Vitamin Beach

I take all my necessary vitamins: my omegas and my women’s daily and definitely my B12 and more.  I believe in them. What I don’t get enough of is my Vitamin Beach.

On a recent trip to St. John in the Virgin Islands, I did.  For days I did nothing except read and lounge by the crystal-clear waters of Maho Bay Camps – an incredibly unique eco-resort in the US Virgin Islands National Park.

There is lots of do do on St. John, but it’s also a great place to do nothing.  After my nada days, I indulged in a rigorous hike to Ram’s Head—one of the best I’ve ever taken—and the next day I scheduled more nothing. When I wanted a bit of of luxury, I headed for the Caneel Bay Resort for massage and lunch.
In the course of our everyday lives, it’s hard to break away from our busy mind and lives.  On weekends we often cram in errands and bookend social plans. I sometimes make a do-nothing day on a weekend, but it’s not easy because there’s stuff to do—and that stuff is right around me in the sink or in the laundry pile or in my computer. It’s when I’m on vacation that I have the kind of time required for indulgence and huge doses of the right kind of nutrients.

At Caneel, there was no need to rush, so I had a three-hour lunch of veggie sushi and the best seaweed salad I’ve ever eaten as I sat overlooking the beach.  When I moved on to the Cabanas, I had what was called a “Bee-utiful” massage from Christie using the honey from the local beehives. My cabana was set in front of the beach, and the doors were wide open to let in the waves. 

Then it was back to the awesome, comfy and fun campground at Maho for more adventure. I simply adored this rustic camp with it’s unique tent cabins tucked away in the forest.  Mine had a view of the entire bay.  I did a little Maho travel blog post-trip, so feel free to peruse.  The only place to rush too would be Maho camps because sadly they may be losing their lease and closing soon. I might have to rush back!

Yes, we live in a rushing culture, and it’s much easier to take care of other people than to take care of ourselves. But I know the importance of putting away my gadgets and my busy mind, and once in a blue moon, I give myself the gift of time. Hanging on a beach and looking out to an endless horizon makes time and worries fade away.

We don’t really have to get on a plane—in a pinch we can step aside and visit the nearest shoreline in our minds—but scheduling some beach time isn’t a bad idea.