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Life's a Beach - Observations on Life and Real EstLife's a Beach - Observations on Life and Real EstReports and observations about life from an ex-pat family in Playa del Carmen Mexico. Real Estate market updates and new Real Estate listings of interest. Relocation advice and reviews on local schools, markets, healthcare providers and restaurants. Articles
Marina Turquesa Condominiums - The Pool is in!!
2008-04-12 17:51:00 Rob and Stuart and I visited the jobsite for Marina Turquesa and what a pleasant surprise....our pool is done, filled, clean and beautiful!! The guys were laying the last few tiles of "cool deck" and raking the newly laid sod when we arrived. OMG! We might actually finish this project ;)A line of palms have been planted along side of the building creating a shady walking path from the parking area to the pool and the marina front.This the next unit at Marina Turquesa to be delivered, a garden level 2 bedroom that opens right out to the new pool! I know the new owner will be thrilled to see these pictures!Solid mahogany cabinets.We now have our carpenters living onsite and the work is moving along quite well. Handcrafted cabinetry and doors makes a huge difference!Lots of warm red ticul in the bathrooms.The washer and dryer, plumbed and installed.Working on the sliding glass door and installing the locking mechanism.The wide patio opening out to the garden and pool are... More About: Pool , Condominiums
April 2008 - PDC Construction Update - Issue 1
2008-04-10 18:12:00 In response to numerous inquiries from friends and customers, today I will be starting a series, reoccurring monthly, of construction updates via actual photos of projects going up in and around Playa del Carmen! Many of you have already purchased pre-construction property here in the area and are now back at home, no doubt, wondering what the heck is going on with your money! Well, here you go! At the beginning of every month, I will visit various properties in progress, take pictures and report back. And the best thing.....I take requests! That's right! Even if you are NOT one of our customers, (and shame on you for not coming to us) if you have made an investment here in Playa, let me know and I will be happy to go and snap some photos at the beginning of the month. Hopefully, this will be a good way to not only reassure you, the investor, but also your family and friends who may think that you had too many "Panty Rippers" while you were here on vacation, have ... More About: April , Construction , Update , 2008 , Issue
Priced Reduced on Bosque de los Aluxes Penthouse!!
2008-04-07 18:35:00 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Penthouse at Bosque de los Aluxes on 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen!!Price Reduced to $585,000 usd.If you been searching for the perfect ocean view, two bedroom/two bathroom penthouse complete with private plunge pool, this could be the place! Located in the prestigious Bosque de Los Aluxes on 5th Ave at 34th Street, this exclusive, tranquil spot just steps from both the ocean and the cafes, restaurants, and shops of 5th Ave., has it all. I had the opportunity today to visit this penthouse and I was really impressed. It is spacious and full of light and is still in tip top condition despite the fact that it is a very popular vacation rental.The home is beautifully designed and decorated by a top US interior designer/decorator and therefore has a special attention to detail difficult to find. She embraced the use of color, modern design, comfort, and local art to create a very unique and stylish space. This home offers a double master layout with two king sized ...
