Mexico is ranked #2 Best Place in the World  to Retire

By / 19th October, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

For more than 30 years International Living Magazine has rated the top foreign countries of American retirees.  This year’s list is now out and Mexico has moved from #3 to #2.

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Things to do in November in Playa del Carmen

By / 15th October, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

Days of the Dead – Look at what Family Circle says about us and Days of the Dead!  Come and celebrate a carnival like atmosphere:  part Halloween, part party and more!

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Exposing Expedia and their “less desireable” rooms

By / 15th October, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

This past week I was reading reviews on Trip Advisor from people complaining about various properties. They all had one thing in common:  they had used Expedia. As a consumer, I like using Expedia because I can see cheap rates for a variety of places.  But there’s a down side to the cheaper prices they offer – many to most times you are not getting the property’s best room, in fact you are going to get the least desireable rooms.  That’s the way it works.

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Family Circle Magazine shot this video at El Taj Ocean, Playa del Carmen

By / 6th October, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

Watch the video!

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Tax Back Refunds!

By / 4th October, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

What Is it?
The Mexican Government is refunding the 14% VAT (tax) charged on some goods from some stores.  The list of stores is growing, but as of today here is a list of designated stores in Playa del Carmen:

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Finding a Place to stay in Playa del Carmen over Christmas Holidays

By / 3rd October, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

Best places in Playa book early, but here’s how to find a place to stay in Playa del Carmen over Christmas Holidays. The following are owned by many of the same owners, run by the same Property Management Association, and are condo hotels giving you all the benefits of condos (spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, full kitchens, large balconies, etc) and hotels (daily maid service, 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, concierge, etc).

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Beautiful Girls on The Beach. Playa del Carmen, of course!

By / 28th September, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

The most beautiful women in the world vacation at Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Most are from the US, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, the UK, Italy and France. These shots were all taken at Asi Beach Club. Guests at Porto Playa receive complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas at the Beach Club.

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Complimentary Golf at El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course

By / 26th September, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

Book Now and Receive Complimentary Golf at El Camaleon! Book 5 days or more at El Taj Condo Hotel at Playa del Carmen during September or October, and receive two days of complimentary golf per person at El Camaleon Golf Club located at the world famous Mayakoba Resort in Playa del Carmen. You will also receive roundtrip transportation to and from the golf course. Complimentary Golf at El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course is for September and October only.

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Things to do in Playa in October

By / 26th September, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

There are three unique events going on in Playa del Carmen in October of this year:  Complimentary golf at El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course, The Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival, the Tulum Sea Turtle Festival, and Halloween/Days of the Dead Celebrations (in spanish it’s Dia de los Muertos).

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What to do if there’s a hurricane in Riviera Maya

By / 25th September, 2011 / Playa Blog / Off

Lots of people ask me about the threat of hurricanes in Playa and what they should do about insuring their trip in case of a hurricane.  Let’s look at some facts, statistics and how to plan your vaation around a hurricane.

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