Seeking ‘peak romance’, Abi Jackson and her wife Edel soak up the Mayan magic and laidback luxury of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. As the sun melts towards the sea, amber streaks stretch across the horizon. My wife, Edel, and I sip champagne, savouring the scene as our dinner sizzles on a grill nearby.
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Almost everyone we’ve spoken to since arriving on Holbox, a 42km-sliver of paradise some 10km off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, has urged us not to miss the spectacular sunsets. Tonight, on our table-for-two on the sand, specially set up by the restaurant team at Mystique Holbox by Royalton where we’re staying, we have the best seats in the house.
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We are midway through our honeymoon, a three-part Mexican adventure curated by tour operator Kuoni, and this is exactly the “peak romance” moment we’d wished for. String lights laid out in a heart shape around us glow as we tuck into plates of chunky, buttery lobster, with creamy baked potatoes we vow to re-attempt at home between giddy mouthfuls. The sky is violet by the time we finish our meal, and with full bellies and hearts, we linger until it’s dark, soaking up every last drop of magic.
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Read more on Mexico travel:. This year marks a decade since the first same-sex weddings in the UK took place, and more than 50,000 LGBT+ couples have since tied the knot. Choosing a honeymoon, however, can still come with extra considerations, whether that’s safety, a destination’s LGBT+ laws, or simply how comfortable you’ll feel.
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