Even though each high, or trip, is a way to ‘getaway’ from everyday stresses – there’s nothing like a good vacation, to re-charge and re-fuel. So, why not combine the two? That’s the thought behind the growing number of cannabis and psychedelic retreats, and elevated types of tourism. Magic mushroom and cannabis retreats have gone mainstream, and are increasing in popularity amongst long-time users, and beginners alike. So, just kind of ‘trips’ can you take and what can you expect at retreat like vacations? We explored the latest trends in tourism, to keep you up to date with the freshest ways to get away.
Travelling with Cannabis
For most regular cannabis consumers, when taking a vacation to a far-away place you’re faced with the worry – how will I get high? Travelling to places with legalized cannabis certain helps calm this qualm. For others, they may simply want to expand their cannabis interests by visiting an area that eases you into consumption, away from everyday worries. These are just two reasons why cannabis has infiltrated tourism with elevated type retreats, and 420 friendly types of attractions to visit and see.
With Canada’s national legalization, it’s only natural that cannabis tourists are flocking to the area to enjoy the sweet freedom of their favourite plant. But one thing that does remain limited still, is public consumption. So tourists, and citizens too, are more frequently visiting cannabis focused attractions, lounges, and hotels that are securely on private property. Including the following weed infused types of activities or places –
- Cannabis infused dinners
- Cannabis infused massages
- Cannabis infused yoga retreats
- Cannabis friendly accommodations
- Cannabis tours like Canada High Tours
- Cannabis infused painting sessions
- Cannabis friendly hiking tours
Enjoying the outdoors on your cannabis getaway is just as accessible in Canada, too. As Canada Parks notes that consuming cannabis on national park land is permissible on your personal camp site. This allows tourists to take their trip into their own hands, and explore the beautiful landscapes that the nation has to offer. If you’re more of a ‘luxury’ type traveller, 420 friendly indoor places to stay are also readily available nationwide. The most popular cannabis friendly hotels and accommodations in Canada include –
- Sir Sam’s Inn & Spa, in Ontario – This adult-only boutique hotel allows cannabis consumption on site.
- Buds & Breakfast, nationwide – This ‘AirBnB’ type of service connects cannabis consumers with hotels, private residences for rent, and room rentals that are 420 friendly for consumption.
If you’re from Canada, and looking to explore the industries and world of other legalized areas, no worries – other countries and States in the US have caught onto cannabis tourism just the same. Colorado, California, Washington and other recreationally legalized states in America all offer similar attractions to those found in Canada, now. Without saying, Amsterdam hosts a hot scene for cannabis visitors and tourism as does Jamaica.
What are Cannabis Retreats?
Cannabis retreats are up and coming events, that are hosted or held in a variety of locations. They’re popular for offering an ‘all-inclusive’ type of vacation, similar to those you’d have at resorts. But, much more elevated with a wide range of cannabis goods to consume, activities to try, and fellow like-minded visitors to connect with. Most cannabis retreats offer activities like cannabis led meditations, spiritual enhancing ceremonies, creative art sessions, cannabis infused yoga, spa treatments, and of course 5-star meals,snacks and drinks for those that catch a case of the munchies.
Psilocybin and Wellness Retreats
Speaking of Jamaica…it’s also a host to another growing trend. Psilocybin wellness retreats. Psilocybin and wellness are synonymous now more than ever, with mainstream media and lifestyle brands catching on. Recently, made more popularized with Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand introducing the world to magic mushroom retreats on the Netflix show, Goop Lab. Retreats where the therapeutic effects of shrooms are explored, are the latest thing to hit what’s being coined as ‘wellness travel’.
Goop’s retreat and others are found in more far away locations, due to legalization concerns in others. Magic mushroom retreats are found predominantly on the island of Jamaica, and the Netherlands, too. Psychonauts and amateurs are increasingly visiting these shroom specific trips for the benefits they can provide for their mind, and soul. Many retreats like the Gaia Sagrada Magic Mushroom Retreat found in Jamaica specifically advertise as ‘medicine retreats’. Including one of the longest-standing retreats, MycoMeditations that offers visitors 7 or 10 day retreats co-faciliated by PhD holding research scientists.
With the increased research and clinical trials for FDA approvals, this claim definitely isn’t off base. Currently, psilocybin is in ‘breakthrough therapy’ classification of trials to be approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder. These types of retreats offer comfortable accommodations, gorgeous scenery to explore, and are typically guided with the help of a ‘shaman’. Throughout the journey, visitors are able to better connect with themselves away from their ‘normal’ lives and walk away with profound and lifelong changes in moods and attitudes.
Available on these retreats are nature excursions, spa treatments, and luxurious types of accommodations. These are key benefits for those new to exploring magic mushrooms as the environment lends itself to any unknown or intense emotions that psilocybin can sometimes induce. With retreats you’ll have facilitators helping beginners and long-time users with dosages and intentions, to get the most out of your ‘trip’ overall.
Mixing Vacation with Elevation
Now that more parts of the world have loosened restrictions, and less stigmas surrounding the use of cannabis and psilocybin – you can easily mix vacation relaxation with elevation. From Canada, to the US, the Caribbean to Europe, there’s a country, state, or city that offers legalized use of psilocybin and cannabis, along with tourist types of attractions to visit while on your getaway. While at home, treat yourself to your own relaxing type of trip with premium psilocybin and cannabis goods, delivered conveniently and directly to your door. MMJDirect offers an extensive collection of strains, species, edibles, capsules and more for the ‘trip’ you’re just waiting to take.