{"id":49833,"date":"2025-06-10T17:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T21:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/forget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind\/10\/06\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T17:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T21:55:08","slug":"forget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/forget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind\/10\/06\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget what you know about all-inclusive resorts. This one in Playa del Carmen changed my mind."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">AThe food at most all-inclusive resorts on Mexico\u2019s Riviera Maya tends to be so boring, you\u2019ve already forgotten about your favorite meal by the time you check in for your flight home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But it\u2019s been months since I left <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehouseofaia.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Palma\u00efa\u2014The House of A\u00efA;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Palma\u00efa\u2014The House of A\u00efA<\/a>, an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, and I\u2019m still thinking about the waffles. Green and blue from spirulina and matcha, topped with dollops of pumpkin seed puree and finely chopped tangy fruit, they were somehow both nourishing and indulgent. I ate them on the last morning of my stay, as a big iguana kept watch for crumbs and a drizzle of rain made it clear my time at the beach was officially over. That breakfast was a small moment\u2014but one that captured everything this resort does differently.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The waffles at Palma\u00efa, an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, completely won me over.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Palma\u00efa isn\u2019t your typical all-inclusive resort\u2014and that\u2019s exactly the point. From the food to the philosophy, everything about the property is designed to feel more intentional, more nourishing, and more connected than what you\u2019ll find at most beachfront resorts in the region. It\u2019s a wellness destination that can be as woo-woo (or as grounded) as you want it to be. And in contrast with its earthy ethos and jungle setting, it doesn\u2019t skimp on luxury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here\u2019s what makes <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:TripAdvisor;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=7cb5b7d0-c533-4f56-88ea-faf6ba2187ff&amp;siteId=us-y4c&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=9b4807bf-62d8-477d-abcc-c0411a1187a9&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=TripAdvisor&amp;linkText=Palma%C3%AFa&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAXsPqL8KZht--RdNk7W1spQ3wXsY0E-ZAhE7eXWNbDFQ&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g150812-d16859032-Reviews-Palmaia_The_House_of_AiA_All_Inclusive_Wellness_Resort-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Penin.html&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcreators.yahoo.com%2Flifestyle%2Fstory%2Fforget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind-210258581.html\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Palma\u00efa;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:TripAdvisor;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Palma\u00efa<\/a> different and why it\u2019s worth considering for your next all-inclusive vacation to the Riviera Maya.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">All-inclusive dining done with care<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Palma\u00efa had been on my radar ever since I heard a vegan all-inclusive resort had opened in Mexico five years ago. That alone felt like a novelty in a destination where I need to explain my dietary restrictions over and over again at most resorts (and there was always still a chance I\u2019d end up with chicken in my enchiladas). Just knowing that I could eat <em>anything<\/em> on the menu without having to explain myself was reason enough to visit (though far from the <em>only<\/em> thing that makes Palma\u00efa worth the trip).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Palma\u00efa's plant-based tacos are legendary.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gn5eWb4ysn9uU9SidEK8Dg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/6f72f390-4639-11f0-bedf-3bb5c10a4d80\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Palma\u00efa&#8217;s plant-based tacos are legendary.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">By the time I visited, <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Booking.com;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=1ce1bad5-7512-4f94-834d-29dbdac4f53e&amp;siteId=us-y4c&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=9b4807bf-62d8-477d-abcc-c0411a1187a9&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Booking.com&amp;linkText=Palma%C3%AFa&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ib29raW5nLmNvbS9ob3RlbC9teC9zYW5kb3MtcGFsbWFpYS10aGUtaG91c2Utb2YtYWlhLmh0bWwiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjliNDgwN2JmLTYyZDgtNDc3ZC1hYmNjLWMwNDExYTExODdhOSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYm9va2luZy5jb20vaG90ZWwvbXgvc2FuZG9zLXBhbG1haWEtdGhlLWhvdXNlLW9mLWFpYS5odG1sIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXEOM-wW4btgFcZKW8CIvEm8wQ4TteYNivWV07EF1xCP&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fmx%2Fsandos-palmaia-the-house-of-aia.html&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcreators.yahoo.com%2Flifestyle%2Fstory%2Fforget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind-210258581.html\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Palma\u00efa;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Booking.com;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Palma\u00efa<\/a> had officially started identifying as \u201cplant-based\u201d rather than strictly vegan\u2014a shift that reflects founder Alex Ferri\u2019s perpetually evolving beliefs