Runaway Retreat - Celebrate Day of the Dead in Isla - Oct. 28 - Nov 3

Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico

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Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2023
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Runaway Retreat - Celebrate Day of the Dead in Isla - Oct. 28 - Nov 3
Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico

Huth Turnkey USA, Inc
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Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2023
Group size: 1 - 10

About this trip

 7-Day ‘Flip Flops in the Sand’ Immersion That Will Change Your Life Forever - It's a Vacation with a Purpose!


Do You: 

· Dream of Running Away from Home, Escaping the Harsh Winters?

· And Living on A Pristine White Sandy Beach on A Tropical Island In Paradise - FOREVER?

Today Your Dream Can Become A Reality! 


Experience a week living barefoot on the beach like an islander, getting the insider scoop into how to earn dollars, spend pesos, and live in paradise like royalty – on any budget. Banish the fear of the unknown, and embrace a brilliant future life you've always dreamed of.


7 Days That Will Change Your Life


You will explore the off-the-beaten-path treasures of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, a tiny sun-kissed island off the coast of Cancun. You will savor fresh caught seafood, slurp icy margaritas while digging your toes into powder white sand, and swim and sun on one of the 9 best beaches of the world – according to Conde Nast - and recently voted the best beach in all of Mexico! 

Unique Learning Vacation for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

While this week-long vacation is a deliciously-relaxing and enjoyable retreat, it is so much more. The purpose is to give you a profound immersion into life in paradise, to see if running away from home to live to paradise on this tiny island in the tropics is right for you. Each day is filled with exploration of unique locations, delicious fresh-cooked meals, afternoons spent at exquisite beaches and amazing beach clubs, and evenings of live music and laid-back living. 


But it's also structured to present valuable learning in the morning sessions, along with opportunities to meet doctors, lawyers, realtors, and more, and visit typical homes of other expats to get a bird's eye view into life in paradise. You will learn about many local non-profit organizations that are the backbone of the island, and meet other expats who have successfully moved to paradise to build a joy-filled life on a shoestring budget. Plus you will meet working professionals who hold down jobs and build businesses as digital nomads or remote workers, who live and work in paradise for the best of all worlds. You will learn that you can do it too! 

Experience Day of the Dead in Isla!

And when you attend this retreat, you will be able to experience the celebrations and ceremonies of The Day of the Dead, held Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, throughout Mexico.  This is the most sacred celebration throughout Mexico, celebrated everywhere with family altars, offerings of food and drink, marigolds everywhere, and candlelit vigils in the cemetery.  In Isla, it's an intimate celebration, with a walking entourage down Hidalgo Street from the old cemetery where the pirate Mundaca is buried, to the Zocolo or main square in front of the City Hall and the Catholic Church, where festivities will be held.  You will see local altars to loved ones in people's homes and businesses, lots of traditional music and dance, and people dressed as Catrinas - you have to experience it to believe it.  Plan to bring a festive dress so you can become a Cartina - you will find images everywhere online - and Elva the makeup artist will provide face painting so you can look like a Mexican work of art. Bring framed photos of your deceased loved ones, and we will build our own loving altar in the retreat hotel.  It is the adventure of a lifetime - and I look forward to sharing it with you here in Isla Mujeres - the Island of Women!

What’s included

  • Hotel
    6 nights 7 days double occupancy at a charming Hotel in Isla Mujeres
  • Airport transfer
    Private transportation to and from the Cancun Airport to the Puerto Juarez Ferry Terminal
  • Ferry Ticket
    Round trip ferry ticket from Puerto Juarez terminal to Isla Mujeres
  • Local transportation
    Local transportation in Isla Mujeres by private car or golf cart
  • Breakfast Daily
    Delicious hot breakfast or brunch daily
  • Daily Lunch or Dinner
    Either lunch or dinner served family style in a favorite restaurant, the inn, or private home daily
  • Daily Briefing
    A daily educational briefing by Diane Huth or local experts and guests - immigration attorney, doctor, dentist, local expats, and more
  • Daily Outings
    Every day we will go on an adventure - shopping, Mayan ruins, beach clubs, water parks, home and business visits, shopping excursions, local charities, and much more
  • Evenings Outings
    We will show you the local nightlife on Hidalgo Street, with music, dancing, great restaurants, gelato shops, boutiques, and more
  • Charitable Activities
    You have the option to participate in local charitable events or activities to give back to island residents
  • Holistic Wellness
    You can enjoy lots of holistic wellness activities and benefits - fresh food, water aerobics, delicious ocean breezes, warm ocean water, sunshine, massage, yoga, meditation, relaxation, more
  • Beach aerobics
    Enjoy water aerobic classes in the breathtaking water of North Beach on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning
  • Lots of down time
    Dispite learning and experiencing so much, you will have lots of quiet time to rest, swim, explore, read a book, or do whatever you want
  • Optional pampering
    You can take advantage of the opportunity to be pampered on a shoestring budget - book your mani, pedi, waxing, hair cut, color, style, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture treatments for peanuts

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Not included - Airfare to and from Cancun
  • Beverages offsite
    Not included - All beverages other than at breakfast
  • Additional Meals
    Not included - Any extra meals or outings are your own expense - We provide snacks, coffee hot breakfast or brunch, and either a group lunch or dinner daily.
  • Tips
    Not included - Feel free to generously tip the hotel staff or local service providers if you wish
  • Additional excursions
    You are free to choose other activities, pampering, boat tours, dinners out, or other activities at your own expense.

Available Packages

Early Bird - Shared Double or King Room

Full week in paradise, with all the learning, fun, relaxation, and exploration possible.  Share a room with a king bed or two double beds with a friend.  Book now and save $200.

$1,595
Deposit: $495
Early Bird - Single Room Upgrade

 Enjoy a full week in paradise, with all the learning, fun, relaxation, and exploration possible.  Enjoy a private room with a king bed or two double beds.  Book now and save $200. 

$1,995
Deposit: $495
Regular - Shared Double or King Room

 Full week in paradise, with all the learning, fun, relaxation, and exploration possible.  Share a room with a king bed or two double beds with a friend.  This price takes effect September 1, 2023.

$1,795
Deposit: $495
Regular - Single Room Upgrade

Enjoy all the retreat has to offer.  Select a private room rather than share with a friend for just $400 more.  This price goes into effect on September 1, 2023

$2,195
Deposit: $495
Local Package – No Hotel, No Transfers

Join all the retreat activities, training, socialization, and just plain fun for a flat fee, while staying at your own accommodations, and arranging your own transportation to and from Isla.  Once you are here, come join the party!

$695
Deposit: $295

Available options



Itinerary

Calendar of events
Runaway Retreat - Learn to Live Like an Islander - A week in paradise

 Experience a week living barefoot on the beach like an islander, getting the insider scoop into how to earn dollars, spend pesos, and live in paradise like royalty – on any budget. Banish the fear of the unknown, and embrace a brilliant future life you've always dreamed of. 


You will have 7 full days of adventure ahead of you.  This is the tentative agenda.  We will adjust the schedule based upon the weather, local events, festivals, fundraisers, or other fun opportunities that arise.  Rest assured, we will make this an unforgettable "vacation with a purpose" that you will talk about and remember for the rest of your life.

 

And if you decide that you love living like an islander, free to enjoy ocean breezes, white sandy beaches, and breathtaking sunsets, we will be there to help you in your journey to learn to live in paradise.

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Huth Turnkey USA, Inc
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I am Diane Huth, the Runaway Sherpa, and I'm the author of the award-winning book - The GrownUps Guide To Running Away From Home. I help people like you and me learn to run away from home and move to paradise. This fabulous week-long retreat is the best way to experience life in Isla Mujeres and in Mexico to see if it is right for you. I wish I had this option when I moved lock, stock, and barrel in 2019. This retreat will remove the fear and give you the tools and resources you need to determine if this is a good option for you.

Reviews

I had a absolute wonderful experience. Our accommodations were amazing. Dianne did not disappoint and it was everything I expected. She made sure we knew how to find beach resorts and where the good food was. The talk from her friend Dawn Fleming on how to claim your dream life was also inspiring. She gave us many tips and tricks on navigating the island and information on becoming a permanent resident. Water aerobics in the ocean was a blast and a real work out. Wonderful expats that opened their doors to their homes and told us their stories of how they came to be in Isla. The wonderful Mexican people that work so hard and are very kind. If you are thinking of living in Paradise or just want to learn more for sometime in the future I highly recommend Dianne’s Run Away Retreat.
By Patricia O for Runaway Retreat - Celebrate Day of the Dead in Isla - Oct. 28 - Nov 3 on Nov 05, 2023