Happy Holidays from Porto Playa and Playa del Carmen
We wish you Happy Holidays from Porto Playa and Playa del Carmen, and our sister properties: El Taj Ocean, El Taj Beach, Maya Villa, and Villa Sacbe. We continute to strive to be the best source for your booking needs and to live up to our promises.
Best new restaurant in Playa del Carmen: Al Volo
Last night we went to Al Volo, an Italian place on Calle 34 next to Aguachiles (a great fish taco’s restaurant). The owner and cook is Gianpaolo Ferrera, one of the chefs from Asi Beach Club. It was wonderful!!! It’s a small and casual space, so don’t expect a big restaurant or lots of frills. It’s not that kind of place, but it’s the kind of place we will go back to every time we are in Playa!
Casa Mediterranea: Most Romantic Restaurant in Playa del Carmen
The most romantic restaurant in Playa del Carmen would have to be Casa Mediterranea. Tucked away on a quiet little courtyard off Quinta Avenida, this impressive, small, restaurant is the most romatic restaurant in Playa del Carmen and offers, excellent home-made Italian food. Maurizio and Maria, the owners, are there to greet their guests and are true Italian chefs.
A day of great weather, great friends, and great restaurants in Playa del Carmen
Although we live in Chicago, Playa is home to us. We arrived Thursday at noon and by 1:30, while it was snowing in the midwest, we were eating grilled grouper sandwiches at Coco Maya, had friends over for drinks on the balcony, then ate outdoors at one of the best Italian restaurants in Playa, Al Bar Dello Sport.
Playa del Carmen I love you!
Terry Carmine, a die-hard Packers fan, loves the beach in Playa del Carmen. For those as old as I am, you might remember the words to a song, I Love Paris. For those younger or for those who don’t remember, it’s a song about loving Paris every season of the year, every moment. That’s how I feel about Playa.
Playa del Carmen, Wish I was there!
I’m currently in Chicago where it is chilly and damp, and we’re watching the Packers vs Giants. There’s not much else to do on a day like today in Chicago, and Terry, my husband, is a die-hard Packers fan. Fortunately the Packers are ahead and we’ll hope they continue their winning streak. Although Terry’s happy, I’d rather be watching the game on 5th ave in Playa! Actually, I’m only here in Chicago physically; my mind and my heart are in Playa right now. I’m already thinking about the beach, the sun, the water, the food, our friends and being back in Paradise.
Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen, Guest Review
Photo of El 10 is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Thank you Amy H. from Ohio for sharing your restaurant recommendations with us!
Amy recently stayed with us (“We had a great time – everything was up to our expectations and the breakfast perk at Asi Beach Club was a great way to start the day… along with a mimosa”) and shared the following restaurant tips with us on the Best restaurants in Playa del Carmen:
Save up to 50% in Playa del Carmen
Book November 23 – 26 for 2012 and get up to 50% off rates at Porto Playa, Maya Villa or Villas Sacbe. Book your 2012 reservation in Playa del Carmen for Porto Playa, Maya Villa or Villas Sacbe November 23 – 26 for 2012 and get 40% off a reservation of 6 nights or less, and an additional 10% off reservations of 7 nights or more.
Top Vacation Rentals in Playa del Carmen according to Trip Advisor
We are proud to have condo 216 in Porto Playa Condo Hotel, named #6 on Trip Advisor’s Top Vacation Rentals in Playa del Carmen list for 2011 and Best of Property!
Mayan Riviera’s Best Mayan Ruins!
Hundreds of thousands of Mayans occupied much of the southern coast of the Yucatan peninsula (now called the Mayan Riviera) for hundreds of years until they disappeared in the 15th and 16th centuries. Descendants still can be found and ruins of their villages abound in this area. Many of the ruins are in excellent condition and well worth seeing.