I know I promised a Cabo travel diary a month ago after I got back, but things got so hectic that I’m just now getting around to it! But better late than never, right? Honestly, we didn’t get to explore as much on this trip because David was here for work. I was out tanning by the pool all day 😉
We stayed at Riu Palace. Since it was an all-inclusive hotel, we spent a lot of our time there eating. I mean, who can say no to unlimited food all day everyday? The food wasn’t exceptional but was still satisfying; it’s like what you’d expect from a typical buffet. I particularly enjoyed their steak and mashed potatoes (I know, typical Mexican food… LOL!). For dessert, the fondue machine was my greatest weakness. Seriously, half my diet on this trip was white chocolate covered strawberries! David enjoyed the unlimited booze, while I sipped on my *virgin* fruit punch which we mistook as a sunrise mimosa at first because it looked exactly like one.
On David’s time off, we were able to grab some shots of our own, and it was a true delight to be so close to the beach one last time before officially settling into Palm Springs when we got back. Weather was great — not too hot and not too cold… but definitely warm enough to hang out in a bikini and get at least 2 shades darker in the course of the week. Thank goodness for tanning because I hadn’t really worked out consistently all year leading up to Cabo. Is it just me or does darker skin help make a person look more toned? I’m so convinced it does! Now that we’re back in Palm Springs, we joined a gym and I’m getting back in the groove of my fitness routine… and naturally tanning everyday under the harsh desert sun (LOL)!
Wearing: Bikini Top – H&M (several years old but I’m loving this ruffle wrap bikini top that would look great with strappy bikini bottoms), Bikini Bottom – Victoria’s Secret (sold out, but similar here)
Wearing: Pineapple One-Piece – Forever 21 (sold out, but similar style available here in pink; there is no print but I loooove the low plunge), Distressed Denim Shorts – Forever 21 (sold out but available in white and I have it too!)
Wearing: Pineapple One-Piece – Forever 21 (sold out, but similar style available here in pink; there is no print but I loooove the low plunge), Distressed Denim Shorts – Forever 21 (sold out but available in white and I have it too!), Lace Sheer Cover-Up – Canyon Child (two seasons ago, but similar style here)
Traveling can be quite stressful with 3 pets at home (they’re practically kids)! But now that we’re settled in, we’re hoping for another fun getaway soon. Maybe Italy, maybe Greece… I’m dying to check out Europe and Australia too. I definitely want to make it a mission to travel more before I turn 30. There are still so many places in the world I have yet to see!
What’s your next travel destination?
Photos by David Potter
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Wow your pictures are so gorgeous! Come to Cape Town babe, you will LOVE it!! 🙂 xxx
Cape Town sounds amazing! Would love to visit soon!
Looks like you had a blast! Love the images you captured while traveling. Would love to see more travel diaries in the future!
I had a lot of fun! Thanks for stopping by and hopefully I’ll be able to share more travel diaries soon!
omg your body is goals!!! looks like you had a blast in cabo 🙂 i’m off to japan next week for the first time! so excitedddd
Thank you Miranda! Have so much fun in Japan! xo
What a BABE! Can’t wait to see where you go next. Cabo is beautiful 😍😍😍
Thanks Denise! xx
Yesss girl! You look like an absolute goddess in all these looks… I’m obsessed! Looks like you definitely did have such an amazing time in Cuba! 🙂
XO Jessi,
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Thanks Jessi! xo
These photos are absolutely magical – of course I expected nothing less coming from you and David. All my blogger friends are posting photos of their beach getaways, and I’m just here dying to go somewhere warm and tropical soon! I hope I get the chance to enjoy something like this before summer ends! I love your swimsuits, especially that palm print one piece. So cute! Sounds like you had an amazing experience!
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Aw thanks Stephanie! I’m dying to go back to somewhere tropical too because it’s starting to really heat up in the desert here! But I guess I can’t complain because I still have the pool 🙂 haha!
Amazing shots! Some great stuffs that I need to add on my bucket list! Next in line….Cabo!
Yes!! You’d love it there!
I was so envious of all your vacay pics you posted while in Cabo. What a beautiful place to take photos too. Such a perfect vacay spot and I need this amazing tan you got! Girl, you don’t need to hit the gym your body is killer! Love all the swimsuits you brought along and your tropical vacay looks. What a great vacay even though David had to work. =). I’m headed to Vancouver and Seattle in June (definitely not tropical) but that’s fine because I am not in any beach body shape right now. Hehe. xoxo, Christine
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Christine! You’re too sweet! I love you haha <3 So lucky you're headed to Vancouver and Seattle -- two places I'm dying to see eventually. Hopefully the weather will be nice when you go 🙂
love the last outfit!
these photos are beautiful!
