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Family Fun on Isla Mujeres

For quite awhile now, the Kinnon family has considered Isla Mujeres the perfect family getaway. We often joke that we are Isla's "bridge and tunnel" people! If you lived in Manhattan and took the Jitney to the Hamptons every weekend from Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:04 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Make a Difference While Enjoying the Charm of Old Puerto Vallarta

Ever wonder what the old Puerto Vallarta of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton was like? Destination:PEACE is teaming-up with Puerto Vallarta’s Villa Leonarda, former gathering place of Old-Hollywood, for its Volunteer Vacations. Travelers can Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:45 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Top 5 Hamburgers on the Riviera Maya

OK, I know. "When in Rome, blah, blah, blah...." However, sometimes, even surrounded by all this glorious ceviche and barbacoa and pollo pibil, you just want a burger; a good old American style hamburger. After all, is there anything quite as Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:59 PM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

NEW - Luxury Condos for Sale in Playacar

• 1,614 sq.ft - 2 and 3 bedroom Luxury Condominiums - $250,000 USD Playacar Phase 2, Playacar - Located in Playa del Carmen in the beautiful Rivera Maya, VAIVÉN is one of the most stunning new developments in the Riviera Maya. Just sixty kilometers Read More...
Posted Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

3 Story Townhouse For Sale in Downtown Playa del Carmen

Townhome with Rental Unit REDUCED to $260,000 usd -180 sq.m., 3 bath, 3 bedroom townhouse "3 Levels" Centro, Playa del Carmen - The sale of this three story townhouse includes two units: a two story town home with two bedrooms, each with ensuite Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:32 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Caribbean Cuisine - Mango Cafe on Isla Mujeres

"This time, we really should try that place." I remarked to Rob as we puttered by in our rented golf cart "It looks super cute." I've lost count of how many times, I've made that same comment in the almost two years since Mango Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Rainy Day Recipes - White Chicken Chili

With the rain coming down in buckets all around us, it feels more like a spring day in New England than a summer day in Mexico! In our house, days like this call for something warm and comforting and a family favorite of ours is White Chicken Chili. This Read More...
Posted Tuesday, July 06, 2010 7:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

4th of July at Wicky's Playa del Carmen

Wicky's was the place to be this year to celebrate the 4th of July! While many Playa del Carmen businesses closed their doors in compliance with election day "ley seca", Wicky's came out in full force with a traditional cookout on the Read More...
Posted Monday, July 05, 2010 8:22 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

NEW! Tickets Available Online for Taste of Playa 2010

Limited release all-inclusive VIP Passes and discounted sampling tickets are now available for Taste of Playa 2010 through advance purchase online at http://www.tasteofplaya.com . The highly anticipated culinary event will take place November 21 in Playa Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 01, 2010 4:23 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Taste of Playa 2010 Announced for November 21st !

If you are planning to be on the Mayan Riviera in the Fall of 2010, don't miss Taste of Playa 2010!! Taste of Playa is an annual culinary event in Playa del Carmen that celebrates the creativity and cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 15, 2010 5:47 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Changing Times at John Gray's Downtown - A Food Revolution in Cancun

It began with an impassioned invitation on Facebook a few weeks ago, a call to action from local celebrity Chef John Gray for all of us to wake up! Wake up and start really thinking about the food we put into our mouths. Where the vegetables and fruits Read More...
Posted Monday, June 07, 2010 3:28 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Papalote Students Visit the Aquarium at Xcaret

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of accompanying Cole's class from El Papalote School on a field trip to the aquarium at Xcaret. Admittedly, we have not spent a great deal of time exploring all that this local cultural park has to offer, but I was surprised Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 02, 2010 8:44 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Playa del Carmen This Year!

We adore living in Playa del Carmen! When we first visited the Riviera Maya in 2004, we immediately fell in love with not just the spectacular surroundings but the community as well. Over the past 6 years, we have had the pleasure of meeting hundreds Read More...
Posted Monday, May 31, 2010 9:46 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

A Tropical Oasis - Oceanfront Condo for Sale in Playacar Phase 1

Offered for $599,000 usd NEW!! Located in the prestigious gated oceanfront community of Playacar Phase 1, Xaman Ha Condominiums sits directly on the beautiful white beaches of the Caribbean Sea. This spacious three bedroom condominium is situated at the Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2010 11:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

The Third Annual Latin American Bloggers’ Conference Cometh

Mark your calendars! The Third Annual Latin American Bloggers’ Conference will be held in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico from Friday Nov. 12 – Sunday Nov. 14, 2010. The event is open to all Bloggers but in order for us to get ready, it will be necessary Read More...
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments
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