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Hotel Las Palapas; one of the first in Playa del Carmen, it’s celebrating their 20th Anniversary with new room decoration. Congratulations!

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.  April 4th, 2011. –  Using wood and a more sleek design, where white and natural brown on the palapas and furniture are predominant, the special contrast between the natural beauty of the gardens and the simplicity of the Hotel are better experienced.

The romantic structures holding the beds are decorated with flowing veils and pillows on blue; matching the turquoise colors of this paradise coast on the Mexican Caribbean.

Las Palapas has always been one of the favorites in Playa del Carmen.  Its particular layout gives their guests independence and privacy, and the feeling of a small village by the sea – away from civilization and lost in dense vegetation – but just a few steps  from multicultural Quinta Avenida.

In 1991, when it was first opened, this property was surrounded by jungle, and Playa had no more than 5,000 inhabitants.  The Hotel had no telephone, nor fax, but was already welcoming tourists, - mostly europeans in the beginning -, that just like today, come looking for tranquility, great service and the beautiful beach front at Las Palapas.

On this 20th anniversary, a new era begins for this iconic property in Playa.  New decoration, new room categories and a new concept at the Beach and pool area; opening to the public, to enjoy music and a full day at the Beach or a delicious margarita at sunset.


ABOUT HOTEL LAS PALAPAS.

Welcome to Hotel Las Palapas, strategically located in Playa del Carmen on 5th Avenue, next to Mamita’s Beach Club, and directly on a magnificent beach of white sand, turquoise sea and soft breeze among the palm trees.

Enjoy the best beach in Playa del Carmen, sunbathe on the soft sand, unique to this beach, enjoying the crystalline waters and the perfect weather.

Take some time to be in contact with nature and the exuberant vegetation in the ecological section of the hotel; fully 75% of the land is untouched and remains in its natural state. Or simply head for the garden area and enjoy our tropical gardens while resting in a hammock, being refreshed by the breeze from the Mexican Caribbean.

Photos: Vincent Ribon, Zasil Studio

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Las Palapas Hotel
Calle 34 and 5th. Avenue
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
Mexico
Laspalapas.com

 

 

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Calling all “Foodies”! Three Moons is the only yacht in the Caribbean to have won 11 VICL Culinary Competition Awards. Recently, a client asked for a complete menu of the cuisine served while they were on board the yacht.

 

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This is Foodie Heaven...

Day One

 ~Breakfast~
Tropical Spiced Pina Colada Pancakes with Rum-Coco Syrup and Pineapple Coulis
Organic Nitrate-free Bacon

~Lunch~
Cuban Sliders with Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Virginia Ham & Provolone and Pickle Sauce accompanied by Carnival Slaw
“Stamp & Go” Crab Cakes with Fiery Curried Orange Mango Chutney

~Appetizers~
“Shrimp-tini” and Jicama Tango in Paprika Rimmed Martini Glasses

~Dinner~
Mango Glazed Halibut on Organic Baby Lettuces with Mild Watermelon Curry

~Dessert~
Bailey’s Decadent Chocolate Fondue Accompanied by Toasted Coconut Pound Cake,
Marshmallows rolled in Macadamia nuts, Pineapple and Assorted Fruits.

 

Day Two

~Breakfast~
Island Burrito with Eggs & Chorizo, Black Bean Pico de Gallo and Homemade Enchilada Sauce

~Lunch~
French & Italian Picnic with assorted Meats and Cheeses....and of course...lots of wine!
Chocolate Coconut Magic Bars

~Appetizers~
Award-winning Cheesey Chutney

~Dinner~
Caesar Salad with Homemade Ciabatta Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Reggiano
Beef Wellington Stacked with Puff Pastry, Mushroom Pate and Cauliflower Potato Mash

~Dessert~
Triple Sec Key Lime Kiwi & Banana Crepes

 

Day Three

~Breakfast~
“Best Ever” Blueberry Muffins
Nutella Pecan Cinnamon Swirls
Fresh Cantaloupe & Kashi Topped Greek Yogurt

~Lunch~
Baby Back Ribs with the Captain’s Barbecue Rum Molasses Sauce
Frites
Freshly Baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

~Appetizers~
Schzeuwan Wontons Filled with Asian Beef
Latitude 18 Wantons with Island Style Salt Fish Pate
Key Lime and Sesame Dipping Sauce

~Dinner~
Oriental Bok Choy Salad
Homemade Bread Twists
Sesame Seared Tuna over Bamboo Rice with Broccoli, Wasabi, Sriracha, Ginger & Wakami Salad

~Dessert~
Award-winning Chocolate Coma Cake & Ice Cream

 

Day Four

 ~Breakfast~
“Mama Mia” Frittata with Crispy Prosciutto, Capacello and Potato
Assorted Fruit Platter

~Lunch~
Cadillac Quesadillas: Chicken /Black Angus Filet /Shrimp
*Homemade Guacamole
Freshly Baked Mexican Wedding Cookies