I’ve been dying to go on vacation to somewhere tropical, lay out on a warm beach & play in warm ocean water (since our water in California’s freezing!)
xx nicole
I miss the beach a lot too after moving to the desert! Already wishing for another tropical getaway haha!
Looks like paradise… Wish I was in Cabo right now.
Me too! It’s getting so hot in the desert I’m craving for another getaway ahaha
All of your photos are to die for! That romper you’re wearing is the cutest thing ever too. Great post!
Thanks Mary!
These photos are STUNNING! Looks like you had the best time!!
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Thanks Molly. I had a splendid time 🙂
These photos are so gorgeous! You are stunning babe! What a beautiful place! Sounds like the perfect vacay!
Thanks Ashley!
Amazing photos, they make me wish I was back in Mexico! An all inclusive sounds perfect right now, but I can’t complain because I’m going to New York next month. Btw you look super fit, tanned or not.
So lucky you’re going to NY! Have a blast babe!
I haven’t been to Cabo yet! I recently returned from a tour of Texas but I’m not too sure about what my next travel destination is. I miss travel immensely but I think it’ll be somewhere in Central America. I am attempting to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday.
My bf is dying to visit Central America so I think that will be coming up for us hopefully soon too!
Wonderful photos. The view is amazing.
Thanks Pam!
Your trip looks so amazing, such a lovely resort. Love all of your beach wear, and girl you have the best body.
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Thanks Rachel! You’re too sweet! xoxo
Girl these beach vibes have me seriously so jealous!! Sounds like you had the most amazing time and look at that amazing weather and sunshine you got! Your glow is amazing and don’t get me started on that banging bod! Now when are you gonna come visit me?!
Helen xx
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Helen! I was just thinking about visiting Sydney pretty soon and am keeping a close eye on flight deals! I’ve been telling my bf I want to visit you! Haha. Thanks babe, I hope you enjoy your vacation to Europe with your man! Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures xoxo
Cabo is a country I’ve always wanted to visit! It’s great you were able to still enjoy the time you had there and take some gorgeous shots. Kudos to you both joining a gym, though you don’t need it, it’s still important to keep up our bodies 🙂
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I think you’d really love it in Cabo! The weather is splendid right now 🙂 Yes, it feels wonderful to take better care of my body 🙂
I really wanted to go there recently, instead chose Europe. Cabo looks amazing and so did you. I love the black bikini (photography was incredible). What a beautiful place.
Xxgracie
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Europe is a great choice darling! I want to go there next 🙂
Wow! Your photos are stunning! Makes me want to book a trip to Mexico. 🙂 My husband’s name is David, too.
Thanks Elaine! I think you’d enjoy Mexico especially now that summer’s coming up.
beautiful photos! what a fun sunny getaway
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Thanks Carolyn! x
Your photos are beautiful. 💚
Thank you Maria!
Ahhh these photos came out so good!! For someone who hasn’t worked out consistently, you still look amazing!!! And yes I think tanning definitely helps you look more toned 🙂 I would love to visit Cabo someday! But I really want my next travel destination to be Japan!
With love, Jenn
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Aww thanks Jenn! You’re so sweet! Japan sounds really delightful and I would love to visit too!
You are an absolute bay watch babe in that floral swimsuit!
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Aw thanks darling!
Your photos are absolutely amazing! It looks like you had a fabulous time in Cabo. This is definitely someplace I need to visit in the future!
Thanks Cait! xx
I think that’s the perfect relationship you and David have, I mean, he works and you tan by the pool, haha. Jk, I’m glad you got a getaway before your move. I sure could have needed one too figuring how much is involved in a move and I actually just booked a late summer vacay to Mykonos in Greece so meet you up there babes! Haha. And you know you’re always welcome to Stockholm! And yes, I do agree with the fact that a body looks more toned with a tan, which reminds me, I need to get one…
Thanks for sharing some lovely vacay pics and reading!
xoxo
Thomas
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LOL!!! I know right? Talk about relationship goals! Omg you’re so lucky you’re going to Greece! That’s on the top of my list of places to travel. I really want to see Santorini! If I can find a good deal on a flight there in the summer we should totally meet up 😉 lol! I would love to meet you in Stockholm too! Take me around please 🙂 hehe
WOW!!!! This WOW goes to your amazing body, before i admire on the beautiful scenery!!! Please do write a post on your daily workout routine and share your secrets with us, Sharon!!!
