Family Success Retreat to Riviera Maya
November 18-25, 2023
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Come warm your bones this Thanksgiving with a trip of a lifetime! Soak in the gorgeous bath-like waters of the Riviera Maya and enjoy a stress-free vacation for all ages!
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We've curated our absolute favorite family activities to leave you with a memorable, joyful and relaxing stay for all members of your family.
Learn!
Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones, author of Transformational Parenting, will be available for four parenting sessions
Dr. Lindsay O'Shea, child psychologist, will conduct Success Workshops with your children
Come warm your bones this Thanksgiving with a trip of a lifetime! Soak in the gorgeous bath-like waters of the Riviera Maya and enjoy a stress-free vacation for all ages!
Connect!
We've curated our absolute favorite family activities to leave you with a memorable, joyful and relaxing stay for all members of your family.
Learn!
Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones, author of Transformational Parenting, will be available for four parenting sessions
Dr. Lindsay O'Shea, child psychologist, will conduct Success Workshops with your children
Itinerary:
Day 1: Saturday, November 18
Depart your hometown for the flight to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Upon arrival, transfers will be provided from Cancun Airport (CUN). Our charming five-star and five-diamond hotel is the incredible Xcaret! Not many Americans know about Xcaret, it is a Mexican gem, unlike any other place you've ever been to. Xcaret is a water park, theme, amusement, eco-archaeological and more, in one place. Xcaret has a privileged location in the Pre-Hispanic jungle among underground rivers, cenotes and faces the Caribbean Sea. Xcaret is a theme park in Cancun and Riviera Maya that celebrates Mexico’s present and rich past, a country known for its traditions, culture and folklore. No Disney-like characters here, but instead your children will learn all about the history and culture of Mexico as they interact with Mayan gods, tropical birds, and swim in dreamy cenotes.
Today, however, you may just want to take it easy. Get a massage and enjoy an incredible margarita by the beach! Enjoy dinner at any of the 11 restaurants to choose from, all tastes are catered to. Your tastebuds will awaken with flavors that connect the magic of traditional Mexican food with the best of international cuisines.
Today, however, you may just want to take it easy. Get a massage and enjoy an incredible margarita by the beach! Enjoy dinner at any of the 11 restaurants to choose from, all tastes are catered to. Your tastebuds will awaken with flavors that connect the magic of traditional Mexican food with the best of international cuisines.
Day 2: Sunday, November 19
Wake up to the gentle breezes of the Caribbean sea and stroll to a sensory buffet curated by the Executive Chef. Through its ten thematic stations you will enjoy the colors, textures and flavors of top-quality ingredients, which will be transformed in front of you into truly Mexican dishes. Continue on to Xcaret where you can experience a butterfly sanctuary, swim in an underground river, swim with dolphins, and learn experientially about Mexico's history through the mouth-dropping spectacular dinner theater.
Day 3: Monday, November 20
Wake up to breakfast at Bio restaurant where renowned chef Miguel Bautista designed this 100% vegan menu that surprises with dishes that are wholesome, yet light, typical of the Wellness Cuisine concept. The Mexican dishes are the most outstanding, respecting Mayan traditions, our guests’ food preferences and ingredients offered to us by nature. The experience is perfectly complemented by the view of the emerald water in our iconic coves. After breakfast, meet with Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones to learn about Transformational Parenting while your kids enjoy a workshop on the Psychology of Success from Dr. Lindsay O'Shea.
Continue your journey to Xel-Ha, a snorkeler and swimmers dream! It’s regarded as one of the world’s greatest Natural Wonders and provides the opportunity to marvel at the wide variety of marine species that inhabit the cove and its cenotes. Here you can enjoy water activities, ecological attractions, restaurants, and beautiful scenery. It’s an all-inclusive aquatic theme park that is fun for guests of all ages and has the best water slide! The Xel-Há inlet served in pre-Hispanic times as a shelter port, trade center and pilgrimage point, as well as being a food reserve during bad weather. To take care of this natural wonder in the Riviera Maya, the gods appointed three guardians: Huh, the iguana (Guardian of the Earth), Chuc Kay, the Pelican (Guardian of the Air) and Kay Op, the fish parrot (Guardian of the Water). To this day, they monitor the park and its visitors. After a day in the water, go back to the hotel, rest and enjoy exquisite dining at Teatro del Rio (Theater of the River). A 5-course pairing meal where music, dance and the acting complement the culinary art.