A Lazy Sunday
2008-04-07 16:15:00 Despite all my promises to myself to DO more with my precious free time and especially our Sunday s off, I did just about nothing today. Splashed around in the pool with the kids, made a very good effort toward maintaining my vacation tan and finished my vacation read "A Salty Piece of Land" by Jimmy Buffet. Not high literature by any means but it sure made me smile everytime I picked it up.Took the kids over to the Pinche Gringo to spend some time with Jilly and Milo and commiserate with them over another Red Sox loss. Jaime is gone and Jimmy is redoing the menu again. I don't have the whole story there. Everyone is being very "hush hush" about his departure and the circumstances surrounding it.Bombero Brian and his beautiful bride, Edie.Aunt Jill gets a new look courtesy of Birdie.Birdie and the boys!Quesadillas.Cole sporting his Daddy's cap.Making a getaway in style.We had a power outage last night in Playa so I took off in search of... More About: Lazy
Just Another Day in Paradise
2008-04-06 19:01:00 Busy day today. I'm still trying to catch up with the 8 million emails waiting for me in my inbox, piled up from our trip through Belize. It's a bit overwhelming and Rob has been non-stop with clients since our return. I managed to sneak off to the beach today to meet up with our friends, Wyll and Maria and their kiddos Anthony and Aidan. While walking through Calle Corazon, we happened upon these two beautiful paintings. I recognized the artist's work immediately. Celeste Acevedo is one of my very favorite local artists and a lovely person. Her husband is OK too ;)Mayan dolls on 5th Ave.Still quite a few Mexican families here in twon extending their semana santa break.Captain Dave's on the Beach. They do a good club sandwich.Just ask Cole!Maria watching the kids.Aidan The beach in front of Captain Dave's is beautiful right now but there was a bit of undertow today. The currents in the channel between Playa and Cozumel were crazy, running in both direc... More About: Paradise
Back to our life in Playa - Hey! This isn't so bad at all.
2008-04-05 19:27:00 Great dinner at Chicago Don Jose last night. The ususal suspsects were in attendance, Rob and I, Craig and Nicole, Stuart, J.J. and Kim and a slew of their friends in town for a visit. This was a particularly raccus evening with mariachis and lots of singing and dancing. We always have fun on Fridays nights but tomight spirits were really running high!Chicago Don Jose.Singing along.Stuart.Steve and TinaJ.J. - Did you think for a second I wouldn't post this?Peter watching the action.High spirits.The lovely Dalia looking on.Our favorite Mariachi, Francisco.Making plans.After dinner we took our merry troupe over to the Pinche Gringo for drinks and a bit of Bolister.Joe, Roger and SteveThe Bolister clan visiting from across the pond. We look forward to their visit every year.Bolister's sister in law and Mum.I can't believe how big Dylan is getting!Limey!Que guapo Dogman.That doesn't make you any less pretty Jen!Judy and Roger enjoying the show.Jorge and Gary - ... More About: Life , Back
Road Trip Belize - The Journey Home
2008-04-04 19:14:00 Kilometers Traveled – 339Hours in Car with Children – 5Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 1Belikins Consumed – 0Current Location – Home again LWireless Internet - Yes.I must have some good kharma due to me because I awoke without any sign of a hangover and feeling rather well. We sat and had coffee and conversation with Ron, the owner of Popeye’s Hotel, who has been on Caulker for 32 years and is a wealth of knowledge. He is a former pilot who also works as a TropicAir agent and books tours on the mainland and around the Cayes. I get the feeling he is the busiest guy on the whole island! Rob returned the golf cart and met us at the pier to catch the early water taxi back to San Pedro. We were all a little tense, anticipating another wet voyage.View from the pier back to Popeye's Hotel (hidden somewhat behind the palm trees) and beachfront bar.Morning on Caye Caulker.Tina's Backpackers' Hostel and new Anxilliou Suites. (I read Tina&... More About: Journey , The Journey , Trip , Road Trip
Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 4)
