When we return to our room, after enjoying the beachside butler service, saltwater pool, and swim-up bar, a bubble bath has been drawn and champagne has been served. After getting ready, we walk to the lobby, where a pianist and singer perform nightly. The elegant setting has an Old-World feeling to it, and couples romantically holding hands pull their chairs close together. We enjoy our cocktails then walk to the Steakhouse, where the food is delicious, beautifully presented, and expertly served.
After dinner we return to our room, where another bath has been drawn, and the room is lit softly by candlelight. We choose what we want for breakfast before retiring to the bed, with its luxurious high-quality linens. Early the next morning we stroll along the beach, which is nearly empty, save for a handful of couples walking hand in hand at the edge of the water. They stop occasionally, pulling each other close for a kiss or warm embrace. The Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraíso has taken care of all our day-to-day needs while making us feel completely pampered. The only thing we focus on is our love for one another. — Noemi Smith