Alli here!
When people ask us about our name, we like to reply that we’ve been “honeymooning” since we got married. Whether it’s exotic trips to Europe or weekend staycations in Laguna Beach, every trip together is special to us. We’ve chosen a life of experiences over things, and we haven’t regretted it once! Since being pregnant, that mentality hasn’t changed - just the verbiage has! “Babymooning” has taken center stage these past few months, and it’s been a blast. We’ve taken the bump (or as we affectionately call it, “Boss #1), to France, Greece, Florida, Catalina Island, and Arizona. Each trip has been so special and unique in their own ways.
Magical sunset light in Cabo San Lucas
Couples are sometimes hesitant to book a babymoon, and we get it. Tight schedules, tight finances, a growing belly… but we’re BIG advocates for making it happen. We just returned from a babymoon at one of our favorite all-inclusives in Cabo (and one of our favorite places just in general), Paradisus Los Cabos, and we couldn't recommend it enough. No matter your travel style, we think you’d dig this kind of a babymoon. Here’s why:
CONSTANT PAMPERING
The further along you get in your pregnancy, the more you want to put your feet up. It’s a fact. As I’m nearing the end of my second trimester, my desire to relax has hit an all-time high.
From the moment we arrived at Paradisus Los Cabos I entered complete relaxation mode. Check in was a breeze and consisted of tropical mocktails and thoughtful snacks (splurge on Royal Service, their adults-only VIP experience - because let’s face it - your “adults only” days are numbered). We were introduced to our butler for the week, Octavio, who we could contact for just about anything our hearts desired. Octavio would make reservations for us, bring us ice, prep our bathtub, bring us pillows from their exclusive pillow menu, the list goes on… I tried to take Octavio home with us, but he politely declined. Not sure why.
Robe, slippers, chocolates?!? Heaven!
We put on a few pounds while we were here.
EAT UP!
Food is clutch on a babymoon. I live in a constant state of hunger. And at Paradisus Los Cabos, you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want. With 12 restaurants and bars, and a fantastic 24-hour room service menu, it’s truly a pregnant mama’s dream. I’ve been craving chips and guacamole on the daily this pregnancy, and let me tell you, Paradisus makes some killer guac.
We’d alternate breakfasts at La Palapa and ordering room service, Gabi Beach became our go-to for tacos, and Tokimeku made me some pregnancy-safe sushi rolls that I’m still dreaming about. When it came to authentic and flavorful Mexican food, there’s nowhere better than Mole, their chic and contemporary Mexican restaurant.
Bobby would go back for the French toast
Yum!
Lunch views!
Delicious sushi at Bana
Dessert at Mole!
And one night we treated ourselves at Gastro Bar Signature dining, a romantic and glamorous culinary experience unlike anywhere else in Los Cabos. Their innovative team took notes of my dietary restrictions and came up with a special menu that was just as creative and flavorful as what Bobby was having… it was an evening we’ll never forget!
Date night at Gastro Bar :)
Exquisite dining experience!
THREE WORDS: SWIM UP POOL
Nothing says “vacation” more than a swim up pool. Again, splurge on an adults-only Royal Service room, most specifically one with a swim up pool. It’s worth the extra cost to wake up in the morning, roll out of bed, and dip into the pool. Convenience is a very important buzz word on a babymoon, and what’s more convenient than that? If I wasn’t swimming around outside our room, I was reading baby books and working on my registry from our private balcony. It was hands-down my favorite spot to relax.
Daily activities…
Alli living her best life
Sunset from our pool!
Breakfast in bed? We’ll do you one better…
UNLIMITED MOCKTAILS
The first thing most people think of when they hear the words “All-Inclusive” is unlimited drinks. And I don’t blame you, that’s what I think too! Prior to our trip I wondered if I’d be bummed by my alcohol restrictions, but I was SO pleasantly surprised. The Paradisus Los Cabos bartenders are pros at making creative mocktail concoctions - so much so, that I didn’t even feel like I was missing out! I almost always had a drink in hand, whether it be a virgin frozen mango margarita (my favorite), virgin mojitos, fresh juices, you name it. I even found Bobby sipping on my drinks when I wasn’t looking - they were that good! And I could have as many of them as I wanted.
Hers and His, mocktail and cocktail
Yum yum yum
DREAM LOCATION
Besides Cabo being a stunning backdrop for a babymoon, it’s also incredibly easy to get to. It was a quick 2-hour flight for us Southern California kids, which felt like nothing! We left for the airport and were in the pool with a drink in a matter of hours - when it comes to international travel, you can’t beat that! Their white, sandy beach is totally idyllic, and the sunset views from the resort took our breath away.
Incredible colors in Cabo!
We also love where Paradisus Los Cabos is situated, right in the middle of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. You’re an easy twenty minute drive to both towns, making it the perfect in-between spot to explore both! (Which we highly suggest doing!)
If you’re looking to head out of the country for a pampering, easy, and worry-free babymoon, this is it. Paradisus Los Cabos was everything we’d hoped it would be and more. And we can’t wait to bring our little baby back with us again one day! (They have an amazing kids club… but more on that in a year or two.) ;)