about health and balance. The resort\u2019s culinary program is guided by what it calls the \u201c<a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehouseofaia.com\/nourishing-biome\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:nourishing biome;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">nourishing biome<\/a>\u201d approach, which promises no seed oils, minimal processed ingredients, and a focus on organic produce wherever possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The idea is that by stripping away the most harmful parts of the modern diet, you\u2019re left with food that\u2019s deeply nourishing and unlike anything you\u2019ve had at other all-inclusive resorts. Think healthy-ish, without sacrificing flavor\u2014or fun. After all, this is a resort that has its own vegan taco truck permanently parked at the beach. And that\u2019s just one of several places you can dine. Palma\u00efa also offers a breezy all-day beachfront restaurant, an Asian-inspired dinner spot, an elevated Mexican concept, a blissfully air-conditioned caf\u00e9 with downright delicious pastries, and 24-hour room service, for when you can\u2019t be bothered to change out of your robe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Vegan nachos at Palma\u00efa, all-inclusive resort in Mexico.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1027\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HywfZ7Gf88E6AV_Uzh3VWQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwMjc-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/f2cf56c0-4639-11f0-8fdf-2dc69092be49\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Vegan nachos and a berry smoothie at Palma\u00efa.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At last count, the resort had more than 250 dishes on rotation across its venues, so meals <em>never<\/em> felt repetitive\u2014and there were no sad salads anywhere. Some of my favorite bites at Palmaia included margarita pizza with cashew cheese on sourdough crust, meat-free carne asada tacos with spicy salsa, roasted mushroom enchiladas, vegan nachos, and molletes (a classic open-faced sandwich with refried beans, pico de gallo, and cheese).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This was the kind of healthy that didn\u2019t feel like a compromise. Even now, months later, I\u2019d happily book a return ticket for the matcha waffles alone. That says a lot about what\u2019s possible when an all-inclusive resort doesn\u2019t treat food like an afterthought.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Luxury design that doesn\u2019t interrupt the moment<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A woman swims in one of the many pool at Palma\u00efa, an all-inclusive vegan resort on the Rivera Maya in Mexico.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/sQias_vdvacHun1X8rQOIg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/208b4150-463a-11f0-94fa-eccce6204e6a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>You&#8217;ll find many pools at Palma\u00efa.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Most all-inclusives hit you with a lot of eye candy the moment you walk in\u2014palatial lobbies, marble floors, chandeliers decked out with crystals trying desperately to impress their guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There\u2019s nothing wrong with that (resort d\u00e9cor <em>should<\/em> make you feel like a VIP). But Palma\u00efa takes a unique approach to its design, and that&#8217;s part of what makes it stand out in the sea of all-inclusive resorts in the region. Instead of dazzling guests with grandeur, it eases you into a sense of calm through natural textures, minimalist lines, and spaces that feel more like a sanctuary than a showpiece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That\u2019s not to say there aren\u2019t striking design elements. Scattered across the property are larger-than-life sculptures, including a psychedelic mushroom near the beach and an awakened female face meant to represent A\u00efA, the resort\u2019s spiritual muse. The latter was created by renowned artist Daniel Popper and adds a mystical focal point that feels perfectly in tune with Palma\u00efa\u2019s vibe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Palma\u00efa has a larger-than-life sculpture of its spiritual muse, created by renowned artist Daniel Popper.  \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"768\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/a2miuPqceewRoI2KaR0Itw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc2OA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/b7d39670-463a-11f0-bf5f-ea26b66d8d24\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Palma\u00efa has a larger-than-life sculpture of its spiritual muse, created by renowned artist Daniel Popper.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Then there\u2019s the gorgeous bistro, Plantissa, arguably the most modern space on the property. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, plush green seating, arched doorways, wooden tables trimmed with gold, and tropical wallpaper, it feels like a design-forward oasis for slow breakfasts and afternoon pastries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The same aesthetic extends to the guest suites, which are airy, open, and subtly luxurious. Expect natural wood finishes, soft lighting, geometric textiles, and calming green tones that echo the color palette of the surrounding jungle. Freestanding soaking tubs (some of the largest I\u2019ve <em>ever<\/em> seen at an all-inclusive resort!) and spacious seating areas make the rooms feel more like a private retreat than a place to drop your bags. And if you\u2019re lucky enough to score a swim-out suite, your own pool is just steps from the sliding glass door.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But overall, Palma\u00efa lets the setting speak for itself, with design choices that feel deeply connected to its jungle-kisses-the-sea location. Think: Thatched huts on the beach, a driftwood altar overflowing with half-melted candles, and basket-style pendant lights hanging over the restaurants. It\u2019s the kind of place that makes it easy to let go\u2014and maybe that\u2019s the most luxurious feeling of all.