The Dreams Tulum Resort has space for about 750 people and this Olivia tour has filled the entire resort, which makes everything so much fun. Christine really wanted to come on this particular Olivia trip (our 9th) because she is connected to a group calling themselves the 12-step Lifeboat group. Christine has been attending weekly meetings of the group via Zoom and many of the participants were coming on the trip. The group is meeting twice a day while here and I join the group for a meal after the meetings. It’s nice to have been adopted by the group; such interesting women from all over the country.
While Christine is in a meeting, I get to wander around the resort and explore.
The resort is 44 acres of coastline, gardens, and jungle. There are 432 guest rooms spread around the property and some of them are really unique, like the garden swim out rooms that are rather private and offer your own pool right off your terrace.
Other areas are very quiet as they look out onto very nicely manicured garden courtyards.
There are two pools, an activities pool and a quiet pool. Of course the activities pool, aka the noisy pool, has a swim-up bar and it’s where all the pool games are played, of which there are many throughout the day. The quiet pool is good for lap swimming and just hanging out. The only problem with the quiet pool is that it is very shallow at one end and if one is not careful, you’ll skin your knees while swimming.
There are well-marked walking trails with lots of signage about the flora and fauna, kind of like a nature preserve. I’ve really enjoyed strolling along looking at all the beautiful sights and enjoying the sounds. The birds are amazing to hear, but all the birds and critters are elusive, except for the black, spiney-tailed iguanas that sit around on the walking paths and aren’t bothered at all by humans. And there are cats/kittens galore skulking around.
A wonderful thing about Mexico is the beautiful and very colorful tile. There is tile everywhere. I’d love to learn something about some of the crazy interesting figures that are depicted. There’s this really cool mural on one of the building sides that is full of great figures and I’m sure it’s telling a story.
Here are some other tiles that adorn the walls around the resort.
So that’s a little bit about the resort. This is a beautiful place and we’re having a great time.
I am so, so, very happy for you two…in the air, smiling broadly beneath and beyond your masks ! No wonder I’ve had Christine on my mind, very present, for days now. Of course the Grand Scribe, Linda, is at it again, bringing to life every intriguing step along the way (even unwelcome line ups). Hurrah for you two Great Travellers!
What a wonderful surprise to open up my email and see more adventures to read about! What a beautiful place! Enjoy and know I’ll be watching for updates. Love your commentary and pictures! Love and hugs, Ronna
Lucky you to be travelling around to such nice places. I envy you. Love Gloria