2008-04-03 18:08:00 Kilometers Traveled – 16 by golf cart, more by boatHours on Beach with Children – 3Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 1Belikins Consumed – lost count as I was overcome by the effects of too many “Panty Rippas” Current Location – Popeye’s Hotel, Caye Caulker BZWireless Internet – I would have NO idea.We were scheduled to depart this afternoon and head back home to Playa. In true Kinnon fashion, we extended our trip for another day! Yippee! Having failed at previous attempts to get a water taxi to take us to Caye Caulker, this morning we were finally able to get on one of the boats and make the journey. Lining up for the boats.Ready for another adventure! I think, by now, we have proved ourselves to be flexible travelers, not too troubled by the occasional hiccup in plans or overly picky about accommodations and service. That being said, our ride to Caulker was one of our less pleasant travel experiences on record. First, the... More About: Trip , Part , Road Trip , Road , Belize
Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 3)
2008-04-03 05:39:00 Kilometers Traveled – 6 by golf cart, more by boatHours on boat with Children – 4Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 0Belikins Consumed – 6 Current Location – Paradise Villas, Unit 16B – San Pedro, BZWireless Internet – Very good speed. One of the very few planned activities for this leg of our journey was a day of fishing. Not an afternoon spent trolling around in the hot sun, choking on diesel fumes mind you….proper fishing, casting out and reeling in, something fun for the kids. Paul H. hooked us up with Ali, the bartender at Crazy Canucks, and made arrangements for us to meet at the end of the Paradise Villas pier at noon. As planned, after a lovely breakfast at Estel’s, we met up with Ali and his mate Brian and headed out to sea.Birdie and Cole riding the bow.Captain Birdie!Beautiful healthy mangrove - the perfect place to find bait fish.Ali getting the net ready.The perfect moment.Shiny, slippery sardines.Birdie g... More About: Trip , Part , Road Trip , Road , Part 3
Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 2)
2008-04-02 20:20:00 Kilometers Traveled – 10 by golf cartHours on Beach with Children – 1Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 1Belikins Consumed – 7 Current Location – Paradise Villas, Unit 16B – San Pedro, BZWireless Internet – All good.It is probably pretty obvious by now that we love the food in Belize . I don’t think we’ve missed a meal yet! This day would certainly be no exception. I let Rob sleep in a bit and took the kids to “My Favorite Deli” this morning for breakfast. This is a great little two table kitchen we were turned on to by one of the timeshare guys the last time we were on the island. Great basic breakfast for next to nothing. Oscar, the owner, has added to his repertoire a taco table out front where locals pass by and pick up a quick bite or pack up a lunch to take away. My Secret Deli.Oscar and the girls.A real home cooked breakfast.A fresh pineapple smoothie - yum!We went back to the villa to check on Rob, who, having missed bre... More About: Trip , Part , Road Trip , Road
Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 1)
2008-04-01 20:16:00 Kilometers Traveled – 0 walking doesn’t countHours on Beach with Children – 4Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 2Belikins Consumed – 12 Current Location – Paradise Villas, Unit 16B – San Pedro, BZWireless Internet – Yippee!! Works like a charm!!How do I describe what I’m feeling? I’m sitting on a comfy padded lounge chair, watching my children splash and play happily in a crystal clean pool, surrounded by lush landscaping and lovely villas on the shores of the Caribbean. The scene is picture postcard perfect. So, what is this feeling of uneasiness bubbling just below the surface? After a week on the road, driving through jungles, mountains and remote villages on the mainland, encountering only Belize an nationals and the occasional group of intrepid young backpackers, it feels somehow “foreign” to be in such “normal” surroundings. I feel somehow shabby in my braids and baseball cap. I wonder if everyone can tel... More About: Trip , Part , Road Trip , Road
Road Trip Belize - Day 9
2008-03-25 17:29:00 Kilometers Traveled – 350Hours in Car with Children – 4Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 1Belikins Consumed – 5 Current Location – Paradise Villas, Unit 16B – San Pedro, BZWireless Internet – for about 30 minutes….then nothing.Caribe, the ring leader of the night’s late night shenanigans, sheepishly turned up on his bike this morning as I was unpacking and repacking the car for our long drive back up to Corozal. He almost looked as if he was surprised to find me still there which speaks volumes to the condition of my husband upon his untimely return to our cabin in the wee hours. As I show no mercy what-so-ever, I sent him right inside to greet my husband and welcome him back to the world of the living. Happy Easter, sweetie!!After a late breakfast at King Cassava, we said our goodbyes to Mark , Trisha, Georgia and Sanson and hit the road, ready for a long haul to Corozal. Settling up with Miss Chris.Getting the grill fired up for the ... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road , Belize
