"Life's a Beach"

Today's online edition of the Playa del Carmen newspaper La Respuesta featured an update about the fight to keep exotic animals from being exploited to the tourist trade in Playa del Carmen. Those of us who have been a part of the process, sending letters and petitions to PROFEPA and SEMERNAT will not be satisfied with the comments issued by ...

What Should I Know about Spring Break? - A Message from the US Consular Office in Playa del Carmen Over 100,000 American teenagers and young adults travel to resort areas throughout Mexico for Spring Break each year. While most enjoy their vacation without incident, a small number are arrested, become victims of crime, or even die. Using common ...

  Greetings from sunny Playa del Carmen!! Once again, our little blog "Life's a Beach" was nominated for the About.com Readers Choice Award for Favorite Mexico Blog. I just found out that I am now a finalist. Huzzah!! But wait...it get's even better! "Life's a Beach" blog was not the only nod ...

Mayakoba, together with officials of the PGA TOUR, announced today that Mexico's Only PGA TOUR Event will move to November as the event joins the new fall portion of the PGA TOUR FedExCup schedule. The next edition of the tournament is slated for the week of Nov. 11 - 17, 2013. For more information, visit www.ohlclassic.com. As ...

Taking the time to enjoy local cuisine on your vacation gives you a greater understanding and appreciation for the culture of the country you're visiting. Food is one of the best ways for people to interact across cultural divides and discover a commonality. The Riviera Maya is unique to other destinations in Mexico in that its cuisine ...

 Mexicans celebrate New Year's Eve by eating a grape with each of the twelve chimes of a clock's bell during the midnight countdown, while making a wish with each one. Mexican families decorate homes and parties in colors that represent wishes for the upcoming year: red encourages an overall improvement of lifestyle and love, ...

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 ...

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 ...

 Feeling lucky? Put your bets on either Benson Henderson or Nate Diaz for a chance to win big!!   Tequila Barrel invites you on December 8th at 7:00pm to watch the Ultimate Fight Club's Ultimate Lightweight Championship!!    

In this basic course, you will experience the unconditional love and connection you have with the universe's Creator. You will also learn how to change behavior patterns that have been deeply entrenched due to your beliefs. Accomplish physical, spiritual and emotional healing by taking the Thetahealing Course from December 7th to ...