I have never been to Mexico, but it’s definitely on top of my to visit list!
xx,Jessie
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Aww thanks Jessie but your body is already goals LOL what are you talking about! Haha! I really don’t have any workout routine really other than taking some fitness classes and using the ab crunch machine (LOL). Little booty could use some work next 😉 I think you’d really love Cabo!
Stunning photos. Certainly makes me want to visit Cabo.
Thank you! It’s definitely a place worth visiting!
Ok, now I see why everyone wants to go to Cabo! Now I do , too thanks to these beautiful photos! I love all the bathing suit selections, you are rocking them!
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I know right? I was so stoked to finally get to see Cabo! You should definitely go some time 🙂
omg, your body is goals, and I love all the photos you took! I also love your logo, is that a sheep?
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Aw thanks Claire! YES! Sheep are my favorite animals. My cousin is an artist and designed my logo for me by hand!
You look gorgeous as always! Wow, wish we could get that kind of weather in Vancouver!
Thanks Paige! The weather was just perfect!
Cabo looks seriously amazing. And your pictures are gorgeous!
Thank you Cameron 🙂
OMG babe Cabo is been on my bucket list since ever!!! Honestly need to scratched soon hahaha
The pictures are just amazing and you look so fabulous.
You have the best body ever Sharon!
xoxo
Marcy
I’m really surprised you haven’t been yet seeing as how you travel so much Marcy! Haha. But I think you’d love it there! xoxo
Wow! Cabo looks amazing, I really love the balcony directly on the beach! Dream!
I know right? The resort was breathtaking!
Amazing shots!! You look absolute stunning.
Great post. Xx, Raysa
Thank you Raysa xx
That looks like a beautiful place to stay. I’d love to stay there!
I know right? It was heavenly and all the unlimited food was just pure bliss. I did not want to come back home and start cooking again and worrying about what to eat next LOL
This makes me want to get on the Plane right now. So beautiful and breathtaking. You look amazing girl and I’m glad you had a lot of fun.
Thanks Deddeh! It’d be fun to have a girls trip!
Wow your pictures are absolutely magical! cabo looks stunning. I’ve been wanting to go for months, & I think I might have the opportunity to this summer! Also your bod is literally goals!
Thanks Katherine! I had a blast in Cabo!
Seriously girl – your photos are UNREAL! You are absolutely stunning and make every destination look so perfect. I’m totally digging your suit recommendations – thanks babe! xoxo
Aww thanks babe! You are too sweet! Hopefully I’ll be able to travel more so I can share more adventures like this one 🙂
Beautiful!!! I am loving the swimsuits!!
xoxo,
Angelle
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Thanks darling!
G I R l 😍😍😍 Seriously So Gorg! I’m obsessed with your array of bikinis and beautiful shots! 💁🏻You’re making me miss Mexico 😜☀️ Positive vibes your way beauty. Can’t wait to see your next adventure 💖
Aww thanks babe! You’re so sweet! I literally packed like 15 bikinis and only wore like, 4 tops on the trip LOL.
These photos are absolutely beautiful, Sharon! You look gorgeous in every shot! It looks so dreamy and relaxing in Cabo. Seriously feel like getting my tan on now so I can feel a bit more toned too – although I’m sure I’ll need more than just a tan haha.
xo, Jo
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Thank you Jo! So sweet of you! You look beautiful already as is <3 but a tan never hurts as summer approaches hehe 🙂
You, my dear, are absolutely stunning!! These photos are so darn magical. This trip looks like a dream vacation!
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Thanks Joti! xoxo
Gorgeous photos! Cabo is next on our list of places to travel since we recently moved to California and are now closer to it.
I think you’ll love it there!
Loving the photography. You look gorgeous!
Thank you so much!
Cabo looks great on you!! It’s so awesome that you got a tan and some relaxiation time, plus all of these swimsuits look amazing!
Jordan xx
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Thanks Jordan! It was a really relaxing getaway for sure 🙂
I am literally DYING over these photos! You look amazing! I’ve never been to Cabo but it looks like paradise!
Kyla
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Awww thanks Kyla! You’d love it in Cabo though I’m a bit surprised you haven’t been yet since you’re quite the traveler haha! Was definitely paradise 🙂
Wow! This hotel is like a dream and you look stunning!
