Ixtapa sits on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Guerrero, where golden sand beaches meet warm waters, and the Sierra Madre mountains create a lush, tropical backdrop. Originally developed as a planned resort destination in the 1970s, Ixtapa has matured into a polished beachfront getaway that still feels a little off the radar for…
Huatulco is one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets for couples who want their destination wedding to feel like a true escape. Tucked along the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, this stretch of coastline is home to nine pristine bays, each with its own personality and appeal. Unlike the crowded resort corridors of Cancun or Riviera Maya, Huatulco…
If you’ve ever driven down Mexico’s Pacific coast from San Diego, you know the moment Ensenada appears. The rolling vineyards of the Valle de Guadalupe give way to a rugged coastline where the Pacific crashes against golden cliffs, and a charming port city sits at the center of it all. For couples who want a…
Acapulco has been drawing visitors to its shores for decades, and it’s not hard to see why. This Pacific coast city wraps around a dramatic bay framed by lush green mountains, offering sunsets that paint the sky in shades of orange and pink every evening. For couples planning a destination wedding in Acapulco, the combination…
There’s a reason Isla Mujeres keeps showing up on couples’ destination wedding shortlists. This tiny island off the coast of Cancun packs a surprising amount of charm into just five miles of white sand, turquoise water, and colorful downtown streets. It’s close enough to the mainland for easy travel, but feels worlds away from the…
For sun-soaked ceremonies and luxurious honeymoons, the Caribbean is an easy choice for your Caribbean destination wedding. But choosing a single resort venue, from the wide range of options, isn’t so simple. So we’ve rounded up our best all-inclusive wedding resorts in the Caribbean, where you can find your perfect match! Our best Caribbean all-inclusive…
Central America is an increasingly welcoming region for LGBTQ couples planning destination weddings. Costa Rica led the way by legalizing same-sex marriage in 2020, and the inclusive spirit of its tourism industry has influenced resorts across the region. Panama and Belize, while still evolving in legal recognition, have resort communities that actively welcome same-sex celebrations….
Belize has quietly become one of Central America’s most welcoming destinations for LGBTQ travelers. While the country decriminalized same-sex relationships in 2016, the real story of its inclusivity is told by its boutique resorts and lodge owners, many of whom have been hosting same-sex couples and celebrations for years with genuine warmth. For LGBTQ couples…
Costa Rica made history in 2020 when it became the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage, and the country’s progressive stance on equality is reflected in its tourism industry. For LGBTQ couples planning a destination wedding in Costa Rica, this means more than just legal recognition. It means resorts that actively welcome and…
Central America is where the Caribbean meets the Pacific, where volcanoes rise above cloud forests, and where some of the most exciting wedding destinations in the hemisphere are waiting to be discovered. This region spans multiple countries and coastlines, giving couples an incredible range of settings for their destination weddings. From the tropical dry forests…