Mexican Adventure Part 1 – Papaya Playa Project
Mexican Adventure Part 1 – Papaya Playa Project
Where? Tulum, Mexico
Exactly? The Papaya Playa Project
Why? As a little pre Christmas girls holiday my friend Olivia and I decided to have a vacation in the idyllic Mexican beach town of Tulum. We decided to do it in three parts starting at the renowned eco party hotel, Papaya Playa Project, followed by a spa break at the luxurious, colonial Esencia Hotel and finally ending up at instagram favourite Hotel Azulik.
Here’s the style traveller photo diary of our Mexican adventure, part 1 – Papaya Playa Project.
Me above chilling out on my private roof deck wearing Elizabeth Hurley Beach bikini and Levi’s denim jacket.
The main hub at Papaya Playa Project is where all the action happens. From breakfast in the morning through to partying till dawn, all activities at Papaya are accompanied by this amazing beach view.
Posing by the private pool at my jungle casita wearing Elizabeth Hurley Beach bikini and Levi’s denim jacket.
Colourful Mexican cushions adorn the hotel decor.
Our jungle casita with it’s own little private plunge pool.
And time for a little R&R. On arrival I headed straight to the spa for a holistic signature massage. It’s the perfect way to relax into the holiday and this particular treatment also included a body scrub, which is great for smoothing skin pre tanning. And the best bit? Jon Snow was my masseur!
Feeling totally blissed out. The massage is accompanied by a view and sounds of the sea.
Food and drink
The restaurant at the Papaya Playa Project serves a mix of delicious Mexican inspired healthy salads, ceviches and juices. The tacos and burritos are mouthwateringly tasty with a chilli kick.
Breakfast by the beach.
Now time for a hard day of sunbathing.
After Dark
The Papaya Playa Project is famed for it’s full moon parties which take place on the Saturday every month closest to the lunar event. World renowned DJ’s such as Solomon take to the decks and all of Tulum’s beautiful people come out to play. The dress code is chilled beach wear so leave the heels at home, you’ll be dancing on the beach.
Mid week the bar and restaurant is still open, but has a much more relaxed vibe than on Saturdays, playing an eclectic mix and chill out tunes.
Bye Bye from Papaya Playa, next stop Esencia Hotel.
Love the pictures. The place looks really cool, I guess I should visit Mexico soon. It is on my bucket list :-)
Love your pictures. The place looks really nice. I really want to visit Mexico soon. It’s on my bucket list :-)
This place is calling my name. I love the private pool.
This is funny that I read this today as my friend moves to Mexico from Australia this morning! I will share this with her as this place looks beautiful!
That beach looks amazing! Mexico is a wonderful place, I love it!
Wow I bet that signature holistic massage was amazing. I am loving the white ruffle Elizabeth Hurley bikini set as well!
Ok, first (and this is totally random…) I love your nail polish color. It does look like you had a lovely and relaxing time.
It was a very lovely place, and the ambiance on the After Dark photo facing the beach was really cool. Not to mention the fruits and the foods as well as the tacos. I would definitely visit one of that places one day.
Mexico is very beautiful! Have fun with your adventure!:) I love the photos.
What a fun resort to get to stay at!!! I would love to be there where it’s warm and take a dip in the pool.
OMG love your pics. It looks like a great adventure. I would love to go to Mexico. So jealous!
I love Mexico! I would love to go to this hotel and spend a few days there, Looks like a great experience
What a beautiful place! I’d love to go one day.
Oo I wish I could be there now. It’s going to get rather cold within the next couple of days and I’d rather escape it.
Oh my goodness! This looks like such a great place to get away to and relax.
gorgeous photos! Looks like a great time!
Omg it looks like you had one awesome time!!!! I just love Mexico
I am so jealous. What an amazingly beautiful spot! I would so love to spend sometime on the beach. Getting a nice massage wouldn’t hurt either.
Wow this is Paradise :) I wanna visit Mexico soon. I am so jealous of you getting that massage. Looks super relaxing.
Picture after picture, I kept saying, wow! Wow!
What a fun adventure!
I miss coconut so much!
Incredible pictures from an incredible place! Would so love to be here right now. It looks beautiful (and far better than grey London!)
Oh wow what an absolutely stunning place to relax and get some down time, as well as enjoy the beautiful weather and white sand beaches
Laura x
Wow – that place look beautiful!
Wow! The Papaya Playa Project looks is absolutely dreamy! It was love at first sight! I’m waiting on lottery results these days. If I win, Mexico, here I come!!! http://649-lotto.com/