I am so happy to experience such a unique part of Mexican history, my own culture, and meet the Melipona bees, an endangered stingless bee that is sacred to the Maya. Guerlain and Fundación Selva Maya are expanding efforts to develop female beekeepers in the Yucatán, support education and awareness and foster biodiversity research to protect the bees. This was the most special way to celebrate World Bee Day at the amazing Belmond Maroma and share why it’s important to preserve. I’ve been using the Guerlain Abeille Royale YOUTH WATERY OIL SERUM for years now and my skin has never felt more radiant. I love how it’s a unique combination of oil and serum, using ingredients from three honeys produced by the black bee, a species selected for its rarity and the power of its honeys. I love that the French team and I were able to all gather and dance under the stars in beautiful Mexico. 

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A flashback to a perfect week overlooking the Santa Barbara Riviera over the holidays. This is a special place. Secluded. Magical. Peaceful. A bikini, sunscreen, and pair of capris is all you really need up here. Belmond, El Encanto is absolutely iconic. It’s a true sanctuary with so much history and so much natural beauty. When you’re here, you feel like a local. It’s luxury, wellness, and mindfulness all wrapped into one gorgeous hotel. It fully embodies a calm state of wellbeing. That’s exactly what I was looking for before entering into a brand new year. 

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