When the icy winds of February threaten to put a chill on your love life, it's time to shed some layers and fly to warmer climes.

Our recent jaunt to the all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, Riviera Maya in Mexico has us thinking, "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..."

1. Our massive open-concept suite made entirely of cool white marble that felt grand, modern, and princess-like.      

2. The complimentary bottle of high-end sipping tequila, ice and citrus welcoming us in our room, perfect for sampling on the ocean-view deck.

3. Spacious pool areas and beach cabanas, quiet customers, and porters equipped with mini-Evian facial spritzers.

4. A huge array of healthy juices at breakfast, including our favourite, "vampire juice" with beet and apple.

5. No need to miss your Americano—rooms are equipped with high-end Nespresso machines and a fully-stocked hosted minibar with snacks, should you wish a quiet retreat on your deck, watching the sunset.

6. Fresh mixed seafood ceviche, served poolside, with handmade chips.

7. Ultra-fine white sandy beach that feels like walking in baby powder, and warm, calm water, perfect for swimming or kayaking.

8. Four high-end restaurants serving French, pan-Asian, Italian, Spanish, and traditional Mexican cuisine, plus numerous bars and bistros. Don't miss the huevos rancheros for breakfast at Azul.

9. A hydrotherapy spa like no other. Block off an entire afternoon for the Water Journey with hot and cool water experiences, a reflexology pool, massaging "water beds," a mud masque to refresh your skin, herbal steam, and sauna. Completely transformative.

10. And did we mention the weather?

Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, 1-866-230-7221, http://rivieramaya.grandvelas.com

Why wait for next summer to say I do? A destination wedding takes the stress out of the venue search (and puts a neat cap on the guest list), and even your future monster-in-law looks better with a tan.

The adults-only, all-inclusive Casa Velas Boutique Hotel in Puerto Vallarta might just be the best-kept secret on the Pacific Coast.  

Extremely private and exclusive, we’ve never felt so posh and pampered as we did during our weekend stay. Poolside mahi mahi ceviche and bubbly are an afternoon must in the cool white cabanas, while the private beach club (with sushi bar and lap pool) beckons come evening.

The dads can golf while the girls get pampered in the immaculate hydrotherapy spa, plus there are private villas for your VIPs. 

So, how about renewing those vows…?

From US$240 per person, including golf and spa treatments, www.hotelcasavelas.com

See snaps from our trip on today's Editors' Diairy.