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.

Here are some places I’d recommend inTulum:

• Taqueria La Eufemia. Best tacos we’ve ever had, right on the sand.
• 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.
• Be Tulum. Gorgeous resort in the beach area.
• 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.

topshop dress, bauble bar ear crawlers, karen walker sunglasses, justfab bag c/o, sophia webster shoes

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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.

top and skirt c/o (sold out), clutch (similar), shoedazzle sandals c/o

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The second half of our honeymoon we made our way south from Riviera Maya to the beaches of Tulum. I’d been to Tulum years ago on a cruise with my family and have been hearing nothing but amazing things for the past few years and was dying to visit again. It is really unlike any other place. We stayed at the Jashita Hotel in Soliman Bay which is a good 20 minutes from the popular beach area and would not have traded it for the world. Our hotel was very small, only 20 rooms total and gave off Euro/Mediterranean vibes. It’s a must visit if you’re planning a trip to Tulum!

Rompers are such easy pieces to pack, especially for beach vacations. You can wear them all day long, from cover-ups over your bathing suits to dinner once the sun goes down. I think I packed seven for our nine-day honeymoon!

go jane romper c/o (on sale!), rebecca minkoff bag, tkees flip flops

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Yesterday I shared my first outfit and first set of pictures from our stay at The Parker and today I have the rest of them. My scalloped crochet detailed top went perfectly with the mid-century desert decor. It was pretty hot, as expected, in the desert so I kept my looks simple and fuss free. This Rebecca Minkoff cross body bag was a Birthday gift that’s really the perfect addition to my closet this summer. It literally goes with everything and is just so practical.

top: windsor c/o, bag: rebecca minkoff, shorts: american eagle (similar here and here), flip flop: tkees c/o

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Hope you all had a safe and happy 4th of July and going back to work today wasn’t too much of a struggle… I know it can be! We celebrated my Birthday in Palm Springs last weekend, first at a rented house with my best friends, then Jeff and I headed over to Le Parker Meridien for some R&R. The Parker is, hands down, my favorite hotel in Palm Springs. Whenever I’m there I don’t want to even leave the property because the grounds are just so breathtaking. We tried to capture some of it’s beauty and I’ve broken this up into two posts, but you really need to go there to experience it in person.

I’m wearing this super comfortable romper from Windsor. The tribal print just screamed vacation to me.

romper: windsor c/o, clutch: kate spade ny, shoes: shoedazzle c/o