Road Trip Belize - Day 8
2008-03-25 17:27:00 Kilometers Traveled – 54Hours in Car with Children – 1Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 1Belikins Consumed – too many to recall Current Location – Laru Beya Cabins, Hopkins, BZWireless Internet – OK, I give up.Today is Saturday and we were supposed to be taking the 3:30 pm TropicAir flight to San Pedro to start our week on the island. We opted instead to spend another night in this funky seaside village and explore a bit. What a beautiful view to wake up to.We had an enormous breakfast at King Cassava where we were introduced to Stuffed Jacks, a larger version of the ubiquitous fry jack filled with scrambled eggs, bacon and gooey cheese. Sooo good.Breakfast at King Cassava.Frying up red snapper in "el fogon".Mark's youngest daughter, Trisha, Birdie and Cole.Stuffed Jacks....yummo!!The rain finally gave us a break and all the kids in town, including mine, hit the beach. The town pier seems to be a popular gathering spot for local young... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road , Belize
Road Trip Belize - Day 7
2008-03-25 16:19:00 Kilometers Traveled – 227Hours in Car with Children – 3Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 4Belikins Consumed – 12 Current Location – Laru Beya Cabins, Hopkins, BZWireless Internet – Yeah, right.Feeling cautiously optimistic, I drove down into town to check our bank balance and finally get some cash.Or not. Still no $$$. Panic is starting to set in and it’s still raining which is doing wonders for my mood. Determined to make the most of the day, cash reserved dwindling, we had breakfast in town at Eva’s. As everyone seemed to be able to connect to their wireless except me, I caught up on a bit of writing. One day, I hope to actually be able to post all this to the internet as promised. Despite the light rain and our lack of proper apparel, we decided to explore Xunantunich. In this case, getting there is half the fun.Maybe it was the light, maybe it was the rain, maybe it was the solitude. Whatever it was, this was our favorite ruin experi... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road , Belize
Road Trip Belize - Day 6
2008-03-25 15:16:00 Kilometers Traveled – 87Hours in Car with Children – 2Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 3Belikins Consumed – 6 Current Location – Eva’s Restaurant- San Ignacio, BZWireless Internet – On everyone’s laptop but mine…damn it.It looks like we may be spending a wee bit more time in San Ignacio than we had originally planned. Turns out, our debit card from Bancomer WHERE ALL OF OUR MONEY IS doesn’t seem to work here in Belize . We have started to panic and scramble trying to figure out how to get money transferred to our US bank account. Shouldn’t be too tough, right? Turns out, as it is the week before Easter, today is a bank holiday in Mexico…as is Friday…as is Monday. Super. So now we have to find someone with a US bank account (preferably with money in it) to send a transfer to our account. We’ve got some options, all of whom promise to have it done TODAY. Super. Until then, we still have a place to stay (un... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road
Road Trip Belize - Day 5
2008-03-24 15:43:00 Kilometers Traveled – 10Hours in Car with Children – .5Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 0Belikins Consumed – really, who's counting? Current Location – Cahal Pech Pool Bar - San Ignacio, BZWireless Internet – Yes. I was able to post the entry for Day 3 today! WooHoo!!We arrived in San Ignacio at dusk after a lovely drive through the Cayo district, past acres and acres of orange groves and small farms. After seeing some promising signs, we followed the directions up the hill over San Ignacio to the Cahal Pech archeological Site and Resort. We checked into a small efficiency apartment with two bedrooms, a sitting room and bath. The kids hit the pools immediately. Rob settled into the bar and chatted up fellow travelers Stan and Jenny, a father and daughter team from Arkansas. They had just arrived in town, raving about a town on the coast called Hopkins, the cultural epicenter for the Garifuna, their history, language and most distinctly the... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road , Belize
