Runaway Retreat
7 days In Paradise To Discover If
Life As An Expat Is Right For You
Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2023 - Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Mermaid Wellness Retreat
July 13 - 20, 2024 – Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Join us for this 7-day Mermaid Wellness Retreat and dive deep into self-care and living out your mermaid dreams! This experience is incredibly luxurious. Feed your mermaid fantasies, and live out this magical experience through this mer-mazing adventure!
You will learn how to swim like a real mermaid, learn breathing techniques, learn how to pose for that mer-maizing photo shoot, and learn how to unleash your inner child!
You will be led by beautiful Mermaid Giulia, a real-life professional mermaid. She is a true mermaid gem and leads mermaid classes and events all around the world.
You will also get a magical video and beautiful photos of your mermaid experience. This is a small intimate group of women who need some inner healing, self-care, held at The Mermaid and The Pearl Boutique B&B, which is a safe space that was created with the intention of inner healing, connection, peace and rest.
Each day will start with devotion, sound bath, breathwork, and meditation. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, we will embrace the day with water aerobics in the gentle surf of incredibly beautiful Playa Norte, or North Beach, while fish swim around our legs. And every night we will indulge ourselves in a nightly gentle Yin/Restorative Yoga practice under the stars on the rooftop terrace..
We will have 4 days of mermaid embodiment:
Workshops on how to use and model with monofins
Underwater photoshoots & videography
Freediving practices in the ocean
This magical experience will leave you energized!
The time has come to heal
Heal your mind, body, and soul at the Hurricanes of Healing Holistic Retreat
in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the sacred Mayan healing site of the goddess Ixchel.
Let the tropical sun, crystal-clear water, pure white sand beaches, and music on the ocean breeze soothe your inner soul.
Find healing of personal and ancestral grief through restorative yoga, therapeutic hypnosis, art therapy, body mapping, sound therapy, and breath work to rejuvenate every fiber of your being.
And learn the amazing self-healing techniques that will serve you long after you return home, to maintain the peace and joy you reconnect with during the retreat.
It's Your Time
Walking the pristine ocean beach of the tiny tropical island, you revel in the feel of the wet sand beneath your feet. Sounds of surf and seabirds delight your ears as a gentle wind caresses your skin.
You savor life on this tiny sun-kissed island in the tropics, with fresh ocean breezes carrying the distant sound of live music in the air, bathtub-warm ocean surf the color of translucent turquoise, and powder white sand beaches beneath your bare toes – and decide you never want to leave again.
As you savor fresh cooked-to-order coconut-encrusted jumbo shrimp dipped in a sweet chili sauce, cilantro-infused pico de gallo, and creamy guacamole with crispy just-cooked tortilla chips, you realize that you can eat incredibly fresh healthy food like this every day to feel and look and act younger and healthier than you have felt in years.
And when you wake up each morning to the brilliant sunshine streaming through the windows, the sound of the waves gently caressing the shore, and a sense of peace and serenity you’ve never experienced before… you realize that you are not dreaming, you are in paradise.
If this is the tranquility you long for, then this retreat is right for you.
It's Your Time
Imagine taking a week out from your busy hectic life to experience rejuvenation and self-actualization - in the most beautiful and healing place you can imaging.
Imagine just feeling whole and centered and loved and fulfilled. Valued and cherished. Worthy of it all.
That is what you will experience when you join us for a week in paradise.
Walking the pristine ocean beach of the tiny tropical island, you revel in the feel of the wet sand beneath your feet. Sounds of surf and seabirds delight your ears as a gentle wind caresses your skin.
You savor life on this tiny sun-kissed island in the tropics, with fresh ocean breezes carrying the distant sound of live music in the air, bathtub-warm ocean surf the color of translucent turquoise, and powder white sand beaches beneath your bare toes – and decide you never want to leave again.
As you savor fresh cooked-to-order coconut-encrusted jumbo shrimp dipped in a sweet chili sauce, cilantro-infused pico de gallo, and creamy guacamole with crispy just-cooked tortilla chips, you realize that you can eat incredibly fresh healthy food like this every day to feel and look and act younger and healthier than you have felt in years.
And when you wake up each morning to brilliant sunshine streaming through the windows, the sound of the waves gently caressing the shore, and a sense of peace and serenity you’ve never experienced before… you realize that you want to live like this every day for the rest of your life
If this is the life you dream of, then this retreat is right for you.
It's Your Time
Imagine taking a week out from your busy hectic life to experience rejuvenation and self-actualization - in the most beautiful and healing place you can imaging.
