No more to-do lists, no more calendars.
Just me, Riviera Maya sand underfoot, sunlight sparkling like champagne, and the cheerful chaos of families laughing by the sea.

Luxury, I realized, is messy, imperfect, and best enjoyed barefoot—(especially with the smoky flavors of a Tomahawk Open Fire Grill feast steps from the waves!)

This journey to Kuala Lumpur invited me to let go of control. In a world of online reviews, my itinerary was a checklist of other people's perfect moments.

Instead, I chose to get lost... and find my own.

Banyan Tree Acapulco, truly a hideaway at its best!

The people I met at banyan tree will stay with me forever
when I tell my banyan tree story to others the first thing I mention is the warm people.
The moment that will not leave me ever was when we left the hotel, the manager hugged me very strong and the staff followed us outside and when our car moved all of us kept waiving to each other until I couldn’t see them, they were a family for me❤

I would like to give the feeling of walking into the Mayakoba lobby for the first time to someone. When I first walked in , I was immediately transported back to being a little kid , running down my steps on Christmas Day, a mixtures of joy and anticipation- happy to be there , excited for all the magic that will take place on the course of the vacation.

It was December of 2019 when the our jaws met the floorboard of the Banyan Tree Lijiang overshadowed by silhouette of the Jade Dragon Snow mountain. Something lifechanging was brewing domestically and globally. The powdered snow that melted away in the palm reminded us of our insignificance and our responsibility to do better.

Togetherness… the hotel was the perfect place for our family to discover the beauty of just being together in breathtaking surroundings. No place to be - just our kids playing in the sun-kissed sea. Sunsets at the large private beach, the roar of the ocean, and the friendly staff, left us with the feeling of togetherness.

Still remember the time sitting on the seashore near hotel room( a small villa ) talking with a gentle man working in the hotel there aimlessly about the Tsamuni happened in Maldives years before, also chatting about their fishing/football …, good wind with warm climate, sharing sadness and happiness together, do feeling world is small and can share thoughts in such beautiful environment.

Two cousins...and a baby. 17 years ago cousin Jo and I went for a short beach getaway with my baby E at Angsana Bintan. A much needed break for me, a newbie mum. Jo was a great help despite her youth. We were awed by the resort and pristine beach. Jo, I remember how you hugged E closely while at the windy beach, laughed about being blown away..almost. Let's go with our children for another trip!