~Appetizers~
Mini Pear & Brie Puffs with Fig Chutney

~Dinner~
Three Cheese Seafood Lasagna with Slow Simmered Basil Tomato Bechamel Sauce

 

Day Five

 ~Breakfast~
Southern Style Sausage Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast with Spiced Apples and Homemade Jams

~Lunch~
“Heaven on Eeath” Cheeseburgers in Paradise
Crispy Frites Dusted with Parmesan & Garlic
Freshly Baked Peanut Butter Cookies

~Appetizers~
Hummus Duo with Naan Bread and Crudités:
Lime & Toasted Mexican Cumin Hummus
Southwestern Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

~Dinner~
Savory Spinach Salad with Low-Fat Homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette
Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bubble Bread
Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pine Nut Roma Tomato Salsa over Fettucini

~Dessert~
“Moon-a-Misu”

 

Day Six

~Breakfast~
Orange Essence Waffles with Maple Sausage Links

~Lunch~
Chicken Ya-Ya Sandwiches on Ciabatta with Chipotle Mayo
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Rotini Salad
Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

~Appetizers~
Peppered Salsicci & Smoked Cheese Platter
Assorted Crudités

~Dinner~
Mixed Green Salad with Hummingbird Dressing
Rosemary Parmesan Bread Braid Dusted in Pink Sea Salt
Citrus Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Risotto & Asparagus

~Dessert~
Assorted Rum Truffles, Raisin Nut Roll & Coconut Cake 

 

Day Seven

 ~Breakfast~
Three Moons Omelets a la Trois
Simply Wonderful Raisin Scones

~Lunch~
Pizza Amore!
Meat Lovers Pizza, Margarita Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza

~Appetizers~
Bermuda Triangles
(Pastries filled with ham, cheese & scallions...they disappear fast!)

~Dinner~
The World Famous Three Moons Caribbean Lobster Grande Finale Extravaganza!

~Dessert~
Award-winning Lime ‘n the Coconut Chocolate Cheesecake

 

New Health Conscious Low-Carb Cuisine for 2011!

Grilled Fresh Mahi over Mild West Indian Watermelon Curry & Watercress
Ancho Chili Rubbed Flank Steak over Chorizo Mash with Chimicurri Sauce
Seared Pepper Crusted Tuna with Zesty Lime Relish & Jammin' Jicama-Orange Slaw
Mustard Grilled Chicken Stacks over Spaghetti Squash Trio with Basil, Pine Nut Tomato Tango
Citrus Marinated Pork Tenderloin over Mushroom-Pozole Blanco Risotto & Green Beans

 

Award Winning Appetizers

Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League Culinary Competition
Savory Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
Aloha Pineapple Delight
Apple Cheese Ball
Cheesy Chutney 

 

Dinner By The Light Of The Silvery Moon...

Homegrown Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Fresh Basil and Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

Classic Greek Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Feta

Chicken Kabobs with Smoky Lime Sweet Potatoes and Cilantro Chimichurri

Black Angus Filet Mignon with a Jack Daniels Reduction Sauce & Twice Baked Petite Pommes de Terre

The Captain’s Chicken Parmesan over Garlic Fettucini and Steamed Broccoli

Tri-Colored Fish (or Chicken) Tacos with Homemade Enchilada Mama Sauce

Topped with Black Bean Pico de Gallo & Baja Lime Cream

Cadillac Quesadillas and the Captain's Favorite Layered Black Bean & Guacamole Surprise

Grilled Fresh Mahi Mahi with Tomato and Caper Vegetable Jump-up over Tri-Colored Cous Cous

Jamaican Jerk Chicken over Basil Linguini with Pine Nut Roma Tomato Salsa

Three Moons Roulade~a Noisette of Fresh Halibut & Salmon Stacked atop a round of Low Carb Artichoke Cheese Squares with a Light Lemon-Caper Sauce

Citrus Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Herbed Risotto and Carrot Doubloons

Athenian Shrimp & Tortellini Salad Platter with Marinated Artichokes, Olives, Grape Tomatoes and fresh Parmesan

Rum & Pepper Painted Veal over Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Sugar Snap Sauté

Macadamia Nut Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Grilled Jasmine Rice Triangles

Rosemary-Parmesan Rack of Lamb with Sun-Dried Tomato & Squash Confetti

West Indian Style Chicken Roti Accompanied by a Mixed Green Salad and Ginger Coconut Rice

(Roti is a burrito filled with a curry flavored mixture of chicken, potatoes and carrots! YUM!)

Grand Finale Grilled Caribbean Lobster with Coconut Thai Rice & Snow Peas

 

Award Winning Desserts

Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League Culinary Competition
Mango Surprise Stack
Cherry Chocolate Lunacy
Chocolate Coma Cake
Millennium Magic Bars
Three Moons Tropical Trifle
Lime ‘n the Coconut Chocolate Cheesecake


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