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Christmas Dinners and Events in Playa del Carmen!

435836 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:21:00 GMT

It's that time of year again!! Even in the Caribbean, Christmas is celebrated! Many dinners and events are going on tonight and tomorrow! Here a some Menu samples and a couple of the events going on!

Wickey's will be hosting dinners on December 24th and 25th! No reservations are required!

Go to Zenzi's tonight for an amazing buffet style dinner for only $750 mn accompanied with live guitar!

Here is Karen's Christmas Eve buffet Menu! For only $289.00 mn, enjoy Holiday food from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am!

Enjoy a Virginian style Holiday meal at Ajua's!

Fusion will be hosting a special event for Christmas Eve! Enjoy live music, fire shows and belly dancers on the beach!

Kartabar invite you to their Christmas Supper Tonight! Includes one house drink and Christmas Log for desert!

Ziggy's invite you to celebrate with them tonight and tomorrow! Call now for reservations!

Tonight at Las Delicias enjoy a festive Christmas dinner for only $350 mn! No reservations needed!

For $350.00 mn, Le Lotus Rouge gives you 3 options of Christmas Dinners! They also all include a glass of wine!

La Teraza is also hosting a Christmas dinner for $450.00 mn. Why not go down to Cancun for the holidays?

Casa del Agua fine dinning present Christmas Eve and Day dinners. Reservations are required!

Enjoy traditional Brazilian Cuisine for Christmas at Ipanema's Grill. For $439.00 mn, get a full course dinner + a glass of wine!

Xocolatier have both Christmas and New Year's Menu out! Many options, for a great price! Reservations are not required!

Don PP give you a choice of 3 different Christmas Supper menus! They all include 3 beers, and range from $280.00-$350.00 mn

For $250.00 mn, enjoy dinner at Tropicals! Russian salad, Cream spaghetti and Turkey are only some of your options!!

Casa Adela offer a 2 course menu with many choices! Enjoy all for $359.00 mn, no reservations are needed!

French Cuisine at its' finest! With many courses and choices to choose from the menu, you will be sure to enjoy yourself and the food!

A 3 course menu is hosted by Imprevist Wine and Resto! $60.00 USD will offer you more than you can eat!

Kool Fish invite you for a big seafish buffet! Many picks for only $70.00 USD!!!

For those in Tulum, Lol Ha is also celebrating Christmas with a special dinner! To make reservations all you need to do is make a deposit! A supper you will not want to miss!!

Feeling a little Asian for the Holidays? Stop by Nikkori's! They offer 3 deluxe sushi and traditional Asian cuisine packages to choose from!!

Traditional Mexican Cuisine at its' finest for Christmas! Enjoy Romeritos, Filete de Res and much more for only $550.00 mn!

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MOM’S BAR & GRILL

…where something good is always cooking…

Christmas Eve, December 24 & Christmas Day, December 25

On both Holidays we serve a traditional Christmas Dinner Buffet with

Roasted and Smoked Turkey, Brown Sugar & Pineapple Glazed smoked Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Creamy Cole Slaw, Cranberries, Rolls & Butter plus Pumpkin Pie with Cream.

175 Pesos/pp. Reservations are mandatory. Dinner is ready around 7:00 pm.

Last but no least, Ajua Maya invite you tonight at 8:00pm for an ultimate jazz and rock show!

We wish you all very Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas! Keep an eye open for our next post on events for New Year's!!

The End Of the World??

435836 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:47:00 GMT

This month marks an historic moment for Mayan world! December 21, 2012 marks the beginning of a new period called a baktun on the Mayan calendar. The new baktun is an opportunity for improvement, a chance to start things afresh according to the Mayan. It is the end of one Mayan "world"....

and the beginning of another!!

The ancient Mayan were master stargazers and recognized the special planetary alignment of this date as symbolic for our world. Whether you believe this to be the end of the world or you are looking forward to a new beginning this date has a special resonance throughout history!

Where will you be to celebrate the beginning and end of an of an era!? Here is a long list of suggestions!!

