A peaceful boat ride through a mangrove-bordered lagoon was the best beginning. Getting to my suite at Rosewood Mayakoba, I stepped onto a wooden dock that caused a heated plunge pool. With my Wellness Butler, I went into the main level to see a living-room, dining location, wet bar, and a coffee center arrayed with healthy treats like granola, nuts, honey, and dried fruit. Soft music, lagoon views, and a selection of art books and sculptures enhanced the tranquil atmosphere.
Upstairs, the bedroom looked out over the lagoon with a glass wall that allowed views of lush greenery, birds, and the periodic turtle swimming by. A large restroom, with an aromatherapy shower and free-standing tub, opened to the “Serenity Pavilion,” a private area with an outdoor shower, cushioned seating, and a reflexology fountain– a shallow stone-lined swimming pool created for acupressure on the soles of the feet. Before leaving, my butler explained the well-stocked minibar and provided to mix a mezcal and lime cocktail. I was happy to find out that cocktails could be part of a wellness program.
Mine was one of 8 new Wellness Suites situated near Sense, A Rosewood Spa. Health Suite guests have complimentary access to scheduled fitness and health classes along with the guidance of a devoted Wellness Butler. In addition to activities, sleep is a focus, and each suite consists of a circadian light lamp and nightly moon aromatherapy– bedside aromatic oil that lines up with the moon’s cycles to address energy levels and sleep quality. The light lamp is said to harness the advantageous effects of sunshine. Welcome facilities like chakra stones and incense allow visitors to tailor their environments.
A welcome dinner with specialized cocktails and dynamic atmosphere at the new Zapote Bar was an excellent start, possibly likewise contributing to a great night’s sleep and preparedness for float yoga the following early morning on a board in the medical spa pool. Later on that morning, we fulfilled at The Palapa at Sense Spa, a breezy spot under a thatched roofing system amongst the mangroves, for a Power of Breath Workshop with Ayurveda practitioner Daniel Seymour. His enjoyable voice, warmth, and enthusiasm guided us as we explored the effect of breathing on the mind and emotions. The afternoon “Kuxtal” Sensory Garden Ritual, named for the Mayan word for life, started with an explanation of the cycle of life and the selection of a plant to start the journey. A deep aromatherapy massage with a personalized mix of oils followed.
Chef Juan Pablo Loza produced a Yucatán Heritage Menu for one of our suppers at the Spa Cenote along with the lagoon, under the radiance of lanterns hanging from trees. Ingredients consisted of Recado Negro, a dressing based on roasted peppers and spices, Espelón beans, corn, cacao, and honey.
At a cooking class at La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen, we made a number of salsas with components grown just actions from where we sat. We went back to La Ceiba Garden for an interesting supper with musical entertainment, free-flowing cocktails, a menu that included zapote-smoked lettuce, grilled shrimp, striped bass, rib eye steak, and agave-glazed lamb, and an opportunity to fulfill other visitors remaining at the resort.
A highlight of my time at Rosewood Mayakoba was a check out to Centro Educativo K’iin Beh, a multilingual school supported by Rosewood Mayakoba’s owners, associates, and guests, motivated by the leadership of Daniel Scott, Rosewood’s regional vice president and managing director. Found about 15 minutes away from Mayakoba, the school opened with 200 primary and intermediate school trainees, and there are prepare for a high school close by. Offering to the community fits with the Rosewood Spa’s “Hour of Kindness,” a commitment to extend empathy towards the regional neighborhood.
While wellness was the focus of my go to, there was time for a leisurely walk among thick mangroves to the beach where I splashed in the warm water and enjoyed the best-ever shrimp tacos at Aquí Me Quedo, translated as “I’m remaining here”– and I wanted I might have. I know I’ll be back, and soon, for golf at El Camaleón, snorkeling at the beach, mixed drinks at Zapote Bar, Juan Pablo Loza’s tasty food, and the matchless hospitality of the staff at Rosewood Mayakoba.