The Trip has been Postponed until further Notice
GULF OF MEXICO TRIP -
Come and join a group of like minded, easy going people who want to chill out and have fun away from the madding crowd. Discuss alternatives such as Tai Chi, the Life Force, Chi, Dreams, Yoga, Natural Food and Cross Fertilise ideas on how to manage the mind, body and spirit in the collective, and maybe search out the meaning of life, if you wish. Or just enjoy and drink in the tropical and relaxed spirit of this tropical paradise in a charming, relaxed atmosphere.
Calm and Refresh The Mind, Body and Spirit
Rest your soul and restore your spirit in the peace of this tropical island paradise. Revitalise your body in the warm, emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, whilst basking in the sunny climes of Anna Maria, highs of 28º C. April-May, with cool pleasant evenings. Average sea temp. 25º C. (361 days of sunshine p.a.)
Food: Indulge in natural dishes, exotic seafood fished off the local shores and the vegetarian delights of the Island. Restaurants also include Continental, Oriental and Spanish cuisines along with fresh Florida cooking, spicy Caribbean and even Hawaiian Luau. Also get a really good, locally reared, American hamburger washed down by a really cold beer, to cool you down after a hard day at the beach.
Island Seafood Beach Restaurant
Wildlife:
Follow the wildlife on your doorstep, ride the surf with the dolphins, check out the unique cycle of the Anna Maria Turtles and the charming Manatees—the source some say of the myth of the mermaid.
Water Sports:
include fishing, scuba, snorkelling and sailing. For the adventurous, get a birds eye view of Anna Maria Island by hooking onto one of the professional parasail boats for the experience of a life time along the shores of the Gulf.
Getting Around:
The island has several local efficient taxi services and a free trolley bus service that runs up and down the island passing by every 20 minutes, better still rent a bicycle to explore the island on the safe empty roads.
Nearby Attractions
On the mainland visit Myakka Park to see alligators, birds, wild boar and experience airboat rides. See a colourful array of parrots and other Florida wildlife at Jungle Park in Sarasota. Visit the world famous Busch Gardens theme park for a day out to remember. Alternatively the spectacular Aquarium is teeming with undersea life.
The Village of Creative Arts
Is where one can partake in the village trail walk and purchase local handmade goods from various creative people working right from their workshops at home. Ranging from Artists, Sculptures, Photographers, Costume/Cloth Designers, Jewellery & Leather Artisans, right through to Therapeutic Masseuses and even Yoga in the garden! Only creative professionals are allowed to live in this rainbow coloured village!
Artist's House in the Village
Mayan Temples of Yucutan Mexico
There is also an opportunity to visit the Mayan Temples on the Yucutan Peninsular being the pre-history of much of America as well as the Aztecs, being a shortish hop by plane from Tampa.
The Maya civilization is a Mesoamaerican civilisation noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas, as well as its spectacular art, monumental archetecture, and sophisticated mathematical and astronomical systems 2012 and all that.
The nearby mainland towns of Bradenton and Sarasota host many attractions, including various National Parks, The Ringling Museum of Art, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Sarasota Ballet of Florida and the Celebrated Jazz Club.
Myakka State Park– Air Boat Rides
Safe and yet exciting airboat ride to espy
Alligators, Butterflies, Raccoons,
Wild Boar, Deer, Wild Turkey, Bald Eagles,
Rosette Spoonbills, Sandhill Cranes ++
The Bald Eagle the Emblem of the USA
Unique Butterflies
Safely View these Fascinating Pre-historic Beasts
Other Things to do
Tai Chi, Chi Kung classes will be held
on The Beach Everyday included in the Trip
+ Jung Talks,
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Individuation - One to one (On Request):
With Graham Horwood
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Alternative Pursuits
Yoga
Walking
Cycling
Scuba
Fishing
Swimming - Snorkelling
Organic Stores
Sustainable Trade Markets.
Mayan Temples of Yucatan
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Wildlife
Turtle Island
Dolphin Watch
Manatees
Busch Gardens
Pelicans
Geckos
Tropical Fish
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Views Inside and Outside Hotel
Hotel Beach
Hotel Apartments
Hotel Pool
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