Hola, Cancun!

In five days I will be shedding the parka, scarf, mitts and ridiculous space-boots for flip-flops, sundresses and bikinis. Cancun, baby!

I’ve scored my very first press trip, courtesy of my new favourite person, Andrew Hayes. I owe him a mojito or three, and I’m looking forward to actually spending some more time with him outside the hazy event known as TBEX. Also in the mix is Monica Wong from A Pair of Panties and Boxers, who’s probably more deserving of a vacation than anyone I know.

I spent some time in the Rivieria Maya two years ago, but not in the Cancun. I’m staying for three nights at the Cancun Caribe Park Royale Grand, and OMG did you see that beach?

I need to feel warm again. I need to not walk downtown and plead silently with the icy sidewalks to keep me standing upright just a little longer. I need to get out of my Snuggie. I need to spend the next 5 days at the gym, because Christmas screwed me into the “Oh well, I won’t need a bikini for at least another 6 months” mentality.

Cancun VS St. John\’s. TELL ME WHICH LOOKS BETTER.

Let’s just hope there’s no Swine Flu outbreak this time.

So now I have to dig out my summer clothes, and start gathering some reading material for the long flights. And maybe learn to be a photographer genius in less than a week, and figure out where to find SPF 293432 sunscreen. Wouldn’t you know I still have 3 bottles of the stuff underneath the bathroom sink, two of which I was using during my last trip to Mexico? Biodegradable, SPF 60.

THAT’S how badly I need sunshine.

If you’re on Twitter and want to follow along on the trip (because I just KNOW you want to read about how much fun I’m having), search the #blogRH hashtag!

Hola, Mexico!

  • January 19 2011

    I’m very, very happy for you, Candice!! Your winters are so brutal up there. You deserve this, for so many reasons. I can’t wait to read about your trip. I just hope it’s not too hard coming back ;)

    • January 22 2011

      Thanks, Sabina! TOTALLY ready for some fun in the sun. The last time I returned, I totally got depressed, hahaha.

  • January 19 2011
    Ivy

    Whoo! We’re proud of you!
    See, you’re totally making 2011 your bitch already.

  • January 19 2011

    I’m so super pumped for you, though also all kinds of jealous. Especially right now, as it is very cold in the dr’s office and i’m very tired and napping on a beach int he sun would be SO NICE RIGHT NOW… ugh…

    ..but, mostly, i’m pretty happy for you ;) can’t wait to hear about all the fun you’ll be having! have a margarita for me! ;D

    • January 22 2011

      I’m sure it’ll be a terrible time and I won’t have any fun at all while you lot are partying in Clarenville. ;)

      • January 22 2011

        well, I will take comfort in the fact that while I’m having fun in Clarenville, you’ll be on an airplane. Cville FTW. ;D
        (but I might think bad thoughts about you everytime work makes me want to cry this week, knowing you’re in f’in CANCUN! ;P )

  • January 19 2011

    What exciting news! I’m sure getting out of the cold will be well enjoyed! Have fun, looking forward to following the trip on Twitter.

    • January 22 2011

      Thanks, Matt! I’ll have a few good tales to tell for sure.

  • January 19 2011

    Whee! I’m so happy for you. You’re going to LOVE Cancun. Especially this time of year. The only bad thing…having to come home to the cold again.

    • January 22 2011

      Omg, cannot wait! Been looking at pics all day. BEACHES!

  • January 19 2011

    :)

  • January 19 2011

    You look great in the bikini ;)

  • January 19 2011

    I hope you and Andy an Monica have a wicked time! Please think of me often! I’ll be here in the freezing cold but will visit the tanning beds possibly in hopes to pretend that I am there with you guys!
    Can’t wait to follow you guys through tweets!
    have fun!
    xo

    • January 22 2011

      Hehehe, I am glad you are supportive and not bitter. ;) Don’t worry, you’ll be in Oz soon!

  • January 19 2011

    Happy New Year! Have a great time and I will absolutely follow along (and live through your eyes) on Twitter.

  • January 19 2011

    SO excited for you!!!

  • January 19 2011

    The Royal Holidays trips are a ton of fun. I went to the Dominican Republic with them last year and had a blast! Enjoy!

    • January 22 2011

      Ooh yay, so glad to hear it!

  • January 19 2011

    Fabulous! Have an amazing time.

  • January 19 2011

    Congrats on your first Press trip! I`m sure you`ll have a great time, how can you not with a fabulous destination & lovely company :) Have fun and I look forward to seeing the hashtag in my twitterstream…eventhough I`ll be jealous of the sun & warmth you guys will have ;-)

    • January 22 2011

      Hehe, I hope you follow along! I cannot wait!

  • January 19 2011
    Cam

    Have fun (not that me telling you to have fun will actually have an impact on you having fun)! It’s a fun group – tell Julio and Sean we say ‘whaddup’! ;-)

    • January 22 2011

      Will do! Wish you guys were coming too!

  • January 19 2011

    Woot woot! Go Candice!

    The recessive ginger gene inside me wants me to remind you to remember to slip slap slop. Safety first, then teamwork!

    Crush an icey drink or 5 on my behalf please and thankyou!

  • January 19 2011

    Fantastic news. I’m sure St. John’s is great, but in January I’d take Cancun. Hope you have a wonderful time.

    • January 22 2011

      Perfect time to go, fo sho. :)

  • January 19 2011

    I think between you and I, Andy might have a little trouble waking up in the morning from all the mojitos will be treating him to. ;)

    Can’t wait to see you in Cancun!

  • January 19 2011

    Hey – I heard that!

  • January 20 2011

    Congrats! Have a great time and enjoy the warm weather :)

    • January 22 2011

      Thank ya, I definitely will!

  • January 21 2011

    Have fun!! While your skin says otherwise, I think you born to lounge around in a hammock!

    • January 22 2011

      Hehe, I actually tan nicely if I take care of myself! Thanks!

  • January 21 2011

    Awesome!!! you will have a really good time, pretty jealous now!

    Enjoy it, take pics, tweet and blog about it!!

    • January 22 2011

      Ohhh there will be lots of Tweeting and blogging and Facebooking! Hah.

  • January 22 2011

    Yea for scoring a press trip, can’t wait for the updates.

    • January 22 2011

      Thanks, I’ll have tons. :)

  • January 22 2011
    KatieC

    Perfect timing!
    I’m in Ireland but have a four day work trip to Cancun in Feb so shall be paying very close attention to your visit. Have a brilliant time.

  • January 22 2011

    Are you sure there’s not room for a sarcastic/bitchy minnesotan? I’m pretty sure that’s what your trip is missing. I could use some sun and warmth. It’s -35 here. I promise to not talk about my sons poop more than 4 times a day!!! No? Well you can’t blame me for trying. No one would want to see this in a bikini anyway!

  • January 23 2011

    wow i am jealous. sounds like a dream job. have fun!

  • January 25 2011

    SO excited for you!! I hope you’re having a blast (well I’m sure you are)….you and Andy give each other BIG hugs from me!!

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