Let’s get this party started! We’re still sorting out some technical details, so I’m telling you right now, DON’T tattoo this to your girlfriend’s back. It’s highly subject to change. But it is a wonderful outline of what we’re doing. The when and where may change. We also reserve the right to add more fun stuff.
And so, without further ado, here is your TENTATIVE schedule for our amazing Cozumel Palace Resort. Seriously, keep refreshing … I’m writing it right now.
How do I get to the Palace Resort?
By taxi, it’s less than 5 miles from the international airport. There are no airport bus shuttles, only taxis and taxi van services as noted below.
But beware, there are people hacking time share appointments who will promise you the world, including a free cab ride to your hotel. Do not go with them, unless you want to be committed to time share appointments. They won’t leave you alone. Walk by sweetly. Don’t engage in conversation. There’s no such thing as a free ride.
So, what do you do? When exiting from immigration/customs, go to your right. You will see a small kiosk that says “Office of Van Transportation.” It has a sign board with prices (see the photo below).
You are going to the SUR corridor, AV RAFAEL E MELGAR KM 1 5, Adolfo Lopez Mateos. The phone number is: 011-52-9878729430.
If 10 of you find one another with your Sweet-dar and share a collective, shared service, it will only cost around $6 each or 78 pesos each. With 10 people (that’s the max), they will go directly to our hotel, Cozumel Palace Resort, and you will not have to stop at other hotels along the way. Otherwise, you can take a shared taxi van for $6 (78 pesos), but you will stop along the way, if others in the taxi van are not SWEETIES. Sharpen your lezzy sightings skills, ask if other women in the airport are “Sweeties.” It’s a great way to save money and make new friends.
If you do decide to take Servicios Especiales, a per person taxi, to go DIRECTLY to the hotel, they will charge you $16 per person or 209 pesos per person times the number of passengers (max 4), so that could add to $32 per couple or $64 dollars a cab ride for four persons. Still affordable compared to New York City or even San Francisco, but not necessary.
Look for this sign board with the prices:
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Check out our packing list for details.
THE RESTAURANTS
Turquesa Restaurant:
Continental breakfast, 6:30-7am
Breakfast buffet, 7-11am
Lunch buffet, 12:30-4pm
Dinner, Italian a la carte, 6-11pm
Bugambilias: Dinner, mexican a la carte, 5:30-11pm
Grill: Dinner, grill buffet (yummers!), pool area, 7-11pm
Room service is 24 hours.
GYM HOURS
Daily from 7am to 8pm.
DIVER’S DELIGHT
Everything’s better down where it’s wetter … yeah, that crab in “The
Little Mermaid” said it best. If you want to scuba, check out Blue Bubble
Divers, an affordable, woman owned and operated dive shop in
Cozumel. With Blue Bubble, it’s always diver’s choice. Dives are 6 – 9 people, so you get the personal attention you deserve. Oh, and they always provide fresh, homemade treats. Two-tank dives depart daily at 8.30am and 2pm. Contact Roberta by email at Roberta@bluebubble.com and she’ll make you a sweet deal.
SATURDAY
September 4, 2010
11am to 6pm: Arrivals. Music, libations and introductions in the hotel lobby.
3:30-4pm: You fell in love with the merengue in “Dirty Dancing,” now learn how do it yourself.
4 to 6pm: Singles meet and greet, hosted by Dr. Frankie Bashan, at the pool bar.
5 to 7pm: Sweet 100 meet and greet, hosted by Sweet founders Jen Rainin and Shannon Wentworth on the 2nd floor terrace.
6 to 11pm: Eat, eat, eat. You’ve traveled a long way, I’m sure you’re hungry.
9-10pm: Extraordinary MAYAN SHOW at the pool.
10 to midnight: Welcome party in the lobby bar, hosted by Bridget McManus.
SUNDAY
September 5, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in the main restaurant.
10am: Sweet 100 brunch (location tbd).
noon to 3pm: Sweet pool party with Corday and the Classic Rock Cougars with classic rock karaoke. Bridget McManus hosts a lesbian kiss off!
2pm: Spanish lessons
3:30-4pm: Salsa lessons!
4pm: AA meeting in the Momonohana Room.
8pm: The Samba & Capoeira Show, poolside
9pm: Suzanne Westenhoefer: Raw and Unedited in the lobby bar
10pm-close: Nightclub with DJ Trina J in Momonohana Room.
MONDAY
September 6, 2010
8.45am: Singles, meet in the lobby. Let’s go snorkeling together!
9am-2pm: Snorkeling in Chankanaab Park (equipment included).
10am-2pm: Humane Society Project
3pm: “We Have to Stop Now” Season 1 screening courtesy of Wolfe Video with special introduction by Suzanne Westenhoefer.
4pm: Commitment Ceremony on the second floor terrace. Please arrive promptly at 4pm. Sign up to participate at the Sweet desk in the lobby by Monday.
4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room.
7-9pm: Roast and Toast of Suzanne Westenhoefer to celebrate 20 years of lesbian comedy. We’re eating dinner together and making fun of our favorite comedian at Turquesa Restaurant.
9pm: Asian Circus, poolside.
10pm: Pink party in Momonohana Room
TUESDAY
September 7, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in the main restaurant.
10am to 3pm: Sweet beach party at Playa Mia. Off-site.
4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room.
8pm: Fire show, poolside.
9-10pm: Corday performs in the lobby stage.
10pm: 80s party! in Momonohana Room
WEDNESDAY
September 8, 2010
10am: Singles, meet for breakfast in Turquesa Restaurant.
11am-noon: What is Sweet? with Sweet founding partners Jen Rainin and Shannon Wentworth
Noon: Dance Magic with Bridget McManus and That’s What She Said by the pool.
2.30-5pm: Snorkel adventure 2 reef
4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room
6-11pm: MARGARITAVILLE PARTY: Enjoy a delicious Mexican buffet at the pool with music, games and dancing. (Food from 6 to 8pm)
8pm-midnight: Sea turtle project: Learn all about sea turtles and perhaps watch babies emerge from their shells. (Maximum 24 guests).
$100 per person
Includes round trip transportation, donation to the sea turtle project, water and a T-shirt. Please confirm your space and pay at the Sweet desk when you check in. No refunds. Cash payment is super helpful because we have to pay our vendors in Cozumel in cash.
To reserve your space, write to info@discoversweet.com, specify the number of people you’d like to bring and your T-shirt sizes. If there’s room, you’ll also be able to sign up at the resort.
THURSDAY
September 9, 2010
6.30am-4pm: Coba Mayan Ruin
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in Turquesa Restaurant.
9am-2pm: Snorkeling at Chankanaab Park (off site, includes equipment)
4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room
2-4pm: Wolfe Video presents “The Four-Faced Liar,” a refreshing new lesbian comedy and winner of a ton of film fest awards. Watch the trailer.
7pm: Sweet 100 dinner in Bugambilias!
8pm: Latin Sounds Show, poolside
9pm: Comedian Bridget McManus on the lobby stage.
11pm: Let’s dance at the nightclub in Momonohana Room.
FRIDAY
September 10, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast at Turquesa Restaurant.
Noon – 3pm: The Last Dip Pool Party with utter silliness from Bridget McManus and That’s What She Said.
4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room
6-7pm: Sweet 100, farewell cocktails, hosted by Jen Rainin and Frances Stevens.
8pm: Drum show, poolside.
9pm: Farewell show with That’s What She Said! in the lobby bar.
11pm – Zzzz: Pajama bash!
SATURDAY
September 11, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in Turquesa Restaurant.
