One of the things I love about New York is how diverse the city is. Each neighborhood has a unique vibe and feels like it’s own little town. On our recent trip we were lucky to be hosted by The Paul Hotel in the NoMad district. It’s a fairly new boutique hotel that is super convenient to just about any where in the city. We loved sitting at the tables outside with our (complimentary) coffee and muffins in the morning to start the day. Also, how amazing was the view from our room?
Happy Tuesday! Sorry for my absence yesterday, I had a jam-packed weekend and was a little under the weather because of it. But I’m back with this new post from our first day in New York a couple of weeks ago! We stayed at The Paul, which is a newish boutique hotel near Madison Square park, but more on that another day. We were so excited to have a free day and spent the whole day taking advantage of all the city has to offer.
We roamed around everywhere from Madison Square Park to Central Park and even the village, so by the end of the day we were exhausted. I packed some of my travel favs (rompers!) and was not disappointed. They’re the perfect piece to throw on at nine am and still be comfortable in at nine pm when you’re in line for dessert at Shake Shack. I boughtthis one right before we left and stayed cool in the heat and humidity because it’s so light weight. I think it would also be cute with some ankle booties and a duster cardigan come fall.
It’s no secret The Parker Palm Springs is one of my favorite weekend getaway spots. Jeff and I try to go a few times a year. I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned veteran of what to pack for a desert getaway. One thing I always like to do is arrive with a swimsuit under my clothes. That way if the room isn’t ready I don’t have to worry about rummaging through my suitcase for one and changing in a bathroom stall. I thought I’d share two easy-peasy travel looks that can take you from the car to the pool without worry.
Last month we were lucky enough to go on a nine-day honeymoon in Mexico. I’ve posted plenty of pictures of what I wore while we were there and thought it was time to share some recommendations of where to stay if you’re planning a similar trip.
We spent our first five days in Riviera Maya, which is about 45 minutes south of Cancun and 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen. We didn’t really know much about the area… Jeff had been to Cancun years ago and I’d been to Cozumel and Tulum on a cruise, but aside from that we were going in blind. We ended up finding our Resort, The Blue Diamond, on Jetsetter and were so impressed!
The Blue Diamond is an all-inclusive boutique resort and we didn’t leave the full five days we were there. I’d never actually stayed at an all-inclusive before but I envisioned buffets, mediocre food and watered down cocktails. It was nothing like that! The resort has three restaurants that serve the best food. I think we gained a pound a day while we were there.
Our villa was so spacious. We overlooked one of the cenotes where alligators swam! We had a private plunge pool off our bathroom and a good size walk-in closet. These are the details I’m all about during a resort stay.
I am a huge green juice lover and had it every day of the honeymoon. Another one of my favorite parts were the bikes at the resort. Each guest got a bike for their stay and, aside from a fall on my first ride, I loved zipping around the jungle grounds so quickly.
Like I mentioned I’d been to Tulum years ago on a stop on a cruise with my family. We went on an excursion to the ruins but didn’t see much of the town. It seems like everyone and their mother has been raving about Tulum for the last few years, which is what drew me and Jeff there.
Like in Riviera Maya we stayed at a boutique resort, The Jashita in Soliman Bay, which is about 15 minutes north of the popular beach area of Tulum. This was the best decision! It is such a quant resort, unlike anywhere I’ve been before. It’s owned by Italians and has a European vibe. I almost felt like we were in Greece. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a honeymoon suite with a private plunge pool, hammocks and roof top deck. It was absolutely heaven.
Mixik store. Could not leave Tulum without some momentos to remember the trip by. We found the best locally made goods here.
Sahara Cafe. This was the Italian restuarant in our hotel. So fresh and delicious.
Hartwood. We didn’t get to try this restaurant because it was closed for renovations, however we’ve heard nothing but good things from several different people and will go on our next trip.
Coqui Coqui hotel. Right on the beach in Tulum with a perfumery. Read more about the hotel here.
Everyone should visit! The area is really chill and fun to explore. The best part is slowing down and relaxing! The only bad thing is we are missing it so badly we’re already planning our next tropical vacation. Would love to hear about any spots I may have missed for my next visit!
This past weekend I convinced Jeff to take me to our favorite hotel, The Parker, out in Palm Springs. We love Palm Springs, but there’s something so magical about The Parker and when you’re there you can’t help but feel like you’re in a secret garden on someone’s estate. It’s also special because it’s where Jeff proposed last August, exactly where these photos were taken.
I’ve been loving the off the shoulder trend this summer with tops and dresses. The watermelon color on this one caught my eye immediately. I knew I had to pair it with my flamingo rehearsal dinner shoes and added the citron bag for a fun pop.
Are you sick of seeing pictures from our honeymoon yet?! I promise I’m almost done and will get back to regular pics in my neighborhood soonish. That sounds so boring after our 10 day trip, but I digress. I wore this little neon set for dinner our last night at the Blue Diamond. I cannot say enough great things about the resort. I’ve never stayed at an all-inclusive resort before, but this is not at all what I thought it would be like. I pictured buffets and mediocre food, but we had course after course of the best cuisine from all over the world. I could never get sick of tacos and guac, but with all the options it would be impossible to!
Anyway, I’m so not a food blogger so I’ll get back to this highlighter yellow set I wore. Ami Clubwear sent it to me a few months back and I tucked it away knowing it would look best with a tan in Mexico. Unfortunately it sold out, but I’ve found some other two-piece sets (at amazing prices!) I love just as much for you to peruse below.
