Vacations

Find Delicious, Locally Made Food & Goods at Coco Beach Eco Market

May 29, 2015 by Playa Palms

Here at Playa Palms Beach Hotel, each of our rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, which means you can stock up on some of the area’s local, seasonal produce and homemade treats. If this idea appeals to you, we recommend taking a walk to the Coco Beach Eco Market.

Stroll Around Local Playa del Carmen Markets for Eco-Friendly Food and Goods

The Coco Beach Eco Market is just a 20-minute walk from Playa Palms. You can stroll the streets or walk along the beach, our concierge will be happy to provide the map and instructions. The outdoor eco market takes place each Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Founded just over a year ago by a group of enthusiastic citizens, ex-pats, and local vendors, Coco Beach Eco Market was created to promote the sale of local, sustainable, and organic goods and to enrich our community.

Upon arriving, your senses will be greeted by colorful sights, delectable smells – and there’s often live music as well. You’ll see fresh seasonal produce from local farms and growers in the area. Homemade salsa and guacamole are available, as are bottles of juice made that morning from seasonal veggies and fruits. Baked goods abound, including pastries, breads and empanadas. You’ll also find artisan cheeses, fresh coffee, and other local treats.

Grab a cup of coffee, stroll the booths, and start conversations with some of Playa del Carmen’s most innovative community members. Nibble while you’re there, but pack your bags full of foods, snacks, and treats that will keep you fueled for beach days, adventures, or those luxurious afternoons spent in your hotel room doing nothing but relaxing.

Feel free to contact Playa Palms Hotel to book your stay within easy walking distance from Coco Beach and other local Playa del Carmen Markets.

For a Taste of Home Visit Don Chendo Pizza & Pasta

May 26, 2015 by Playa Palms

Playa del Carmen is filled with restaurants that feature traditional Mexican and Mayan-inspired foods. Every once in a while you may find yourself pining for something a little different. There are a few American restaurants around Playa del Carmen, and one of the most popular is Don Chendo.

Looking For American Restaurants Around Playa del Carmen? Visit Don Chendo

Don Chendo features pizza and pasta….so isn’t that more like Italian food? In fact, Don Chendo pizza is deep-dish Chicago style, so it’s as American as it can get. They feature additional items from an American pizza parlor, like buffalo dip, salads, and pastas. They are located on Avenue 30, between 22nd and 24th streets.

They have become a favorite for both the staff and the guests here at Playa Palms Beach Hotel because in addition to a fun dine-in atmosphere, Don Chendo offers take-out and delivery service, Monday – Saturday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call them from the beach and have fresh-made, deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza waiting for you when you return to the hotel lobby.

If you choose to dine in, Don Chendo serves plenty of beer on tap and by the bottle, both domestic and specialty beers, as well as wines by the glass and the bottle. Some of our favorite menu items include:

Caesar Salad. Made with a homemade Caesar dressing, the crunchy romaine hearts and house-made croutons are the perfect complement to your pizza.

The Emilio. While you can choose from traditional pizza offerings – or combine their generous toppings to make your own – we love the Emilio, which features roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and a homemade basil pesto.

Angel Hair with Shrimp and Broccoli. The name says it all, but the addition of perfectly caramelized onions makes this dish divine.

Contact Playa Palms to book your stay. Our front desk will be happy to provide you with a list of the best restaurants around Playa del Carmen.

Enjoy the Benefits of a Massage at Playa Palms

May 22, 2015 by Playa Palms

Getting a massage is one of life’s ultimate luxuries; you can completely let go of your cares and concerns while tension, aches, and pains are literally erased from your body. Don’t let all that relaxation disappear with an abrupt transition into a car and back to your hotel. Instead, take advantage of Playa Palms amenities and services and enjoy a massage in the comfort of your own hotel room.

Take Advantage of Playa Palms Amenities and Services With a Relaxing Massage

One of our most celebrated amenities here at Playa Palms is the ability to have a massage in your own hotel room. Our concierge will book a reservation with one of Playa del Carmen’s licensed and talented masseuses, so you can enjoy a traditional Swedish, deep tissue, or therapeutic massage. A full list of massage and treatment options can be provided by our front desk. In addition to the immediate physical benefits, your massage can provide long-term benefits as well.

