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so far in mexico… (ToL #276)

March 1, 2018 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 16 Comments

Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!

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1. Hullo from sunny Mexico!!! I’m going to do my best to make this post as cohesive as I can, but I’m literally just going through pictures on my phone and not worrying too much about order. It’s ToL, after all, and as much as I love you guys, I want to spend as much time on the beach as I can before going back home. And when I say “spend time on the beach,” I mostly mean finding a palm tree and hanging out in the shade, because while I managed to avoid getting a stomach bug or sunburn, the prickly heat is out in full force… as it always is when I go somewhere tropical. So you can find me under one of these…

Palm Tree Leaf

… in this part of Mexico right here…

Riviera Maya

2. Thankfully, this place is LOADED with palm trees…

Palm Trees on the Beach

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Lots of Palm Trees

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3. And iguanas…

Iguanas in Mexico

You can spot these little guys all over the resort property, but they mostly just laze about and warm themselves in the sun. The orange guy was my favourite. He was literally just chilling in a sitting area, opened one of his little eyes as I walked by, decided he couldn’t be bothered to move, and went right back to sleep. Too much partying, I guess.

4. But the ocean here is absolutely gorgeous. This was my first time seeing white sand and turquoise waters, and omigosh I’m in love.

Turquoise Waters

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Turquoise Water Fishies

5. The only thing is that they kind of have an issue with massive amounts of seaweed getting washed up on the beach during the night. It’s not a huge deal since you can just hop over it to get into the ocean and they come around with machines and rakes to clean it all up, but yeah… it’s definitely there 😆

Seaweed on the Beach

6. The food though. Holy snap, guys. This is my first time staying at an all inclusive resort, and I’m not sure how I’ll ever be able to stay in a regular hotel again. The amount of food here is just insane, and there are so many different things that you’d probably never be able to try them all. They’ve even got a different theme (Asian, Mexican, French, seafood, etc.) for every night so you’ll never get bored of the food. And if you get hungry between meals, there are snack bars open 24/7 so you can always grab a bite to eat. Literally blows my mind. It’s a little trickier if you have allergies or special dietary needs, but if you just talk to the cooks, they’ll make things specially for you so you have something to eat.

Resort Buffet

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7. And that’s it for me today, friendly faces! Hopefully this post wasn’t too much of a photo dump, but I’ve been taking a tonne and this is only a small fraction 😆 I’ll share more when I get back, but for now it’s back to the beach for me! Happy Thursday!!!

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  4. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets

    March 2, 2018 at 8:24 am

    It looks absolutely magical. Go live that iguana life.

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      March 8, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      I will definitely miss those little guys… from a distance 😆

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  5. Katie

    March 1, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    Oh my gosh, that water! It’s so gorgeous! Enjoy you trip!

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  6. Emily Swanson

    March 1, 2018 at 8:45 am

    That FOOD!!! It’s such a blessing to have such an abundance of food and so many different options. 🙂 The displays are incredibly pretty.

    And it’s so cool to think that you can visit different places that have ‘tropical’ vibes, not just in Florida, but you get palm trees in Mexico, South America, Florida, California, and other places. :)))

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  7. Nicole @ Laughing My Abs Off

    March 1, 2018 at 8:21 am

    So many noms! As a kid, I would always go on only all-inclusive vacations with family , and it’s DEF a necessary indulgence sometimes hehe. Enjoy it!

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  8. maria

    March 1, 2018 at 8:21 am

    it seems like you are having a very wonderful time. can you tell me the name of the reseort you are staying. My daughter wants me to take her and it looks very nice where you are staying (if you don’t mind that is )
    thank you

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    • Lindsay

      March 8, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      I was wondering also, as we are trying to plan a trip for the summer. Perhaps when you get home so no privacy worries.

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      • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

        March 8, 2018 at 5:33 pm

        We stayed at the Barcelo Maya! It’s a huge resort made up of about 5 hotels and you can go to any of the restaurants, buffets, pools, etc. as long as you’re staying in one of those hotels. I definitely recommend it! The grounds were really clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful!

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      March 8, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      Of course! We stayed at the Barcelo Maya, which is a collection of about 5 different hotels that make up one HUGE resort. And you can go to any of the restaurants or buffets in any of the hotels, as well as use any of the pools or facilities. I definitely recommend it!

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  9. Beth

    March 1, 2018 at 7:50 am

    The pictures are amazing! I would love to be there right now! We did an all inclusive resort in Jamaica a couple of years ago and it was so worth it!

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  10. Patricia @Sweet and Strong

    March 1, 2018 at 5:12 am

    Have so much fun in Mexico! All inclusive resorts are the best. And we went to Riviera Maya for a wedding a few years ago and the seaweed problem was the same, plus lots of rocks. But we honeymooned in the Dominican and there were pure sandy beaches. Enjoy, soak up all the sun for all of us still stick in winter, lol.

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  11. Rachel

    March 1, 2018 at 4:58 am

    Looks like a DREAM! Glad you are having the best time! All inclusive resorts are the bomb!!

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  12. Jess @ Jessica Cording Nutrition

    March 1, 2018 at 3:42 am

    What beautiful photos! I wish I was somewhere on the beach right now!

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