Road Trip Belize - Day 4
2008-03-21 16:50:00 Kilometers Traveled – 40Hours in Car with Children – 1Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 0Belikins Consumed – 2 Current Location – Cahal Pech Resort – on a hill overlooking San Ignacio, BZWireless Internet - at times.Having such a great time with our new friends in Orange Walk, we got on the road rather late and well past dark. Our destination, Crooked Tree Village, is located just 45 minutes south off of the Northern Highway. The drive was quick and we had no trouble finding the turn-off into town. It was pitch dark when we arrived, starving and without a place to stay. We pulled over to the first lit building we came upon and asked for some direction. It is times like these in our travels that Rob and I ask each other “WWMD?”…… not “WWJD” (the well known acronym “What Would Jesus Do?”) but rather “WWMD”, meaning “What Would Mike Do?” (referring to our dear friend Mike who li... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road , Belize
Road Trip Belize - Day 3
2008-03-19 15:46:00 Kilometers Traveled - 65 by car, 25 by boatHours in Car with Children - 1Unscheduled Potty Breaks - 1Belikins Consumed - 16Current Location - Lamania Riverside Retreat - Back OfficeWireless Internet - don't be ridiculousWoke up bright and early, excited about our trip to Lamanai. Had a simple Belize an breakfast of scrambled eggs, beans and fry jacks at the Lamanai Riverside Retreat and piled into a serviceable panga with our fellow travelers, MacKenna and Jason from Oregon. Our guide for the day, Ignacio, knew the river like the back of his hand and stopped periodically to point out various critters living on its banks. The first leg of our journey would bring us to another pick up spot where another tour group, all shipped in from San Pedro, would board. Upon discovering that they all paid $140 usd to our $40 usd per person, I was glad I planned all of our excursions to originate from the mainland.MacKenna and Jason making their way through Mexico, Belize and beyond.Birdie... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road
Road Trip Belize - Day 2
2008-03-17 23:56:00 Kilometers Traveled – 107Hours in Car with Children – 2.5Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 1Belikins Consumed – 11Current Location – D’ Victoria, room 5, Orange Walk, BZWireless Internet - "Not on Sundays, dear"Got to see our hotel by the light of day and found it to be quite charming. …perhaps, stuck firmly in the 1950’s…but charming.After a fine breakfast of eggs, waffles and fry-jacks we took off to explore Corozal. Dispite the fact that Corozal has well over 8000 residents, this being Sunday, we saw about 12 of them…total. Unlike Playa del Carmen, which is completely reliant on tourist dollars, mainland Belize completely shuts down on Sundays. No stores, no restaurants…..nothing.There is no fine line between the "haves" and the "have nots" in Belize.The road to Corozal, like the majority of the roads in Belize, is for the most part unmarked. With my crude map in hand, we foll... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road
Road Trip Belize - Day 1
2008-03-17 23:35:00 Kilometers Traveled – 328Hours in Car with Children – 5Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 2Belikins Consumed – 4Current Location – Tony’s Inn, room #30 Corozal, BZWireless Internet - not yet.We got off to a late start, as is customary in the Kinnon household. Car packed, kids settled, cooler stocked we set off on a straight shot down 307 to the Belize /Mexico border in Chetumal.Cole and Birdie comfortable in the back.There is an impressive amount of roadwork being done from about 40 kilometers north of Philipe Carrillo Puerto all the way to Limones, the jungle on either side being cleared to accommodate a 4 lane highway. Controlled burns are being utilized to eliminate the scrub brush and small trees that have been cut.Mayan home in Limones.Approaching the turn off for Mahahual, every tope is manned by a group of ladies selling everything from steamed corn on the cob to fresh pineapple to roasted pumpkin seeds. This snack holds us over for the rest o... More About: Trip , Road Trip , Road
How to Buy Real Estate in the Caribbean.......not.