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Thank you Violette! xo
Your pictures are super cool <
Thanks Ines!
Wow! You look beautiful! You should totally visit Italy next too, it’s beautiful in so many ways! X
Thank you Natalie! I am dying to check out Italy! One day soon hopefully 🙂
What a beautiful place, amazing photos!
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Thanks Bella!
Absolutely stunning pics. I was thinking of visiting Carbo already, but now I know I need to go there soon.
We do not have plans right now for our next trip.
Have a nice Sunday darling.
Love, Esther
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You’d love it in Cabo! xx
Incredible photos! Looks like you had an amazing time!
xo, Jennifer
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Thanks Jennifer! It was a blast!
These photos are absolutely stunning! It looks so beautiful there! Makes me want a beach vacation so bad! haha
XO-Lisa
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I am missing the beach these days too!
Sharon you always have thebmost stunning photos!! Those swimsuits are absolutely breathtaking! And those outfit pairings are to die for !! Looks like you had an amazing time !
Sarah
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Thanks Sarah! xo
Beautiful photos. The swimwear and the shots are totally fabulous
Thank you so much 🙂
Stunning photos! I have always wanted to travel to Cabo. I have heard great things. I am so jealous you have been slacking at the gym and look that amazing! Your outfits are soooo cute, and that sounds sooo relaxing. I love work trips, it’s all play for us and they have to work. It makes it more relaxing for me 😉 hahah
Thanks babe! xx
Awesome photos! Love all the photo shots. Absolutely stunning! Adding this to my bucket list.
Yay! Thank you 🙂 xx
Amazing views! You look amazing !!! I need a vacay now!
Erica Valentin
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Thanks Erica! I want a vacay now too!
OMG!!!
Super gorgeous dear!
Emma
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Thanks Emma!
These photos are so so gorgeous! Would love to visit Cabo. And you’re such a babe!! Xx
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You totally should darling! You’d love it 🙂
Ummm…where does all that food go? You must have the metabolism of a cheetah. And your boyfriend gets to go to Cabo for work? Please ask him if he needs an intern haha. Looks like a fabulous getaway and these shots are unreal. Really talented – the both of you!
xx Yasmin
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Lol!! Thanks babe! I don’t know where all the food goes but I want it to go to my butt! LOL. Girl here could really use a booty…
Loved every shot of this magical place and of your vacation outfits! Fantastic!
I really wish one day I’ll get the chance to visit Cabo!
My next travel destination is not as fancy as this one tho…
Have a great day
Virna
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Thank you so much! Glad you liked my shots 🙂
Wow! You look amazing and this vacation looks breathtaking! I’m a travel agent so I’ve come across this hotel a few times. Glad to know the reviews are 100% true.
xoxo Tatyanna
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Thanks for stopping by babe! The hotel was pretty nice! Loved the unlimited food… haha…!
Tan or no tan — you are indeed TONED! You are such a babe! The swimwear is so stunning! I have actually seen this hotel and I think when the hubs and I vacation soon we might pick this same spot! The photography is so beautiful! I am so glad you had a great time!
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Aww thanks Debbie! I appreciate it <3 xx
Omg girlfriend you are flippin fierce! #Bodygoals and I love all of the outfits.
Love,
Ivelisse | CarnationDreams.com
Thank you darling! xo
These are such beautiful photos, Sharon! Both you and Cabo look amazing! I would love to visit Cabo one day and this hotel looks like paradise!
I love all your outfits too and I hope you will come to France on your Europe trip!
Julia x
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Thank you darling! We had a blast! Hope to go back again soon. I would love to visit France — my parents are actually going there for a wedding this summer but I won’t be able to tag along this time haha. Maybe I’ll go there with my boyfriend soon though!
Ahhhh…. Cabo… Brings back so many memories from our honeymoon!!! <3
We stayed at Hacienda der Mar and it was magical. Your photos are so stunning, sweetie. Can't stop looking at them!
Those swim suits – my word!!! Wow, girl!!!
xox Nadia
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Awww that’s so sweet! I’m glad you enjoyed Cabo as your honeymoon destination! xo
You are gorgeous and the hotel is beautiful. Thanks making it come to life in your pictures.
Cheers,
Delaine
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Thank you so much! xx
oh my gosh Sharon, Cabo looks so beautiful and breathtaking, BUT what I can’t get over is how perfect you are 😍 I swear are you even human? lol 😂 LOVE YOU! Love this post. ❤❤❤
Aw thanks babe! You’re too sweet xo