Fourth Annual Jazz Festival Coming to Playa del Carmen
Saturday, 11 November 2006
The Fourth Annual Rivera Maya Jazz Festival Kicks Off November, 22nd, 2006!
From local favorite Aguamala, tojazz-rock guitarist David ‘Fuze’ Fiuczynski playing with the Screaming Headless Torsos, to long time Funk Jazz favorite Kool and the Gang, the Fourth Annual Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is sure to be a hit! The four day festival will hold the majority of its concerts at Mamita's Beach, with the final tribute show on Saturday night at The Royal Porto Real. For a full schedule and ticketing information please check below.....
New services, additions and modifications on Playa Maya News.
In July 2006 we rolled out a new design of Playa Maya News
after a much needed face lift was completed. Over the years we had gotten
various requests for new services and information that people wanted to see on
PMN. Seeing as we do Playa Maya News for our readers and community
we thought we should listen! Since then we have added more features, ideas, and
services to try and accommodate everyone’s requests. Playa Maya News is a
constant work in progress as we add and modify new content, news, area
information, forums and more. We thought we would give you an update on what
has been added since July, and what is still to come……
Meet Tomasa, the cute pooch who is in need of a safe and loving home.
Tomasa is a Playa del Carmen street dog who is approximately 6 to 7 months old. She is black and medium sized, and is sweet natured and amiable. Tomasa needs a family and home to call her own. Check out her photo below.....
Capital Gains in Mexico…Separating fact from fiction in Mexican real estate
The information provided here will help you understand the tax system in Mexico and the important issues related to it. Regardless you should meet with a tax professional prior to completing your purchase to confirm whether any of the laws have changed since this document was published in 2005.
A customers point of view on working with the new company, Gringo Furniture.
And
the Adventure Begins….
For about the last six or
seven years, my wife and I had been dreaming of owning a condominium or villa
in or around Playa del Carmen. Finally,
last August, the stars were aligned and our dream became a reality. We were able to buy a brand new, unfurnished condominium
in Playacar. My wife who is quite a
talented decorator, would be able to furnish the condo to her liking and before
we knew it, we would be all settled in.
We live in Troy, Michigan and figured furniture shopping
would be much the same in Playa del
Carmen as it was at home. If not, we
certainly could order over the phone from the likes of Pottery Barn and have
the furniture delivered to Mexico. Boy, were we in for a surprise!
A New Concept for Foreigners Buying Property in Mexico
Tuesday, 07 November 2006
Gringo Furniture is filling a niche for a much needed service.
A new Gringo is in town and it looks like she is really
going to make a difference to the landscape of furnishing property in Mexico. Foreigners
buying real estate in Mexico
have many obstacles ahead once they take that plunge to buy their DREAM home. Once past the closing of the property, reality sinks in and they
realize they are now in a different country, with a difference in language and
a different culture. All of this can add up to stress and frustration, taking
the fun out of their new home.
Originally published November 5th, 2006 in the Lansing State Journal
Moises returns home with a new face, and new outlook.
He sat in a Lansing
doctor's exam chair, surrounded by smiling people he could barely speak to, in
yet another of many moments far from home. Moises Chiquil didn't complain to them, these surgeons and
foreign nurses so happy to see him breathe freely through his aching new nose. But he wiped away a single tear - shed as much in deep
gratitude as physical pain - and tried to smile despite the numbness. Estoy feliz," he said with obvious joy. "I feel
like a different person." The 21-year-old is now back in Mexico,
recovering from the Sparrow
Hospital surgery that
repaired a rare facial birth defect, carrying the kindness that also healed
invisible wounds.
Mezzanine has created causal elegance on the shores of the Caribbean Sea.
If you have yet to
visit Mezzanine it is heaven on earth, and a must do. It is a small boutique
hotel, a trendy upscale bar and a restaurant that serves great Thai food; all
located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. I have been to Mezzanine a handful of times for cocktails
and appetizers, dinner, beach lounging, and general indulgence. After the last
couple of times of decadence and social hedonism I thought I would write about my experiences.
With more than 10 great beaches to choose from on the island's south-west shoreline, visitors are literally spoilt for choice. From
all-inclusive beach clubs with a party atmosphere to more quiet
secluded spots with rustic charm - all have toe-tickling fine white
sand and clear turquoise Caribbean water.
An Update From One Stop Real Estate in Playa del Carmen
Thursday, 02 November 2006
Sorting out the complexities of foreign eligibility of mortgages, and capital gains taxes, in Playa del Carmen.
Hello Everyone.
It has been a while since I have made the time to write an
article. It is not that I didn’t have anything to write about; quite the
contrary, there is plenty to say! Today I would like to talk about two major topics;
mortgages, and capital gains tax. There seems to be confusion among some buyers in regards to
mortgages in The Riviera Maya and Mexico. Here is what I know as
of today, but keep in mind things are rapidly changing here to accommodate the
booming real estate market.
