I craved a mini escape to somewhere warm and tropical with the put together feeling of winter season blues and being drained from do the job. A spot the place I could lay on a large mattress and observe the waves crash onto sandy shores. My burnout took place simply because I worked limitless hours at household, emotion like my workday was a by no means-ending hamster cycle. In addition to that, I experienced intense winter season blues. Think about an atmosphere exactly where the sky is grey for 70% of the times, the sunshine sets at 5pm, and the cold air makes you want to keep indoors all day.
The stars aligned for me when JW Marriott Cancun Vacation resort & Spa attained out, providing a 3-working day escape to experience Cancun by way of the resort’s eyes. I experimented with its great amenities–from its luxurious spa company to its total-assistance fitness center to the plush king-sized beds sitting on the sandy shores. I also tried using the top-notch eating places located at the resort and its sister home the Marriott. The culinary selections different from a pop-up taco feast, an surprising Polynesian buffet at Hana, and fresh seafood dished at Sacbe seafood shack. My curated practical experience with the JW Marriott Cancun prolonged further than the vacation resort. I also explored the ancestral city of Valladolid and had my initially vogue grillhouse expertise at Chambao.
Here’s what I did in three days
Working day 1 – Decompress and feast on tacos and margs 
Soon after suffering at the airport’s crowded immigration line, my space was a sight for sore eyes. It was roomy, experienced seaside impressed decor and supplied astounding sights of Cancun’s from my balcony. When I was psyched to get started diving into the tacos becoming prepped for evening meal, I also craved to lazily melt on the king-dimension mattress in my plush robe. For my initial meal, tacos and margaritas had been a ought to. Right before I developed my shrimp and octopus tacos layered with a mound of guacamole, I sipped on refreshing margaritas at the JW Lobby Bar. The bar not only draws in attendees for its modern-day chic aesthetic but features 150 margaritas. It is a aspect that would entice friends like myself to gleefully return to Cancun to say, “I’ve attempted all 150 margaritas I am a Margarita Marvel.” So far, I experienced the Grapefruit Rita and Coffee Rita. The grapefruit is aspect of the “classic” solutions, possibly in which purists devote most of their time. This margarita capabilities Gran Orendain Blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, Cointreau, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Whilst for nonpurist possibilities, the menu has “modern,” “exotic,” or “fusion” margaritas. The Espresso Rita is element of the modern section, flavored with Patron Cafe XO Bailey’s, chocolate, and raspberry sauce. This was an fascinating choice, nutty and a lot less sweet compared to the Grapefruit Rita. If I experienced to pick out a favorite, I’d go for a classic.
Publish the margaritas, I headed to the pop-up taco fest outside. Live new music loaded the air as friends walked to create their exceptional taco combinations. The line for the cochinita pibil (gradual-roasted pork) was the longest, suggesting that it was incredibly tasty. Having said that, I pick out shrimp and octopus fillings which were similarly awesome and topped them with creamy guacamole. As the darkness crammed the sky, I had a second serving of the green goddess and a bowl crammed with crispy corn tortilla chips.
Day 2: Explore outside of Cancun. 
On the 2nd working day, I headed to Valladolid. Valladolid can be thought of off the beaten route when vacationing in Mexico. It’s an amazing hidden gem deep in Mexico’s Yucatan jungle, somewhere around a two-hour travel from the JW Marriott Cancun. “The Pueblo Mágico (Magical City) of Valladolid in Yucatán is a person of people areas where time slows down. Afternoons are designed for wandering all over its barrios full of colours though sipping on a selfmade lemonade packed with wholesome chia seeds. Or, stumbling into a community keep to invest in a Mexican barbie doll or vibrant Frida Kahlo art parts to deliver a bit of Mexico again home. 