Join a traditional renewal ceremony led by a Mayan shaman and enjoy dances and ceremonies to welcome the new age! Get out your huipiles and your guayaberas or come dressed in white to the Plaza Fundadores in downtown Playa del Carmen between calle 2 and Juarez on 5th avenue at 6pm on Friday December 21, 2012 for a once in an age experience!

The Cancun holistic Center Akbal is hosting an evening of yoga and meditation events to welcome the new age.

Travel to the small town of Felipe Carillo Puerto, just south of Tulum, known as "the gateway to the Mayan world" for two days of events, festivities and Mayan ceremonies to say goodbye to one age and welcome the next.

The Casa de la Cultura in Felipe Carillo Puerto will be hosting many of the cultural events during this two day celebration of the end of the Mayan Calendar.

Arrive dressed in white with a white candle in hand to the impressive ruins of El Mecco, near Cancun between the hours of 9am and 4pm to participate in the close of the 13 Baktun and the opening of the new era hosted by Consejo Maya Nuevo Sol.

Head to the island of Cozumel to party like a rock star at Woody's. If the world ends you tab is FREE! The party starts at 5pm with a great line up of music and surprise gifts for everyone!

Share your positive vibes with the world! The Pyramid of Positive Thinking in Aldea Zama, Tulum is having a special celebration to usher in the new era. In Aldea Zama there will be a market place set up, conferences, and a a Pre-hispanic fusion dance show.

The Kin Festival in Tulum is putting out the call for unity, by inviting everyone to join them on Pescadores beach also called Playa Maya beach to share a night of concerts, artisans, sports exhibitions, cultural activities and food.

Canibal Royal, one of the hottest beach clubs in Playa del Carmen, is having a Do Over party sponsored by Adidas. This world famous party is here to celebrate the end of Baktun 13 and is sure to be a crazy good time!

The Time and Space Festival will be in Tulum for the days of the winter solstice, which happens to be the end of the Mayan calendar. The countdown has begun!

The Mundo Maya is teeming with festivals, parties and ceremonies for this very special date! Chichen Itza one of the most impressive Maya Ruins sites is going to be full of merry makers as well as the town of Piste, Yucatan. There will be music, food, DJ's, speakers, yoga, dance, art, films and so much more to see and do!

You and your positive thought could be part of this special event at the Pyramid of Positive Thinking! It is going to be incredible! The pyramid was built specifically with this date in mind. The accumulated positive thoughts vibrating and converging together to synergize positive energy to welcome in the new era could possibly be a life changing event!

Day Zero in Playa del Carmen! Let's celebrate a new beginning! A clean slate!

Starting at 6pm on December 20 there will be DJ's, music and a party, the likes of which we won't see again for another thousands of years!

Gather at one of the most beautiful Mayan ruins in the Yucatan to welcome the new era in a spiritual ceremony. At the ruins of Uxmal, Yucatan there will be a grand gathering and ceremony for planetary transformation.

The beautiful yellow walled city of Izama, Yucatan is also hosting a spiritual ceremony in the Mayan ruins. This light activation ceremony at the Kinich Kakmo Pyramid is a wonderful way to pass into the new era full of light and energy!

Welcome the first light of the new era with the sunrise ceremonies in Pueblo Sacbe, in Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Quintana Roo.

Check out the special healing rituals being held at Cafetzin in Playa del Carmen. Prepare yourself to receive the new era with a Mayan Shaman on December 20th and 21st. The cost is minimal and even includes a free coffee!

The new Hard Rock Hotel in Cancun is hosting an end of the world event and there is a huge concert at the Baseball stadium on the eve of the last day of the Mayan Calendar. Encuentro del Sol will certainly be a fun way to celebrate this new beginning!!

The end of the Mayan calendar has many people wondering what will happen on December 21st, 2012: Will the world end? Will there be a change of consciousness? Will the planet jump into the next dimension? Will nothing at all happen?

