Kayaking along the Caribbean Coast of the Riviera Maya; a wonderful way to explore.

By Ann Irvine

It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since we drove our first kayak down to the beach at Xcacel. Back then, a kayak on the rooftop of a car was cause for people to stop and stare, especially if you were driving through the highlands of Chiapas and Veracruz as we did on our annual trips to the Xcacel and the Akumal area back in the late 80’s and early 90’s.

The Third Annual Mayakoba Golf Classic PGA Tour Brings the Riviera Maya That Much Closer to the PGA Tour Calendar.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, México -- Mark Wilson came south of the border to work. Although his job took him to a Mexican resort and he stayed at a hotel near the beach, never once during the Mayakoba Golf Classic did he hear any mariachis play. Not until the eight guys in sombreros and matching cream-colored suits were playing in his honor.

The third annual PGA Tour in Playa del Carmen kicks off on the 23rd of Febraury!

With only days to go before the third edition of the Mayakoba Golf Classic, more of golf's champions are making plans to compete February 25-March 1 at El Camaleón Golf Club at Mayakoba. Recent official commitments include Charles Howell III (U.S.), Nick O'Hern (Aus.), and Paul Goydos (U.S.). Defending champion Brian Gay who has started his year with four consecutive top-20 finishes is also scheduled to compete and will attempt to become the first back-to-back champion in tournament history. For a full list of players and contact information please read more below.

Extreme Control is organizing a great kite boarding exhibition and beach party in Tulum, Mexico.    

Kite boarding, beach volley ball, music, and beach filled fun is waiting for you in Tulum this weekend; December 13th and 14th, 2008. Extreme Control is kicking off the 2009 wind season, and will be presenting new information on their Great Yucatan Kite Surfing Tour, and other exciting kite boarding news and information for the 2009 season.

Playa del Carmen Hosts First Rugby Torunament in the Riviera Maya.

The first annual rugby tournament will be held this weekend in Playa del Carmen at Colegio Mayaland. They are located in El Ejido on Juarez and 125th Avenue. For more informaiton please read more below....

2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic Champion, Brian Gay, to participate in Golf PARa Todos on Saturday, November 22nd, in Playa del Carmen.

The Mayakoba Golf Classic invites you and your family and friends to join us this Saturday, November 22, at 2 p.m. at El Camaleón Golf Club in Mayakoba for Golf PARa Todos. Brian Gay, PGA TOUR pro and champion of the 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic, will be in attendance and you will have the opportunity to meet and greet the champ! Autographs and photo opportunities will be available for all.