I'm in Cancun, Mexico at the Excellence Playa Mujeres, part of Transat Holidays' new Luxury Collection vacation packages. It's a working trip, so I brought my significant other (above). Staff is so jealous she couldn't accompany us that she's on strike. Tsk, tsk.

My Axxium pedi in OPI Cajun Shrimp is exactly right for the surroundings. (It's Axxium pedicure season in snowy regions, by the way. Going the Axxium or any other soak-off gel route is a time saver: no waiting for your nails to dry before you sock-and-boot back up.)

I'll have more trip details soon, but must tell you this: the Excellence Club rooms and service at the Excellence Playa Mujeres is international 5-Star.

The weather is beautiful; wish you were here. You do, too, yes?

Pedicure by Melissa, Tips Nail Bar, Toronto. Photos via Fujifilm Finepix F80 EXR.