2008-03-14 19:11:00 This morning, my friend Vikki emailed me this hysterical narrative. It struck such a familiar chord, I knew I had to share it with our "Life's a Beach" readers. I hope this tickles you all as much as it did me.Suzan and I were having an afternoon cocktail at a local beach bar on Ambergris Caye, Belize, last weekend when we overheard this conversation. We felt uncomfortable listening in, but the participants were talking so loudly that we really couldn’t help it. “Two more Panty Rippers, bartender!” shouted a sunburned American in a green muscle shirt and plaid shorts. “Make ‘em doubles…we’re on vacation!”He hugged his equally tipsy wife on the barstool next to him. Across the room were what Suzan and I call The Usual Suspects. They’re found in almost every Caribbean beach bar…the Fishing Guide, the Dive Boat Captain, the Timeshare Agent, and the Prostitute. On the barstool next to the drunken tourist co... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Real , The Caribbean
Hole in the Wall Deli with the V.I.P. Smart Card
2008-03-12 14:11:00 Last week, John and Libby (In the Roo) gave me a V.I.P. Smart Card to try out in my travels around Playa. While I saw this a great opportunity to check out some restaurants that I had never been to before, I still managed to gravitate to a favorite local eatery for my first go around using the card. Rob and Stewart and I had a nice lunch at Hole In The Wall Deli , one of the many restaurants and services that accepts the V.I.P. card. Rob and Stewart both tried the Thai Chicken wrap accompanied by a Southwest salad. I chose the Souvlaki Sandwich on a soft warm pita with fresh Tzatziki. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. The service, as always, fast and super-friendly.Hole in the Wall Deli on 1st Ave. near calle 12Do you know what these bags of water are for?The deli case is always well stocked with meats and prepared salads.Vale had never seen the V.I.P. Smart Card before but was happy to apply the 15% discount to our bill simply asking that we sign his co...
Sundays R 4 Kastacan!
2008-03-10 00:08:00 For the past six months or so, Jill (my sister in law) and her boyfriend Milo (el cunado) have been joining us at our house every Sunday morning to watch football, hang out with the kiddos and stuff ourselves silly. All week we look forward to this day and the delicious brunch that Milo has introduced to our repertoire. This is the one day we eat in true Mexican style with a breakfast of warm tacos kastacan. Kastacan, for the uninitiated, is sort of a mix of fried skin and meat. Much like the ubiquitous chicharrone, commonly found hanging in plastic bags outside of the better local taco joints, this is a fried pork product created for the sole purpose of clogging ones arteries. It is absolutely heavenly and well worth the obvious health risks. Our purveyor of choice is Teresita's on the corner of calle 20 and 1 sur. This is full service taco restaurant with a handful of tables in an adjoining room, the meat counter up front well stocked with various carnitas and the back ro... More About: Sundays
A Walk on the Beach
2008-03-07 16:26:00 Having behaved well Wednesday night at the La Ranita gathering, I awoke bright and early yesterday morning, excited about spending a glorious day on the "Catamaya" with 50 or so of my very closest virtual friends. I put on one of the cute new suits that Rob just brought back to me from the States and my new black beach dress. (that makes me feel almost as chic as all those 20 something Italian girls who frolic around at Mamitas Beach ) As I was dropping the kiddos off at school, I noticed a slight breeze in the air and thought to myself "Ahhh, a perfect day for a sail." Apparently, the harbour master had other ideas. With my plans for a day on the water dashed, I had breakfast at Pinche Gringos with Libby, John and Judy and then set off to enjoy my free day on the beach. Here are some pictures I took while walking from Mamitas south to Captain Dave's. The road down from 1st Ave. to Mamitas Beach is finally getting the attention it needs. This is due, no ... More About: Walk
Peep Meet at La Ranita !!
2008-03-07 15:42:00 I managed to sneak away from my sick husband for a few hours on Wednesday night and headed over to check out the festivities at the Peep Meet going on at La Ranita. It was a very good turn-out. Lots of famililar faces and some newbies too! Do you recognize any of these people?
Day Trip to Isla Mujeres
2008-03-05 17:47:00 As my poor husband has been stricken with the nasty virus that is making its way down the Riviera Maya, I was called in to service to spend the day with one of our customers looking at properties on Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres is one of my very favorite places to escape to and while this trip was business oriented, it's still nice to just be on the island, even for the day. Frank and I headed out late morning and made the drive to the ferry dock in Puerto Juarez. I was surprized to see that the crowded parking lot had been ripped up, to be replaced by a modern, multi-level parking garage. As there was often insufficient space in the existing lot, this is a good idea. The construction is well underway.The ferry system at Gran Puerto runs like well-oiled machine. From the (currently valet) parking services, to the well-manned and friendly ticket counter, to the boarding and disembarking procedure, every step in the process is efficient and designed to get y... More About: Trip
Today, Connor turns 15...how did that happen????
