palapas

Davison said the city has placed portable toilets on the beach and is erecting 14 palm-frond-covered shade structures, known as palapas.

chron.com Chronicle 2011

For the fortunate, there are extended breakfasts; unhurried walks along the malecón; raw oysters and coconut water at thatched-roofed beach restaurants called palapas; a sunset Pacífico beer on the roof of the old Freeman Hotel, now a Best Western; a late dinner of fresh seafood and competing rhythms.

NYT > Travel 2009

Beachfront "sky massages" offered by the spa on thatched roof platforms called palapas, directly over lapping ocean waves, complete this picture of serenity.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Stephen Beaumont 2009

Some of these "palapas" had been home to some of the local Mexican people who had also sought refuge in our shelter, and who had cooked for us and had taken care of us during the hurricane.

Dorian de Wind: Remembering Hurricane Wilma, Five Years Ago Dorian de Wind 2010

Some of these "palapas" had been home to some of the local Mexican people who had also sought refuge in our shelter, and who had cooked for us and had taken care of us during the hurricane.

Dorian de Wind: Remembering Hurricane Wilma, Five Years Ago Dorian de Wind 2010

Some of these "palapas" had been home to some of the local Mexican people who had also sought refuge in our shelter, and who had cooked for us and had taken care of us during the hurricane.

Dorian de Wind: Remembering Hurricane Wilma, Five Years Ago Dorian de Wind 2010

This resort is all about dramatic views, stunning pools, jacuzzi islands, sun beds on the beach, thatch-roofed palapas, underwater loungers, and swim up bars.

Wicked Good Travel Tips: A Lover's Guide to Dominican Republic Resorts Wicked Good Travel Tips 2011

This resort is all about dramatic views, stunning pools, jacuzzi islands, sun beds on the beach, thatch-roofed palapas, underwater loungers, and swim up bars.

Wicked Good Travel Tips: A Lover's Guide to Dominican Republic Resorts Wicked Good Travel Tips 2011

Private plunge pools, personal butlers, thatched roofed palapas, exotic architecture, extraordinary cuisine, luscious spa treatments... are these the amenities you crave for your next lovers' getaway?

Wicked Good Travel Tips: A Lover's Guide to Dominican Republic Resorts Wicked Good Travel Tips 2011

The attire was "beach chic," with tropical décor to match: There were straw-roofed palapas; palm fronds and centerpieces comprising limes, coconuts and conch shells.

Dressed to Thrill at Chelsea Piers Jen Wieczner 2011