Mayan Villa: Quinta Clara

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Large, sprawling resorts are a common venue for destination weddings located in the Riviera Maya. Yet, for those looking for a smaller, more intimate location one of the many Villas located along the coast could provide an excellent option for your ceremony.

We captured a few detail images of Quinta Clara, located in Playacar residential neighborhood of Playa del Carmen. For more ideas, check out our article: Non “All-Inclusive” Wedding Locations in the Riviera Maya.

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Quinta Clara © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Academia Columbus: Playa del Carmen

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Playaloves.me: By the Way Spa

By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

By the Way Spa, operated by the owners of Yoga By the Way, is one of the newest establishments to offer Spa services in Playa del Carmen, Mexico:

By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
By the Way Spa © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

Local Secret: Chef’s Challenge at the Mayan Bistro

Prawn in risotto at Mayan Bistro at Hotel Aventura in Playa del Carmen, Mexico © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
Chicken Breast Salad at Mayan Bistro at Hotel Aventura in Playa del Carmen, Mexico © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me
Chicken Breast Salad at Mayan Bistro at Hotel Aventura in Playa del Carmen, Mexico © 2012 Laura McNamara | Playaloves.me

The Mayan Bistro Restaurant at Hotel Aventura Mexicana is showing a flair for culinary creativity. First, they unrolled sushi rolls with a Mexican twist in January, offering new inventions such as:

  • Michelada Roll: Our twist on the classic Mexican hangover cure. Cerveza-lime juice, Clamato, Tajin and a dash of Maggi. Sure to clean your pipes.
  • Holy Mole Roll: Served with the “traditional” mole sauce, this delicious concoction is made with chocolate and chilis.
  • Wasabi-Guacamole Roll: If Wasabi hooked up with Guacamole and they had a baby, we’re pretty sure it’d turn out like this. Little spicy, little funky, lot of ‘tude.

And even more… be sure to stop in and check out their Mexican inspired sushi roll menu!

In Februrary, we learned that Chef Marco Maffezzon offers tiramisu lessons. Mmmm… we’ll have to book ourselves for the next one!

And that’s not all…

The Chef, who boasts Italian, French and Mexican culinary know-how dares you to challenge him to any dish. If the Mayan Bistro menu doesn’t reflect what you want, just tell “Chef” what you’re craving and he promises to deliver!

Oh yeah, the Mayan Bistro just fired up their brand new pizza oven this week… stop in for slice!

Mercedes Benz WinterBeach Fashion: Day Two

The second night of the Mercedes Benz WinterBeach fashion shows in Playa del Carmen featured Love is Back (Francisco Arce & Jorge González) as its opening designer. Mexican talent Kris Goyri, representing international Calvin Klein underwear, followed the duo. Closing the event: Mexican designers Cristina Pineda y Ricardo Covalín.

© Daniel Jové | Playaloves.me
© Daniel Jové | Playaloves.me

More photos? Check all the images photos from Love is Back show: Love Is Back by vitaminwater

© Daniel Jové | Playaloves.me

More photos? Check Kris Goyri gallery Kris Goyri by Heineken

© Daniel Jové | Playaloves.me

More photos? Check Calvin Klein show photo gallery Calvin Klein

© Daniel Jové | Playaloves.me

More photos? Check the Pineda Covalin photo galleryPineda Covalin by Mercedes-Benz