Imagine just feeling whole and centered and loved and fulfilled. Valued and cherished. Worthy of it all.
That is what you will experience when you join us for a week in paradise.
Walking the pristine ocean beach of the tiny tropical island, you revel in the feel of the wet sand beneath your feet. Sounds of surf and seabirds delight your ears as a gentle wind caresses your skin.
You savor life on this tiny sun-kissed island in the tropics, with fresh ocean breezes carrying the distant sound of live music in the air, bathtub-warm ocean surf the color of translucent turquoise, and powder white sand beaches beneath your bare toes – and decide you never want to leave again.
As you savor fresh cooked-to-order coconut-encrusted jumbo shrimp dipped in a sweet chili sauce, cilantro-infused pico de gallo, and creamy guacamole with crispy just-cooked tortilla chips, you realize that you can eat incredibly fresh healthy food like this every day to feel and look and act younger and healthier than you have felt in years.
And when you wake up each morning to brilliant sunshine streaming through the windows, the sound of the waves gently caressing the shore, and a sense of peace and serenity you’ve never experienced before… you realize that you want to live like this every day for the rest of your life
If this is the life you dream of, then this retreat is right for you.
Just imagine - your dreams of becoming a mermaid are right at your fingertips.
During your week-long retreat, you will learn how to be a mermaid and how to let stress melt away. With all the valuable learning and experiences during your week in paradise, you will walk away with a more jubilant, happier and healthy version of you.
So tell me …is this you?
You love mermaids, and mystical sea creatures.
You crave clarity in knowing exactly who you are, and what you want in life.
You long for inner-healing and tranquility.
You dream of being on a tropical island in the Caribbean
You want to feel more confident and bold and adventuresome, and ready to take on exciting new adventures.
This Retreat Was Made For You
If you answered YES to three of these or more, then this retreat was made especially with YOU in mind...
…because that’s exactly why you are going to LOVE the Mermaid Healing Retreat.
It’s seven days in paradise, experiencing what it's like swimming like a mermaid in the ocean.
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!
What YOU Are Going to Walk Away With…
So what can you expect if you spend 7 incredible days and 6 nights exploring life as a mermaid in paradise AND enjoying yourself on an exquisitely decadent vacation to one of the most beautiful tropical beaches in the world?
Well, what if you learned exactly what it feels like to swim like a mermaid?
Can you imagine the excitement you feel when you swim with the Whale Sharks, the gentle giants of the sea?
Can you imagine the weight that will come off your shoulders when you allow yourself to do some inner healing?
Won’t it feel great to relax, and let go.
Can you imagine walking the sandy white beaches of tropical paradise?
Would THAT be worth coming to Mexico for?
Yes, without a doubt!
Here’s the thing: BEFORE you even step foot on the plane, you’ll start to make connections with other people on the same quest as you are traveling, with the same hopes and dreams to transform their lives.
And to make sure you get the absolute MOST from this amazing experience, we’ll get together on two group calls BEFORE the event to prepare you for the journey.
By the end of the 7 days, your mind will be overflowing with all the valuable experiences you’ve had.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore your deepest-held dreams, and choose to nurture yourself and say “My time is now” … all within a completely safe and empowering community of like-minded mermaids seeking joy and contentment in life.
We’re in this together. It’s all about coming from a place of generosity and helping each other with advice, insight, caring, and connecting. There’s a reason they say, “a rising tide lifts all boats.”
Your mermaid adventure in paradise is waiting for you. Are you ready to be a part of it?
Would THAT be worth coming to Mexico for
Yes, without a doubt!
Here’s the thing: BEFORE you even step foot on the plane, you’ll start to make connections with other people on the same quest as you are
traveling, with the same hopes and dreams to transform their lives.
And to make sure you get the absolute MOST from this amazing experience, we’ll get together on two group call BEFORE the event to prepare
you for the journey.
By the end of the 7 days, your mind will be overflowing with valuable tips, insights and life reinvention strategies to help you accelerate your
success and live your best life.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to re-examine your life, re-chart your goals for the future, explore your deepest-held dreams, and choose to nurture yourself and say “My time is now” … all within a completely safe and empowering community of like-minded people seeking joy and
contentment in life.
We’re in this together. It’s all about coming from a place of generosity and helping each other with advice, insight, caring, and connecting.
There’s a reason they say, “a rising tide lifts all boats.”
Your future life in paradise is waiting for you. Are you ready to be a part of it?
