Just a quick turn off the main road 4.5 miles north of San Pedro Town, to where golf carts once traversed, is a hideaway that is so tranquil and beautiful, you just want to sit and enjoy. That is what we did one fine Saturday, as we took the purple lovebug (aka, the company golf cart) out for a fun afternoon of exploration. Our location for Zen and conversation? John’s Escape!
Former home of he-who-must-not-be-named, the brightly colored buildings and expansive beach views offer a relaxing atmosphere after a bit of a hot and dusty drive up. The roads are fantastic and wider, making for smooth driving, but not paved so the dust in these hot months had us thirsting for refreshment. Bartender Cookie was happy to greet us with two ice cold Belikins, and we collapsed under a palapa on the beach, sipping and refreshing ourselves.
The menu was quite tempting, so we had to order some yummy coconut shrimp to nibble on. With a margarita and Caribbean Rum cocktail on order, we proceeded to try and finish a conversation. Well, we tried, but we kept getting distracted by the scenery – and the quiet…it was so peaceful! The loudest sound we heard was the calling of birds overhead, and the waves lapping ashore.
Food and drinks arrived and one of our many conversations halted as we enjoyed crispy sweet shrimp and sipped on some cold cocktails. We definitely could see families enjoying a great stay at John’s Escape. Not only do they serve delicious food and drinks on-site, but there is a pool, serenity and fabulous quarters that take advantage of the view. We need to escape more, and we need to hideout at John’s Escape!