Waking Up in Cancun

Good Morning!  Sunrise view from our balcony at Nizuc

A few days after returning from the family trip to New York City, we boarded a plane bound for Mexico.  We had a stay in a beautiful resort in Cancun, the Nizuc Resort and Spa. Three full days of complete relaxation.

Quiet beaches -- aahhh...

We used the time to visit Rio Secreto and hike and swim in the underground caverns, something I have wanted to do for years.  They run a fantastic tour and the day flew by.




As I slept, swam, read, ate, and relaxed, it occurred to me that we treat our minds and bodies to the right everything on vacation (except maybe the tequila).  Why don't we bring some of what we find rejuvenating about a good holiday and vacation into our everyday?

photo courtesy of Rio Secreto

Taking time for Mexican Hot Chocolate --
like nowhere else

My husband loves a good cigar.  He rarely smokes them.  The resort has a jazz and cigar bar and he loves both and we went each night.  I started thinking about how he doesn't smoke cigars or visit our local cigar bar at home.  I can't remember the last time we went to a jazz concert or club.


On vacations, I often read my book first thing in the morning with coffee.  Its a luxury for me.  Why don't I sneak 15 minutes of reading in the morning?

View from Nizuc reception

Besides the beautiful scenery inside and outside of the resort, besides the food and drinks, and the lack of an agenda, my realization from this trip is that our souls need a few minutes of "vacation" in our regularly scheduled days.