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Mexico's Romantic Moon Palace
A Slice of Earthly Paradise
By Kendeyl Johansen
White beaches. Tropical gardens. Double Jacuzzis. Mexico's all-inclusive Moon Palace, located on Cancun's south shore, sounded ideal to me and my husband, Lars. We'd decided to splurge on a romantic getaway to celebrate our 10-year anniversary and to enjoy "couple time" away from our rowdy, but beloved, three sons. So I booked a trip to the Moon Palace hoping the resort would live up to its Internet literature.
Lars and I arrived in Mexico at night, so we couldn't see much more than mangroves during our 10-minute taxi ride from the airport, but we were immediately impressed by the resort's lobby. The rich marble flooring and a vibrant stained-glass ceiling foreshadowed a luxurious stay. And the staff members at the front desk relieved our fears about digging out our rusty high-school Spanish – they all spoke good English. Lars and I soon found ourselves chauffeured via golf cart to our room.
The room was superior, with a double Jacuzzi, an ocean view and a walk-out balcony boasting a copper-colored hammock. Lars and I gently swung in the hammock, holding hands, sipping champagne and watching the ocean pulse and the stars blaze. Ah, this couldn't be better, I thought.
The next morning Lars and I enjoyed an unpracticed luxury – sleeping in. Upon awaking, I blinked in surprise at the movie-set view – tropical gardens stretched to a meandering pool, and beyond the pool, pure, white sand melted into aquamarine waves. The waters beckoned.
But first, we needed to refuel. The Moon Palace's 11 restaurants serve everything from Mexican breakfast to sushi, and we planned on feasting now and dieting later.
We started at Bugambilias, where the upscale Mexican breakfast buffet was delicioso
