A 61-year-old Texan gentleman needed 16 hours to swim the robust Caribbean waters between Cozumel Island and Cancun on Thursday, completing a journey designed to promote the protection of coral reefs.
Paul Ellis, a businessman from Austin, began the 35 mile swim shortly after midnight, crossing the Channel and then swimming along the coast. He was met by workers from the Red Cross after reaching Cancun at 4:40pm, said friend Jacque Chrisman.
“The medical team said he looks good and that he's very excited," Chrisman said.
Expatriate and Local Community Share Discovery of Explayarte Academy of Music in Playa Del Carmen
Just one year ago, a little gem opened quietly here in Playa del Carmen on the second floor of Plaza Las Perlas on Constituyentes. Explayarte Academy of Music is the first and only school in Playa del Carmen to offer a broad range of group and private music classes, voice instruction as well as the sale of used and new musical instruments. The school operates from 9am to 9pm everyday except Sunday and offers courses for both adults and children.
As is often the case with many fledgling startups, the school is still a bit of a well-kept secret - but locals are learning fast......................
Photo: Explayarte founder, Luis Ernesto Lopez, on bass jamming with Fernando Toussaint on drums at Apasionado Restaurant and Jazz Club. (photographer: Tom Doody)
Caribbean,Music, Entertainment and Culture – great words to describe Playa del Carmen’s newest club.
This week saw the inauguration of Lumpax, a new beachfront nightclub with an electronic musical theme that is attracting many living in Playa del Carmen. Our host was Mr. Ricardo Miuler, general manager, whom we had the pleasure to speak with about this new addition to our night life.
PMN: What does the name Lumpax stand for?
R. Miuler. Lumpa is a Mayan word meaning, world of music and the addition of the X represents a trilogy now that all our other bars have an X in them, Captain TutiX and the AluX.............
Lady Entrepreneur Lights Up Cozumel Real Estate Industry
Tuesday, 27 July 2004
by: Challis Moore
Lady Entrepreneur Lights Up Cozumel Real Estate Industry
Just what is Cozumel Living?
Some would say a laid-back lifestyle full of SCUBA diving and sun, but many others associate Cozumel Living with Nancy Edwards and real estate. This association is by no means accidental; Nancy has been working in Cozumel's real estate since 1996. In 2000, Nancy struck out on her own and Cozumel Living Real Estate was born.
Since 2000, Cozumel Living has expanded. Nancy had her office out of her home for two years before moving to the current office space on Melgar. Cozumel Living is complete with a full-time (multi-talented) receptionist, vacation rental manager, four agents, and it continues to grow!
As many Cozumel "locals" will tell you, it starts with just an innocent vacation.....................
Manolo is well known in the booming Restaurant industry of Playa Del Carmen. He launched “Buenos Aires” as well as “Sur” the renowned steak house restaurant on Quinta Avenida. He recently opened El ASADOR DE MANOLO, on 10th Ave between 24 y 26 Street.
El ASADOR Specializes in “Parilla Argentina” which is an Argentinean Grill serving fine cuts of meat, with the authentic chimichurry sauce; a medley of spices where parsley, rosemary, oregano and the chef’s secret ingredient marinate in extra virgin olive oil.
As soon as the restaurant featured its home cooking Lunch special “comida casera”, and advertised its menu on the board on the sidewalk at an astonishing 45.00 Pesos the Frugal Gourmet’s car came to a screeching halt. The sign read: “Sopa del Dia, Cannellones/Brochettas, agua de frutas - This lunch menu is served from 1:00 to 5:00PM!
Angel Notion Local Infant Child Needs Emergency Surgery Now
Sunday, 25 July 2004
by Donna Nocero – Angel Notion
Local Infant Child in Need of Urgent Surgery
Your Help is Needed Now!
She was born less than 1 month ago in Playa del Carmen. Her parents were afraid to name her.
Maria was Born with an Extrofia Vesical (no formed vagina) as seen in the photo, as well she is in need of Orthopedic surgery to close her spine - her legs stay open. Without it, she will never be able to walk.
SHE IS IN NEED OF URGENT SURGERY…NOW! .......please read on to see how you can help.......
Tequila, Agave, Jalisco, and Smooth Operating in the Mexican Tradition
...so you are in Mexico and the first thing that comes to your mind is Tacos, Mariachi, Cerveza, Burritos and of course Tequila.
Tequila is a product manufactured in the state of Jalisco, in the town of Tequila.
Although “Tequilas” are also being manufactured in Africa, Japan and the US, the only product that can bear the Tequila name according to recent international laws are that which is manufactured in Jalisco, Mexico.
Pizza vs. Tacos The Battle for Mexican Hearts and Stomachs
Friday, 23 July 2004
By Lilliana Frampton
Fast Food in Mexico? Is the Taco losing ground to the Pizza?
Supporters of Mexico's traditional fast foods are battling McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC and other foreign chains that have taken a chunk out of sales of tortillas, tacos and tortas.
With the celebration of the first national Torta Festival in Mexico City, they hope to promote this overstuffed sandwich of crusty bread, beans and cheese. By showcasing the torta — in part by building a 75-foot-long version — they are also trying to encourage its makers to modernize and diversify.
"Mexicans will never stop eating tortas. It's our vitamin T," said Maria Isabel Vazquez, a 47-year-old government worker visiting the festival...............
Natural Spa A Venture of Passion, Love, and Health
Thursday, 22 July 2004
by George Roundy
Did you ever feel that there is there's so much beauty in the world – that you felt like you could not take it - like your heart's going to cave in?
Well that’s what Margarita Montalvo felt like when she first came to Playa del Carmen 10 years ago. She arrived with a big smile and a dream of living in paradise. 10 years later, she is the proud proprietor of one the Riviera Maya’s most important health spa facilities – The Natural Spa.
Born in Veracruz and living in Villahermosa in Tabasco, Margarita came to Playa del Carmen on vacation a few times………. And fell in love with it’s colors, it’s beauty, in natural flavor….
Subsequently, she moved to Playa del Carmen with the idea to work and live in paradise. Margarita first took a job at the Maeva Hotel – now called the Gala Resort. At first, she worked at the front desk. Then, she moved in to manage their Spa.
Man swims from Cozumel to Cancun to Save Coral
By: Anne Harris
By: Allison Fonte
By: Angel Romo
by: Challis Moore
By: Joe Bevacqua
by Donna Nocero – Angel Notion
by Ing. Gerardo Garcia
By Lilliana Frampton
by George Roundy