The Venue…
You will love The Mermaid and The Pearl – with a charming vibe, a refreshing rooftop dipping pool and lounge area just feet from Playa Norte.
You will be spending six fabulous nights at this comfortable tropical bed and breakfast located just 2 blocks from legendary North Beach – rated by Conde Nast as one of the 9 best beaches in the world - and just 1 block from Hidalgo, the laid-back walking street where you will find fabulous food, great live music, delightful shopping, and street performers and entertainment all evening long.
You will love lounging on our quaint rooftop with a refreshing dipping pool with cascade. Get pampered with an on-site facial and massage.
Every beautiful room in our main house offers a soft queen size bed or two double beds. The two large shared bathrooms located in the main guest house offer a modern walk-in shower with rainfall shower head and double sinks. In each room you will find a mini refrigerator, smart TV, safe, coffee maker, noise canceling windows (and hurricane shutters)— plus, two of our rooms lead out to a spacious terrace that has a library, sofas, and table.
The private casita or guesthouse in the rear of the house offers a private bathroom, two queen beds, kitchenette and patio in a beautiful private courtyard. Ahhhhh……
And you will probably have to drag yourself away from the tantalizing pool water to embark on our daily adventures.
Keep in mind, there’s no way you’re going home without a piece of Isla — whether it’s a flowing cotton dress, hand-made beaded jewelry, beautiful hand-beaten silver bracelet shaped like the island, a hummingbird crafted of colorful beads, or a piece of beautiful Talavera pottery.
The Cuisine…
Let’s get this straight right from the start — the local food is simply delicious — perfect for our vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. And it’s simply NOT possible to go to Isla Mujeres without eating lots of fresh-caught seafood right from the Caribbean waters!
We will start the day with a delicious fresh cooked healthy breakfast by our amazing Chef Gabi before embarking on the day’s adventure to explore the secrets of this tiny idyllic island paradise.
The Cuisine…
Let’s get this straight right from the start — the local food is
simply delicious — perfect for our vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. And it’s simply NOT possible to go to Isla Mujeres without eating lots of fresh-caught seafood right from the Caribbean waters!
We will start the day with a delicious fresh cooked breakfast
looking at the beach, before embarking on the day’s adventure to explore the secrets of this tiny idyllic island paradise.
You will enjoy two group dinners on the upstairs terrace - a welcome reception on the day you arrive, and a festive farewell dinner on the final evening of the retreat.
And you are free to explore the island and enjoy the sumptuous food available at the many dozens of restaurants and small eateries and food carts available nearby.
Your afternoons will be free to explore the island, visit local beaches and beach clubs, enjoy local bars and restaurants, to savor the delicious freshly-prepared tropical delights served everywhere.
And you will love happy hour at El Patio, the House of Music, listening to local musicians sing while digging into fresh coconut shrimp, zesty pico de gallo, crunchy piled-high nachos with shredded chicken, savory cheese quesadillas, and fresh-prepared shrimp ceviche.
They have amazing live music upstairs on the open-air patio - what's not to love about music and great food in paradise?
The Adventure…
Our morning will start at 9 am with a healthy group breakfast prepared by Chef Gabi.
Then we will have our morning devotion, meditation and sound bath followed by our exciting schedule for the day.
One morning we will visit and take part in a drumming ceremony at the ruins of the temple to the Mayan goddess Ixchel at Punta Sur, the most eastern point of all of Mexico, and the sacred healing place of the primary female deity of all Mayans. Locals and expats alike attest to the strong female healing energy the island exerts – you have to feel it to understand it.
And don’t forget about shopping! You will have lots of opportunities to bring home treasures from this trip:
Shop at the local Arts and Crafts Market to buy all your favorite beachwear, hats, sarongs, gifts, treasures, and more. .
Shopping excursion at the Municipal Food Market where restaurateurs and local residents buy the freshest food for the day.
Visit to the Isla Mujeres Beading Cooperative to choose incredibly affordable amazing hand-made beaded jewelry. You can also order custom designs that will be ready before you depart
Buy seashells at the primitive stands along the Caribbean beach in Guadalupana, the squatters village, from the people who dive for them in the crystal blue water surrounding the island
And later in the day, after mermaid class, we will return to the B&B to rest, swim in the beautiful dipping pool, or socialize with others before heading off to dinner or visiting Hidalgo, the walking street of this quaint fishing village gone tourist mecca.
Just Imagine…
Can you imagine what it will feel like to live like a mermaid in tropical paradise, and wake up every day filled with joy and contentment?
On this retreat, by learning what your life as a mermaid can be like, will you feel rejuvenated?