What do you think?? Where will you spend the last day of the Mayan calendar and welcome the coming new era??

“If 2012 is the end of the world can I have a table for two at Ground Zero?” - Stanley Victor Paskavich

****Don't forget to check out our RIVIERA MAYA EVENTS CALENDAR with a COMPLETE list of events, parties, classes and happenings!

OH! Food Workshop - Sustainability you can eat!

435836 — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:34:00 GMT

Sustainability. Carbon Footprint. Environmental Impact. In 2012, these terms are now a part of our everyday vernacular. Regardless of your stance on global warming, I think we all can agree that each one of us needs to do our best to minimize the negative impact increased travel might bring to the more delicate corners of the globe we explore. In keeping with this sentiment, over the past decade, "Eco-tourism" has exploded into what is now the fastest growing segment in the travel industry with no signs of abating. One can now easily plan a whole vacation geared toward conservation and preservation!

The idea for the OH! Food Workshop came about as a result of a late dinner on the shores of the Caribbean where a chef and a developer shared their ideas about sustainable tourism and decided to develop a workshop that would share their knowledge and passion about alternative lifestyles. Hartwood Restaurant Chef/Owner Eric Werner and Casa de las Olas Co-Owner Jimmy Greenfield have built businesses in Tulum that resonate with their core beliefs on sustainability. Both businesses support the environment, the local people, their economy and their culture.

Casa de las Olas provides simply elegant eco-friendly accommodations on the beach in Tulum, Mexico, a growing Mayan community located a short distance from the Cancun International Airport where the jungle and Caribbean Ocean meet. The property is 100% solar powered and makes use of geo-thermal cooling and rainwater catch systems. Grey water is re-purposed to maintain the indigenous plants that make up the landscaping and a composting station is in constant use processing organic waste materials into nutrient rich soil.

The founders of Hartwood Restaurant bring their core beliefs about sustainability straight to the table. Hartwood is a "Farm to Chef" restaurant that is 100% solar powered. Chef Werner sources the finest local ingredients in his culinary creations and chooses to prepare all meals by hand, without the use of any electrical appliances. "Farm to Chef "cooking is back to basics and showcases the rich complex flavors drawn out by slow roasting and open fire cooking. OH! Food Workshop will show participants how to successfully combine sustainable cooking methods with eco-friendly development and building practices in this unique tropical retreat.

This, the first OH! Food Workshop, will be held from November 30 - December 5, 2012. The event will be hosted by Werner and Greenfield and Ricardo Garcia Gaxiola, accomplished sommelier and owner of Off the Vine in Playa del Carmen, three men that will keep you learning and keep you laughing for 5 straight days! This will be an intimate travel experience that includes Tulum beachfront accommodations, cooking classes, a welcome evening, and a dinner party to celebrate the week on the shores of the Caribbean. To top it off, the final evening will feature event sommelier, Ricardo Garcia, hosting a special dinner where guests will learn more about the culture of Mexico through its world renowned wines and tequilas.

Come to the shores of the Mexican Caribbean November 30th - December 5th and learn how you can develop a healthy sustainable lifestyle with out compromising taste, luxury, decadence or beliefs. You can have it all and feel good about it!

Space is limited so email info@casadelasolas.com to reserve your spot and to inquire about room availability and pricing.

I moved to Mexico with my family in 2004 with the hope of offering our children a more global education and world view. Since then, we have traveled through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, gathering friends and life experiences and learning a lot about ourselves along the way. When we are not out and about exploring, Rob and I own and operate BuyPlaya, a Playa del Carmen real estate company and FurnitureMex. "Life's a Beach" is a catch-all blog where you may find anything from restaurant reviews, to recipes, gardening tips, commentary about expat daily life, local events, information about moving to Mexico and educating children in Playa del Carmen. You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

It's Turtle Nesting Season on the Riviera Maya!