2008-03-02 07:15:00 Today, our oldest son turns 15. Not surprising as last year he turned 14, so one can draw the logical conclusion that 15 will come along. What I didn't expect is the huge change that 15 brings. Boy to man in a year. This year, 15 was celebrated with a new cool skateboard, a dozen books, (all specifically requested) a mountain bike and a day of Interplaya futbol with his family and their goofy friends. Today's match pitted Interplaya against "Teo's La Firma". This year our team is sponsored by the distributors of Sol beer. The opposing team is named for (what sounds to be) a local titty bar. That being said, today, beer won over boobs, 4 - 0. Mom and Len, Kristie and Dave, Michael and Dave: We miss you all and wish we could be with you for these special times. Here are some pictures from our day.A small but enthusiastic crew.Corbin, Connor and RobCharlie and Milo. Sweet wigs!"La Hormiga"Creapy Half-time Entertainment......and Michelle.Future ... More About: Today
Marina Mia - Free Upgrades !!
2008-02-28 23:51:00 IMPORTANT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT Marina Mia Condominiums – Auction Date: March 29, 2008 - Free Upgrades ! Dear Auction Participant: We would like to announce a few exciting additions to the Marina Mia auction offering. 1. The developer is pleased to announce that all purchasers of units in Tower II will be able to select an upgraded kitchen package from Bertolini at no additional charge. Renderings of the new kitchens will be available shortly for all interested parties in the coming weeks. The Bertolini website can be found at http://webprg.evviva.com.br/evviva/2007/i ng/default.asp 2. All penthouses will now have spas built by Caldera Spas on them. Pictures of the spas are available at www.calderaspas.com, the spas that will be installed are from the Utopia series. 3. The developer would like to remind everyone that a one-year builder warranty will be issued to all purchasers upon possession of their units. Remember the purchase of a Bidder’s Information Packet is a requir...
Restaurante La Guadalupana
2008-02-27 23:03:00 Just down the street from our house, on the corner of avenida 10 and calle 12, in what can easily be considered the "zona turistica" is perhaps the least "touristy" restaurant in town. Restaurante La Guadalupana has become a secret oasis for Rob and I over the past three years. The restaurant opens its doors at 1pm, serving the customary late Mexican lunch and stays packed until 11pm. The kitchen puts out the expected Mexican fare including empanadas, tostadas, milanesa, arrachera, and tortas as well as more unusual menu items like sliced tongue, sautéed octopus and beef tartar. The mocajetes are not to be missed. Generally known as a place for Mexican business men to gather, eat, drink, watch futbol, play table games and conduct business matters, Guadalupana is kept chilled to near-arctic temperatures ensuring a pleasant lunch on a hot Playa day with no risk of sweating into your client's soup. The walls are lined with pencil sketches of well known lo...
"Overrated" in Playa del Carmen
More articles from this author:2008-02-26 19:21:00 Just today, I read a post on a popular local message board from a member called "JJS" detailing several of the things in Playa del Carmen he found "overrated" by fellow forum members. While, I did agree with a few of his list items, (I too find the blueberry margaritas at Babes to be just awful) one stuck out like sore thumb. This particular poster found Bad Boyz on the Beach not at all what it was touted to be. While this assessment could easily be put off to a bad night, I was there on that particular evening and I have pictures to prove it! Unfortunately, the thread was locked before I had a chance to respond and post some of the highlights of the evening in rebuttal. JJS, if you are out there, THIS is what you obviously missed on Thursday February 21, 2008 at Bad Boyz on the Beach.We had so much fun on Thursday, that we went back for more on Saturday afternoon. Here are some photos of the action on the beach. Lots of friendly, familiar fac... More About: Overrated 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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