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June 2011 - Posts

Playa del Carmen 4th of July Party at Wicky's Beach Club!

Looking for a place to celebrate the 4th of July with your family and friends in Playa del Carmen? Don't miss the annual 4th of July Celebration and BBQ at Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club! The festivities begin at noon with live music starting at 1:30pm and FIREWORKS at dusk! Wicky's famous Beach BBQ Buffet will be open from 2pm - 7pm. This is an event that is not to be missed if you are visitor or an expat from the US you will be sure to have a great time! Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:14 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Summer Camp Programs Playa del Carmen 2011

On the Riviera Maya, summer is now upon us and summer vacation is just around the corner. For many families, the school break means travel! Many will take this time to travel to see their families scattered across Mexico. Others will depart for cooler climates in the US, Europe and Canada. For those staying put, the challenge is always "What to do with the children?". When school is out and most of the extracurricular activities have been suspended for the summer months there is a huge gap to be filled in the daily lives of our young ones. Many families, especially those with two working parents, will be looking for fun summer programs to fill the time for their restless nin@s. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:11 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Help Your Dog Beat the Heat!

Special thanks to Tacogirl.com and the SAGA Humane Society of San Pedro Belize for allowing me to reprint this article which addresses an important seasonal issue for pet owners both in San Pedro and Playa del Carmen alike. There aren’t many things that everyone in San Pedro agrees about, but no one would argue with you when you say ‘It’s hot!’. It has been very warm the past couple of months and it looks like we may be in for a long and very hot summer. While we seek out the shade and drink ice cold drinks to cool us down, we need to remember that our furry friends feel the heat just like we do. The only difference is that they depend on us to provide them with shade and fresh, cool water. Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 18, 2011 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Midsummers Eve Food Festival and Fundraiser Planned in Tulum!

****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. Read More...
Posted Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filharmonia at Xcaret - Amazing!

Sometime in the Fall, Papalote parents were asked if their children would like to participate in a performance that was to take place sometime near the end of the 2010-2011 school year. There were to be required in-school rehearsals and books to buy and Read More...
Posted Friday, June 10, 2011 11:16 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Team Lemmus Wins 2011 Copa del Rey Polo Tournament

The 5th Annual Copa del Rey International Polo Tournament was played this year in an exciting multi-day contest at El Rey Polo Club in Puerto Morelos. Set in the middle of the jungle, this world class feild brought six teams face-to-face in this highly anticipated competition. Ranked as a 4-6 goal event this year, the Copa del Rey welcomed players from the United States, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Switzerland, Cuba, and of course, Mexico. The teams included defending champions from GQ Magazine as well as teams representing Porsche, Palace Resorts, Lemmus, Now Resorts and Spa, and In Riviera Magazine. Corporate Sponsors for the event also included Volaris Airlines, Hotel Me Cancun, Argentinean polo apparel maker Cuatro Tacos and Havana Club. Read More...
Posted Friday, June 10, 2011 4:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Top 10 Ways to Save the Reef of the Riviera Maya

The Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) is the largest barrier reef in the Atlantic and stretches over 1000 km from the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula down to the Bay Islands of Honduras. This reef is the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest barrier reef in the world. The Mesoamerican reef serves two important functions. It provides a habitat for a vast array of marine life that rely on the coral for food and shelter. They also function as natural barriers to protect the coastline from the damaging effects of storms and coastal erosion. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 8, 2011 2:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

A Visit to the School Garden at Ak Lu'um Waldorf School

The teachers and students at Ak Lu'um Waldorf School in Playa del Carmen have been working hard on their bio-dynamic garden beds and are starting to see the fruits of their labors. The heirloom tomatoes are ripening on the vines and the peppers and squash plants are covered with blossoms that will soon transform into bright colorful vegetables. Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 2, 2011 7:29 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments