December 2021

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View this email in your browser Happy Holidays Friends, I hope the last First Friday message of 2021 finds you well.  The holidays are always a favorite time of year for my family, especially having young children.  It is wonderful to see the magic through their eyes. In November we slowly got back to our routines.  We had a low-keyed Thanksgiving.  I usually like to do a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.  This year there was a kid's run that both Sarah and Peter participated in.  I was incredibly proud of them.  One of my favorite memories growing up was running races with my dad.  To share this experience with both my children makes me feel like life is coming full circle.  The kids got medals and hot chocolate after.  I ran my usual 10k, and then we came home for a relaxing day.  Other highlights from last month included making slime (twice), going to the Madison Children's Museum (twice), putting up our Christmas tree, and seeing the Zoo lights with friends. A resort I was lucky to visit on my Riviera Maya trip in September was UNICO 20°87°.  I've had a number of couples stay at this adults-only property in the past, all coming back raving about it. Upon arrival, I noticed immediately that the property felt authentic.  Although it is newer, with a modern design, there were touches to let you feel immersed in local culture. Another area that UNICO shines is with the personalization for guests.  Each guest is able to customize their mini-bar, pillows, and even soap selection.  Every room is given two hats that you are able to get painted by a local artist. Lastly, the grounds are beautiful.  There are three pools to choose from, along with a beach.  Even though we didn't have time to eat, the restaurants and bars looked amazing.  Many of the chefs and mixologists are local to the area, helping to weave the regional cuisine into the menus.  I can't wait to visit here again for longer than a morning. The requirements for re-entry into the USA after an international trip are still changing, and will likely continue to evolve in the coming months.  This is one change of many that as a travel agent I continue to monitor so you can have a wonderful experience.  I strive to do my best to inform you of updates as they happen.  Your flexibility (which has been amazing!) is always appreciated. As I reflect on 2021, I want to thank you for your support of Blue Sea Vacations.  The past two years have been trying for all of us in different ways.  Knowing that I've been able to help you plan your travel experiences is something I'm truly grateful for.  I hope you have a great holiday season.  I can't wait to connect in 2022. Have a great weekend, Brian Contact Today