HoneyBlossom SMP is a vanilla plus survival server that is 18 plus and made for meeting new friends. It is meant to feel like Minecraft still. The plugins are there to add to the experience not replace it.
It is cross play for Java and Bedrock. The world is a forever server with no resets. The server is hosted on the east coast US but people play from all over.
I noticed they focus a lot on smooth performance. They recently switched to new high performance hardware. They also listen to suggestions and keep making changes so new and old players can have fun.
There are claims plus player teleport and multiple homes. There is a custom resource world and a nether resource setup. You can use nightvision and there is a PvP toggle. Simple Voice Chat is enabled too.
They run consistent events and they have End events for new players. They also updated to Mounts of Mayhem and they are planning an Easter event and more events later. Any play style is welcome and you can be as active as you want.
