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Hey my boy… Let it all hang out in the CaribbeanBig BananaJAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY
01 / CALATT / PLAYA DEL CARMEN A birthday in the sunshine James,you’lltouch downatCancúnInternational Airport,whereyour pre-booked private transfer will take you to Calatt in Playa del Carmen. After around 45 minutes’ travel, you’ll arrive ready to celebrate your birthday with old friends. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY CALATT / 02
THE FIRST LIGHT OF THE DAY A morning worth waking for Ifyou wake early,make time forthebeach.From 2to7 October,sunriseisaround 6:39–6:41am. Watch the coast brighten, then head back forbreakfast with absolutelynothing urgent todo. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY CALATT / PLAYA DEL CARMEN / 05
SLOW MORNINGS Breakfast, as you like it With your apartment dress code firmly set at ‘naked friendly’, there’s no need to get dressed for breakfast… or at all. Imagine starting the day enjoying a pre- breakfast cock/tail In your own kitchen and then sitting down to a leisurely drink on the balcony. When you fancy a change of scene, pull on your swimwear and head upstairs for a dip in the rooftop infinity pool. You’ll slip easily into a routine of slow mornings, sunshine and deciding whether your next swim should be in the pool or the Caribbean. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY CALATT / 03
YOUR OWN PACE Pool or Caribbean? Thebeach is around seven minutes’ walk away, so you can wander down for daytime swims, take your snorkel for a look beneaththe surface when the sea is calm, or simply spend the morning on the sand. Afterwards, return to your air-conditioned apartment for lunch and a lazy afternoon. You can take everything at your own pace. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY CALATT / 04
OLD FRIENDS / WARM EVENINGS Time together Later, enjoy the sun terrace, unwindinthehot tub or get everyone together for a barbecue. As evening arrives, mix another drink, settle onto the balcony andmakeplans for dinner in town. Think warm evenings, salty hair, baby cuddles with little Harper by day (and a few Daddy cuddles with Big Harper by night), and plenty of time with old friends, with very little on the agenda beyond relaxing. Early October sunsets fall around 6:30–6:35pm, a lovely cue to pause for a balcony drink before dinner. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY CALATT / 06
02 / THE ROYAL HACIENDAS Turn up the luxury After fivedaystopping up your tan and catching up on sleep you will have settled into the Caribbean pace of life. That’s when it’s time to up the luxury…as by now you’ll be ready for a heavy pampering. Pack your bag as you move now to the next stage of your Caribbean holiday: The Royal Haciendas, for all-inclusive luxury beside the sea. October brings average daytime highs of about 29–31°C and overnight lows around 21–22°C. Warm, humid days suit a slower pace, with tropical showers possible too. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY ALL-INCLUSIVE / 07
DELUXE JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW Your sea-view retreat Your Deluxe Junior Suite Ocean Viewwill beyour retreat, with two generous double beds, warm Mexican décor and a balcony where you can enjoy the sea view before heading down for breakfast. Naturally, your own suite remains ‘naked friendly’, with time for sharing a bath or two, accompanied by a drink or five. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY THE ROYAL HACIENDAS / 08
ALL-INCLUSIVE Nothing to do… but chill Here, the cooking, washing-up and working out where to eat can all be someone else’s concern. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and cocktails are part of your all-inclusive stay. You can linger over another course, order another drink or decide that the afternoon calls for something delicious, simply because you fancy it. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY THE ROYAL HACIENDAS / 09
SWIM UP / SLOW DOWN A poolside cocktail There is always somewhere lovely for a cocktail: in the bath, sat on the balcony, on one of the many terraces, or in the pool at the swim-up bar! Swim over for a freshly made drink without even leaving the water. For a slower sip, explore a reposado tequila, rested in oak for at least two months. An añejo spends at least a year ageing: something to savour as the afternoon drifts by. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY THE ROYAL HACIENDAS / 10
DELUXE JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW Hang out with friends, old and new With everything done you can spend each day swimming, relaxing, laughing and chatting, or just playing with your friend’s favorite toy.
PLAYA DEL CARMEN / BEACH DAY Come in, the water’s lovely If you fancy a dip outside of the room or pool then head to the shoreline of the private beach. October sea temperatures average around 29°C, making an unhurried dip especially inviting. Float, paddle, or simply sit where the waves reach your toes. When you feel more adventurous, take a kayak out from the hotel’s private beach and enjoy the coastline from the Caribbean, before returning for a leisurely lunch. JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY THE ROYAL HACIENDAS / THE CARIBBEAN / 12
NOTHING TO RUSH FOR Afternoons are yours Afternoons can beas idle as you like:ahammock in the shade, another swim, another cocktail or time together with William, Harperand the baby. As evening arrives,returnto your suite to freshen up before dinner and drinks. With your all-inclusive meals and drinks taken care of, the only planning required is deciding what you fancy next. By the time you depart for the airport, the Caribbean Sea will have soothed every aspect of you, body and mind. Remember to pack you Birthday Suit, you will be wearing it every day!!! JAMES / A RELAXING CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY THE ROYAL HACIENDAS / 13
Big Bananasun, sea and big-hugs awaitDONT F*#KING MISS THE PLANE!!!