435836 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:50:00 GMT

It's turtle nesting season again on the Riviera Maya! Every year, adult female Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles make their way to the beaches of the Riviera Maya, build nests and lay up to 150 soft-shelled eggs twice each season. When the baby turtles hatch (approx. 60 days later), they instinctively head for the water, using the light of the moon for navigation. They smell and taste the sand as they find their way to the ocean and remarkably will return to the very beach where they were born when it comes time for them to nest.

Our good friends at Cabanas Tulum and Ziggy Beach would like to remind everyone to take care during this special time and have shared with us a list of helpful recommendations to consider during this special time!

1. Do not use lights on the beach, shut off balcony lights, and cover all outside lights and windows if you are in a house/condo.

2. If you see a turtle coming ashore to lay their eggs, notify your hotel staff or turtle patrol if you happen to see them on the beach.

3. Do not approach the turtles (unless specifically at the invitation of turtle patrol), do not touch the turtles, definitely do not interfere with any part of the nesting process.

4. Do not take flash photography, this will definitely spook the mom.

5. Do not have beach parties during the nesting season.

6. Keep the beach free of litter or any obstacles that may get in the path of the turtle (bring in beach chairs at night, etc).

7. Keep pets indoors at night, barking dogs are not turtle-friendly.

8. Do not disturb the nests, if you see what you think is a nest that has not been marked, notify the hotel or the authorities.

If everyone works together and respects these rules, we can ensure a long and happy life for this endangered species and their continued visits to the Riviera Maya for years to come.

The best way to see the turtle nests and possibly baby turtles being released is to go on a night walk organized by CEA. Centro Ecologico Akumal is a non-profit environmental organization located in Akumal. They take out a maximum of 10 people each night at 9 pm. CEA is the only organization with permission to access certain beaches during the nesting season. The suggested donation is $15 for adults and $8 for children. Reservations are not accepted, so show up early if you can. There are also regular presentations on the CEA Turtle Watch Program, with slides of the sea turtles and a lecture about their evolution, ecology, behavior, the threats to their survival and how we can help them.

Don't Miss the 9th Annual Festival de la Tortuga Marina!

435836 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:44:00 GMT

The 9th annual Sea Turtle Festival is scheduled for October 13 - 16 2011 in Tulum. The Festival de la Tortuga Marina is a free event whose mission is to raise awareness in residents and tourists alike about sea turtle protection.

This event will provide information about these magnificent creatures that are in danger of extinction, There will be arts, environmental and cultural events and activities related to the conservation of sea turtles. Information will also be available about the many organizations working to preserve the sea turtles and how you can contribute. This is a wonderful family event that should not be missed if you are in the area.

To protect the Sea Turtles during the nesting period (May through October) the following is recommended:

Avoid all types of lighting on the beach, including flash photography.

Do not leave objects such as chairs, lounge chairs, garbage on the beach.
Avoid building sand castles, walls or fences that may impede the turtles path to the sea.

Do not approach the turtles during the nesting process.

Not drive on the beach with motor vehicles.

Avoid loud sounds which endanger the work of the turtles during nesting.

Do not touch the turtles.

The sea turtle is an example of survival and harmony in the surrounding ecosystem. Over millions of years has shown its resilience and perseverance. More information and updates about the festival can be found on the festival Facebook page.

Midsummers Eve Food Festival and Fundraiser Planned in Tulum!

435836 — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT

****DUE to incliment weather, the Tulum Food Festival has been postponed until Thursday July 7th!!****

An exciting food festival and fundraising event is being planned to to support the Tulum Living School Project and this year’s recipient school “Huricanes Kinder”. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:00pm at Charlie’s Restaurant and Bar in the Tulum Pueblo. This Gourmet Festival will celebrate both traditional Mexican cuisine as well as the gastronomic influences that have been brought to the Riviera Maya from around the globe! Given the diverse population of Tulum and the Mexican Caribbean, this is sure to be a treat for the taste buds. There will also be live music and a spectacular performance of Aztec dance to entertain the guests. Tickets will be 200 pesos per person which will include access to the fabulous array of dishes and two drinks from the bar.

