These days, it seems like newlyweds are traveling farther than before and coming back with stories of their trips to Antarctica or Mongolia for hiking. However, a nearby location in Los Angeles was precisely what Christina Hendricks, an actor and Mad Men alum, and George Bianchini, a Hollywood camera operator, needed after meeting on the set of the NBC sitcom Good Girls. After the wedding, Hendricks admits,
“we had a bit of decision fatigue.” “All we wanted to do was go somewhere warm and completely unwind.” Their close friend chose the destination, and the Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, did not let us down in Cabo San Lucas. Here, the pair, who married in New Orleans in April, praises the traditional fly-and-flop vacation. In addition, who can resist a meal by the sea with fireworks and rose petals?
Seaside beauties
Having a pool by the water was perfect because I adore swimming. I kept diving into one and then the other. It was lovely to be so near the water. It left me speechless. Additionally, because one of the eateries is situated directly on the rocks, the waves occasionally mist the table. We adored it.—George Bianchini.
Magnificent gestures
“I had dinner on the beach as a surprise for George. The hotel provided pyrotechnics and a mariachi band. I joked that it will be a Mwoulded at First Sight meal, complete with rose petals. They did do rose petals, as well as fireworks. I didn’t order them, though. Perhaps someone else did. The bands were excellent, so I did spring for them. It was outrageous and fantastic, unlike what I had anticipated.
A one-stop store
The hotel’s food was excellent, so we ate there most of the time. One of us would have chilaquiles for breakfast each day to share. We would order lunch by the pool. After observing what other visitors were eating, we would inform the waiter, “We’ll have what they’re having.”—George Bianchini.
Acquiring the ability to let go
We joked about how I didn’t unwind until the third day. I initially felt a little bad, asking myself, “Am I allowed to relax and be this happy?” I’m accustomed to being very active when I travel, and I always continue to be so. The beautiful surroundings allowed me to relax. Turning off my phone and not doing anything was incredibly pleasant.—Hendricks, Christina.