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Su Casa restaurant at Palma\u00efa, an all-inclusive resort in playa del carmen.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9DCjWGYxtYUrC0CFPReLhg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/4c942f40-463b-11f0-bb38-6ea504c340d5\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Su Casa restaurant at Palma\u00efa<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Choose-your-own path to wellness<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At most all-inclusive resorts, \u201cwellness\u201d translates to a token yoga class at sunrise or a basic massage at the spa. <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Hotels.com;elmt:;cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=e230cc47-2124-4873-aa42-2bb3b8a7d070&amp;siteId=us-y4c&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=9b4807bf-62d8-477d-abcc-c0411a1187a9&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Hotels.com&amp;linkText=Palma%C3%AFa&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ob3RlbHMuY29tL2hvMTA0MjE3NTEzNi9wYWxtYWlhLXRoZS1ob3VzZS1vZi1haWEtd2VsbG5lc3MtZW5jbGF2ZS1hbGwtaW5jbHVzaXZlLXBsYXlhLWRlbC1jYXJtZW4tbWV4aWNvLyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWI0ODA3YmYtNjJkOC00NzdkLWFiY2MtYzA0MTFhMTE4N2E5Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ob3RlbHMuY29tL2hvMTA0MjE3NTEzNi9wYWxtYWlhLXRoZS1ob3VzZS1vZi1haWEtd2VsbG5lc3MtZW5jbGF2ZS1hbGwtaW5jbHVzaXZlLXBsYXlhLWRlbC1jYXJtZW4tbWV4aWNvLyJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAXYASS-ZI0GtJWO_27OIC43U2tfbCTGDrLgSDQpQkjlR&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho1042175136%2Fpalmaia-the-house-of-aia-wellness-enclave-all-inclusive-playa-del-carmen-mexico%2F&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcreators.yahoo.com%2Flifestyle%2Fstory%2Fforget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind-210258581.html\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Palma\u00efa;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Hotels.com;elmt:;cpos:5;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Palma\u00efa<\/a> takes a much more expansive (and frankly, far more interesting) approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Each week, the resort offers more than 54 different classes and rituals led by a rotating cast of local guides. Nearly all of them are part of the all-inclusive package, which makes it easy to say yes to things you might hesitate to book if they came with a hefty surcharge.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sound baths are among the 50+ wellness activities you can try at Palma\u00efa.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/i1WDX.iT6zQ7WS9ouDxwTg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/763f7390-463b-11f0-bf7b-0690992d289c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sound baths are among the 50+ wellness activities you can try at Palma\u00efa.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During my five-day stay, I tried around a dozen different experiences, including gentle yoga, an intuitive fragrance workshop, a drawing class by the beach, and a sound bath that nearly lulled me to sleep on the mat. I also signed up for two extra activities: a private soul-reading session and a mezcal-focused spa treatment that was unlike anything I\u2019ve experienced before. While not included as part of the package, they were interesting enough to justify the surcharge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But the beauty of Palma\u00efa is that wellness isn\u2019t confined to the schedule. I found myself meditating in the bonsai greenhouse, taking an impromptu cold plunge in a cenote, cycling on winding paths through the jungle, and spending contemplative stretches in a thatched hut overlooking the sea. All of it helped me find my own rhythm of rest and reflection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Travel writer Joni Sweet takes a dip in one of the cenotes at  Palma\u00efa, a vegan resort in Mexico.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/430jUGaFlAH_CsF5tKwIpg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/b8385640-463b-11f0-adfd-c84ecc8eec44\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Taking a dip in one of Palma\u00efa&#8217;s on-site cenotes.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But the best part? There\u2019s zero pressure to do any of it. You can fill your itinerary to the brim or spend your days wandering the property barefoot, pausing only when something calls to you. It\u2019s wellness on your terms\u2014and that kind of freedom is its own kind of healing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Palma\u00efa doesn\u2019t just check the boxes of what an all-inclusive <em>should<\/em> be\u2014it quietly rewrites them for travelers who want something deeper than unlimited margaritas and flashy hotel lobbies. Come for the matcha waffles, stay for the cenotes, and leave with new expectations of what an all-inclusive resort can be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creators.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/story\/forget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind-210258581.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AThe food at most all-inclusive resorts on Mexico&rsquo;s Riviera Maya tends to be so boring, you&rsquo;ve already forgotten about your favorite meal<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/forget-what-you-know-about-all-inclusive-resorts-this-one-in-playa-del-carmen-changed-my-mind\/10\/06\/2025\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49834,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6T.Sr_.hu2IvPIG64nDAyA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD05MDA-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-06\/85876040-4638-11f0-b74f-524267302583","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49833"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49833"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49833\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}