Oh, yes!
So Many Bonuses…
You will receive an onboarding video call with me, your Mermaid Healing Retreat Sherpa, to answer any immediate questions or concerns you may have, and to start you on the path of preparing for the trip with your passport and travel plans.
You will receive lots of information by email throughout the months leading up to the retreat to help you prepare for your upcoming adventure.
And you will be able to meet and get to know all the other retreat attendees on 2 Zoom calls in the weeks leading up to your departure so you can ask questions, meet your fellow mermaids, and fully prepare for your trip.
And you will be able to join the private retreat Facebook group to ask questions, share photos, find a roommate, or otherwise engage with your fellow mermaids, so you will be greeting old friends instead of strangers when you arrive in Isla Mujeres for this once-in-a-lifetime retreat.
Dive deep into the mythical world of Mermaiding in one life transforming experience hosted by The Mermaid and The Pearl and Certified Professionals. Come spend a mermaizing week with us in tropical paradise at a beautiful bed & breakfast where we offer Massage & Facial, Swimming with the Whale Sharks, Isla Sirena Mermaid Experience, PADI Certifications, Photoshoots, Workshops, Yoga and Meditation Sessions, and more! Transform yourself, Transform the World!
WHAT’S INCLUDED & WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
All This is Included in Your Retreat:
7 Nights Accommodation at The Mermaid and The Pearl Boutique B&B
A delicious and healthy breakfast is included. The food is mostly plant-based. There will be some animal, protein, vegetarian, and vegan diets are available.
Friday night will be a special ocean front dinner with vegetarian and fresh fish options.
Daily Yin/Restorative Yoga & Meditation Classes - All Experience Levels (60 Minutes)
Healing Massage & Facial (1 Hour)
PADI Discover Scuba (Limit 10 Spots)
Isla Sirena Mermaid Experience
Complimentary Photos and Videos
Coaching and Consultations
Educational Workshops
WuWave Sound Healing
Swimming with the Whale Sharks
These items are NOT included in the retreat price:
PADI Basic Certification
Underwater Videography & Photoshoot Package
Tail Rental
Additional Massages
Temazcal Healing Ceremony
Flights/Airport Transfers/Ferry Tickets
Get to Know Isla Mujeres…
Isla Mujeres is a tiny white sandy beach island just 4 miles long, and less than half a mile wide, situated 7 miles due east of Cancun, in Mexico. It is the most easterly point in all of Mexico, and thousands of locals flock to Punta Sur on New Year’s Day to watch the sunrise first touch the shores of Mexico over the ruins of the ancient Mayan temple to the goddess Ixchel. Isla was inhabited by the Maya more than 1,000 years ago, and the temple was already in ruins in 1509 when the Spaniards first landed on the island. The name Isla Mujeres means “Island of Women” named after the small carved statues and figurines brought from the mainland by female pilgrims who canoed across the Bay to petition Ixchel for healing, fertility, and love.
Isla has been continually populated since 1623, more than 300 years before Cancun was even established back in the 1980s. Today there are about 10,000 people who live on the island (no more than 1,000 of them expats), and about 20,000 tourists who visit on any given day. So it is a small intimate community, with the look and feel of a quiet local beach town, despite being considered one of the best tourist locations in the world.
Just a few years ago, Isla was a sleepy fishing village with sand paths for streets, but now is growing up to become one of Mexico’s rising star tourist meccas. It is famous for its breathtakingly beautiful Playa Norte, or North Beach, rated as one of the world’s best beaches by Conde Nast and Trip Advisor, and the best beach in all of Mexico. Come visit and you will see why!
Your Retreat Leader
I am Anna Sander, your Mermaid Healing Retreat Hostess and owner of The Mermaid and The Pearl Boutique B&B, and I personally guide you through day-to-day activities on this tiny sun-kissed island of Isla Mujeres - the Island of Women! - just 7 miles due east of Cancun in Mexico. I moved here 3 years ago as a single woman in my 40’s.
I arrived with 9 pieces of luggage, and a burning desire to do some inner healing after going through much grief, and reinvent my life after going through a divorce. I am a singer/musician on the island, a certified Zumba Instructor, Water Aerobics instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard, and have my certification as a Sports Nutrition Specialist from NASM. I am also the founder of Isla AquaFit, and the owner of The Mermaid and The Pearl Boutique B&B.
CONTACT ME
CONTACT US
You can also email me at PrincessWarriorAnna@gmail.com , or call, text, or WhatsApp me at (678) 425-7164
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