Today on the blog we’re delighted to share some kind words we received from our winner of the Secrets the Vine Food & Wine Festival Sweeps, Jill Connor. Jill’s grand prize included a 4-night stay at Secrets The Vine Cancun, air credit, tickets for two to the Cancún-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival and Gala and VIP Access to “The Future of Cuisine” with Chef Daniel Boulud. Here are a few excerpts from Jill’s review and photos from this year’s spectacular Food & Wine Festival.

“Well, it has been almost a week since I returned from your wonderful resort. First of all, I cannot thank you enough for allowing us to stay at your magnificent resort for four nights. Our experience was beyond expectations. Amy and I did not have an experience that wasn’t fantastic. Your staff was marvelous from beginning to end. Honestly, it didn’t matter what the interaction, what their position, time of day, your staff represents your company and this hotel remarkably.”

“Oliver was our beach server the majority of the time we were there. How he was able to remember our names after just a couple of hours the day before was remarkable. He was fun and was always upbeat and made the afternoons on the beach spectacular.”

“Upon our arrival, we were told we were receiving a complimentary upgrade to a junior suite. The room was spectacular! Absolutely beautiful in and of itself, the view was amazing and everything about the room was so relaxing. I think the balcony is almost as big as my front porch! Every restaurant was magnificent…truly. We did not have an experience where we didn’t think the food was amazing.”

Thanks for your support, Jill! We can’t wait to welcome you back to Secrets The Vine and hope to see all of you at next year’s Cancún-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival!