"Life's a Beach"

January 31 to February 3, the 2013 "Copa Riviera Maya" Regatta will take place, hosted by the Sailing Club of Puerto Aventuras. Michelangelo Pani, President of the Mexican Windsurfing Association, reports that there will be 170 boats and 200 sailors from all over Mexico participating in this event. Child, Youth and Olympic sailors will ...

  Start the New Year off right by .....Learning Spanish in 3 Days! Learn Spanish in 3 Days in a fun and easy way with frequency modulation rapid learning techniques This course is based on the teachings of Dr. Georgi Lozanov and is not about memorization. Don't miss the next Puerto Aventuras Class - January 30, 31 and Feb. 1st, ...

Saturday Aug. 11, 2012 Tiramisu Restaurant in Puerto Aventuras will host a fundraising dinner and evening of entertainment to support the Otoch Paal Montessori School in Akumal. Cocktails will begin at 7:15 pm with dinner and entertainment starting at 8:00 pm.   Please come ...

Earlier this week when I was signing the kids up for summer sailing camp, I came across a flier in the Puerto Aventuras Colonos Office looking for people to sponsor economically challenged local youth to participate in the year-round sailing program. This seemed like just the kind of thing our "Life's a Beach" readers like to hear ...

The second annual Puerto Aventuras Charitable Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The money raised will benefit the High School in the Poblado. This school building is about 90% complete, and is in its first year of operation with 40 children attending. The teachers expect next year’s enrollment to ...

In a departure from our usual Friday date night in Playa, Rob and I brought Jilly with us to meet up with J.J. and Kim and a group of their visiting friends down in Puerto Aventuras for "all you can eat" Texas BBQ rib night at Gary's Cafe Ole International. We haven't eaten here in probably over a ...

Life has been very kid-centric lately with Birdie's friend Adriel visiting from Maine. Last week, we managed an after school trip to Cenote Azul, one of our childrens' favorite places. We packed a few towels, goggles and a picnic lunch. Everything you need for a great cenote day! Rob and I soaked up the sun while the kids explored the ...