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		Introducing &lt;a href="http://www.buyplaya.com/Riviera_Maya/Quintana_Roo/Homes/Bahia_Prncipe/Agent/Listing_59408928.html" target="_blank"&gt;Tao Inspired Living Community&lt;/a&gt;!  A community built upon the values of connection, inspiration, creativity and compassion. Tao is committed to the betterment of our local ecology, traditional cultures and global community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Nestled in the 717-acre Bahia Principe Residential Complex and Golf Resort, five minutes from the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean, and surrounded by the world class Robert Trent Jones II 36-hole golf course, Tao Inspired Living offers spacious Residences, Townhomes and Condominiums, as well as, a Wellness Center and Retreat (boutique hotel). &lt;br /&gt;The Tao Wellness Center in adjacent to the living community claims a natural sanctuary with absolute respect for the surrounding environment.  The holistic program is led by the internationally recognized best- selling author, Jonathan Ellerby Ph.D. with over 20 years of holistic healing, spiritual counseling, integrative medicine and corporate consulting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All of the condominium options include 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms keeping in mind the visual connection between the indoor living and outdoor living areas providing additional space.  These spacious condos offer well-appointed kitchens with a breakfast bar and an open living area.  The Tao Inspired Living Residences offer 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two levels allowing an efficient use of space.  The first floor features a master bedroom with ensuite bath, an equipped kitchen, spacious living room overlooking the terrace and private pool.  The second floor offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an additional terrace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tao Inspired Living Community offers focus on inner peace programs, fitness, nutrition, creative arts, Gourmet health food restaurant and Cafe, Eco-Boutique focusing on the finest quality products for your daily needs and wellness interests, a private Beach Club and the Robert Trent Jones II 36-hole championship golf course.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information regarding this opportunity please contact us today.&lt;br /&gt;
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	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.buyplaya.com/Riviera_Maya/Quintana_Roo/Homes/Bahia_Prncipe/Agent/Listing_59408928.html"&gt;Click here for more pictures and property information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.buyplaya.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1360425" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Community+/default.aspx">Community </category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Villas/default.aspx">Villas</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Luxury+Real+Estate/default.aspx">Luxury Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Condominiums/default.aspx">Condominiums</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Mayan+Riviera+/default.aspx">Mayan Riviera </category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Investing/default.aspx">Investing</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Akumal/default.aspx">Akumal</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/2012/default.aspx">2012</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/condo+for+sale/default.aspx">condo for sale</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Rivera+Maya/default.aspx">Rivera Maya</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Riviera+Maya+Real+Estate/default.aspx">Riviera Maya Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Acanto Boutique Hotel is Now Open!</title><link>http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/2012/01/10/acanto-boutique-hotel-reopens-in-playa-del-carmen.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">14a763be-f740-46b4-a9dd-f83ef9d28be2:1203114</guid><dc:creator>Rob Kinnon</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/comments/1203114.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1203114</wfw:commentRss><wfw:comment>http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=1203114</wfw:comment><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align="right" alt="Acanto Boutique Hotel Reopens" height="129" src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/MicheleinPlaya/Misc%20Property%20Photos/Acanto/217705_10150143142161292_562776291_7032941_5549769_n.jpg" title="Acanto Boutique Hotel Reopens" width="250" /&gt;Great Hotels of the World has announced one of its new member properties, &lt;strong&gt;Acanto Boutique Hotel &lt;/strong&gt;in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has just completed a $5 million refurbishment following a two year rebuild.


Acanto Boutique Hotel has rebuilt the entire hotel with 14 added bedrooms, making it fully equipped with 21 luxurious one, two and three bedroom mega suites.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The suites are fully furnished with deluxe marble flooring and granite counters, along with solid wood cabinets and plasma televisions.


They will now also have their own fitted kitchens and private outdoor areas with hammocks, where guests can enjoy the climate and relax within the privacy of their own terrace.


The hotel will feature brand new leisure facilities, including an intimate spa, offering an array of treatments, seven new rooftop Jacuzzis and the possibility for guests to host barbecues on the terrace.


A total of 21 underground parking spaces have now been added to the property, ensuring greater convenience for its guests.


&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align="left" alt="Acanto Boutique Hotel Reopens" height="165" src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/MicheleinPlaya/Misc%20Property%20Photos/Acanto/40732_433888746291_562776291_5698541_1581478_n.jpg" title="Acanto Boutique Hotel Reopens" width="250" /&gt;Acanto Boutique Hotel has added a caf&amp;eacute; and a wine bar to further add to the services provided.   


With a prime location, being just one block away from the beach and half a block from Playa Del Carmen&amp;rsquo;s bustling 5th Avenue, Acanto Boutique Hotel now offers guests privileged access to the Playa del Carmen Beach Club and discounted rates at the fitness centre, located only one block away.


&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matthew Schilowitz, director of sales at Acanto Boutique Hotel commented: &amp;ldquo;Acanto Boutique Hotel has undergone rapid improvement, putting our hotel in a unique position.&amp;ldquo;We have all worked extremely hard to incorporate a variety of new features and facilities and we only hope to move forward in improving and bettering Acanto Boutique Hotel in every way we can for our guests.&amp;rdquo;


&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Acanto Boutique Hotel was one of the first boutique hotels in the area from 2004 and has been recommended by Frommers and Master Card global premium division.


The hotel also has a selection of residences.


&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/acanto-boutique-hotel-completes-5m-refit/" title="Breaking Travel News" target="_blank"&gt;Breaking Travel News&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For information about condominium sales at Acanto and other Mexico investment opportunities, contact &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.buyplaya.com/controlpanel/blogs/rob@buyplaya.com" title="Email Rob Kinnon" target="_blank"&gt;Rob Kinnon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.buyplaya.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1203114" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Market+Conditions/default.aspx">Market Conditions</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Playa+del+Carmen+Real+Estate/default.aspx">Playa del Carmen Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Luxury+Real+Estate/default.aspx">Luxury Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Investing/default.aspx">Investing</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Development+/default.aspx">Development </category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Playa+del+Carmen+/default.aspx">Playa del Carmen </category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Travel/default.aspx">Travel</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/Hotels/default.aspx">Hotels</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/real+estate+playa+del+carmen/default.aspx">real estate playa del carmen</category><category domain="http://www.buyplaya.com/blogs/rob_kinnon/archive/tags/2012/default.aspx">2012</category></item></channel></rss>