Sometimes, what makes a good Real Housewives season is their cast trip. Over the years, multiple franchises have frequented Mexico. With its crystal blue waters, tequila, and ideal fiesta setting, the women usually have a great time. But naturally, like the country’s yearly hurricanes, the women often have a few significant fights. Below is a list of times the perfect Mexican vacation didn’t work out.
Heather Dubrow is tired of the mean girls
Viewers were psyched to see Heather Dubrow finally return to the Real Housewives of Orange County. She had been gone for a few seasons but had decided to make her comeback. But after planning a trip to Mexico and almost leaving Noella Bergener blacklisted, fans started to sing a different tune. During Season 16, Heather and Terry Dubrow had been discussing buying a vacation home in Cabo. While the temperature was in the 100s, tensions rose among the women. During her confessional, Heather admitted “The thing about Noella is, I don’t dislike her. It’s just that every time I sort of try to start with her, something goes off.” In the end, Heather regrets inviting the newbie, who refuses to eat the fancy food and brings up rumors about Emily Simpson.
Bethenny Frankel will never plan another girls trip
Real Housewives of New York Season 9 trip to Mexico is an unsung masterpiece. I mean, where do I even start? Firstly, Ramona Singer arrived with what looked like a Freddy Krueger face peel. Then, in hopes of not letting Ramona get the best room, Bethenny Frankel introduced a number system. However, Tinsley Mortimer pulled number one and gave her room to the host as a thank you.
This move caused a massive fight since Sonja Morgan felt the room should have been given to her after allowing Tins to stay for free in the famed townhouse. But perhaps the best part was Bethenny’s planned dinner. Dorinda Medley was just too exhausted to show her face, and Luann de Lesseps showed up wasted. The countess then proceeded to fall into a bush. After finding the strength to get up, she then tripped off the step, leaving Ramona to note, “You should have gone this way.”
Kenya Moore couldn’t help herself when it came to flirting
The Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise traveled to Riviera Maya in hopes of having a drama-free vacation. But who knew a jungle could be so scary? During their excursion, the ladies were confronted by a snake “as big as a building,” and Phaedra Parks was startled by a monkey. The entire trip showed some sexual tension between Apollo Nida and Kenya Moore. It all came to a head when Apollo and Kenya were caught having a midnight swim. However, the most surprising fight occurred between Gregg Leakes and Peter Thomas. The men became embroiled after defending their wives and soon were belly to belly to duke it out. Dare I say there was too much rum punch that night?
RHONJ mudslinging in Mexico
The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s cast trip to Mexico was an all-out brawl. Margaret Josephs and Danielle Staub couldn’t find common ground and allowed their issues to boil over. Their fight ended with Marge throwing a full glass of wine in her frenemy’s face. From there, the trip only got worse. While Melissa Gorga tried to calm tensions, newbie Jennifer Aydin broke a glass and pointed it at Missy. But the mother of three wasn’t about to deal with that move, telling Jen, “You’ve got the wrong f*cking girl, I’m telling you that.” This trip showed how low Jen could go in her battles as she mocked Marge and her mother for having an affair.
The RHOBH ladies have resorted to madness
Season 12 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills had a lot to unpack. The trip to Mexico was supposed to be healing for everyone. Lisa Rinna was still processing the loss of her mother. The island retreat seemed to go well until a heated dinner. Crystal Kung Minkoff and Sutton Stracke exchanged words, and Diana Jenkins jumped in for backup. Diana claimed that Sutton had once claimed she hated Crystal, which the fashionista denied. Sutton was left so upset she excused herself from the table to go and cry it out. After all these failed Mexico getaways, I think the Real Housewives should try another tropical destination for their vacations.
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