Guest
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Reservations

Rooms

Upon your RSVP, our team will be taking care of your room reservation. Your room type is the Ocean View Plunge Pool Room. If you would like to upgrade your room or add additional nights, please contact Alejandro. You will only be responsible for the difference in cost of room modifications.

Check-In: 3:00PM

Check-Out: 12:00PM

 

E-mail:
[email protected]

Phone: +52 (624) 172 9000 — Ext. 5361

Airport

Upon your RSVP, our team will arrange your private transportation from the airport to Zadun. Transportation to the airport for departing travel will also be arranged.

PLEASE NOTE:

There are many solicitors offering rides and time-shares. Ignore them and proceed outdoors. Your greeter will be standing in position (umbrella #3) with a Messenger International sign. The transportation company name is InCabo Travel.

It’s a 30-minute drive from the airport to Zadun.

Spa

We recommend making your reservations for the spa in advance. We are able to provide you with a 15% discount for any spa treatments, so ensure to note the Messenger International discount when booking your treatment.

 

Email[email protected]
or
Ritz Carlton Zadun Resort Spa

Phone: +52 (624) 173 9000

Dining

HUMO

Fire, a presence in kitchens for centuries, is a source of renewal, the element to draw flavors from the depths of ingredients. At Humo, homage is paid to the Latin American grilling techniques with dishes, including chorizo and oysters, prepared over open flames and presented in a rustic, yet refined restaurant setting.

Hours of Operation:
Open Daily
6 pm – 10:30 pm

Dining Style:
Casual Elegant

Dress Code:
Smart Casual

EL BARRIO​

In Mexico, a neighborhood is more than simply a place to live; it’s where a community comes together. This distinct energy is celebrated at El Barrio where families are invited to explore the intricacies of authentic Mexican cuisine, from street fare to a more refined interpretation of the Mexican cuisine.

Hours of Operation:
Serving Daily
Breakfast: 7 am – 11 am
Lunch: 11 am – 5 pm
Dinner: 6 pm – 10:30 pm

Dining Style:
Casual Elegant

Dress Code:
Smart Casual

EQUIS​

On a treasure map, Equis marks the spot where gold and jewels await. At Equis, it’s a place of culinary riches. As if rising from the sand at the edge of the water, this adults-only lounge offers a relaxed setting for ceviche and cocktails where the menu changes each day based on what local fishermen bring to shore.

Hours of Operation:
Bar: Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Lunch: Saturday to Thursday 11 am – 5 pm
Dinner: Fridays 6 pm – 10 pm

Dining Style:
Casual Dining

Dress Code:
Casual

CANDIL​

At Candil, hand-blown glass artfully enveloped in wire is much like the agave plant; a tough exterior protecting the delicate treasure within. The ancient plan is the source of the well known tequila & mezcal and the less common sotol, bacanora, raicilla among others. Those, along with other Mexican spirits and local ingredients, are used to create bespoke cocktails including the Pastorcito, mixologist Hector Ramirez’s favorite and named after the famous Taco al Pastor.

Hours of Operation:
Serving Daily

Lunch: 12 pm – 5 pm
Dinner: 5 pm – 10:30 pm

Dining Style:
Casual Dining

Dress Code:
Casual

Attire

For all morning events – Resort Casual

For all dinners – Resort Evening Wear
 

*Men should plan to wear dressier shorts, pants, or jeans with a polo or other collared shirt. For shoes, avoid wearing flip flops.

*Women can choose a casual dress or pair a blouse with a nice pair of jeans, slacks, or a skirt. For shoes, avoid wearing flip flops.

Schedule

Day 1 — Thursday, November 9

5:30 – 7:30 PM

Dinner

Day 2 — Friday, November 10

8:00 – 9:30 AM

9:30 – 11:30 AM

5:30 – 7:00 PM

7:00 – 9:00 PM 

Breakfast

Morning Gathering

Dinner

Evening Gathering

Day 3 — Saturday, November 11

8:00 – 9:30 AM

9:30 – 11:30 AM

5:30 – 7:00 PM

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Breakfast

Morning Gathering

Dinner

Evening Gathering

Day 4 — Sunday, November 12

8:00 – 9:30 AM

Breakfast

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Dr. Joseph Serwadda's Story

Over the past decade, numerous pastors and leaders from all over the world have been crying out (and even begging us) for discipleship resources in their language. This may sound extreme, but in America we have an abundance of books and resources that are available to us that are often taken for granted. In many ways, we have access to excess.

In some developing nations, people have never seen a book in their language. When leaders from these nations are given a book, they treat it as sacred gift! They even hand-write books and Bibles word for word so that they can spread this message of hope to others in their sphere of influence.

Dr. Joseph Serwadda, a leader from Uganda who oversees a group of churches that number approximately 27,000, echoes this need among pastors and leaders all over the world: “Our biggest need is not money or bigger buildings, but solid teaching. We lack literature for people to read and study on their own. The more people we have in church who are less instructed in the Word of God, the less solidity we have. Come and help us preserve the harvest. This is a Macedonian call!”

