On the beach of the Riviera Maya, the Maroma Resort and Spa provides luxury accommodations to visitors of the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort features 58 rooms and suites on a property near the second largest barrier reef in the world that is protected by 200 acres of jungle preserve. The Maroma’s spa offers a wide range of massages, facials, and healing therapies, and, because of its location on the reef, the resort is able to offer onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, coastal and deep-sea fishing, and sailing. Excursions from the resort include golf, horseback riding, skydiving, and tours of the wilderness, wildlife, and nearby Mayan ruins. Between the resort’s restaurant, bar, and beach bar, guests will find local flavor in both casual and fine dining atmospheres. (taken from the website)
I lovvve the beach beds! This picture was taken from Trip Advisor, where people upload their own pictures from vacations. It gives you a true idea of what the resort is like from a visitor’s perspective.
Guest rooms:
Somehow, Champ got us upgraded to one of the suites. He told me it’s because he has magical powers (I think he probably begged!).
Here’s the view from one of the rooms:
The outdoor restaurant, El Restaurante:
Now that I know where we’re going, I’m getting so excited for the trip! I realized that winter isn’t exactly the best time of year to buy a bathing suit, but yesterday when I was at Target I saw their swim wear had already been released. Saweeeet!
Target bathing suits are actually pretty good quality. I’ve had a few, and they’ve lasted just as long as my more expensive suits.
Fun, huh?
How cute is this bathing suit cover-up? It’s sooo soft and I can’t wait to snuggle up on our beach bed in it!
Merona Dolman-Sleeve Coverup Dress $17.99
I also found some comfy dresses that can easily go from beach to dinner! I couldn’t decide on which color to buy, so I got this in both green and white.
Xhilaration Racerback Cover-up $19.99
Can you tell I’m excited?!! Most of all, I’ll be a Champ’s Mrs., and that’s the best part! 
Surely I can’t be the only one who is taking the backseat!
Where are you going for your honeymoon and how did you choose it?
Can I say- AWESOME!! I can’t tell you how jealous I am of your honeymoon. I need a warm beach right now!! I can’t wait until June!
Hi There Miss Champagne. You are going to love it there!
May i suggest you check out this tour group- it was amazing and so personal- they took just the 2 of us out and 1 other couple.
http://www.edventuretours.com.mx/
and here’s the review on trip advisor. 
(isn’t that site awesome too!!)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g150813-d1015204-Reviews-Edventure_Tours-Tulum_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
I’d be delighted to tell you more if you’d like.
@Miss Peep Toe: I’m super excited! Not to worry- I’ll be jealous of you in June;)
We were soo going there last summer..but then at the last minute..they pushed back the Grand Opening date..soo we went to Seacrets Capri (2nd newest resort)..which was soooo nice!! BUT! hopefully we can make it to Maroma for our honeymoon! Please let me know how you like it!
You will love Riviera Maya- I just got back from there (we had our wedding on the beach and made it into a honeymoon!). We ventured out to Coba and Tulum (Mayan ruins), Yal-ku (snorkeling), Akumal (sea turtles), and a cenote and I HIGHLY recommend visiting any of those places if you’re looking to get off of the resort- not that it looks like you’ll be wanting to do that, it looks amazing! You will have a great time!
The place looks amazing!! I had some friends who honeymooned in the Riviera in the summer of 07 and they really enjoyed it too! Looks like you to will have an incredible time!! We chose to plan our honeymoon together since we are both too I’m a little more picky and such a perfectionist. He honestly told me during the planning process these exact words… “give me a super 8, parking lot view as long as I’m on the beach somewhere exotic.” Yea that didn’t happen, but we did stay at the Excellence (the sister of Secret Capri in the Riviera) in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. It was truly amazing! You will be happy no matter where you are just because it will such a relief to finally be married and have all of the stressful planning behind you. Have fun!! Can’t wait to see the photos!
OOPS! I meant to say since I’m a little more picky, not since we are both too… duh! sorry!
Omg! We’re going most likely (he said this morning he’s leaning towards this one) Secrets Maroma (is that the one you’re going to?) !
And (giggle) I have the same cover up from Target in black. I actually like the green long cover up also! Very very cute!
Your honey did good Miss Champagne! You get two weeks.. Yay! I sure wish we could get longer for our engagi-moon (that’s where we’ll be getting engaged btw) but for that we can only fit in 3 days with both our work schedules. 
If we love it we might go back for the honeymoon.
Kudos to Mr. Champ for putting together a relaxing and fabulous honeymoon! And what cute beach wear!
Wow, that looks amazing!!! The suite is just stunning. How nice to go from the snow to the beach!
@bellenga: I believe that Secrets is a different resort, but I’m sure you’ll have a blast! Early congrats, btw:)
That room is INCREDIBLE Miss C! For some crazy reason, when I logged in here before I couldn’t see those pictures. Mr. C did a fabulous job! Isn’t the beach there gorgeous!
Cute bikini too! You have your itsy bitsy teenie weenie blue n yellow polka dot bikini! 
Thank you very much! The engagimoon trip was my Christmas present from him.
Congrats to you Miss C! I too am headed for the Riviera Maya. After looking A LOT into TripAdvisor, I picked El Dorado Seaside Suites, and now everytime someone tells me of another place I didn’t look into as much, I’m second guessing. I’m sure we’re going to have an excellent time regardless, but my tendency to think to much is gnawing more and more the closer we get (last weekend in January!) ah!
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Shut your face! I can not believe you are going on this AMAZING vacation for 2 weeks. He did such a wonderful job picking it out!
I on the other hand, will NOT be going to the bikini section in target. I will be over in the coat section.
Love you ( thanks for all the support ) xox
we’re dying to stay there but it seems a little out of our price range. did MR. Champ score some good discounts? please let me know if you have any tips on how to get a reduced rate stay there!
Keep in mind sara, you can always do a honeymoon registry to help afford a nicer honeymoon than you would normally, thats what I’m doing.
@sara: He actually looked around a ton, and ended up just loving the resort. I’ll ask him if he found any great deals, but unfortunately he booked the honeymoon before the economy tanked so my bet is that he didnt:( Ms. Sushi brings up a GREAT point- you could register donations for your honeymoon! I never thought of that, but it could definitely help!
Yeah, there are whole websites for honeymoon registries, just check out http://www.travelersjoy.com. I’m using it and its really fun
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Mrs. Champagne, DC/Vail/Colorado Age and Occupation: 26, Eye Doctor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Attorney Engagement Date: March 13, 2006 Wedding Date: February 2009 Blogging Since: July 30, 2008 Venue: Small church ceremony with mountain-view log cabin reception About Me: I'm a small town mountain girl with a city heart. Found my way to the east coast, and Mr. Champagne kept me here so we're planning a wedding from afar in my hometown Vail, Colorado. I'm secretly obsessed with reality TV, Wii games where I can shoot a gun, country music, and Caesar: Dog Whisperer. I also spend time pretending to golf, backseat driving, having one way conversations with our MinPin Maxwell, loving champagne, and wedding perfecting… I mean, planning. I use way too many repeated symbols and letters when I write, and I'll love Mr. Champagne endlessly…
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