Brunch, Manicures, Shopping, and Cocktails Because Vacations Are Made for a Little Indulgence
Some vacation days are made for waking up early, going on tours, and filling every hour with activities. Others should be dedicated to one thing only: having a great time with your friends.
Playa del Carmen is perfect for exactly that. Start with brunch, get your nails done, wander along Fifth Avenue, stop for something sweet, and finish the day dressed up for cocktails and a great dinner.
Here's how to plan a girls' day in Playa del Carmen dedicated entirely to treating yourselves.
10:00 AM | Start with Brunch at Fifty Brunch
The first stop is Fifty Brunch, located on Fifth Avenue.
Start slowly. Order coffee, something sweet, eggs, pancakes, or whatever everyone is craving while you decide what the rest of the day will look like.
There's only one rule this morning: no rushing through breakfast to get to the next activity. Brunch is the activity.
12:00 PM | Manicure and Pedicure Time
After breakfast, it's time for the ultimate treat yourself moment.
Olivetta Nail Studio is located on Fifth Avenue between Calle 38 and Calle 40, making it easy to add a manicure or pedicure without leaving the area.
Pick different colors, catch up, and enjoy an activity that doesn't usually make it onto a vacation itinerary.
If you're traveling with a group, booking ahead is a good idea so everyone can enjoy the experience together.
2:00 PM | Go Shopping Without Rushing
With fresh nails, head back to Fifth Avenue and spend some time simply walking around and stepping into whatever catches your attention.
Explore Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall, then continue along Fifth Avenue looking for clothes, accessories, beachwear, or something that will remind you of the trip.
You don't actually need to buy much. Half the fun is wandering around together, trying things on, and discovering an unexpected shop along the way.
4:00 PM | Something Sweet Is Mandatory
After a few hours of walking, it's time for a break.
Stop at Amorino on Fifth Avenue for gelato and take a few minutes to sit down before heading back to the hotel.
Because a treat-yourself day with friends deserves dessert, even when dinner is still hours away.
6:30 PM | Get Ready and Go Out for Cocktails
Head back to the hotel, relax for a while, and completely change the mood of the day.
For your first drink of the evening, head to Ola 'Ola Cocktail Bar in Downtown Playa del Carmen.
Order a cocktail, toast to the trip, and decide whether you're really going to have “just one.”
Probably not.
8:30 PM | Finish with a Beautiful Dinner
To end the day, head back toward Fifth Avenue for dinner at Nicoletta Playa del Carmen.
Its Italian menu and Fifth Avenue location make it a great choice for dressing up and enjoying a long dinner after a day of brunch, shopping, and drinks.
Order a few dishes for the table, open a bottle of wine, and let dinner turn into a long conversation.
You can go back to sightseeing tomorrow.
The Real Luxury Is Spending the Day Together
A girls' trip to Playa del Carmen doesn't need to be packed with major excursions to become one of the best days of your vacation.
Sometimes brunch, fresh nails, a little shopping, gelato, cocktails, and a long dinner are more than enough.
The point isn't to rush from one place to another. It's exactly the opposite: let every stop last as long as you want and enjoy the fact that, for one day, there's nothing more important on the schedule.
If you're looking for more ideas about things to do in Playa del Carmen with friends, continue exploring our blog for restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and different ways to enjoy your next girls' trip. Follow our blog and social media for new places, recommendations, and experiences in Playa del Carmen.
