Mayan Magic & Tourist Inferno in Yucatan

I went to Playa del Carmen on a business trip. Yes those things happen in real life, like the medical conferences in Mauritius. Since I had never been to Mexico before, I decided to arrive a few days earlier to explore the area. I wasn’t sure what to expect since resort cities are not my typical destination choice. However, I dreamed to discover the archeological treasures of Yucatan.

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Review : Hotel La Semilla, Playa del Carmen

IMG_7379This lovely boutique hotel is everything you wouldn’t expect to find in Playa del Carmen, the land of massive beach resorts. 

La Semilla’s 9 rooms offer a vintage and authentic atmosphere with furniture picked from flea markets, and the feeling of being protected in a little cocoon. It describes itself as “rough luxury” which is a very accurate definition and is part of the label Design Hotels.

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