On Saturday evening, the founding organizers of the Riviera Maya Dive Alliance kicked off their 1s t Underwater Photography Contest at Captain Dave's Bad Boys Beach Bar in Playa del Carmen. This unique
union was formed by three of the finest regional ...
[Read More] Over thirty Riviera Maya businesses and organizations turned out to display their eco-friendly wares and spread the word about environmental responsibility at the 2nd annual Think Green Eco-Expo . Covering several blocks of Playa del Carmen's world ...
[Read More] The Little Mexican Cooking School officially hangs out its shingle on December 8th and will continue with what they call ‘cooking class adventures’ every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of April. The school was born as a result of the passions ...
[Read More] Very Secure, Centrally Located • Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in downtown Playa del Carmen - $900 USD Monthly - Available Now! Downtown, Playa del Carmen - Rent this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condominium in downtown Playa del Carmen. Located ...
[Read More] A few days ago, many Playa del Carmen residents,including our family, received a message from Miss Sarah, Captain Dave's sister up in Memphis Tennessee. It seems after a battery of tests, doctors have discovered that our favorite pirate has small cell ...
[Read More] This past Wednesday evening the ladies of Wednesday, Women and Wine hosted a special holiday bazaar at Coffee Cafe on 34th Street and 5th Avenue. Members and friends of this social networking group were on hand promoting their businesses, selling homemade ...
[Read More] Announcing our new Riviera Maya Events Calendar!! With the combined
efforts of 5 regional editors spread across the Riviera and Costa Maya,
this is certain to be the most comprehensive listing of local events
available all in one place. Search by location ...
[Read More] In a rather surprising and spirited match up, the hodge-podge group of youngsters that makes up the Interplaya community youth team outscored the team from Colegio Tepeyac 5 -1. With just a few weeks of practice under their belts, this group, comprised ...
[Read More] In a Popular Expat Neighborhood in Downtown, Playa del Carmen ***Available January 4, 2010 a spacious one bedroom, one bath apartment for $750 usd/month ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED !*** This recently completed modern complex offers several one bedroom apartments ...
[Read More] Very Secure, Centrally Located • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - $900 USD Monthly - Available Immediately Downtown, Playa del Carmen - Available immediately, this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condominium in downtown Playa del Carmen. Located within just ...
[Read More] The excitement of moving to a foreign country does not come without a host of challenges to overcome. Learning a new language, adjusting to a new job, a new culture, making new friends can be difficult and frustrating at times. One of the most stressful ...
[Read More] Starting October 24th 2009, Ak Lu'um School will host a series of Sustainable Living Workshops in coordination with BambuSur, a locally owned, ecologically responsible building company. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about sustainable building ...
[Read More] Have you been looking for an extracurricular, after school soccer program for your young son(s) ages 6 - 13? Inter Playa, Playa del Carmen's Divisional Soccer team, has begun its own youth league and training program for young boys. The coach, Ramon, ...
[Read More] One of the many fun, and often confusing aspects of life in Playa del Carmen is the preponderance of small parades that just pop up at seemingly random times. I can't tell you how many times I have been in town, running errands or picking up dinner, ...
[Read More] Every week, I answer dozens of emails from people interested in moving
to Playa del Carmen. While I am always happy to give my point of view,
my perspective on life here as a foreigner, I thought it might be fun
and informative for "Life's a Beach" ...
[Read More] When it comes to advertising and attracting customers it's a whole new marketing world out there. Popular social media and networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have created a whole new platform for promotions and sales that business ...
[Read More] Let's see. Where could you possibly find authentic Spanish tapas served in a restaurant named for a famous North American city owned by a French couple? In Playa del Carmen, that's where! Every Saturday evening, the owners of Chicago Don Jose, ...
[Read More] Mexico is a proud country. Even here in Playa del Carmen, a diverse, young city with a melange of residents, from all walks of life and from all over Mexico, on this day they are all one. At 11:00 pm a cacophony of sound and noise is magically orchestrated ...
[Read More] Attending Polo matches has always been a favorite family activity of ours, one that we enjoyed every summer back in Saratoga Springs. Now, thanks to my pal Catriona Brown up in Puerto Morelos, I am kept up to date on the Polo schedule at El Rey Polo Club. ...
[Read More] Recently, Captain Dave invested in a new sound system, some top of the line equipment to support Playa's favorite house band, The Nasty B.astards. We have been a little tied up lately, getting the kids settled back into school, working with clients ...
[Read More] On Friday evening, Chef John Gray invited friends, foodies and members of the "Uncorked Club" to enjoy a special tasting of three wines from Mexico's prestigious Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards . This beautiful estate was established by Tru and ...
[Read More] At long last, our beloved Mayte Vargas has her very own place. Mayte and her friend Ale have opened "El Bar", a cheerful, open air, rooftop bar located across from the Hotel Kinbe on calle 10 in downtown Playa. From my perch on the swings, I ...
[Read More] Finally, after three months of hard work and countless hours of planning and organizing, Taste of Playa went off to rave reviews. The event saw nearly three thousand Playa del Carmen residents and tourists come through the grounds. Some came just to look ...
[Read More] This week, leading up to the First Annual Taste of Playa International Food Festival on September 5, 2009, an event that features some of the most talented chefs in the Riviera Maya, tickets went on sale at various locations in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. ...
[Read More] This year, our dear friend Kim, decided she wanted to do something "different" to celebrate her birthday. Great! we thought anticipating some fabulous dinner in a restaurant that is not one of our regular haunts. Perhaps an elegant evening at ...
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