I’ll admit it: I’m an indoor person. Whenever I go to Club Med, I never touch the trapeze, the archery, or the pool games — that’s just not me. My idea of a holiday isn’t chasing a schedule, it’s avoiding one. So when I arrived at Club Med Guilin, surrounded by those breathtaking karst mountains, I had zero intention of doing “all the things.”
And honestly? That felt like the perfect plan. No schedules, no running around. Just… nothing. And you know what? It was glorious.
My version of rebellion looked like this: wandering to the bar, picking a drink I’d never tried before, and carrying it straight to the pool. I’d sit there with my mobile phone, sip slowly, and let my eyes wander. Suddenly, I noticed things I’d completely missed the day before — the greeneries, the light shifting as the day passed, the quiet hum of life happening around me.
That became my new routine. Different drinks, same mission: find the best corner to do absolutely nothing. Afternoon clouds at the noodle bar patio with a cold beer. Sunset on my balcony with an unfamiliar cocktail in hand (my personal favourite ritual). Watching the sky turn fiery orange without once checking the time.
Meanwhile, the resort carried on — parties, shows, laughter in the distance. I didn’t feel FOMO (quoting Wednesday, I have FOBI - 'Fear of Being Included'). I felt at peace, like I was watching another movie play out while I got my own private screening of Guilin’s beauty.
And here’s what I realised: sometimes the real luxury isn’t in doing everything, but in giving yourself permission to do nothing. To just sit. Breathe. Notice.
If you ever find yourself in a place buzzing with activities, try it. Grab a drink, step away from the noise, and let yourself be still. Trust me — it might just be the best thing you “don’t do” on your whole trip. 😉
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