Continue your journey to Xel-Ha, a snorkeler and swimmers dream! It’s regarded as one of the world’s greatest Natural Wonders and provides the opportunity to marvel at the wide variety of marine species that inhabit the cove and its cenotes. Here you can enjoy water activities, ecological attractions, restaurants, and beautiful scenery. It’s an all-inclusive aquatic theme park that is fun for guests of all ages and has the best water slide! The Xel-Há inlet served in pre-Hispanic times as a shelter port, trade center and pilgrimage point, as well as being a food reserve during bad weather. To take care of this natural wonder in the Riviera Maya, the gods appointed three guardians: Huh, the iguana (Guardian of the Earth), Chuc Kay, the Pelican (Guardian of the Air) and Kay Op, the fish parrot (Guardian of the Water). To this day, they monitor the park and its visitors. After a day in the water, go back to the hotel, rest and enjoy exquisite dining at Teatro del Rio (Theater of the River). A 5-course pairing meal where music, dance and the acting complement the culinary art.
Day 4: Tuesday, November 21
Buenos Dias!
After breakfast, meet with Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones to learn about Transformational Parenting while your kids enjoy a workshop on the Psychology of Success from Dr. Lindsay O'Shea.
Then hop aboard the hotel van to explore Xenses, a park with more than 15 activities that will take you on a fantastic journey through air, land and water to revive and awaken your senses. Creating sensorial, olfactory, auditory and tactile experiences that involve the mind and senses of visitors using various natural elements such as water, vegetation and visual effects.
Town: Walk under the waterfall that welcomes you to town, a place where the laws of physics and logic don’t apply. Try not to fall in a place where you don’t know if you are climbing down or up. Imagine you could see a stream of water that defies the current, or a waterfall going up the wall.
Xensatorium: Go deep into the total darkness of a cave where you will find different ecosystems perfectly set up for you to, without seeing anything, find out in which one you are experiencing. Let the cold, heat, water, flora, and the sound of fauna characteristic of each cave guide you through this experience.
Sludgery: Be covered with a secret recipe of mud to cleanse body and mind in a very special activity that will make your skin feel renewed. From head to toe, the sense of touch will get all the attention during this muddy activity.
Slip: Lay down and let the stream of water take you slowly into the entrance, where you’ll be gaining speed before darkness appears, until sudden you descent into an unexpected and refreshing finale.
Enjoy a buffet Brazilian-style steakhouse for dinner in a cave by a cenote!
After breakfast, meet with Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones to learn about Transformational Parenting while your kids enjoy a workshop on the Psychology of Success from Dr. Lindsay O'Shea.
Then hop aboard the hotel van to explore Xenses, a park with more than 15 activities that will take you on a fantastic journey through air, land and water to revive and awaken your senses. Creating sensorial, olfactory, auditory and tactile experiences that involve the mind and senses of visitors using various natural elements such as water, vegetation and visual effects.
Town: Walk under the waterfall that welcomes you to town, a place where the laws of physics and logic don’t apply. Try not to fall in a place where you don’t know if you are climbing down or up. Imagine you could see a stream of water that defies the current, or a waterfall going up the wall.
Xensatorium: Go deep into the total darkness of a cave where you will find different ecosystems perfectly set up for you to, without seeing anything, find out in which one you are experiencing. Let the cold, heat, water, flora, and the sound of fauna characteristic of each cave guide you through this experience.
Sludgery: Be covered with a secret recipe of mud to cleanse body and mind in a very special activity that will make your skin feel renewed. From head to toe, the sense of touch will get all the attention during this muddy activity.
Slip: Lay down and let the stream of water take you slowly into the entrance, where you’ll be gaining speed before darkness appears, until sudden you descent into an unexpected and refreshing finale.
Enjoy a buffet Brazilian-style steakhouse for dinner in a cave by a cenote!
Day 5: Wednesday, November 22
After breakfast, meet with Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones to learn about Transformational Parenting while your kids enjoy a workshop on the Psychology of Success from Dr. Lindsay O'Shea.
Day 6: Thursday, November 23
After breakfast, meet with Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones to learn about Transformational Parenting while your kids enjoy a workshop on the Psychology of Success from Dr. Lindsay O'Shea.
Day 7: Friday, November 24
Day 8: Saturday, November 25
Breakfast & Departure
Depart for the airport. Remember to stay in touch with your new besties and we hope you
Adventure with us again soon!
(Included: transportation to airport, breakfast)
Depart for the airport. Remember to stay in touch with your new besties and we hope you
Adventure with us again soon!
(Included: transportation to airport, breakfast)