Summer Special

Item Description

Three nights (doble occupancy) at the Cabanas Copal Hotel, a tropical seaside eco-resort in Tulum, Mexico + 2 tickets for a share temazcal (indigenous sweat lodge) at the Maya Spa Wellness Center, Tulum's holistic spa specializing in Mayan therapy. The eco-rustic, candlelit Cabanas Copal is nestled in the tropical jungle by the Caribbean sea, and offers you an off-the-beaten-path alternative vacation experience. The seaside Caribbean cabanas are just 3 km from the Mayan Ruins of Tulum.

This auction item has been generously donated by EcoTulum Resort and Spa.

Item Special Note

This package is valid from May 1st, 2009 to December 17th, 2009 and from May 1st, 2010 to December 17th, 2010. This package does not include meals or beverages.

EcoTulum's Sustainability Initiatives

EcoTulum values connection with nature as part of unique travel experiences harmonizing body, mind and soul, and encourages ecotourism, the development and protection of local cultures and values. EcoTulum takes steps in daily operations to minimize environmental impact, and to provide guests with quality natural experiences embracing the local tropical jungle. Some examples of EcoTulum's environmental practices are: organic spa products, locally produced natural body and beauty products, organic room amenities, wholesome natural meals with optional vegetarian menus, minimal water usage, and use of reclaimed wood/recycled building materials.

Not Your Usual Tropical Vacation

EcoTulum seeks to offer a non-conventional vacation experience that promotes peaceful balance of body, mind and soul.

Please note: Electricity is available only for a few hours after sunset with a generator (except for Zahra, which is more family-oriented). None of the EcoTulum Resorts have air conditioning. In an effort to conserve water, guests are requested not to wash clothing in their rooms. Gas tanks are brought in to heat water for the bathrooms, and bath water is brought from town in trucks. This well water is stored in ground-level tanks and pumped several times a day to upper tanks to provide running water in all bathrooms. Water pressure may not be as strong as what you are used to back home. Wireless internet access is available in the hotel reception, the Maya Spa reception, and the Copal restaurant.

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If you are the successful bidder, you will receive an email from TIES with the certificate confirming your purchase within 24 hours of the auction close. All TIES eco-holiday auction items are valid for one year (excluding the blackout dates noted in the item description) unless otherwise stated. The winner will receive contact details of the trip provider(s) to make travel arrangements.

All proceeds raised from your purchase of this trip will go directly to The International Ecotourism Society to support their numerous projects in support of responsible travel worldwide.