Comments on: San Marcos La Laguna: A Peaceful Retreat

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:37:44 +0000

@Sire

I think that often the case. It’s a tough situation. Locals have a right to make some profit from tourism, but they often take away from that original charm you mention. It’s best if a balance can be met.

By: Sire

Sire — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:05:22 +0000

Isn’t funny how sometime a new development takes away from the original charm, rather than adding to it?

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:18:20 +0000

@Sire

Most of these islands are changed by development for the tourist industry. Some do it tastefully while others take away the character that brought in the original explorers. I’m with you in terms of preferring to keep a places character in tact.

By: Sire

Sire — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:23:14 +0000

I don’t know what it is like today, but 23 years ago it was really good. I daresay the Island itself wouldn’t have changed too much, but I’m not sure I can say the same for Fiji.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:13:36 +0000

@flygirl

Belize is beautiful too. Never been to Jamaica, but it’s pretty popular and I’ve seen photos so I assume the same about it.

@Sire

Ha! I can definitely see why you’d want to do your own thing on holiday. I tend to fel the same way, but it’s nice if you are there for the courses. With a name like Treasure Island, I bet it delivered. Fiji isa paradise too.

By: Sire

Sire — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:27:22 +0000

Excuse me, if I am going on a holiday I don’t think I’ll be staying at Las Pirámides! The last thing I want is to be told what to do, I get far too much of that at home. The place itself seems nice enough, so perhaps another hotelwould be the go.

As for peaceful retreats, I reckon the best one I can remember was an Island just of Fiji, I think it was called Treasure Island. Now that was relaxing.

By: fly girl

fly girl — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:38:28 +0000

Gorgeous photos! Peeking at Guatamala from Belizian pyramids is as close as I’ve gotten to the country but this makes me want to see more. I find the mountains of Jamaica as a very spiritual place.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:40:27 +0000

@Seth

Guatemala is very inexpensive comparatively speaking.

@Alik

I’m glad about that.

@Kristi

That sounds like a comfortable place you found. I, too, enjoy the sound of running water for relaxation.

By: Kikolani | Blogging, Poetry, Photography

Kikolani | Blogging, Poetry, Photography — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:23:43 +0000

This is beautiful, and doesn’t sound too New Age for me. My peaceful retreat locally is a reflexology spa nearby my house… nothing is more peaceful than an hour long treatment while listening to Chinese meditation music and the sounds of water.

~ Kristi

By: Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com

Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:10:14 +0000

reading the post and looking at the pics i already have been touched by the relaxation you write about here

By: Seth

Seth — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:20:58 +0000

Las Piramides. That’s a unique place. I’m with the others, the lake a beautiful. And if there a cheaper places than $15 then it must be a deal to be in the town altogether.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:19:07 +0000

@Tim

A lot of people using running as a way to unwind.

@maiylah

Thanks.

By: maiylah

maiylah — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:54:56 +0000

a beautiful and peaceful place! wonderful shots!

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:50:36 +0000

Those are some interesting courses. I wouldn’t mind taking a swim in that lake either. When I want to get away from it all, I usually go for a run in the park early in the morning before it’s populated.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:12:34 +0000

@Ella

Believe it or not, there are even less expensive hotel. More expensive too with more amenities. Like the idea of Botanical Gardens as they’re in a lot of neighborhoods.

@Lee

It’s worth a visit. Guatemala is beautiful. Especailly the Lake area and Tikal

@Steph

I know. It snowed last night in NYC.

@Tabitha

Love that fresh mountain air.

By: Tabitha (From Single to Married)

Tabitha (From Single to Married) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:53:19 +0000

wow, so beautiful! Hmmm… my favorite place for a peaceful retreat? I’d say anywhere in the mountains, preferably a little cabin where it’s nice and quiet.

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:10:29 +0000

Beautiful photos. I could use a dip in that lake right about now. It’s freezing in the Northeast U.S. Skiing is my retreat. In Vermont.

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:51:54 +0000

I’ve been through a lot of Central America, but missed Guatemala. I definitely want to get there and this will be on my list. My favorite place for a little relaxation was in Nicaragua. It was an island called ometempe. Your mentioning the volcanos reminded me of hwo nice it was as it has the same.

By: kirtsy.com

kirtsy.com — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:40:31 +0000

San Marcos La Laguna: A Spiritual Retreat…

The courses include The Mystical Kaballah, Lucid Dreaming, and an Introduction to Methaphysics. Every guest is expected to participate in the morning’s Hatha Yoga session. Non-guests are also allowed to attend for a small fee. San Marcos also offers …

By: Ella

Ella — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:43 +0000

That sounds like an amazing place. $15 a night. That’s a price I can deal with. My favorite peaceful retreat is either hiking in Colorado or the local Botanical Gardens. It’s a beautiful set-up and it’s always relaxing.