Chablé Yucatán, México

At Chablé, golf becomes a mindful escape rather than a scorecard pursuit. Walk the course barefoot if you wish, feel cool grass underfoot, pause between holes to stretch, breathe and watch clouds drift by. With no dress codes or expectations, this is golf stripped back to its essence.

Designed by acclaimed architect Augustín Pizá, the course invites focus, flow and quiet joy. Beginners are gently guided through the fundamentals, while seasoned players explore the course’s subtleties with expert instructors. Each swing becomes a moment of presence — grounded, unhurried and deeply restorative.

Under the shade of a palapa, cooking begins with a warm welcome and ends with a shared table. Local cooks guide you through old recipes, grinding spices, pressing dough and tending the fire as stories pass easily across the table. Herbs are plucked fresh, citrus is cut moments before use, and the air carries the scent of smoke, maize and warm earth.

You learn by doing, tasting as you go, before sitting down together to enjoy what you have made. It is unpolished, generous and deeply rooted — food as memory, culture and quiet celebration.

Enter a world where the Melipona bees live and work in harmony. Stingless and endangered, they have been honoured by the Maya for centuries as givers of healing. A local shaman begins with a simple ceremony, inviting respect before a single drop of honey is taken.

Taste the honey — sharp, floral and alive — and learn why it has long been used as medicine. Guided by age-old practice, handle warm beeswax and transform it into purposeful objects. This is a slow, sensory encounter that celebrates care, craftsmanship and an enduring relationship with nature.