Welcome to paradise is how they should have greeted me as the cab door opened! To my surprise when I arrived, I was let out on a rather quiet, unassuming cobblestone circular driveway. I was directed to walk through an old alcove and entered a small lobby (which was more like a quiet room with someone awaiting to check me in.) After being checked in, I was ushered off to my honeymoon villa (I was upgraded.Further confirmation that this WAS paradise!) Everything about this resort was magical from the water flavored with the fruit essence of the day, to the smell of warmth and burning wood that would drift over the resort every evening. After a short morning workout, I decided to stop and get breakfast from T.Cook's, the only on-site restaurant that boasts homemade pesto which is served during all banquet/meeting meals. I also might add, there is a fireplace inside the dining area and they feature entrees cooked in the fireplace. I picked up a coffee and granola and fruit to take back to my room. My first bite could be likened to what it's like to eat your first meal after fasting for a day or two. The fruit was a simple mixture of blueberries, strawberries and blackberries but they were the sweetest and juiciest I've ever had. The granola was homemade and lightly sweeten with honey and toasted to give the most wonderful, crunchy finish.
My second best meal would be the plump lobster ravioli that I had for dinner during one of the group meals. The pasta was al dente and the lobster was abundant!
By the way, my mysterious paradise is known as The Royal Palms Resort & Spa.
