An Update From Journey Mexico

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Travel Community,

First and foremost, I sincerely hope you are all safe, healthy, and doing everything possible to minimize the risks of contracting and spreading the Coronavirus. We are extremely grateful for the kindness, generosity, and collaborative spirit we have felt in our community as we face unprecedented challenges. In times of crisis character and leadership matter; you have all gone above and beyond my wildest expectations in our common cause to protect our teams, guests, colleagues, and livelihoods. I am proud that together we have managed to get all our guests safely home, and our team and colleagues too.

I am writing to inform you that in order to protect our most valued asset, the team at Journey Mexico, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend all non-essential activities. Our priority is to protect the safety and health of each and every member of our Journey Mexico Family. From today until the 15th of June we will be operating with a reduced staff; working from home; performing the essential tasks needed to continue operations. Even more importantly, we will be prepared to jump back into action when it is once again safe to travel. We will be reevaluating this timeline as the situation evolves and will advise if it changes. While this has been a difficult decision, we are confident that it is the right course – one that will lead us to survive and thrive in a not too distant future.

We are hopeful and confident that this is a momentary pause, even an opportunity that will forge a more united, stronger, and more successful team, community, and country. We are equally optimistic in a swift and robust recovery as Mexico’s allure continues to grow; at the same time, our passion to share our world-class culture, nature, and adventure knows no limits! We have weathered crises before and will be here waiting to serve you when the smoke has cleared with the same pride and warmth that has defined Mexico over the centuries.

Finally, I offer my personal time and attention if I can help in any way at all. We will do everything in our power to exceed your expectations, even in these most trying of times.

Stay safe, strong, compassionate, and positive; together we will get through this. #allinthistogether

Sincerely yours,

Zach & the Journey Mexico Team

Zachary Rabinor
Founder | President | CEO
JOURNEY MEXICO

If you’re looking to rent a luxurious getaway for a big celebration, a large group trip, or family retreat, securing the perfect accommodation is vital. Finding it, though, is never easy.

You want somewhere elegant, somewhere with elite amenities, somewhere that stuns when you first see it and continues to delight throughout your stay. Plus, you need things to do… and lots of them. You need to keep everyone entertained while still being able to relax yourself. If all that sounds like a fantasy, two ultra-luxurious hotels on Mexico’s Pacific side – both within a comfortable car ride from Manzanillo Airport – are your dreams come true.

Hacienda de San Antonio

The first heavenly property is Hacienda de San Antonio, a gorgeous 25-suite estate completed in 1890 by German immigrant Don Arnoldo Vogel and his Mexican wife, Doña Clotilde Quevedo de Vogel.

Sitting at the foot of an active volcano in the state of Colima, it started life as a highly respected coffee plantation, sending its arabica beans to both the New York Waldorf Astoria and the German Imperial family. One hundred and thirty years later, however, and its grandeur, sprawling grounds, and jaw-dropping beauty put it among the elite for getaways in Mexico.

The number of activities to enjoy is practically limitless. Active members of the group can get competitive on the tennis courts, test their balance by stand-up paddleboarding on a sparkling lake, trot through the Mexican countryside on horseback, or test themselves against the elements with an ATV ride.

Those with an understandable aversion to exercise on a luxury vacation can take it slower, unwinding with a private picnic at Epazote Lake or by enjoying an expertly led painting or mixology class. For children, every day brings a new adventure, including exploring the magical gardens, playing in the games room, and getting creative (and making a mess!) with a wonderful baking class.

When it’s time to bring everyone together, Hacienda de San Antonio shines. During the day, guests can congregate in the tree-lined swimming pool or among acres of manicured lawns. In the evening, majestic shared spaces, such as The Yellow Bar and the Club Room, offer a beyond-sophisticated meeting spot for drinks, chatter, and merriment.

Completing the experience is the flexibility of Hacienda de San Antonio, meaning individual suites can be rented for smaller groups and families or the whole property for large groups, celebrations, and other big occasions.

Cuixmala

Its sister property sits just three hours’ drive or 40 minutes´ flight away. Cuixmala is an ultra-luxurious eco-retreat set within 30,000 acres of UNESCO-protected nature reserve. The estate is vast, with accommodation spread across the grounds.

Casa Cuixmala, the grand building of the estate, sits on a lush hill overlooking the ocean and contains four suites and six freestanding bungalows. There are also three four-bedroom private villas with private pools, plus one-, two-, and three-bedroom ‘casitas’. As with Hacienda de San Antonio, accommodations can be rented individually, or the property can be rented as a whole.

The once-private estate, owned by the Goldsmith family, offers a breathtaking array of habitats, from the Río Cuixmala, which marks its southern border to the hilly northern boundary via ocean, coconut plantations, bamboo groves, and mango trees.

Unsurprisingly, that biodiversity leaves plenty of space for an adventure or two. Dreamy days can be spent at any one of the three beaches: Playa Cuixmala, Caleta Blanca, or Playa Escondida. Watersports and beach activities include snorkeling, sea fishing, sailing on the property’s 42-foot Mercury, and whale watching over the winter period.