SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder

Caribbean Ocean at Casa del Sol, Puerto Morelos, Mexico

SAD, that is what is described as happening to to some people who live in parts of earth where there is little sun from November to April.  I trust is is a real diagnosis for many people and know it makes for true suffering for those whom it impacts.

Well, SAD has an entirely different meaning for me and has since my first visit to the Yucatan in February 2002!  I have no interest in moving to the Yucatan or Florida or Arizona or even California.  I truly love my little 1951 bungalow in St. Paul, being close to my family, friends and my job.

And yet I know that SAD is a reality for me.  I experience it when I close my eyes and remember my incredible rejuvenating 2002, 2006 and 2011 trips to the Yucatan!  My form of SAD has its own unique definition - I "Sure Am Determined" to return for another eight days surrounded by the warm beauty of the Caribbean in the company of other women from around the United States who gather at Casa Margarita, in the spring and fall, guided by expert travel planners and guides, Connie Delgado (Minnesota), Margo Hinnenkamp (California) and Beatriz Mirabent (Cancun, Mexico).

I have learned just how hard it is to relax and refresh without truly getting away to a place that is safe and serene, with superb beautifully prepared and presented local food, optional side trips with Connie, Margo, Bea and other tremendous women (in the fall these women ranged in age from 35-83) who choose to give themselves this truly priceless gift that needs to be a more than a once in a lifetime experience!

The next trip is planned for March 3-10, 2012.  Visit www.travelinggoddesses.com to learn more and register for the Spring 2012 Goddess Trip!  I SAD to simply be there by anticipating this amazing time with truly wonderful, enlightened, brilliant, exciting, fun and passionate women.