what is missing in playa ? - Page 4

laurab · 07-01-2008

mega does it, sam's club does it, and probably the rest too. call them and they deliver

. all my friends use the service, I must try it too!

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Originally Posted by Anna Tortuga

and also something like this, more or less: you call someone, who comes to your house to pick up the list of groceries, and he does them for you. This is not for laziness, but i.e if you are sick, or have loads of work to do and no time, etc etc. Even in the evening.

Buggirl · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Kricket

Any kind of beer can go with hot weather. Which heavy beers do you like? Recently I tried Smithwick's Ale and loved it!

All of them.

No, seriously- I like Smithwicks- I think they have some very good beers. My husband homebrews and I always love the stuff he makes- available now are a porter, oatmeal stout, barleywine, strong brown ale, and pale ale. Yeah- he brews alot

I'm also fond of many of the beers at various New England brew pubs- we have a good one out here- I don't like their standard beers- but really love all of their special brews (really hop-y lager, imperial stout, coffee porter, etc...) I'm a beer fan

Too bad I don't drink much of it anymore......tooooo many calories

Kricket · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Buggirl

All of them.

No, seriously- I like Smithwicks- I think they have some very good beers. My husband homebrews and I always love the stuff he makes- available now are a porter, oatmeal stout, barleywine, strong brown ale, and pale ale. Yeah- he brews alot

I'm also fond of many of the beers at various New England brew pubs- we have a good one out here- I don't like their standard beers- but really love all of their special brews (really hop-y lager, imperial stout, coffee porter, etc...) I'm a beer fan

Too bad I don't drink much of it anymore......tooooo many calories

Calories are a concern..but, once I got away from lite beers, there was no going back. I will buy Amstel Light at times.

StewartG · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by missiokie

one of the complaints that I get when people come is the lack of "good authentic mexican food"....

Holy cow!!! Just tell them to leave their AI and/or wander off of 5th ave!!!

You may want to do a search for some reviews of written of REAL mexican food places.

JudyBluEyes · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

we have coffee now...
...try something else
Trust me.

She said good coffee! Do you know where can we get good, dark-roast coffee???

Babaloo · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

She said good coffee! Do you know where can we get good, dark-roast coffee???

i have no idea
but i do know where to get molasses

Kricket · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

She said good coffee! Do you know where can we get good, dark-roast coffee???

I can bring some down for you Judy! Let me know where you like coffee from the States.

ale · 07-01-2008

oh coffee!! let's make it happen, do not think starbucks is the best thing around, they have no fair trade and exploited farmers in latin America and Africa.
When i was in Playa coffee was ok but nothing out of the ordinary.
Is anything good this days in Playa for coffee, like good italian? you know like in San Francisco o Puerto Vallarta.
Thanks.

Ale

BetsyBetsy · 07-02-2008

You asked about what businesses were needed and everyone here is talking more or less about food and restaurants. A business that doesn't involve the food industry which I think is needed in Playa is a tourist drop-in daycare center or babysitter agency. Countless times I have traveled with people who have children and if they are staying in the city at a rental, there are no options for babysitters. The AI's have inhouse babysitters and Kids Clubs, who are employees of the hotel and those people work exclusively for the hotel's guests. Many families stay in villas, condos and with friends who live in Playa, and to get a 3 hour break from their children is next to impossible. Wouldn't something like a drop in center that was open all day and into the evening hours be a great way for adults to have a break during their 7 day stay? If this exists already, I'm unaware of it. Or at the last resort a formal babysitter agency where tourists would know that the sitters have been checked out and have cpr skills and other childcare skills.

mnlakes56 · 07-03-2008

A Sonic!!!!!

jlsl · 07-03-2008

Is there a Greek restaurant in Playa?

I haven't found one.

Mogley · 07-03-2008

One thing that is in short supply in most areas and probably could find a niche in Playa is high end custom made belly button jewelry and belly chains

Babaloo · 07-03-2008

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Originally Posted by Mogley

One thing that is in short supply in most areas and probably could find a niche in Playa is high end custom made belly button jewelry and belly chains

you might be onto something
just this morning some dude was asking me where he could get high end custom made belly button jewelry and a belly chain - i told him he was out of luck...

Mogley · 07-03-2008

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

you might be onto something
just this morning some dude was asking me where he could get high end custom made belly button jewelry and a belly chain - i told him he was out of luck...

Is that the sound of you pissing on my leg?

MaeEast · 07-03-2008

An excellent new bookstore or an excellent new&used bookstore with a really good selection of English books, Spanish books & coffee table books (more than the Basic Hotel, but they have a good start). Independent preferably but hey, B&N --Playa could be you...

A small to medium (100 people) performance place downtown w/a small stage, not outside (got one, let me know) for readings, small ensembles, performances, etc.

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ale lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16	coffee oh coffee!! let's make it happen, do not think starbucks is the best thing around, they have no fair trade and exploited farmers in latin America and Africa. When i was in Playa coffee was ok but nothing out of the ordinary. Is anything good this days in Playa for coffee, like good italian? you know like in San Francisco o Puerto Vallarta. Thanks. Ale

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BetsyBetsy lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 23	tourist drop in childcare and babysitters You asked about what businesses were needed and everyone here is talking more or less about food and restaurants. A business that doesn't involve the food industry which I think is needed in Playa is a tourist drop-in daycare center or babysitter agency. Countless times I have traveled with people who have children and if they are staying in the city at a rental, there are no options for babysitters. The AI's have inhouse babysitters and Kids Clubs, who are employees of the hotel and those people work exclusively for the hotel's guests. Many families stay in villas, condos and with friends who live in Playa, and to get a 3 hour break from their children is next to impossible. Wouldn't something like a drop in center that was open all day and into the evening hours be a great way for adults to have a break during their 7 day stay? If this exists already, I'm unaware of it. Or at the last resort a formal babysitter agency where tourists would know that the sitters have been checked out and have cpr skills and other childcare skills.

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mnlakes56 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Just N of mpls Posts: 345	A Sonic!!!!!

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jlsl beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 464	Is there a Greek restaurant in Playa? I haven't found one.

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Mogley life=playa Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 860	One thing that is in short supply in most areas and probably could find a niche in Playa is high end custom made belly button jewelry and belly chains

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MaeEast toe in water Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 56	An excellent new bookstore or an excellent new&used bookstore with a really good selection of English books, Spanish books & coffee table books (more than the Basic Hotel, but they have a good start). Independent preferably but hey, B&N --Playa could be you... A small to medium (100 people) performance place downtown w/a small stage, not outside (got one, let me know) for readings, small ensembles, performances, etc.

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