Los Aguachiles, one of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen

By / 2nd September, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

Playa has no shortage of restaurants, but it amazes me how many outstanding ones there are.  If you want to be a tourist and eat at good restaurants, stay on 5th Ave.  If you want to be more like a local and eat at fabulous restaurants, venture off The 5th. If you do, you must go to  Los Aguachiles, one of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen. There are now 2 Aguachiles in Playa, with more to open soon in Cancun.

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The Pier in Playa del Carmen

By / 1st September, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

It’s been a long, busy summer in Chicago, but I’m now where  I belong, in Playa del Carmen.  Weather is high 80′s during the day, low 80′s at night.  Full moon on the water.  Been walking the beach, sipping margarita’s, reading books and just relaxing.  Great food everywhere we go.

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Oh LaLa is one of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen

By / 1st September, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

We often get asked for restaurant recommendations in Playa del Carmen.  My husband, Terry likes to eat out and we go to a different restaurant every night while we are there.  Oh LaLa is one of our top 3 recommendations.

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BPM Festival 2013 in Playa del Carmen, January 4 – 14

By / 1st September, 2012 / Events / Off

The 6th annual BPM Festival returns to Playa del Carmen from January 4 – 13, 2013, The BPM Festival continues its tradition of bringing the world’s best DJs to one of the most alluring party hotspots on the planet, Playa del Carmen.

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Sea Turtle Festival, The Tour de Turtles, in Riviera Maya

By / 13th June, 2012 / Events / Off

The Tour de Turtles Migration Marathon, hosted by the Florida-based Sea Turtle Conservancy  will take place in the Riviera Maya, including Playa del Carmen, June 21 – 24.

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Best Margartia Recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

By / 30th April, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army, against all odds, defeated French forces in the Battle of Puebla. While Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for the 5th of May) is celebrated in the Pub region, the holiday has taken on more meaning outside of Mexico than within — similar to how St. Patrick’s Day is more popular in the U.S. than in Ireland. On this day, many Mexicans around the world celebrate their Mexican ancestry and many people of all backgrounds take the time to appreciate Mexican culture. What better way to celebrate than with the Best Margarita Recipes!!!

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World Travel & Tourism Summit of the Americas in Playa

By / 27th April, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

The inaugural World Travel & Tourism Council Americas Summit will be held in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, May 16 – 18, 2012. The Americas Summit is hosted by the Mexico Ministry of Tourism and Mexico Tourist Board. We invite you to join us for the WTTC Americas Summit.

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Honor Flight to Honor World War II Vets

By / 19th April, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

Although this blog and site are about Mexico, every now and then I write about something personal, and today it is a privilege to write about Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization created to honor America’s vets for all of the sacrifices they made.  We’re going to Washington, DC next week because Honor Flight Network is sending 79 vets from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to DC for the day and Pete Carmine, my father-in-law, is one of those veterans.

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Mayan Calendar ends on December 21 2012

By / 9th April, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

The Mayan Calendar has been considered one of the most in the world and has accurately predicted a surge of natural disasters for over 5125 years.  The Mayan Calendar ends on December 21 2012:  is it the end of the world or just an end to a calendar?

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Sam goes to Mexico

By / 8th March, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

Many of you shared the loss of my dog, Molsen, early in January.  He was a devoted companion, who was always there for me.  Yellow Labs are notoriously good dogs, and Molsen was the best of the best.  There was a terrific void in my life and home without him, and although there will never be another Molsen, in early February I made the decision to get another puppy.

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