by Gabriela Castro Wedel We’re delighted to see more people and businesses adopting a vegan lifestyle these days, and although some might see it as a fashionable strategy, Palmaïa’s plant-based proposal does not obey any market trend. It is rather… more>>
by Gabriela Castro Wedel Creating a better world The creation of Palmaïa, following sustainable and eco-conscious practices, was driven by the vision and commitment of wanting to leave a better world for future generations, and every detail and… more>>
Eating Your Heart Out and Getting Away with It We are what we eat, the better it is the better we feel, does the body good… When people say things like this, it fills me with romantic nostalgia for days that have long since disappeared from my life. My imagination… more>>
The purpose of humanity is to take care of each other. To provide the opportunity to share in the wealth of existence, to relish the benefits of nature. To partake in the voyage of our consciousness, merging the invisible projections of our mind with the tangible reality of our corporeal… more>>
The following dedication was shared in its entirety during Thanksgiving dinner at The House of AïA. “Hello! Good evening, buenas noches a todos. Si. Bienvenidos. Let’s please give a round of applause to Joel, Divine 1 for his beautiful music. My name is Andrea Quagliata and I… more>>
I love Mexico and the Caribbean. Since I first visited Playa del Carmen and Tulum in 1994, I have returned over 2 dozen times. The turquoise waters and white sand beaches collide with casual vibes and verdant jungle canopies. It’s the best of Mexico and the Caribbean all wrapped into… more>>
A few months before I visited Palmaïa, The House of AïA, I tried meditation. With all the stress that I accumulate on a day to day basis, it has sometimes become overwhelming to the point where I needed to stop and do something about it. So when I arrived at… more>>
Small things make our lives special. One notices this especially when traveling and everything seems new. Although, strange as it may sound, to travel one does not actually need to take one’s body anywhere, there is something else happening, something more…. One’s state of mind is acquired through thoughts—and these… more>>
I recently heard a guest saying that it was amazing how they could sungaze directly from their suite. I had never thought about doing that, but sungazing is apparently one of the best ways to start your day. Because Palmaïa (@thehouseofaia) faces east over the Caribbean… more>>
“Food is our connection to life and ourselves, we really are what we eat. The more you learn about food and the effects on our health the more you realize how we have lost our connection with nature. By connecting to real whole foods made with traditional… more>>
