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A couple we had met ... contacted us and asked if we would
be interested in New Years at Villa Dolce Vita. We checked the site and jumped
at the chance.After an hour and a half drive from the airport our host, Connie,
greeted us and showed us to our very comfortable rooms. The grounds are
immaculate and the rooms very nice although the mattresses are a bit firm. It
has a lovely beach with hammocks in a covered palapa and lounge chairs. The
sand is soft and white enough to enjoy a nude massage on the beach with one of
the best masseuses we have had, a real treat! Kayaking to the reef for
snorkeling was the only real exercise for the week, other than the trips to the
fridge for another cervesa frio.
The ocean was a bit churned while we
were there, but it looks like snorkeling would be a treat in calmer seas with
lots of fish and coral. You can kayak to the reef which is about a ¼
mile off the beach. Just off the beach there are lots of rocks and sea urchins,
so water shoes are a must. Understand the beaches on the bay are not clothing
optional in general. The beach in front of the villa is really the only place
you would see nude sunbathers but then again, we only saw 4-6 people (clothed)
walk by on the beach each day.
It is pretty desolate. Tulum is a
15-minute drive and has plenty of nightlife and restaurants. Playa del Carmen
is 20-30 minutes away for those that feel the need to shop. Connie will direct
you to some great restaurants! If you go, we would strongly suggest a rental
car since there is only 1 restaurant that is marginally in walking
distance--quite a hike in the dark. Dinner out and the occasional shopping trip
were the only times we had to dress, other than covering for breakfast. The
point of Villa Dolce Vita is all about relaxing, on the beach, by the pool,
under the palapa. If you are looking for excitement, this is not the
place...just perfect for us! |
