A look at the Secrets and Dreams Resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

A few weeks ago, my kids had plans to spend a week in Yosemite with their dad. I needed to get some writing done, and I also needed an escape from my house. Sweltering temperatures, no AC, and some construction being done have made my house a miserable place to be. I needed a getaway.

I’d been dreaming of returning to a Dreams Resort. I stayed at their property in Tulum a few years ago and immediately fell in love with their whole vibe. They call it “unlimited luxury” and it basically means that everything is taken care of. From food to drinks to little details, they’ve thought of everything and it’s all included.

I reached out to the good folks at Dreams and they invited me to spend a few days at their resort in Cabo, but they also invited me to check out their sister resort in Cabo called Secrets Resort so I could do a little compare and contrast of the properties. I was thrilled because I’ve always wanted to stay at a Secrets Resort as well. It’s their adults-only sister resort, so it’s all of the unlimited luxury, without kids. A two-hour flight from LA and I was on my way.

I spent my first few nights at Dreams. It’s a gorgeous beachfront property in Cabo, away from the party scene of downtown.

They have two pools at the property, a big pool with fun activities all day for people of all ages, and a quiet pool. Since I was introverting on this trip, I spent most of my time there. Both pools were gorgeous, and overlooking the beach.

Oh – and to make the pool experience even more relaxing, there were servers coming by constantly offering drinks (all included). The hardest decision I had to make each day was whether to go for a mojito or a pina colada. (I did both.)

I know some people have hesitations about the food quality at an all-inclusive, but I’m happy to report that the food was AMAZING. Dreams had several restaurants, from formal to casual, as well as a buffet. I hit the buffet most mornings, but tried a different restaurant each evening. I was particularly fond of their Italian restaurant.

This was my view from breakfast every morning. The buffet was insane, and offered everything from a mimosa bar, fresh green juice, custom-made omelets, and traditional Mexican fair.

I made two daily goals for myself: eat at a new restaurant every evening, and watch the sunset every night. I’m proud to say I met this goal with gusto. The sunsets at Dreams were absolutely stunning.

I had a great time at Dreams and can’t wait to go back with
my kids. It’s an ideal place for family vacations or reunions because there is
something for everyone. There is a kids’ club that keeps children entertained
all day, and the main pool had fun activities happening all day as well. I know
my kids would love all of the options in terms of food – and I love that I don’t
have to make any decisions.

When my time at Dreams was up, I had mixed feelings. I didn’t
want to leave. I loved the vibe, the view, and the serenity. But I was also
excited to experience an adults-only resort.

My sadness at leaving Dreams was quickly abated once I got to Secrets. Everything I loved about Dreams was present at Secrets: the beach views, the well-appointed rooms, the amazing food, the flowing cocktails. The only thing missing was the kids. Which . . . I mean. Clearly I love kids. But when I’m not traveling with them, it was nice to be somewhere with all adults.

I wasn’t sure what to expect of an “adults only” resort. I wasn’t interested in a party scene and was a tad bit worried I’d arrive to find wet t-shirts contests or a pickup scene at the pool, and I was relieved to find that wasn’t the case at all. It was a diverse crowd . . . lots of honeymooners, lots of older couples, and everything in between. People from all over the world, and even a few groups of girlfriends on a weekend getaway. The vibe was classy and not at all a frat party. The main pool had a fun party vibe with loud music and entertainment. I enjoyed it but spent a majority of my time at the quiet pool once again. I tend to introvert on vacations and spending most of my time lazing, reading, and writing.

Curious about the name Secrets? Here’s a virtual tour of the room where I explain some of those fun details.

They’ve taken a great deal of care in the design at Secrets. There are incredible details at every turn. And at night, the lighting makes everything feel even more special. Most of the restaurants are more formal, so it was fun to walk around at night seeing everyone dressed up.

Once again, the sunsets were stunning, and I made it a point to watch them every night. It’s amazing how a week of sunset watching can set the reset button on life. I truly had such a relaxing experience at Secrets and can’t wait to go back again. It was therapeutic in so many ways.