Escaping the Beaches of Playa del Carmen for a Holiday in Merida
Our son had an American Football game a few weekends ago in Merida, which is about four hours from our home in Playa del Carmen. Merida is an excellent example of a colonial city; it has European charm mixed with the colorful flare of Mexico. This is culture and shopping at its best. What a perfect opportunity for a family getaway.Do you have a teenage daughter that doesn’t always want to get away with the family? Easy, bribe her with shopping. A little forced family togetherness is good for the family.....
Exponential Growth Brings Choices and Competition.
Monday, 22 May 2006
With Growth Comes Choices and Competition.
As Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya continues to boom locals and visitors alike have more choices on where to shop, where to eat, where to work out, and in general where to go to get the best deal for your individual needs. Businesses now have to compete for clients, and in turn increase their services, decrease their prices and offer unique amenities to pull in clients. Sams, Walmart, Mega Comercial, and now Office Depot have made it more convenient for locals, and are now keeping business here in Playa del Carmen rather then Cancun. Centro Maya and Plaza Las Americas will only add to our existing services benefiting the local economy as well as adding more choices.
Playa del Carmen Resident Publishes Her First Book
Saturday, 13 May 2006
Local author Suzanne Bandick has published her first book. "Only in Mexico, You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico" is a humorous view of travelling, living, and working in Mexico.
Read more below for a PMN interview and to find out how you can purchase the book......
Alma Libre Bookstore in Puerto Morelos gives us the lowdown!
Our Friends at Alma Libre Bookstore, in Puerto Morelos, were kind enough to let us post their Beach Reads Newsletter. They share an insiders view of the after effects of Hurricane Wilma in Puerto Morelos, and have provided us with some great information! Thank you Rob and Joanne!
Mari Pintkowski, origianlly from Colorado, now lives outside of Tulum in a small village called Mario Gomez, with her husband Lou. Mari has written for Playa Maya News on various occasions, and has just completed her first book.For more information on how you can purchase and enjoy "Embarking on the Mariposa Trail" read more below....
I live in a tropical paradise. It comes complete with swaying palm trees and gorgeous sand and this turquoise blue ocean. I can’t just look at the ocean I need to be in it right? I need to sunbathe so that I don’t look too pale right? I also need to get cooled off in my neighbors pool right? Right. You see you agree. Now, here is the dilemma. What to wear?.......
Hurricane Emily: Rebuilding Puerto Aventuras It took two hours, beginning just after midnight, for Hurricane Emily to devastate the Resort of Puerto Aventuras. With the arrival of first light, the extent of the damage could be seen. At least half the trees were broken or uprooted and most of the leaves were gone. Bewildered birds and uncomprehending squirrels toured the wreckage. People cut their way through downed foliage, around broken glass and shards of roof tiles, making their way to the impassible streets........
Eight months ago, I decided that an office cubicle was no place for a human being to spend the majority of his or her life. I was working for a Fortune 500 company, climbing the corporate ladder, motivated by the many promises of a bright future with unlimited potential. The problem was, the people making me these promises did not seem very happy with their own lives, nor had they very much to show for their work other than material things. Don’t get me wrong. I desire nice things just as much as the next guy, yet, I also desire happiness....
Well, it seems that Hurricane Emily is on the minds of both locals and visitors alike so we thought we would do our best in giving you an update. Although we are certainly not hurricane experts we have found quite a few links that we have found very useful.
Below we have included informational links, on conditions, preparations, and shelters that are available in our area. Please be safe , and e-mail us at
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with any personal updates or stories that you would like to share, and we will ad them to this post…..
Alma Libre Bookstore in Puerto Morelos gives us the lowdown!
