Brithdays in Playa

SpringLove71 · 08-03-2004

Hi everyone...

Love these forums. So helpful when looking for information. Does anyone know anything about celebrating birthdays there? My daughter will be turning the "double uno" (11) when we're there and was just wondering if I'm able to arrange something special. Not a party or anything big....but maybe a small cake with candles and some flowers. I've tried putting different words in the search area to see if the subject was already discussed...but couldn't seem to find anything. Would really appreciate any info.
Thank you...
Michelle

Fat Tony · 08-03-2004

I've never been to PDC but I'm having a wild stab in the dark by saying that I think your hotel may be able to provide you with a cake, or whatever restaurant you go to to celebrate. Why not bring some candles yourself just in case?

TAPPY · 08-03-2004

If you are staying at an all inclusive (or any hotel for that matter) - I am sure they will do a cake w/ candles for you.

Just give them notice and maybe a nice tip !!!

**james** · 08-03-2004

Mexicans eat cake and use candles.

Don't need to be at an AI to find one. There's even a nice cake shop on Calle Corazon, the diagonal street up around 14th.

**Anna** · 08-03-2004

How about a piñata for her to smash to pieces? You can find piñatas in many different shapes and forms in the novelty shops (Novedades) along Juarez.

Ginger · 08-03-2004

Since we are moving down in November, my children will both be celebrating their birthdays there. They are December and January. At first they were upset by this, not having their friends around to have a big bash at the bowling alley, or lazer tag, or wherever they usually have their party at, but now we have them really looking forward to bashing in a piñata...

Next we break it to them about the Christmas tree and decorations.....

jtm1631 · 08-03-2004

My youngest daughter will be celebrating her 3rd birthday in PDC on Sunday so we will be arranging something small for her as well. As everyone has indicated I am sure your hotel can help you or you will be able to find a bakery in town.

If you are going to be in PDC after we get back on the 13th of August, I can let you know what we did for her birthday to give you some ideas.

Hey James, they have candles in PDC? Is there no end to the build-up of the area?

Beaches · 08-03-2004

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Originally Posted by james

Mexicans eat cake and use candles.

Don't need to be at an AI to find one. There's even a nice cake shop on Calle Corazon, the diagonal street up around 14th.

Is this shop still there...I thought it was gone...

Avalon · 08-03-2004

Not sure what you would like to do, but how about getting dressed up in one of those pretty white and embroidered dresses you can buy down there, get a tres leches cake, have mariachis serenade your daughter with a festive Feliz cumpleanos, then have fun breaking cascarones (decorated eggs filled with confetti). I think that would be memorable, do the pinata too (although personally I'm always fearful of a blindfolded person with a stick). We're going for my husbands 40th, to celebrate we'll snorkel in a cenote, followed by a massage on the beach, and I'll try to get a cake for dinner. Have fun!!

SpringLove71 · 08-03-2004

Wow....thanks!! Great ideas. We're not going until May, so I have plenty of time to plan. I'd appreciate whatever you tell me jtm1631. We're both so excited! First "mother/daughter" trip. These forums have been great as far as hotels and things to do. I'll keep an eye on here. Thanks again for the help!!

08-03-2004	#1 (permalink)
SpringLove71 way into it Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 158	Brithdays in Playa Hi everyone... Love these forums. So helpful when looking for information. Does anyone know anything about celebrating birthdays there? My daughter will be turning the "double uno" (11) when we're there and was just wondering if I'm able to arrange something special. Not a party or anything big....but maybe a small cake with candles and some flowers. I've tried putting different words in the search area to see if the subject was already discussed...but couldn't seem to find anything. Would really appreciate any info. Thank you... Michelle

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,758	Mexicans eat cake and use candles. Don't need to be at an AI to find one. There's even a nice cake shop on Calle Corazon, the diagonal street up around 14th. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image!

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SpringLove71 way into it Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 158	Thanks.... Wow....thanks!! Great ideas. We're not going until May, so I have plenty of time to plan. I'd appreciate whatever you tell me jtm1631. We're both so excited! First "mother/daughter" trip. These forums have been great as far as hotels and things to do. I'll keep an eye on here. Thanks again for the help!!

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Fat Tony very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 27	I've never been to PDC but I'm having a wild stab in the dark by saying that I think your hotel may be able to provide you with a cake, or whatever restaurant you go to to celebrate. Why not bring some candles yourself just in case?

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,129	If you are staying at an all inclusive (or any hotel for that matter) - I am sure they will do a cake w/ candles for you. Just give them notice and maybe a nice tip !!!

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Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,084	How about a piñata for her to smash to pieces? You can find piñatas in many different shapes and forms in the novelty shops (Novedades) along Juarez.

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Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,165	Since we are moving down in November, my children will both be celebrating their birthdays there. They are December and January. At first they were upset by this, not having their friends around to have a big bash at the bowling alley, or lazer tag, or wherever they usually have their party at, but now we have them really looking forward to bashing in a piñata... Next we break it to them about the Christmas tree and decorations.....

08-03-2004	#7 (permalink)
jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,411	My youngest daughter will be celebrating her 3rd birthday in PDC on Sunday so we will be arranging something small for her as well. As everyone has indicated I am sure your hotel can help you or you will be able to find a bakery in town. If you are going to be in PDC after we get back on the 13th of August, I can let you know what we did for her birthday to give you some ideas. Hey James, they have candles in PDC? Is there no end to the build-up of the area?

08-03-2004	#9 (permalink)
Avalon beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 270	Not sure what you would like to do, but how about getting dressed up in one of those pretty white and embroidered dresses you can buy down there, get a tres leches cake, have mariachis serenade your daughter with a festive Feliz cumpleanos, then have fun breaking cascarones (decorated eggs filled with confetti). I think that would be memorable, do the pinata too (although personally I'm always fearful of a blindfolded person with a stick). We're going for my husbands 40th, to celebrate we'll snorkel in a cenote, followed by a massage on the beach, and I'll try to get a cake for dinner. Have fun!!

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