D turned 40 at the beginning of the month and instead of an intimate gathering at home, I planned a trip to Mexico. Yes, during a “pandemic” we got on a plane. Taking the recommendation of my sister we traveled to Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen for six days. The mini-vacation was the perfect timing to decompress from the CV19 restrictions stateside and the cold weather of the northeast.
I found a two-bedroom, three-bathroom condo in the Palmares Condo Living building which fit us comfortably. The building’s atrium surrounded pool was like a tropical oasis for the kids to frolic and enjoy. The condo had all the furnishings and appliances of a traditional apartment-having a washer and dryer was awesome.
We visited Akumal Beach to swim with the sea turtles. Then off to Tulum to explore the ruins and National Park.
Tulum Ruins
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The food was not so pleasing but the ambience and the warm weather made up for it. While there I decided to make it a “business trip” and produce a styled shoot. I packed two of my Petite Seats and collaborated with a dynamic husband and wife team to create a faux 8th birthday celebration for CC. Check out several of my favorite images from the shoot.
We enjoyed Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. Definitely a child friendly trip with lots to keep everyone entertained.