Therapy in Visiting Tulum, Mexico
I had never originally been to Mexico, having traveled throughout Central America, to Belize and Nicaragua and Guatemala and Panama. But the recent hype of a small, luscious beach called Tulum peaked my interest when, paging through the most recent issue of Conde Nast, I came across a small write-up, citing the weather, hotels, and cultural aspect to be world class.
I am an avid traveler, having visited both the traditional and the exotic. My journeys started throughout the customary hotspots of Europe and eventually segued into Southeast Asia and Latin America where I got a real taste for alternative living.
While not by any means pompous, I am confident I know what a good travel destination is made of. It’s a combination of rich culture and history, of good nightlife or dining, and of scenic landscape. I’ve found these facets throughout my travels occasionally, and was drawn to the idea of Tulum after reading the piece in Conde Nast.
I finally made it to Tulum last September, a month after my mother passed away. Having traveled quite a bit with her, the trip to Mexico was something of a tribute. Considering the world economy was close to crashing, my job was in peril, and my closest friend had passed away, Tulum seemed like a perfect solution to avoid the outside factors that were undoubtedly trying to pull me down.
Upon arriving for the first time at my Tulum beach house, beyond the simply picturesque beaches and waters of Tulum, existed a smooth air that was really hard to put a finger on. It was a relaxed and mellow ambiance, not just about the hotel nor the town I wandered into every morning. It was one of those vibes that you get, not really a tangible thing, which puts a soul at ease. Having a large amount of pent up stress and sadness, it was this relief I found in Tulum that landed me in a new frame of mind.
I spent my days in Tulum reading in the hammock and taking long walks on the beach. The food, when I took some time to explore it, was exceptional and the people (especially the locals) were friendly and welcoming: a nice change from Cancun or Cozumel, which have been tainted by an excess of tourists. The several boutique hotels that line Tulum’s beaches are first-class and quite reasonably priced in the spectrum of world travel. While it’s hard to describe specifically the feeling of ease that exists in Tulum, I’m certain that the sands, the ocean, the people, and the weather will remained etched in my memory as clear as day, until I’m able to return once again.
