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A Focus On Wellness At The Westin Puerto Vallarta

As part of my weeklong trip with my parents to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we had the privilege of staying at The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta (PV) for three nights. This was my first time to this beautiful resort and let me tell you, we loved it!

Upon arrival, we were greeted by our amazing host Hector and he pulled out all the stops for our welcome; some fun props for photos, a delicious non-alcoholic drink and a huge welcome sign all waiting for us. Wow, we really felt like celebrities for a moment!

Our Special Welcome To The Westin Puerto Vallarta

Delicious Non- Alcoholic Drink Upon Arrival

After checking-in, we arrived to our fantastic room with the most wonderful view from the balcony. Not only that, there were the cutest and tastiest treats waiting for us in the room alongside some champagne. You better believe we thoroughly enjoyed these thoughtfully curated welcome gifts.

Beautiful Room At The Westin Puerto Vallarta

Another View Of Our Room At The Westin Puerto Vallarta

Adorable Treats Waiting In Our Room Upon Arrival

Beautiful Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Time To Enjoy Some Champagne On The Balcony

The Westin PV is a beautifully landscaped property with tall, lush, palm trees making the resort feel almost like a secluded tropical island. I really loved this about the Westin PV and I took tons of pictures every single day while walking around and lounging by the pool. We definitely enjoyed relaxing poolside as well as beachside in pergolas (what the Westin PV calls their cabanas). We had our own private pergola for the stay and we took full advantage of chilling by the water, listening to the ocean waves and dozing off in the afternoon. Definitely living our best lives!

The Westin PV has an emphasis on wellness and even has an entire program focused around it. Like other Westins, there is a focus on #sleepwell with the Heavenly Beds in all the rooms as well as #eatwell with healthier culinary options (I’ll discuss more about this later). We were so lucky to get to experience some of the great amenities and wellness offers throughout the resort. Here are some of the fun things we were up to during our stay:

Sunrise Yoga Class- We enjoyed an early yoga class in the wellness center with a specially trained yoga instructor. It was a great way to stretch and start our morning on a positive note.

Sunrise Yoga Class at Westin Puerto Vallarta

Fitness Center at the Westin Puerto Vallarta

Beachside massages- Quite possibly one of the best experiences EVER! If you’ve never had a massage beachside, I highly recommend it, and do it at the Westin PV. My parents got Swedish massages and I received a Thai Massage (which is more stretching than a regular massage). Listening to the sounds of the ocean waves and tropical birds, with a light breeze on our skin was one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating experiences. It is a must!

Relaxation at the Spa- Even though we loved our beachside massages, we did still have to check out the spa, didn’t we?! ha ha. My Mom and I treated ourselves to facials and not only loved our treatments, but the estheticians were amazing as well. Mom and I left with glowing, radiant skin and we truly felt like a million bucks.

As I mentioned earlier, the Westin also has a special focus on lighter and healthier meal options at the restaurants throughout the resort as well as room service. Each day we were treated to some of the #eatwell concepts prepared by Chef Gerardo De la Pena. He went out of his way to showcase his amazing culinary skills and how the Westin can accommodate any dietary restriction. Our vegetarian food at each meal was next-level. Take a look:

#eatwell Room-Service Healthy Vegetarian Salad

#eatwell Salad In A Jar At La Cascada Restaurant

Vegan Asian Style Jicama Tacos Beachside

Amazing Vegetarian Feast Prepared By Chef Gerardo

Chef Gerardo Is Amazing — Chef Gerardo Is Genius

I’ll leave you with just a few more pictures of our wonderful time at the Westin PV. I truly can not rave enough about the service, the property, the food and our overall experience. If you are looking for an escape from reality for a bit, this is your place. I promise you will love it.

How I would Like To Spend All Of My Days

Thank You Westin PV! Can Not Wait To Come Back!

Please Note: While this post is in collaboration with The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, all opinions are my own.

A Stay At The Peninsula Paris

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I’m not sure there are enough or the correct words in any language to describe my dreamy visit to The Peninsula Paris, but I’ll do my best. All I’m really trying to convey is that you absolutely MUST experience this extraordinary Parisian gem for yourself.

