Cancun 2023
Grateful, grateful, grateful. This is the word that comes to mind after #BEBW2023.
We are just so thankful for the amazing time the group had in Cancun. The 5th Anniversary of Black Excellence Beach Weekend definitely exceeded expectations! For this trip, the group traveled to Mexico where Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort and Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort were the two host hotels. Over 600 people attended the special event which was 80% of the hotel’s occupancy for the weekend. The resort takeover was real and it was so much Black Excellence!
As always, the events were such a great time. The “Welcome to Cancun” Party in the ballroom was epic and the taco stand afterwards was…*chef’s kiss*. The Boat Party was a great time especially with the slide and the diving board. At one point, more people may have been in the water instead of on the actual boat, haha! And speaking of water, the night pool party for the Sunset Kickback was a VIBE! Definitely a highlight of the weekend along with the greatest karaoke singing in history. It was EPIC and we can confirm that a few group members were signed to record labels when arriving back to the U.S. “BEBW Got Talent” coming soon!
Also, this trip was made special by three new events the group hosted: Singles Mixer, Financial Seminar, and Merritt Matrimony. The Singles Mixer was the first event of the trip and set the tone for the entire weekend. The rooftop vibes were undefeated as group members mixed, mingled and did the Tamia shuffle on point. It was a sight to see! With the Financial Seminar event, knowledge was shared amongst group members on all things wealth building. From the stock market, to investing in real estate, to eliminating debt and saving for retirement; many topics were covered and tips were shared on how to better manage finances. The group even discussed “travel hacking” and how to use credit card points to your benefit. The conversation was super inspiring and we can’t wait to host more wellness events in the future.
Lastly, Merritt Matrimony closed out the trip weekend as one of the most lit destination weddings ever! Love was truly in the air and the ceremony on the beach was simply beautiful. The best part was when the BEBW choir sang as Ashley walked down the aisle. It was everything! With the ocean in the background and group members watching from the pool, the views were stunning. Everyone looked so beautiful in their wedding attire especially those individuals who wore yellow (the unofficial wedding color…lol). And let’s not forget the reception which was popping from start to finish. The dinner was tasty, the line dances were fun and the garter toss was the greatest of all time. Merritt Matrimony was truly special and from the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely thank everyone who was there to help us celebrate.
Black Excellence Beach Weekend 2023 was the perfect way to celebrate five years of hosting the group trips. So much so, the plan was to retire as it’s been such a great run. But in true BEBW fashion, group members encouraged us to keep going as this event is truly something special. It’s bigger than us and we can’t stop now. With this said, we hope to see everyone next summer. Black Excellence Beach Weekend 2024 is going down! Until then…Peace, Love, and Black Excellence! #BEBW2023