"Life's a Beach"

  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 experience the old-Mexico charm of days gone by in an unforgettable vacation ...

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 del Carmen. More than 50 area restaurants, bars and specialty food retailers will ...

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 Maya. The event promotes the unique culinary perspectives of local chefs, highlights new event ...

  Wicky’s  First Annual Kentucky Derby Charity Event Saturday, May 1, 2010    Wicky’s Restaurant & Beach Club in Playa del Carmen is hosting their first Annual Kentucky Derby Race & Charity Event on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 7:00pm. Entry fee and raffle proceeds will be donated ...

This morning, students, parents, teachers and friends of the Ak Lu'um International School community gathered by the ruins in Playacar Phase 1 to mark the beginning of Spring. The Spring or Vernal Equinox was an important and pivotal point in the yearly calendar of our ancient Maya. All indigenous cultures are solar in origin and follow the ...

I can't believe it but it is that time of year again: time for the annual Three Legged Race for the Bomberos of Playa del Carmen! Each year, teams enter this fun race and through their entries and your generous sponsorship raise money for much-needed equipment and training. If you haven't attended or participated in this event in ...

One Saturday every month, Ak Lu'um International School hosts a workshop called Sustainable Saturdays in which the public is invited to come and get some hands on experience learning about sustainable building and living techniques that can be implemented here on the Riviera Maya. They have dabbled in waddle and daub construction, composting ...

Last Tuesday evening, family and friends from near and far gathered at Bad Boys Beach Bar to raise a glass and say goodbye to one of Playa del Carmen's legendary figures, Captain Dave Baker. Dave's sister Sara and his nephew Trey flew in from Memphis to attend the memorial and share stories with all the people that Captain Dave touched ...

Yesterday, nearly 100 walkers and runners gathered at the Leona Vicario Park in Playa del Carmen to participate in the 1st Annual "Buy Playa San Valentin 5K" to benefit Ak Lu'um International School. The morning air was sharp and cool, the perfect temperature for a run through the streets on Playa del Carmen. As our daughter attends, ...

Last week, Kristin Roehmer and the team from the Bric Hotel hosted an informative and entertaining seminar on a universally popular subject: Chocolate!! Rohan Barnett, the General Manager of Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe was our presenter, taking us through the history of cacao cultivation from its earliest traces dating back to 1000 BC through to ...