November 23 to December 3, 2026
Emma's 30th Birthday
Emma turns 30 on Sunday, November 29, and we are celebrating in Tulum with the people we would most want there.
The plan
We have a seven-bedroom villa in Aldea Zama from Monday, November 23 to Thursday, December 3. Most of us land together on the 23rd, and a few stay on after the birthday weekend. There is a private catamaran on Friday, a beach club day on Saturday and the birthday itself on Sunday, with plenty of pool time in between.
Every day is optional. Come to what you want and skip what you don't.
The Crew
- Christopher and Emma
- Ari and Jacob
- Afzal
- Anthony
- Lewis
That's the whole crew. If anything changes, we'll update it here.
The Catamaran
On Friday the 27th we're spending the morning on a private catamaran out of Puerto Aventuras: lunch cooked on board, an open bar, snorkeling and paddle boards. It runs 9 AM to 1 PM, and we arrange the ride to the marina. The boat is still being booked, and we'll share the cost once it is.
The Week
3:35 PM
Land in Tulum
Most of us are on the same United flight from Houston. A private van takes us to the house, about 35 minutes away.
Evening
Welcome drinks
Alex, a mixologist, makes the first round at the house.
9 AM to 1 PM
Catamaran
A private catamaran out of Puerto Aventuras: lunch on board, open bar, snorkeling and paddle boards. We arrange the ride to the marina.
Morning
Breakfast at the house
A charcuterie spread from the private chef.
Afternoon
Beach club day
Emma's shortlist: Delek, Tulumania, MIA, Ana y José and Zamna.
Mon 30
First flights home
Most of the crew heads home today. Leave the house around 2 PM for the 4:45 PM flight.
Thu 3
Check out and fly home
Check out by 11 AM, leave for the airport at 2 PM, and fly home at 4:45 PM.
Every day is optional. Nothing here is a commitment.
Where we are staying
We're all in one house: Ka'an-Tun, a seven-bedroom villa in Aldea Zama, from Monday, November 23 at 3 PM to Thursday, December 3 at 11 AM. Tap the card for photos.
Tulum, November 23 to December 3
Ka'an-Tun, a villa in Aldea Zama
7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, pool, hot tub and rooftop
Overall trip costs
We're so excited to host you all and hope you can all make it! We know the holidays can be chaotic and an expensive time of year, so we'll be offsetting some of the bigger costs on this trip as a big thank you for making it. This isn't an exhaustive list of expenses, but hopefully it helps with budgeting and planning.
The breakdown
- The house: split by room and nights, with Chris and Emma covering part of it. Chris or Emma will send you your share.
- Activities: the catamaran, the massages and the private chef are being priced now, and we'll post each one as it's booked.
- Rides: we arrange the airport runs and the trips to the marina and the beach club.
Not included: your flights, dinners and drinks out, and any shopping.
Feel free to reach out to Chris or Emma if you have any questions or concerns!
Questions
What does it cost?
The house is split by room and nights, and Chris and Emma cover part of it as a thank you for coming. Chris or Emma will send you your share.
The catamaran, the massages and the private chef are still being priced, and we'll post each one as it's booked. Flights, dinners and drinks out, and shopping are on you.
When should I arrive and leave?
The house is ours from Monday, November 23 at 3 PM until Thursday, December 3 at 11 AM. Come for as much of it as you can.
Send your flights to Chris or Emma so we can line up your rides to and from the airport.
Where am I sleeping?
Everyone stays at Ka'an-Tun, a seven-bedroom villa in Aldea Zama with a pool, a hot tub and a rooftop terrace. Everyone has a room of their own or shares with their partner.
Why that week?
Emma's birthday is Sunday, November 29, so the trip is built around that weekend. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday the 26th, which makes the time off a little easier.