Even though in Valladolid, I also expert traditional Yucatecan fare. The foods of Yucatán is quite significantly influenced by its site and tradition. The point out sits at the end of Mexico’s curling peninsula, frequently described as Mayan. It is dwelling to resilient persons who resisted Spanish affect and carry on to dwell off the land, cooking pibil in earthen pits. If ever visiting Valladolid, examine out El Atrio del Mayab Cafe perfectly located near to El Centro in Valladolid. It’s a charmingly pretty cafe with indoor and outside seating. On the menu you are going to obtain foodstuff like papazules, cochinita pibil, or empanadas de Chaya. Once more, the cochinita pibil appeared to be a common merchandise but I primarily preferred the papazules. The papazules are warmed corn tortillas, smothered with pumpkin seed sauce from which the eco-friendly oil has been extracted and flavored with epazote. The tortillas are loaded with chopped hard-cooked eggs and topped with a tomato sauce. A excursion to Valladolid is a great way to dive into Mexico’s roots and see the ancestral and colonial paradise it is. 
Subsequent my brief excursion to Valladolid, I experienced my 1st encounter at a vogue grillhouse, Chambao. Positioned throughout the road from the vacation resort, Chambao welcomes attendees to celebrate and consume within its rustic environment, made with palm leaves and wooden. Upon getting into, I thought I experienced walked into a misty jungle right before looking at the superbly illuminated eating space with ocean sights. Even though the spectacular ocean views have been wonderful it could not compete with its exquisite menu. Some of the menu highlights bundled an Australian lobster tail, a hearty beet salad, and flambeed pineapple for dessert. Even with remaining enormously complete, I experienced issue resisting the flambeed pineapple that boosted the flavors of the creamy ice product. As I retained dipping, around 10pm, the grillhouse entertained visitors with a trend and aerialist demonstrate. If you are heading to Cancun for any celebration, I will definitely advocate Chambao. 
Working day 3: Relax before heading again to truth.
I’ll not mince my text: a massage on holiday is a must, and The JW Marriott Cancun’s Spa did not disappoint. Wrapping up my mini winter getaway, I was treated to a pressure-relieving massage. In the previous few months, I have inadvertently produced sore muscle mass mainly because of typing on the computer system for 8+ several hours a working day and not stretching immediately after doing work out. This has still left me troubled with lots of stiff muscle groups. I was thrilled to have a therapeutic massage to dig into this dilemma (literally). I felt relieved and anxiety-totally free, which I hadn’t skilled in the wintry months at home. Scheduling a Bali Mattress for the working day is one more way to reduce strain at the vacation resort. Unlike a spa excursion, there are no massages, but you can lazily gaze at the ocean on a large bed and have a pair cocktails when you are there. If you get hungry, I’d suggest checking out Sacbé beach front shack conveniently located at the Marriott. My entire body tends to crave colder refreshing meals like the shrimp ceviche and never ever-ending move of cocktails or diet program cokes in the sizzling weather conditions. I listened to my cravings and Sacbé seashore shack delivered, talking on the quality of foods and fantastic personnel support. 
Even though technically not at the JW Marriott Cancun, Hana is also part of the Marriot culinary spouse and children. Like the 150 margaritas, Hana Polynesian Grill brings an additional exceptional element to the resort. While I really don’t foresee myself getting the blahs from Mexican delicacies, the Marriott Cancun loved ones sets by itself apart from other resorts. It does so by including the clean requires of Polynesian delicacies to its culinary umbrella. I visualize Hana will be noticed as a strategy to entice locals to pay a visit to the vacation resort due to the fact they may perhaps be more intrigued to attempt new delicacies beyond tacos. At Hana’s opening party, I experimented with the refreshing ahi tuna and watermelon salads, sweet banana lumpia bites, and barbecue chicken. 
On my ultimate working day, I visited Sedona Grill, located at the JW Marriott Cancun. Normally, I get overwhelmed at breakfast buffets but I realized I desired to have a Mexican themed breakfast prior to returning to reality. I pick out eggs, tamales, guacamole, black beans along with wealthy small mug of Mexican incredibly hot chocolate. My plate was thoroughly clean in a make any difference of minutes and I went for seconds of the beans. Prior to returning to the wintry temperature, I took one previous stroll of the beach and noticed a pelican perched on the lifeguard’s tower. I believed this pelican will have to be residing its best lifetime simply because it is a long term resident of the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa. 
JW Marriott Cancun Vacation resort & Spa
Km 14.5, Blvd. Kukulcan Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
