Underwater Museum, Museo Subacuático de Arte

By / 3rd March, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

MUSA, Museo Subacuático de Arte, an Underwater Museum. In 2009, the world’s largest underwater museum, Museo Subacuático de Arte, was created by Jason deCaires Taylor in the beautiful turqoise blue Caribbean waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc.

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Love the beach and Water

By / 22nd February, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

“Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.” –Robert Henri

 

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Russian Tycoon’s Crew Saves Divers in Playa del Carmen

By / 21st February, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

The crew of a yacht belonging to Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov has saved the lives of a group of divers who got into trouble in the Caribbean Sea when their boat was wrecked by strong waves, the Komsomolskaya Pravda daily newspaper reported on Tuesday.

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Key Mayan Sites in Mexico

By / 20th February, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are key Mayan sites in Mexico. Mundo Maya is a tourism initiative linking the Mexican states of Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo, Yucatan and Tabasco. This region is home to 6 of Mexico’s 27 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the most found in any other country in the world. Mexico estimates that 52 million tourists will visit southeastern Mexico in 2012, spending approximately $23 million.

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Private Chef Services in Playa del Carmen

By / 13th February, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

We are happy to offer private chef services in Playa del Carmen.  Enjoy culinary cuisine in the privacy and convenience of your Condo. Enjoy the surroundings of your unit, on the terrace, by the pool, or the rooftop of your unit.

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Tourism and Hotel Chains growing in Mexico

By / 11th February, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

The following was inspired by an article in the Wall St. Journal on February 10, 2012. Graph of growth in tourism is from that article.

 

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Romantic Playa del Carmen for Valentines Day

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

Looking for  a Unique Valentine Day Idea? How about a trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico? I’ll even buy you and your love a romantic breakfast on the beach!

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International Music Festival February 2 – 4, 2012

By / 30th January, 2012 / Events / Off

International Music Festival this weekend. Join us for dancing and/or listening pleasure at the 7th Annual International Music Festival February 2nd-4th, 2012.

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El Taj Ocean ranked #2 Best Hotel in Mexico by Trip Advisor!

By / 22nd January, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

Trip Advisor recently announced it’s Top Hotel Rankings for the World for 2012, and El Taj Ocean was ranked #2 hotel in all of Mexico! It’s not surprising as El Taj Ocean is on the beach, in the premier zone of Playa del Carmen, is a stunningly beautiful property, with outstanding service and ammenities. We are proud to show you why El Taj Ocean ranked #2 Best Hotel in Mexico.  Of course some units are better than others and here is a list of the best units.

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La Sirena Playa del Carmen

By / 10th January, 2012 / Playa Blog / Off

Went to La Sirena last night – great food and lots of fun!!!  I love 5th Avenue, but I also like to eat at great places just off 5th Ave., places that can be a little less touristy. I love La Sirena. La Sirena is located on Calle 16, steps south of 5th Avenue in the Porto Playa Condo Hotel Building.

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