I have done a couple blog posts about my recent trip to the El Dorado Maroma, but I haven't talked about the resort itself yet.  I have to say that it was my favorite resort yet, so it definitely deserves a post of its own, so here we go.

When choosing a resort for our vacation my wife and I obviously had several choices.  We chose El Dorado Maroma because it's small, intimate, and relaxing - and it turned out to be a perfect choice.  The resort only has 72 suites, so the entire resort is very intimate.  The landscaping is incredible - so many trees!  When you walk around you are walking through a tropical forest of palm trees - it's really amazing.

We stayed in an infinity pool suite, which was amazing.  The patio has a beach bed, two chairs, and an infinity pool that overlooks the ocean.  The pool is only 2-3 feet deep, but it was a great way to cool off and it was nice to have our own little area to ourselves.  More impressive is the way these patios were designed - they are completely private.  There is a wall inbetween you and the person next to you, nd the overall structure is curved, so there is no way to even try to see around the wall.  My friend came to visit for the day and said that the balcony at his resort only had railings seperating other rooms - he was jealous of ours.

Another reason I love this resort is because it's so small - almost every room is basically right on the beach.  Above is the view from our infinity pool.  The room had an in-room hot tub, a huge bathroom, and an outdoor shower.  Most of their suites are larger then some apartments I've had.

But the room was only a small part of why we loved the resort - the biggest one was the staff and food.  Karisma really does an outstanding job and completely lives up to their tagline "gourmet inclusive".  The head chef Efrain is amazing, and his staff - to include head waiter Mauricio and his waitstaff were the most personable I have ever come across.  My wife and I loved the food, but we loved our interaction with the staff even more. 

I am a beach lover, so that's always an important part of my resort choices.  The beach is very calm and shallow - great for relaxing.  The staff is out there every morning and evening raking the beautiful sand so everything is always incredibly smooth - not a rock to be found anywhere.

Overal El Dorado Maroma is an incredible resort, staffed by top-notch employees.  This combination is obviously why our couples love Karisma resorts for their Mexico weddings.  Anybody can have a great hotel on a great stretch of beach, but having employees that you actually consider friends by the end of the week - that is what seperates the best from the rest.