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Month: March 2026

Tequila and Mezcal Tasting at Banyan Tree Mayakoba: Premium Agave Spirits at the Copa Lounge

Tequila and Mezcal Tasting at Banyan Tree Mayakoba: Premium Agave Spirits at the Copa Lounge

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One of our favorite activities to do while traveling is doing a tasting of the local spirits. We have really enjoyed incredible learning and tasting experiences at Nayara Tented Camp and Cala de Mar in Ixtapa. This time, at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, we decided to check out their Agave tasting, which took place in their dramatic, open air Copa Lounge in the main resort lobby area. The set up for the tasting was prepared before we arrived, and there were…

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A Private Day-Trip From Mayakoba To Tulum, Yal-Ku Lagoon, and Cenotes: Spectacular Sites, Questionable Value

A Private Day-Trip From Mayakoba To Tulum, Yal-Ku Lagoon, and Cenotes: Spectacular Sites, Questionable Value

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On our recent trip to Banyan Tree Mayakoba, we knew we wanted to get off property and explore some of the surrounding areas, since we had never been to Quintana Roo, Mexico before. This resort, and all other resorts in the Mayakoba area partner with a tour company called Mayakoba, for all of their airport transfers and tours, so you’ll get the same offerings and prices no matter where you stay in Mayakoba. The tour company also has a large…

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Monteverde Chicago Review: A Cozy Winter Dinner At One Of Chicago’s Hardest Reservations

Monteverde Chicago Review: A Cozy Winter Dinner At One Of Chicago’s Hardest Reservations

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Winter is giving out its last gasps here in Chicago, and before it’s over, I definitely wanted to publish my thoughts on our extraordinarily delicious and cozy dinner at Monteverde. This restaurant is one of the toughest reservations to get in Chicago, but when you’re willing to eat early on a Monday or Tuesday, your luck significantly increases. We ate here during Restaurant Week in 2026, but there were so many delicious looking menu items, that we opted for a…

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Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s Most Exclusive Experience: Ixchel Private Dining on the Romantic Lagoons

Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s Most Exclusive Experience: Ixchel Private Dining on the Romantic Lagoons

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I’m excited to start my series of reviews and articles about our stay at Banyan Tree Mayakoba this February, 2026. First up, I wanted to write all about the Ixchel private dining experience, which is offered by the resort for breakfast or dinner. While pricey, this was easily one of the best experiences we had at the resort all week, and well worth the money. Ixchel is a Mayan goddess governing the moon and fertility as well as medicine and…

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