In December I had the pleasure of staying in Tulum, an amazing area... I arranged accommodations at Cabanas Copal, a small Cabanas Property on the beach and was not sure what to expect. When I checked in and got to my cabana, I realized there was no electricity ('here goes the hair dryer' was my first thought...), or ceiling fans (Oh' oh, Humidity check... ???) I must admit I was a little apprehensive but decided to be adventurous and live like a jungle woman for a day and try it anyway... (If you knew me... you would laugh, I am the type of person that likes my creature comforts... especially when it involves out of control hair in humid weather). The Simple and Rustic Cabana seemed comfortable and the beach was amazing... the mosquito nets over the bed and the candle light added a lot of romantic appeal and suddenly it seemed very charming and mysterious.

The long stretch of beach is very secluded and private, the tranquility and peaceful sense was completely relaxing and healing to the mind and body. I couldn't care less at that point that I looked like jungle woman and ended up staying 2 nights instead of one... If I didn't have to go back home the next day I would have stayed for a few more days.

If you want a few more ideas how to spend a week at Cabanas Copal... here is what they recommend....