Simone Biles, rarely idle and never far from the spotlight, has momentarily stepped away from tumbling runs and chalked beams. This time, the celebrated gymnast is making waves of a different sort. Along the calm, coastal edges of San Pedro, Belize, clad in emerald swimwear and framed by the easy rhythm of island life, Biles had a crisp declaration for her husband, “HONEY, I’M HOME.” The phrase, unadorned and unforced, revealed everything necessary about her mood. Settled, unbothered, and momentarily removed from the sport that defined her. And now, she is enjoying life even more as she is catching some sumptuous seafood. Live!

From the recent series of her shared travelogue on Instagram, the central thread became clear. This was not simply a vacation, but a purposeful withdrawal into calm, undertaken with her husband, Jonathan Owens. Biles, who usually communicates through motion, now opted for snapshots and spare, well-chosen captions. Her documented moments, barefoot walks by the water, quietly plated meals, and an impromptu fishing trip, reflected a woman engaged in restful ritual. The rhythm of each post echoed a quiet bond shared between two high-performance individuals seeking respite far from stadium lights.

Her aesthetic remained consistent across the series. Tasteful, grounded, and attentive to detail. One of her stories displayed her in black swimwear paired with denim shorts. The kind of casual uniform that speaks of ease rather than effort. Jewelry was sparse, and her hairstyle, careless curls, seemed a practical nod to her roots and routine.

Amid these images, she also captured a feast that included ceviche, grilled meats, and tequila. She captioned it with dry humor, “we’ll be ranking the best ceviche on the island at the end of the trip.” One story showed the couple out at sea, rods in hand. Later came the reveal of their bounty. Grilled fish plated and ready, captioned plainly as “Catch of the day.” The phrase indeed landed with the weight of shared satisfaction.

Amid all this, what has been constant is the speculation about whether Biles will return to Olympic competition, but that is not the story she’s currently telling. In this season, her time belongs to the sea, to her husband, and to unhurried meals served with laughter and sunburn. If she is contemplating the next leap, she is doing so quietly, while ranking ceviche and watching the tide. And this was not Biles’ first escapade to serenity this year.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens soak in romance and wild beauty on South African honeymoon

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens recently concluded a two-week honeymoon in South Africa, a long-anticipated journey marked by quiet indulgence and carefully chosen moments of connection. The Olympic gymnast and her husband, a Chicago Bears safety, chronicled the experience with restrained enthusiasm and intimate glimpses into their time abroad. From the initial photo of their luggage-lined arrival to the final plane-bound reflections, their travelogue unfolded as a deliberate blend of celebration and quiet appreciation.

Biles, who began sharing updates on February 16, set the tone with an image of champagne glasses raised inside their hotel suite, accompanied by a simple line, “Made it to South Africa.” Over the next several days, she offered glimpses into their itinerary. From a poolside afternoon in a leopard-print swimsuit, to a guided wildlife tour interrupted by a lion slinking past their vehicle, and a visit to a local daycare, where she and Owens distributed nutritional bars and hand-knit blankets, she enjoyed it all in the ‘Rainboe Nation’. One image even captured Biles gently tucking in a young child, underscoring the personal nature of their interactions.

As the trip drew to a close, Biles wrote, “My heart is so full,” on her Instagram Stories. Owens, sharing a similar image, added, “It’s been real, South Africa, more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.” Their final updates included candlelit dinners, rose petals arranged in the shape of a heart, and a smiling selfie taken before takeoff. The entire experience, delayed nearly two years by their demanding careers, emerged less as a lavish display and more as a sincere effort to pause, acknowledge, and mark the quiet strength of a shared life.