Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

It all started with this (unfiltered) view.

Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

Imagine starting your holiday with a Class A lunch in a beautiful, open aired restaurant with this as your backdrop. The coming days were bound to be wonderful.

But let’s go back to the start. 6 years ago, after listening to many people about the beauty and wonders of Mexico I finally booked a ticket and went to see it for myself. 6 good weeks long. I don’t know why and I don’t know how but I didn’t enjoy myself, the way I was hoping to. Maybe it came down to traveling alone that didn’t feel right in this country but I was bound to give it another shot and this time make it right. Plus, I’d not be alone this time. My travel buddy would be none other than my very own son Atlas! Only 2 and already a stellar companion on every journey.

Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

Kids turn any traveling into a whole new ballgame and every child is different so there is no one size fits all rule to this. For me personally, I am happy to not live any great adventures in these first few years of my son’s life. No sightseeing, no diving, no long car journeys and (almost) no nightlife. Instead I love to just focus on an ideal framework for seeing my little man grow, and for spending quality time with him in these formative years.

Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

With this in mind we couldn’t have found a better place than Mayakoba. There is a feeling of escape here which I had previously only experienced in the Maldives, still one of my favorite places in the world. After all it is no coincidence that the Maldives are Mayakobas biggest competitor. This humbling sensation of being at one with and surrounded by the best nature has to offer, gracefully complimented by beautiful decor, delicious food and a special atmosphere is everything i had thus far only known from the Maldives.

Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

What is Mayakoba?

Mayakoba is a resort development, a gorgeous piece of land that was acquired as the base for the areas finest hotels. Banyan Tree, Rosewood, Fairmont and most recently Andaz all opened dependences here. But the place is so much more than stunning design and architecture.

Each resort was built with a strong ecological responsibility, staff includes biology and geology experts, the resorts were built inside the natural setting that came with the land which is why many of the rooms and restaurants are set alongside waterways, with plenty of green wherever you go. It’s like being in the jungle, except in the most luxurious possible way.

Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

To enable all guests a full experience of said nature all Mayakoba resort offer daily boatrides along the premises, connecting all 4 resorts. If the HUGE heated family pool at Fairmont didn’t do it for us one day we simply hopped on a boat or a buggy to go check out the goods at Rosewood. This is an especially exciting option for all foodies because all resorts offer incredible restaurants at very reasonable prices. Banyan Tree’s Saffron may take the cake for an outstanding dining experience but I also loved my Steak at Fairmont’s La Laguna and Ola Taco at Andaz has the best bread on their breakfast buffet which I have ever had in Mexico. My vote for best lunch definitely goes to Fairmont’s Las Brisas. The view alone was a once in a lifetime experience.

Mayakoba : Mexico’s finest escape

We lived a magical few days and time just escaped us the way it only does when we are having a perfect time. Mexico has gained greatly in my estimation since we got here but it were those days we spent in Mayakoba that made me promise myself I would be back soon.

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