My challenge was to plan a family vacation in Playa del
Carmen for our family -- me, my husband, our 16- and
18-year-old daughters and two of their girlfriends. I didn't
want to go the all-inclusive route, since we wanted to
actually get out and experience the area, its restaurants,
and all the culture. Plus, a condo seemed like it would be
much more comfortable (and affordable) in terms sleeping
arrangements for 6. After hours and hours of research, I
finally decided to book the Grand Penthouse (#7209) at
Xaman-Ha. It turned out to be a fantastic vacation for all
of us.
John (the owner) went above and beyond to help make our trip
to Playa enjoyable. The condo itself was awesome. Highlights
include the spectacular and huge balcony with a gorgeous
view, the well-equipped kitchen (including a blender that
whips up perfect margaritas), daily maid service, and a
computer with Internet access (a huge hit -- especially with
the girls). Also, I read so much about bad mattresses in
Mexico, but not at this property. The beds were very
comfortable. The property itself was wonderful...right on
the beach, beautiful clean pools, swim up bar during the
day, a five-minute walk to amazing shopping offered on 5th
Ave.
Thanks to John's in-condo guest guide, we dined at fabulous
restaurants every night, never once having had a bad or even
mediocre meal. We mountain biked and zip lined through the
Mayan jungle, snorkeled in the Cenotes, toured the Mayan
ruins, snorkeled at Paamul, rented jet skis, went for a spa
day at Spa Itza (not a great experience), and shopped,
shopped, shopped. When we weren't out and about, we lounged
by the pool, swam in the ocean, and hung out in the super
comfortable condo -- with tv, movies and music to entertain
us.
Make no mistake -- this was not a resort, with someone there
to wait on us every minute. Instead, it was the real Playa
experience in the most comfortable accommodations
imaginable. What an unbelievable value! It's a definite must
do!
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