Check Out New Photos from Secrets Playa Mujeres!

We at Secrets® Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort are proud to bring you the newest photos from Seaside Grill! This restaurant is home to delicious food that is sure to hit the spot after a long day of relaxing, golfing, and swimming.

Keep reading with us to see the beauty of this dining location!

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Enjoy the light, modern atmosphere of Seaside Grill at Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort.

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Secrets Society November Spotlight: Culinary Adventures!

One of the best parts of a Secrets® Resorts & Spas vacation is all the delicious food and drinks you can sample during your stay. Guests can indulge in an expansive array of international cuisine and dining at any of our á la carte gourmet restaurants where reservations are never required. Guests may also enjoy fine wines, beers and other top-shelf spirits in any of our bars, lounges and restaurants.

What food and drink discoveries did you make at Secrets Resorts & Spas? Did you try something new that you couldn’t get enough of, or find your new go-to drink? Keep reading to check out the Secrets culinary adventures of our Secrets Society members!

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Indulge in culinary adventures at Secrets Resorts & Spas!

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Thanksgiving Celebrations at Secrets Resorts & Spas!

This past Thanksgiving, we were not only thankful for our family, friends, health and happiness but also for the many guests who joined us for the holiday! It truly was a Thanksgiving to remember at Secrets Resorts & Spas!

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Guests getting into the holiday spirit at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta!

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Culinary Magic at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

One of our favorite aspects of an Unlimited-Luxury® getaway at Secrets Resorts & Spas is limitless gourmet dining. This is certainly the case at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos where the Executive Chef goes above and beyond to please every guest’s palate.

Master Chef Thierry Dufour recognized his passion for cuisine at the age of 16. Now, with more than 20 years’ experience in the culinary arts, Thierry shines as the Executive Chef at Secrets Marquis. Overseeing the resort’s five restaurants, Thierry’s favorite part of the job is seeing each guest enjoy every thoughtfully prepared meal. “I have always shared my achievements with all my staff,” said Thierry. “Because it is not only me, we are a great team and this is my pride.”

Secrets Marquis is proud to have Thierry as part of their team. He has received a number of awards and recognitions in the culinary community: a Michelin Star, member of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, member of Vatel Club Mexico and more.

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Make It At Home: Blue Margarita!

Our guests at Secrets Resorts & Spas are always raving about our Blue Margaritas, so today we decided to share our recipe.  This way, everyone can enjoy our delicious tropical drinks after returning home from vacation!  They are easy to make and sure to refresh your vacation spirit. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

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  • 4 ounces Tequila
  • 2 ounces Triple Sec
  • 2 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 ounces Blue Curacao
  • 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
  • 2 (1/4-inch) slices star fruit for garnish (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation:

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.

Place Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, Blue Curacao, and sugar in the shaker; shake hard for 30 seconds.

Serve in Margarita glasses with coarse salt or Margarita salt on the rims of the glasses. Strain the Blue Margarita into the glasses. Garnish each with a slice of star fruit or a lime wedge.

NOTE: To create a salt-rimmed glass, take a lemon or lime wedge and rub the drinking surface of the glass so it is barely moist. Dip the edge of the glass into the salt.

Capture the Moment at Secrets Resorts & Spas—Save that Cork!

Secrets Resorts & Spas are focused on giving each guest a luxurious opportunity to make life’s most romantic memories.  You can get pampered at our world-class Secrets Spas by Pevonia, relax on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with a top-shelf cocktail in hand, and indulge in the gourmet à la carte restaurants that are sure to impress.

Your time at Secrets is sure to leave an indelible mark on your memory, but we like it when guests take tokens of this romance home- which is why we wanted to share this cute cork memory board with you.

To start making your own romantic memory board, enjoy a fine bottle of wine with a dinner here at Secrets, and keep the cork. At home, secure the cork in a frame and write the event below the cork.  Over time, you’ll have an elegant timeline of your life’s most memorable, romantic events.

We like to say the tan lines fade, but vacation experience will be there to stay.

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“Indulge in the Romance” at Secrets Resorts & Spas

Want to add a little something extra to your Unlimited-Luxury® getaway? Share the Romantic Dining Experience with your loved one when you stay at select Secrets Resorts & Spas now through December 23, 2013.

The Romantic Dining Experience gives you and your loved one the chance to indulge in the romance and treasure each other with a special night out. A candlelit, gourmet meal awaits you and yours at one of many private, romantic dining spots. Whether it’s under the stars or on the beach, this intimate experience will be a cherished moment with the one you love.

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Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. Reserve your stay today!

On the Menu: Weekly Chef Night Dinner at Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun

At Secrets Resorts & Spas you can be sure to always find delicious, gourmet food anytime on your Unlimited-Luxury® getaway. But Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun has taken it to the next level with its weekly Chef Night dinner. By special invitation, 20 lucky guests are asked to join the Chef for a gourmet meal. The 14 course menu is carefully selected by the Chef and his team. Of course, that’s not all! Guests will have the privilege to view the entire cooking process which is broadcast on two big screens and accompanied by a live violin.

Trust us, this is an unforgettable experience at Secrets Capri and one you don’t want to miss on your next visit. Check out this sneak peek… it will make your mouth water!

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Make it at Home: Fried Tacos

Happy National Taco Day! In honor of one of our favorite Mexican dishes, we give you a tried and true recipe (and a guest favorite) for Fried Tacos stuffed with tuna, shrimp and scallops topped with chipotle sauce and crème of huitlacoche.

This recipe comes to you straight from Thierry Dufour, award-winning Executive Chef at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos. Enjoy this amazing recipe and have fun celebrating National Taco Day! And, as always, send us photos and reviews if you try this out at home!

Fried Tacos

Ingredients (converted U.S. measurements are approximate):

80 g (1/3 cup) guacamole
300 g (1 1/3 cups) watermelon
50 g (1 3/4 oz) tuna filet
50 g (1 3/4 oz) scallops
50 g (1 3/4 oz) shrimp
100 g (3 1/2 oz) corn tortilla
10 g (6 tbsp.) chipotle chile
2 oz sour cream
2 oz mayonnaise
30 g (1 oz) huitlacoche
10 g (6 tbsp.) coriander
30 g (1 oz) panela cheese
1 piece chile de árbol
1 cherry tomato
10 g (6 tbsp.) plantain leaves
3 dl ( 1 1/3 cups) frying oil
60 g (2 oz) refried beans
30 g (1 oz) butter
salt & pepper to taste

What to do:

Cook the fish, cut in squares and put into buttered pan. Roll the tacos with the tortillas and the fish and seafood preparation and fry in hot oil. Mix mayonnaise, chipotle chile and sour cream. Mix huitlacoche with cream and blend. Season both sauces with salt & pepper. Slice watermelon and remove the skin. Place the watermelon on a plate and top with plantain leaves, add the beans and guacamole to the top. Place the tacos over the beans and guacamole and add both sauces. Finish the decoration with coriander and cubes of panela cheese at the chef’s delight.

Enjoy Food, Wine and Fun at Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival

Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta guests have the opportunity to experience the 18th Annual Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival this November! Award winning chefs from around the world will team up with local master chefs to present sensational gourmet masterpieces. Find out more about this gastronomical event here.

Enjoy your very own complimentary 3 course meal at the internationally recognized Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival when you reserve a minimum 5-night stay at Secrets Vallarta Bay for travel from November 8th through November 18th in select room categories.

Hurry, you only have until October 15th to book this package. Reserve this package today!