Say goodbye to headaches. Most headaches are caused by tension, stress, or an accumulation of toxins in the body. Massage works to remedy all of these. It reduces overall stress and muscular tension and stimulates the lymph system to eliminate toxins.

Sleep tight. Due to massage’s ability to reduce tension and stress, those who treat themselves to a massage often find they sleep more peacefully for the ensuing nights. Imagine falling to sleep after your massage to the soothing sounds of the waves outside your oceanview window. It’s a sure recipe for sweet dreams!

Massage has also been shown to minimize symptoms from fibromyalgia and arthritis, heal sports injuries, and improve digestive disorders.

Interested in adding an in-room massage to your vacation package? Book your stay with Playa Palms Beach Hotel and our concierge will do the rest.

The Essential Traveler’s Checklist for Traveling Abroad

May 19, 2015 by Playa Palms

Mexico’s proximity to the United States causes many travelers to forget they’re on an international flight. Even so, traveling to Mexico and abroad requires pre-travel planning, so all of your passport and paperwork ducks are in a row.

A Checklist for Traveling to Mexico and Abroad

The following checklist will help to ensure you have a hassle-free, relaxing, and pleasurable vacation when traveling to Mexico and abroad.

Find your passport. Unless you travel frequently, don’t trust your passport is in the safe or in the small box in your sock drawer – check well ahead of time. It takes four to six weeks to obtain a passport, three weeks if you expedite it. You will not be allowed on an international flight – even to Mexico – without a valid passport. Once you find it, make sure it’s current and has your current legal name. Click Here for more information about U.S. passports.
Make copies. Make copies of your passport, driver’s license, the credit card(s) you bring on the trip, reservation confirmations, traveler’s checks, and other travel documents that will be helpful if you misplace your originals. Keep these in your possession – or in luggage that remains in your possession – at all times.
Carry-on prescriptions. Pack your prescriptions in their original bottles with the labels intact and carry them on board in case your luggage is stolen.
Pack appropriately. Pack as reasonably as you can, using outfits that can be mixed and matched, erring on the lighter side to make your travel experience less-hassled.
Study up. The more you know about a country’s language, culture, and people, the more enriching and rewarding experience you will have during your travels.

Have questions about your upcoming trip to Mexico? Contact Playa Palms to book your stay or learn more about traveling to Mexico.

Artistic Works in Varying Mediums at Riviera Art Gallery

May 15, 2015 by Playa Palms

Much is written about the beautiful beaches, ancient Mayan ruins, and other natural wonders that make Playa del Carmen such a popular vacation destination. Perhaps one of the lesser-appreciated assets of this area is its rich artistic culture.

Visit Art Galleries and Artists in Playa del Carmen

Mexico is known for its colorful, vivid and culturally-inspired art, and nowhere is more exemplary of this than the Riviera Art Gallery. The gallery is located on 20th street, just a block off the well-trodden paths between Fifth and Tenth Avenues (that’s just a six minute walk from the Playa Palms Beach Hotel). The gallery features a wide range of art, in various mediums and styles, ranging from pieces inspired by ancient Mayan art work and culture to modern sculpture and mixed-media installations.

Perhaps one of the most interesting and inspiring things about the Riviera Art Gallery is their commitment to supporting new and emerging artists and artisans in their gallery; “We believe that the traditional Galleries have closed their doors to new talents. The politics and high prices have distanced the public from something as beautiful and universal as art.”

Thus, visitors to the gallery are surrounded by superior and high-quality works from some of Mexico’s most passionate, talented and undiscovered artists, making it a wonderful place for art aficionados and investors to find amazing art at very competitive prices. They also have relationships with more established artists in the regions. From oil canvases, to sculpture, and “naïve” art made by self-taught artists from local Mayan tribes, everyone in your group is bound to find pieces that captivate their interest and emotions.

Book your stay at Playa Palms Beach Hotel, and we will be happy to provide you with a list of local art galleries and artists in Playa del Carmen.

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