Local restaurants are invited to participate by creating a signature dish that will serve 60-70 guests. There will also be an online raffle and a silent auction and local businesses and individuals are all encouraged to make a donation. Hotel stays, jewelry, apparel, scuba/snorkeling packages, massages, art pieces, adventure tours or anything you can think of will be gratefully accepted and will make help this event a huge success. The following restaurants have pledged their support for this terrific event:

Altamar
Restaurant Las Estrellas @ Cabanas La Luna
Mezzanine Hotel
Sand Bar @ El Pez
La Nave
La Zebra Hotel & Linas Restaurant
Hartwood

Auction and Raffle items will include:

Altamar- Gift Certificate for 2 for Dinner
Altamar -Membership for 1 Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Workshop- set of 4 classes
Deseire Kvaska - Hand Painted “Dia de los Muertos” Skull
El Pez Hotel @ Turtle Cove - $1,000 Hotel Credit
Gaston- Feather Earrings
Ginger - 500 peso Gift Certificate to Dinner
La Zebra Hotel - $1,000 Hotel Credit
La Llorona - Hand Woven Bag and Scarf
Margo in Mexico - Certificate for 2 Massages & Coconut Oil
Maya Michelle- Turquoise Necklace
Mexico Kan Tours - 2 tour passes for the tour of your choice
Mezzanine Hotel - $1,000 Hotel Credit
Restaurant Las Estrellas @ Cabanas La Luna- Dinner for 2 with a Bottle of Wine
Shantala Spa & Boutique - Certificate for a Massage
Tattooluum - Certificate toward Piercing or Tattoo
Yoga Adventures - Yoga Class

All funds raised from ticket sales, the online raffle and the silent auction will go toward building a palapa and a fence for the kindergarten as well as the acquisition of tables and chairs for the children. The school would also like to implement a recycling program and purchase bins for a proper recycling area.

This event will be promoted on Facebook, Trip Advisor, Twitter, Tulum.info, tulumliving.com and many other popular Tulum travel sites ensuring excellent exposure for not only the festival but also its sponsors and contributing businesses. Participating hotels will help by selling tickets for the event.

The Tulum Living School Project is a local initiative whose mission is to help improve the infrastructure of schools in Tulum while promoting recycling education. To learn more, visit www.tulumschools.blogspot.com . For information about this event and to purchase raffle tickets, contact TulumLiving@yahoo.com .

Private Villa for Sale in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere

435836 — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMT

If you have been searching for a private, pristine oceanfront home, this luxurious villa is it! This remarkable villa is situated on 85,900 sqft of land and boasts 330 feet of private white, sandy beach plus lagoon frontage. Aquamarine waters greet you each day in the Sian Kaan Biosphere in Mexico. Offering a relaxed tropical ambiance, this beautiful home provides an exclusive hideaway in the untouched pristine UNESCO wildlife reserve, a space you share with manatees, dolphins, bone fish and many species of exotic birds.

Sweeping ocean views greet you immediately as you enter the home. A 2,000 sqft wood deck flows outward from the house to the Caribbean sea. Another 1,500 sqft rooftop terrace awaits you for sunbathing, stargazing, and enjoying spectacular sunset dinners.

The master bedroom has an exercise area and a Migun thermal massage system with infrared, accupressure points that provide a full body massage. A large walk in closet makes this a functional masterpiece along with a separate large walk in bathroom. The private jacuzzi tub in the master bath over looks the ocean. Two large guest bedrooms, separate from the main house make for a private peaceful experience. Each of the three bedrooms enjoy gorgeous ocean views!

The large, luxurious kitchen with granite countertops and beautifully crafted hardwood cabinets is fully equipped with all stainless steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings keep the space cool and comfortable for a gourmet chef at work! The formal dining room seats up to 8 people and opens up onto the back deck, overlooking the ocean.

Designed and built to comply with the rigorous standards required inside the Biosphere, this exclusive villa is powered entirely with quiet, clean solar energy. No expense was spared in the systems of this home.

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