SPRING BREAK

We started our bookclub five years ago. A group of 12 mothers with children attending the same nursery school, it began with the occasional coffee in the morning after drop off and grew into a bona fide bookclub meeting every two months for dinner, drinks and eventually discussing books. Then recently, the discussion turned from Cleopatra to travel. "Let's go away for a long weekend," someone proposed. Everyone was "in" and guidelines were set: a resort with guaranteed good weather, a plane ride no longer than four hours and a topnotch spa was our criteria.  We decided on the Zoetry Resort on the Mayan Riveria, an all inclusive beachfront resort with a Thalasso Spa, two stunning pools, healthy gourmet food and libations galore.

Seven of us arrived at the resort last Wednesday feeling harried from leaving home.  Lists had been made (yes she has homework every night!), groceries were bought, grandparents and sitters were brought in and fingers were crossed.  Of course, the world would not fall apart without us there (or would it?!)

We had a fantastic four days at Zoetry.  Our lazy days were punctuated with spa treatments, swimming and snorkeling with necessary breaks for mudslides and mohitos. One afternoon a lovely woman from Chile asked me if I was part of the "Literary Group" vacationing.  Ha, ha! I've certainly been called worse! 

We giggled and gossiped, wondered how "the guys" were handling the kids and just relaxed.  By the time we got on our plane home, we were golden brown, feeling zen and ready to see our families. It was lovely to be away and so great to come home.