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If you’re looking to relax in style and have every whim catered to, you won’t do much better. The best comparison I have for this type of travel is a luxury cruise liner on land.
Basically, I’m here to let the secret out. But I’m here to let you in on a little secret: Secrets is a complete paradise, whether you’re coupled up or not. I would never have considered going there had I not been invited. You’ve seen the commercials for Secrets Resorts: a beautiful bikini-clad couple gazing lovingly at each other on an idyllic beach. We were able to watch our meals being plated and prepared right in front of our eyes at the kitchen table, an enclosed glass structure complete with zoomed in video cameras that captured food as art and put it on display like entertainment. Standout dishes included everything from molecular gastronomy preparations with smoking chocolate and truffles served right on the table itself to local snacks you’d find at a street market (like grasshoppers!). We were treated to a progressive dinner in the wine cellar and an exquisite meal of regional delicacies. Then, there were the unique, private food experiences that made the adventure that much more special. We ate our way around the nine international restaurants on-site as the delightfully agreeable staff catered to our every whim and craving.
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Throughout the week, we learned how to properly pair wine, how to prepare ceviche and how to execute a tasting menu. While the actual filming of Top Chef had taken place weeks earlier (sadly Brooke didn’t make a guest appearance), our trip was a chef-driven experience fit for foodie royalty.