After spending a week touring through adorable little towns, Medieval castles and vineyards of Burgundy, Ashley and I returned to Paris to spend two opulent days at The Peninsula Paris. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the lovely staff and given a brief tour before heading to our luxurious room.

To say the staff went above and beyond to show us the highest level of hospitality would be an understatement. I was absolutely blown away by the detail and thought that went in to make us feel special and welcome. Just take a look at what was waiting in our room, with the utmost care and consideration; rich, gold-dusted chocolate truffles with a purse made from chocolate, fresh-pressed juices, macarons, a bellman statue made from chocolate, a gorgeous flower bouquet and personalized, framed pictures of us that we had just posted on social media but a few days before. The Peninsula Paris’ next-level hospitality had me feeling like a queen.

Flower Bouquet, Macarons and Chocolate Statue

Personalized Photo Frame Courtesy of Peninsula Paris

Our spacious room would be considered a mansion in comparison to most Paris hotel rooms that can feel somewhat small and cramped. Our twin bed suite came complete with a massive bathroom with separate sinks, a lovely rain shower, relaxing bathtub and even a toilet with heated seat. Now that’s a first for me! In addition, we had a separate luggage and powder room where we stored our belongings and definitely made it look like we moved in. I loved having this extra space because it kept all of our personal things in one central location and not in our way in our actual room.

Twin Bedroom Suite at The Peninsula Paris

Very Spacious Bathroom at The Peninsula Paris

Beautiful In-Room Amenities at The Peninsula Paris

The property of The Peninsula Paris is absolutely breathtaking. From the welcoming lobby to the pristine hallways to each and every restaurant and bar, it’s truly a feast for the eyes and senses. Each one evokes a sense of grandeur and beauty that you must just take a moment to appreciate.

Outdoor Entrance To Le Lobby and Bar Kleber

Indoor Hallway Seating at The Peninsula Paris

Corridor to Suites at The Peninsula Paris

LiLi Cantonese Restaurant at The Peninsula Paris

Best Table In The House at L'Oiseau Blanc at The Peninsula Paris — Best Table In The House at L’Oiseau Blanc at The Peninsula Paris

Outdoor Seating at L'Oiseau Blanc at The Peninsula Paris — Outdoor Seating at L’Oiseau Blanc at The Peninsula Paris

Night Time View From Le Rooftop at The Peninsula Paris

We were so incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to dine at each restaurant and I’m sharing just a few shots here of the lovely vegetarian options available. It can sometimes be difficult to dine in Paris as a vegetarian, but every single restaurant at The Peninsula Paris was able to accommodate any dietary restriction. And if you find yourself there may I suggest the following; Afternoon Tea and/or the famous Sunday Brunch at Le Lobby, early evening or late night drinks at Le Rooftop with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower, Cantonese dinner at LiLi and of course a true French dinner at L’Oiseau Blanc also with views of the Eiffel Tower. I relished in each and every meal and took a moment at each to enjoy not only the delectable cuisine, but also the stunning surroundings. A feast for the stomach and the eyes.

Afternoon Tea at Le Lobby at The Peninsula Paris

Famous Sunday Brunch at Le Lobby at The Peninsula Paris

Pen Fizz Drink at Le Rooftop at The Peninsula Paris

Dinner at LiLi Cantonese Restaurant at The Peninsula Paris — *Lychee Martini at LiLi Cantonese Restaurant at The Peninsula Paris* photo: @mushroomstew

Dinner at L'Oiseau Blanc at The Peninsula Paris — Hummus and Focaccia at L’Oiseau Blanc at The Peninsula Paris

Our two nights at The Peninsula Paris were truly a dream come true and quite honestly, the nicest, most pristine hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I just don’t know how to capture my gratitude for such an unbelievable visit and how I’ll ever stay at another hotel again. I’ve been ruined! If you are visiting Paris, I absolutely recommend that you stay at The Peninsula Paris or at the minimum, make it a point to have a meal at one of the restaurants and indulge in a cocktail at Le Rooftop. I promise you will not regret it!

Please Note: While this post is in collaboration with The Peninsula Paris, all opinions are my own.

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