And desperately wanting a tropical vacation! Family vacays really are the best!
xo Southern Style
That is gorgeous! Riveria Maya is where I’m hoping to get to next in Mexico, so I’m definitely bookmarking this post. xo
This trip looks like so much fun!! I’d love to take a family trip here one day. I don’t know if I would ever be brave enough to go snorkeling though! lol I bet it is really is a lot of fun. That cover up is adorable! Where is it from? xo
This place is amazing!! What a great trip. Beautiful pictures.
This looks like the most low key and relaxing all-inclusive resort ever! I’m definitely intrigued! I love your cover up!!
These pictures are amazing. I must say I feel like I went on vacation with you just by looking at them!
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You pictures are so pretty! Looks like a great vacation!
Off there in a few weeks, for a fortnight. Can you comment on the beach; sandy, shallow and good for swimming or is the pool the place to head for?