You’re on your way to the condo you rented for your beautiful vacation in the Mexican Caribbean 🏖. You’re living the dream: warm weather, a nice breeze, chatting with friends about the awesome view that is waiting for you on your beach front rental…
Sounds like fun?
You finally arrive after a long day and realize that your fridge is empty, you’re hungry, and you’re too tired to start looking for a restaurant after you spent sooo many hours traveling 😩
You just wanted a cold beer, to put your swimsuit on and relax in your ocean view swimming pool! Someone else should take care about your fridge being stocked or your in-house dining experience.
Well, this is precisely why we are sharing these amazing tips that can get you from “Dreaming” to “Living” your perfect vacation!
You should only worry about relaxing and enjoying the free time you deserve.
1. Plan your Grocery Shopping ahead.
Having a grocery-plan in advance can save you the most time, especially when you’re visiting an unknown destination! Consider also pre-ordering your groceries; finding your fridge stocked with cold beer or enjoying a glass of wine when you check-in, will certainly put you in a better vacation mood!
2. Know your Best Local Options.
This is key for assuring the same quality of products you’re used to back home! Some of our favorite places for groceries in Playa del Carmen are:
- DAC: famous regionally sourced market with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- La Chuleta: offers free range meat with no chemical additives.
- Bio Natural: the best option for Organic & Natural Products. They also have an amazing vegetarian restaurant in the same location.
Check out our “Best Of Playa” options in our Supermarket Delivery Section and find the Best Artisanal Mexican Beer and even the Best Gourmet Mushrooms! 🍄
3. Schedule a “Breakfast in Bed” experience
Why not get a little spoiled and have “room service” for one morning? Ordering from local restaurants the day before, to have it delivered 10am the next day can be a great idea; especially if you had a long tour during the day or are planning to have “one too many” margaritas at night 💃🕺
4. Hire a Private Chef! 👨🏻🍳
If you’re traveling with friends or family and want to enjoy the accommodation you specifically chose for this vacation, this service is for you! Click on the following links to see some options ranging from a Gourmet Dining Experience to a 1 hour cook service!
5. Decide which days you’re eating-in, and which ones you’re eating-out
Knowing the days you’re going to have a long tour like visiting Chichen-Itza or going for a Diving Trip, can come in handy for planning your next day as relaxing as possible! We’ve found that on a regular 5-day trip, most people like to have at least 2 private meals in the comfort of their beautiful condo.
Having said all this, remember that the idea of going on vacation is to have fun! Don’t overthink it and focus on what’s important: sharing memorable experiences and getting out of our daily routine!
If any of this makes sense, remember that…