{"id":43927,"date":"2018-01-02T00:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=43927"},"modified":"2018-05-14T04:32:21","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T18:32:21","slug":"jungle-chic-at-be-tulum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/jungle-chic-at-be-tulum\/","title":{"rendered":"Jungle Chic at Be Tulum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jungle chic might sound like a bit of a contradiction, but I can (almost) guarantee that once you get to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Riviera-Maya-Hotels-Be-Tulum-Beach-Spa-Resort.h3389380.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.DEC-2017-BE-TULUM-REVIEW.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=DEC-2017-BE-TULUM-REVIEW%E2%80%93an\">Be Tulum Beach &amp; Spa Resort<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 an\u00a0exclusive five-star resort in the famous Mexican town that shares its name \u2013 you\u2019ll be demanding all of your future hotel stays fall into this style of accommodation too.<\/p>\n<p>So what exactly is jungle chic? Think rustic paths with sand between your toes, surrounded by lush greenery and a whole lot of palm trees, all lit up with lanterns every night. Picture adult treehouses with wooden stairs leading to uber-stylish suites that look like huts. And a super-relaxed beach boho-vibe, where shoes are optional, and designer swimwear and kaftans reign supreme.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, imagine the perfect luxury splash-out beach getaway destination, fit for a celebrity, and you have Be Tulum!<\/p>\n<p>Because, seriously, how do you beat waking up to this view?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba35WBqgUnr\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba35WBqgUnr\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Worth getting up early for \ud83c\udf05\ud83c\udf34\ud83d\ude0d<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nic.redfern\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Nicole Redfern<\/a> (@nic.redfern) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-30T13:11:48+00:00\">Oct 30, 2017 at 6:11am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Daybeds dot the beachfront location, perfect for getting acquainted with the sea breeze. Nab your spot. Read. Relax. Order a beverage. Jump in the warm Caribbean Sea to refresh. And repeat. You\u2019re on holidays, after all \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>Beachside is where it\u2019s at for food too, with the hotel\u2019s Maresias restaurant the epitome of literal toes-in-the-sand dining. Meaning \u2018sea bar\u2019, the beachside dining spot specialises in innovative ceviches, oysters, salads, and other fresh dishes. We enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner here over the course of our stay. In the name of research, obviously \ud83d\ude09\u00a0 Service can be a little confused \u2013 some of our dishes don\u2019t arrive, for example, but the staff are all friendly and helpful.<\/p>\n<p>For dinner on our first night, we settle in for a gorgeous evening under fairly lights. Dishes like marinated pork sirloin, and octopus marinated in tamarind definitely hit the spot.<\/p>\n<p>When we swing by again the next morning for breakfast, the restaurant is buzzing with earlyrisers. Fruit, pastries, and juices, as well as selected dishes and smoothies, are included in the nightly rate for hotel\u00a0guests.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/5b4db58a6f234c7457b7ea2718f52825.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1048\" \/>\n<p>One lunchtime, we taste-test the fish tacos, salmon tartare, and guacamole. Because when in Tulum\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba4yop8ghia\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba4yop8ghia\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">When every day is #tacotuesday \ud83c\udf2e<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nic.redfern\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Nicole Redfern<\/a> (@nic.redfern) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-30T21:32:25+00:00\">Oct 30, 2017 at 2:32pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Of course, all good beach getaways include a cocktail or two, and the upstairs bar is ideally situated to watch the beach colours change as the sun sets, while you sit with a Mezcal cocktail in hand.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba2u0LEgG7j\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba2u0LEgG7j\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Cocktail o\u2019clock \ud83c\udf79\ud83c\udf78<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nic.redfern\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Nicole Redfern<\/a> (@nic.redfern) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-30T02:20:34+00:00\">Oct 29, 2017 at 7:20pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One other thing to love about Be Tulum is its dedication to live music. From live DJs to bands and acoustic groups, there\u2019s a musical feel in the air that adds to the party atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Beachside luxury and party vibes might be nice, but you want to know what jungle chic means when it comes to rooms, right? You won\u2019t be disappointed. Follow the jungle-lined path and head to one of 64 exclusive suites. Constructed with native materials, the exteriors blend in among the treetops.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/e05f455ebb0517634cba495627a7d3a9.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1398\" \/>\n<p>Inside, limestone walls, wooden floorboards, and thatch features create a dark and mysterious vibe, while classic rugs and designer chairs give it a stylish edge.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/7d2438214243b240f6389810a8ef502d.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" \/>\n<p>Air con is very welcome (albeit very noisy if you\u2019re a light sleeper), while modern touches like a powerpoint with a USB socket (for all your charging needs) right next to the bed and a sound system offer a little dose of tech.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the simple pleasures, though \u2013 like the option of an inside or an outside shower, beautiful toiletries, and a private balcony \u2013 that give Be Tulum\u2019s suites their wow-factor.<\/p>\n<p>When beach\/restaurant\/cocktail life gets too much, stroll to nearby boutiques, or take out one of Be Tulum\u2019s complimentary bikes. With Y\u00e4\u00e4n Wellness Energy Spa located just across the road, there\u2019s also plenty of opportunity for pampering or getting in touch with your spiritual side. A 9am meditation class, conducted in a treehouse-style setting, sets the tone for the day \u2013 and the rest of our stay, actually. Tulum is hippie heaven.<\/p>\n<p>And when you\u2019re done, hit the pool area. I can think of worse places to write this review \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba5UVMxgPin\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba5UVMxgPin\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Blog Editor life \ud83d\udcbb I\u2019ve had worse views when writing \u270c\ufe0f #livelastminute \ud83d\udc95<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nic.redfern\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Nicole Redfern<\/a> (@nic.redfern) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-31T02:26:52+00:00\">Oct 30, 2017 at 7:26pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Riviera-Maya-Hotels-Be-Tulum-Beach-Spa-Resort.h3389380.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.DEC-2017-BE-TULUM-REVIEW.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=DEC-2017-BE-TULUM-REVIEW\">Check out Be Tulum Beach &amp; Spa Resort<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Mexico.d117.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.DEC-2017-BE-TULUM-REVIEW.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=DEC-2017-BE-TULUM-REVIEW\">Plan your own Mexico getaway <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jungle chic might sound like a bit of a contradiction, but I can (almost) guarantee that once you get to..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":43929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,9],"tags":[],"acf":{"credits":[{"name":"","label":"","full_url":""}],"enable_review_score":false},"posts_api_cpm_point":{"name":"","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"Km.10, Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, QROO, Mexico","latitude":"20.1367376","longitude":"-87.46357669999998","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43927"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43927"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43963,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43927\/revisions\/43963"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}