As many of you know, Ralph and I have a dream of "retiring" to Mexico. In July 2006 we spent some time in Oaxaca, and although a strong contender, we also went to check out the areas in and around Merida and Progresso, on the Gulf Coast, and we'd like to bring along a few friends... So, consider this...
In ten years, sitting under a palm tree sipping a refresco and watching the scenery, do you want to say to your fellow lounger, "you know, I was one of the first that joined Tanya & Ralph in Mexico, before they bought this place and settled down here and opened their B&B... Yup, seems like just yesterday we were in that great rental place on the beach in Progresso, walking the Malecon (boardwalk in Progresso), jumping in the van and going to check out tequila factories and Mayan ruins like Uxmal and Cichen Itza, horseback riding to cenotes (underground fresh water pools that you can swim in) and checking out the Flamingo Sanctuary. I remember the market in Progresso where we bought all our food to cook at the house, and walking into town for dinner occasonally when the mood struck us, and playing in the sand and sun... great memories!"
Ralph and I are going to Mexico from April 28th to May 19th, and you are welcome to join us from May 5th to May 19th. Anytime during those two weeks.
What you need to know:
We will be renting a house (or houses, depending on numbers) on the beach in Progresso, accommodations will cost approximately 250$CDN per week (final price depends on final #s).
Flights to Merida (clostest airport to Progresso) from Toronto are about 1000$ CDN, from Buffalo about 650$CDN, taxes included. Ralph and I are going to fly from Buffalo. We will arrange transportation to Buffalo if enough people are interested in flying from there on the same day, and we will pick you up in Merida and bring you to our home base in Progresso.
Eating in Mexico is inexensive, and we will have kitchens in the house, which means we get to go to the market and supermercado to buy groceries to cook.
Side trips are extra, not yet sure of the cost as it depends on numbers and what vehicle size we will need. More details to follow, but side trips to Merida, Ixamal, Valladolid, Flamingo Santuary, and two Mayan ruins and tequila distillery are in the works. Most likely a trip every second or third day, so I can work on my tan in between trips...
There is a strong possibility that we will also be offering some yoga classes while we are there as a friend who is joining us is a certified instructor and my personal teacher, and has agreed to lead us in some sun salutations in the sand looking out to sea before her morning pina colada. Details to follow on this.
Ralph and I are pretty casual about comings and goings while on vacation. Join us for the company and do nothing but sit on the beach, or come down and arrange your own trips and rent your own cars, we'll enjoy your company and adventure stories either way!
What we need to know:
Interested? Send me an email with YES! Count me in! and I'll let you know about flight details, transportation, and adventures in the next few weeks. Please let me know if you are IN! as well as your accommodation requirements (1 room, 1 bed, 1 room, 2 beds, hammock, etc.) by February 1st so I can book the appropriate number of houses.
Looking forward to your company, amigos, as we explore this side of Mexico together.
Tanita y Rafael
xo
p.s. Check out this link for an idea of accommodations: http://www.jensyucatan.com/eng_standard.php?id=1272&offered=rent
and click here for an idea of what Progresso and the area in general has to offer us:
http://www.yucatantoday.com/destinations/eng-progreso.htm
In ten years, sitting under a palm tree sipping a refresco and watching the scenery, do you want to say to your fellow lounger, "you know, I was one of the first that joined Tanya & Ralph in Mexico, before they bought this place and settled down here and opened their B&B... Yup, seems like just yesterday we were in that great rental place on the beach in Progresso, walking the Malecon (boardwalk in Progresso), jumping in the van and going to check out tequila factories and Mayan ruins like Uxmal and Cichen Itza, horseback riding to cenotes (underground fresh water pools that you can swim in) and checking out the Flamingo Sanctuary. I remember the market in Progresso where we bought all our food to cook at the house, and walking into town for dinner occasonally when the mood struck us, and playing in the sand and sun... great memories!"
Ralph and I are going to Mexico from April 28th to May 19th, and you are welcome to join us from May 5th to May 19th. Anytime during those two weeks.
What you need to know:
We will be renting a house (or houses, depending on numbers) on the beach in Progresso, accommodations will cost approximately 250$CDN per week (final price depends on final #s).
Flights to Merida (clostest airport to Progresso) from Toronto are about 1000$ CDN, from Buffalo about 650$CDN, taxes included. Ralph and I are going to fly from Buffalo. We will arrange transportation to Buffalo if enough people are interested in flying from there on the same day, and we will pick you up in Merida and bring you to our home base in Progresso.
Eating in Mexico is inexensive, and we will have kitchens in the house, which means we get to go to the market and supermercado to buy groceries to cook.
Side trips are extra, not yet sure of the cost as it depends on numbers and what vehicle size we will need. More details to follow, but side trips to Merida, Ixamal, Valladolid, Flamingo Santuary, and two Mayan ruins and tequila distillery are in the works. Most likely a trip every second or third day, so I can work on my tan in between trips...
There is a strong possibility that we will also be offering some yoga classes while we are there as a friend who is joining us is a certified instructor and my personal teacher, and has agreed to lead us in some sun salutations in the sand looking out to sea before her morning pina colada. Details to follow on this.
Ralph and I are pretty casual about comings and goings while on vacation. Join us for the company and do nothing but sit on the beach, or come down and arrange your own trips and rent your own cars, we'll enjoy your company and adventure stories either way!
What we need to know:
Interested? Send me an email with YES! Count me in! and I'll let you know about flight details, transportation, and adventures in the next few weeks. Please let me know if you are IN! as well as your accommodation requirements (1 room, 1 bed, 1 room, 2 beds, hammock, etc.) by February 1st so I can book the appropriate number of houses.
Looking forward to your company, amigos, as we explore this side of Mexico together.
Tanita y Rafael
xo
p.s. Check out this link for an idea of accommodations: http://www.jensyucatan.com/eng_standard.php?id=1272&offered=rent
and click here for an idea of what Progresso and the area in general has to offer us:
http://www.yucatantoday.com/destinations/eng-progreso.htm
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