“Massage Day is my favorite day of the week”. ~
“MASSAGE DAY is my favorite day of the week”. ~
I don’t know many people who don’t like a massage. Well now that I think of it, there are a few in my family who don’t, and I get that it’s not everyone’s cup of ‘tea-quila’. I’d venture a guess though that the majority of people visiting Playa del Carmen (‘Playa’) have a beach massage at the top of their list.
Speaking of lists, the only ‘to do list’ I have when in Playa is:
-Schedule a massage
-Get a massage
-Schedule next massage
-Drink a margarita while waiting for next massage 🙂
Massage can be a guilty pleasure for some due to the price attached to it, but I’m happy to report not in Playa del Carmen. 🙂 The beach is alive with massage, and mere steps from your accommodations at some scooby-doo bargain-basement prices.
When I stay at Luna Encantada, one of our company’s oceanfront premier condo complexes, I’ve made Danari Massage my go-to place for a rub-a-dub-dub. First it’s close by so after I get said massage and I’m an oil slick from head to toe and my hair is greasy. it’s only a few steps to slink back to the condo. (That way I don’t scare the little children on the beach.) Secondly, it’s so reasonably priced and thirdly, the staff are very friendly and the massage is top-notch. And the owner Daniel never forgets a face, including mine! Thank you Daniel and staff for such great service.
Massages on the beach are rather informal and rustic, unlike the usual spa environment many of us are used to at home. On the beach, the massages are located under small palapas or tents with curtains. The beds are situated right on the sand set back slightly from the ocean or crowds. And Danari Massage is a small location and not at all fancy, but they offer all that you want or need for a relaxing beach massage.
Massage, other than making you feel as relaxed as Gumby, has some proven benefits.
*Reduces stress
*Reduce anxiety
*Helps manage lower back pain
*Reduces muscle tension
*Relieves tension headaches
*Lowers blood pressure
*Promotes relaxation
*AND IT FEELS DARN GOOD!
Prices vary from place to place but I think you will be very pleased with the cost at Danari Massage compared to what you pay at home. Danari starts at $18USD for 30 minutes. Daniel will provide you with an excellent rate if you are interested in an hour massage (my last massage was $25USD for one hour.) Mention you stay at Luna Encantada or El Faro (and that Sally sent you) & I’m pretty sure Daniel will give you his best rate. (Please tip generously as the masseuses work hard in the heat all day standing on their feet to ensure you have the best massage ever.) And trust me, you will.
So go get pampered today and let their soothing hands and the warm breeze wash over you while the sounds of waves lull you into a zen place. (And tell Daniel I said HOLA!) Danari Massage.
Location: Next to Inti on the beach between Calle 6 and Calle 4.
To text Daniel on WhatsApp: +52-984-125-0148 (Add in the + sign.)
“PLAYA” Gal (a very satisfied client now working to promote Playa Beach Getaways!)
Contact Sally at: playagal@yourbestgetaway.com
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Photos courtesy of the married team of Robusky & Foran 😀
Sally Foran is a happily married mom of 3, residing in Canada and is a frequent traveler to the Riviera Maya MX. She is an aficionado on ‘everything Playa del Carmen’ and writes with joy and passion about the area. She is also a witty blog contributor to Work & Family Foundation Canada, and NAVUT (offering professionals new to Ottawa the inside scoop!) Sally has also been awarded Blogger of the Week and nominated for Favorite Blog of the Month on TravelBlog.Org which enjoys over 250,000 bloggers world-wide.
Playa Beach Getaways is a Denver CO. based company owned by Tonya Sarina. Playa Beach Getaways / Your Best Getaway have earned a rating of Excellent by Trip Advisor, FlipKey and VRBO and continues to earn raves from satisfied guests who return time after time.