2018 Retreat

Playa del Carmen, 2018

Playa del Carmen is arguably the more sophisticated older sibling to Cancun. This one-time fishing village about an hour south of Cancun, along the coast of the Caribbean Sea, is now one of the hottest destinations in Mexico, popular with a young and sexy, jet-setting crowd. Swinging Fifth Avenue is flanked with boutiques, bars and restaurants, while a block over the beach is lined with an array of beach clubs and lounges. At night the city comes alive as the sounds of reggae, rock and salsa spill out into the street. Playa is also a good jumping off point from which to dive deeper into the heart of Quintana Roo, to far-flung destinations like Bacalar, the Lake of Seven Colors; the pristine, untapped beaches of the Costa Maya; and the jungle that is peppered with archaeological secrets.

2018 Itinerary

DAY ONE→

Arrive at Cancun Airport
Transfer to Mahekal Beach Resort
Meet your fellow travelers with a welcome beach cocktail
Meal(s) included: Dinner

DAY TWO→

Network! Share your Purpose Project
Break a sweat with morning paddle boarding
Dine al fresco with a locally prepared Mayan meal
Unwind with rooftop cocktails and chic bites at The Thompson Hotel
Meal(s) included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY THREE→

Learn from our full-day workshop
Motivate yourself and each other with targeted design thinking exercises
Gain access to an international network of professional connections
Meal(s) included: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY FOUR→

Explore hiding Mexico with a full-day excursion to Bacalar
Play in the jewel-colored waters of the second largest lake in Mexico
Relax with a luxury lakeside lunch
Meal(s) included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY FIVE→

Discover Playa del Carmen. Choose from a selection of optional activities* that best highlight Caribbean Mexico.
Set Goals by coming together to build your three-month and six-month Purpose Project plans
Bond over a Beach Bonfire and Farewell Dinner
Meal(s) included: Breakfast, Dinner