Pastor Yassir's Story

Over the years, Cubans have long suffered under the oppression of a single message: communism. Despite this challenge, Yassir is committed to sharing a new message with his people, a message of transformation that can lead to national revival.

Cubans, in general, have been conditioned toward communistic consumption. That’s why Yassir wants his people to embrace a new identity: a life defined by what they can give. This shift requires growth and maturity that can only come through a new perspective.

He explained, “The Cuban church is strong and filled with passion. But I believe it’s important that we shift our mentality. We need to see how the Gospel goes beyond our own needs. Ultimately, we need to take responsibility for ourselves and our nation, and not just wait for outside intervention.”

There aren’t many Christian resources in Cuba. So, Pastor Yassir’s church, along with many other churches throughout Cuba, have been profoundly impacted by the resources Messenger International has provided for them in their own language.

In our conversations with Pastor Yassir, he often cited an ancient proverb: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you’ve fed him for a lifetime. He sees MessengerX as a tool both to feed his people and teach them to fish.

It’s become evident that after many years in our ministry, the most effective way to transform a village or town is not to construct a church building. This just keeps the local leadership dependent on us.

We are much more effective if we give the indigenous leaders such as Pastor Yassir spiritual knowledge that will empower them to influence their village, town, or city. Such knowledge helps produce the faith needed to grow and sustain the work, which, if necessary, will include buildings and other resources.

Stories like Pastor Yassir’s fuel our mission, because we believe that everyone deserves to know life-transforming truth!

Nura's Story

Before Nura became a follower of Christ, her life was a living hell.
After the death of her husband—from whom she endured many years of abuse and suffering—she became a widow with four children. In search of peace and inner healing, she sought solace in religious places and practices, which only led her deeper into depression and financial debt.


Her last resort was Jesus.


“I came to the Christian church and begged for help! I accepted Christ after I heard of the promise of peace and healing that is found in Him,” Nura wrote. “I slowly began to recover, but there was one thing hindering my healing—unforgiveness.”
Filled with regrets, Nura struggled to forgive her husband. But the grip of offense began to weaken when her pastor handed her a copy of The Bait of Satan.


“I forgave my husband after I learned how much I, too, needed forgiveness,” shared Nura. “Now I am healed, and I have peace for the first time in my life. Some even say I look ten years younger!”

 

Pastor Raphael's Story

Pastor Raphael was raised in Kenya, immersed in a culture of darkness. As a child, he lacked affection because his father believed that strong men don’t show love. He continually witnessed his father beat and belittle his mother. Everywhere he looked, insidious behavior was practiced toward women and infants—families were being destroyed and lives were ending before they had a chance to begin.

This was the destiny Raphael was headed toward.

But everything changed when truth entered the scene. The first area to be transformed was Raphael’s heart—which, in turn, transformed his marriage and his family. And with a strong and healthy family, his whole outlook toward life has changed.

“Through the resources of Messenger International, a relentless passion was ignited in me to see the people of my country free from lies,” shared Raphael. “I discovered my purpose to train up others and bring God’s transforming truth to remote villages.”

Raphael has trekked miles through mud and rain to reach people, often rising early and returning late. He would travel over 50 miles a day with his bicycle—but through the generosity of the MessengerX community, he was given a motorcycle, which has enabled him to double his efforts while easily transporting the resources and supplies he needs to facilitate his classes. Raphael has seen over 200 of his students graduate in the villages he serves.

“Thank you for investing in my people,” expressed Raphael. “Each day tribal warriors are transformed into children of God, marriages are infused with love, and the innocent are protected. Your generosity has given us the tools we need to rewrite our story and reclaim our humanity.”

Dahlia's Story

Formerly a Muslim, Dahlia fled to Turkey after she was expelled from her Iranian school and excommunicated by her family. Her crime? Becoming a Christian.

You can now find Dahlia in a refugee camp, far from what she once called home. But despite the upheaval, she has found purpose in her pain. On a daily basis, Dahlia walks through her makeshift town and prays over the people. They have become her people—the audience of her message.

Dahlia has become a messenger, and she is often spotted lovingly serving those around her and sharing her faith with them. Despite language barriers, people are drawn to her because they see something different in her. And what’s amazing is that she’s not only reaching the people in her refugee camp, she’s also impacting those she left behind in Iran.

“I’ve had calls from Iran,” writes Dahlia. “People who mocked me because of my faith now believe in Jesus and want to know more. So, I tell them about MessengerX, which has a lot of translated discipleship resources.”

As we continue to provide people like Dahlia with life-transforming truth in their own language, we’re helping them grow in their faith and discover their purpose—and we’re equipping them to make a difference in their world.

“I am beyond thankful for all of the books that I’ve been able to read in my language, such as Driven by Eternity, translated in Farsi,” shared Dahlia. “I read them again and again. The messages keep me company in this lonely season, and they inspire me to reveal Jesus to the hurting people all around me.”