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Tulum Travel Diaries; Cenotes Casa Tortuga

February 24, 2026

Tucked away in the jungle just outside town, this place feels like you’ve stumbled into a secret world. Think lush greenery, wooden pathways weaving through palm trees, and flashes of the brightest turquoise water peeking through the leaves.

Casa Tortuga is made up of four cenotes. Two are open-air with sunlight pouring in, turning the water into glittering shades of blue.

The other two are cave cenotes making them moodier, cooler, and slightly mysterious in the most fascinating way.

The water is refreshingly cold but once you’re in, you never want to get out of those freshwater pools. We swam around, jumped in from the rocky edges and my boyfriend even performed his trademark backflip off one of the highest platforms!

What I loved most was how different each cenote felt. One minute you’re in full sun, backstroking under blue skies, the next you’re in a quiet cave, voices echoing softly off ancient limestone walls.

If you’re in Tulum and fancy swapping beach clubs for something wilder and more adventurous for the day, Casa Tortuga is your sign ❤ 

A Fairytale Wedding Come True

August 15, 2021

Whilst Friday 13th is seen as unlucky for some, my two best friends went against the odds and chose Friday 13th August 2021 to tie the knot. With ongoing Covid restrictions forcing them to reschedule three times, this date was a long time coming in the diary and it sure didn’t disappoint as we were treated to the most fabulous of Wedding celebrations.

The stunning bride was absolutely breathtaking alongside her beautiful bridesmaids and gorgeous bouquet arrangements featuring one of my favourite flowers, Gypsophilas. The excitement and anticipation in the air made for a buzzing atmosphere and happy smiles all around and all day long.

After capturing that token confetti throwing shot, we waved off the newlyweds in their Rolls-Royce followed by the bridesmaids loving life in their super cool VW camper van!

At Tylney Hall we were greeted with bubbles and canapés on the terrace over looking the picturesque grounds, perfect for photo opportunities with my favourite girls.

It was a truly idyllic setting as the live acoustic musicians played and we sipped our bubbly savouring the moment.

What a joy it was to be back in the company of so many old friends from school and sharing such a special day together amongst the most beautiful backdrop of Tylney Hall.

Soon we were ushered to the Wedding Breakfast where we could finally give our feet a rest and indulge in a delicious three course meal.

Everything was just exquisite and every detail thought out and perfectly executed. The day went far too quickly and once we got on the dance floor, the night ran away with us as we had the time of our lives celebrating together like we were teenagers again!

Thank you Jess and Ryan for pulling off a truly magnificent day and wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together ❤