What is it like to stay at the Palmaia during the pandemic? Or, what is it like to be lit on fire during one of their daily rituals? Explore with us on this video episode of www.travelradiopodcast.com.
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FORMAT:
M: Where are we going today?
J: Palmaia, the House of Aia in Riviera Maya, just outside of Playa del Carmen – less than an hour from Cancun airport (cue photo of Sobrero/beach)
M: When were you last at Palmaia?
J: I was at Palmaia in October and August of 2020
M: Now when I made this casting call for all-inclusive resort reviews I only allowed each participant to choose one resort. You chose Palmaia. Tell me why.
J: Palmaia is special. It’s like a fancy mini-burning man if you want it to be in that it can be a transformative experience. Instead of bocce ball and Zumba classes, they have what they call rituals. Things like meditation, sound healing, tai chi. I went in with an open-mind and kind of let the transformation happen. Being set on fire helped, like the proverbial light a fire under your ass, but literal.
M: Tell me more about these rituals, this is definitely not what you expect an all-inclusive resort to be.
J: Well I started with a morning meditation and I hate meditating.Then It invloved me being awkward, a lot of waiting in silence, a feather and then fire!
Then there was rock stacking – balance. I didn’t understand it until much later. I get it now.
There were also fun creative rituals like arts and crafts. Coloring mandalas, etc. and a horoscope reading
M: Please share your favorite meal at Palmaia?
J: All of them, they’re all about using as much locally sourced sustainable ingredients as possible. They are vegan/plant based but there are meat/seafood options. It’s probably less so than I normally would have but I didn’t feel like it missed anything. It’s delicious, gourmet, hippie food.
Dinners are chef’s tasting menu. Tell them your dietary restrictions and they prepare the most incredible dishes and wine/drink pairings. Breakfast/lunch are a la carte. Everything is made with the freshest high quality ingredients.
M: How would you describe the beach at Palmaia?
J: Heaven – white sand beach, no vendors, turquoise Caribbean water
M: What about accessibility? Is this a flat type property or will you be getting a glute work out?
J: It’s small compared to most AIs. But it’s long connected by a main path. There are bicycles for guests to use and you can always call for a golf cart shuttle but nothing is that far. Besides the beach, my favorite part of the property is the on-site swimmable cenote. It’s small but magical, and right next to the spa.
M: Did you get to experience the spa? Do they have any...
