UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya Is A Luxury Babymoon Destination

Recently while staying at UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya, part of The Leading Hotel of the World, I noticed the five-star, adult-only resort was filled with couples, and quite a few pregnant women.

Located along the picturesque Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, it’s an ideal luxe venue for couples looking to relax and reconnect before the birth of their baby.

According to Healthline, a babymoon is a short trip or vacation for parents-to-be to unplug and enjoy each other. Similar to a honeymoon, it’s a time to spend away from work and the stress of everyday life.

The trend had grown in popularity, and many obstetricians recommend that mother’s-to-be  take their babymoon during the end of their second trimester up to 27 weeks. By this time most women feel healthier and are overcoming morning sickness.  The second trimester often comes with a boost of energy and women are able to travel comfortably.

“The months following the birth of a new baby are a roller coaster,” it states in the Healthline review. “The point of a babymoon is to enjoy one last hurrah or adventure together.”

UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya is an ideal getaways for couples to relax and enjoy the warmth of the sun by one of the three refreshing swimming pools. There are also plenty of lounge chairs on the sand overlooking the Mexican Caribbean. Couples can snorkel off the beach among calm turquoise blue water.

Each couple receives two straw hats in their guest room to wear throughout the day. On certain days, the staff set up a complimentary paint decorating table for guests to drop off their hat to have it personalized by a staff artist.

The resort guest rooms are a modern Mexican designed retreat. The first floor rooms all have the Alcoba swim-up pools in a tropical setting. There are two lounge chairs resting in ankle deep water. Wide steps lead down to a large lap/plunge pool right from your room. This an an ideal room for pregnant women who feel warm often. The resort offers inflatable pool rafts and rings to float along the shallow pool to stay cool next to your room.

Those staying on the second to fifth floors will appreciate an outdoor soaking bathtub large enough for two people. Take in the views of the resort while feeling weightless in warm water.

DINING OPTIONS

Indulge in healthy food that will satisfy all pregnancy cravings. Experience new textures and flavors of the local cuisine and plan a private romantic dinner on your terrace or under a private pergola at the La Escondido Pool.

Start one’s morning at Café Inez, a European-style cafe offering fresh juices, healthy smoothies, tea, coffee, baked goods, panini sandwiches and salads.

Cueva Siete is named for the seven origin caves of Mayan mythology – Cave Seven. Serving modern Mexican cuisine, the restaurant implements a rotating chef series inviting chefs to incorporate Mexican ingredients into their creative dishes.

Take the bridge walkway across water and jungle to Mi Carisa, a fine dining Mediterranean-style restaurant. The highlight of this venue is its Italian wood-burning oven inspired menu. Pasta, risotto, pizza, salads and grilled proteins and vegetables are presented with an artistic flair.

Mura House draws the flavors and techniques of Japanese cuisine providing a harmony of flavor, quality ingredients and preparation precision. Guests can have three different experiences inside this restaurant offering teppanyaki, sushi and yakitori cuisine.

The hotel’s causal beachside venue 20°87° provides a bountiful breakfast buffet during the morning and an a la carte menu during lunch and dinner.

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Take a cooking class or enjoy a chocolate tasting experience at Sool Chocolate shop. The resort also offers a mixology class to learn about artisan cocktails and mocktails. It’s a great way to bond and learn new skills together.

SPA TIME

This resort’s Esencia Spa offers couples massage and botanical facials. Relax and unwind while enjoying each other’s company is a tranquil setting.

Wellness classes are held in the spa’s beautiful floor to ceiling glass room. There is also a fitness center with free weights, bicycles, weight machines, mats, towels, fruit enhanced water, and fresh fruit.

Start your morning with a beach walk, before morning yoga or a Pilates class. By the pool there is aqua volleyball, an aqua spin session and aqua stretch classes.

PHOTO MEMORIES

Capture this special moment in your life with a maternity photoshoot at one of the most beautiful Riviera beaches and jungles in the world.

EXPLORE LOCAL CULTURE

UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya offers a nature escape set in a mangrove forest. It’s also about 30 minutes from Tulum, an archaeological fortified city strategically built on the coast of the Caribbean Sea.

HELPFUL TIPS:

• Be sure to pack comfortable and breathable cotton and linen clothing. Women wear loose and flowing dresses.
• Pack maternity swimwear to provide ample support and coverage.
• Due to the heat of the Mexico Caribbean feet may swell. Bring comfortable sandals and shoes for walking and exploring the grounds of the resort and beyond.
• Be sure to bring your prescriptions and your prenatal vitamins.

UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya offers special offers through the year for solo adults,  honeymooners, babymooners and partners seeking a idyllic getaway.