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"Hope for Haiti" Fundraiser in Playa del Carmen

On Sunday January 24th, fund-raising events will be executed simultaneously in Playa del Carmen and Akumal to raise much needed funds for the victims of the devastating earthquake that wracked the small island nation last week. This initiative, “Hope Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Angel Notion - A Holiday Message from Lavonna Redman

Greetings and Happy Holidays to all "Life's a Beach" Readers. We have been so blessed this year and want to take a moment to remember that not everyone is as fortunate. Not everyone has the opportunities and advantages that we all enjoy. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Riviera Maya Dive Alliance Kicks of Photography Contest Sponsored by Canon!

On Saturday evening, the founding organizers of the Riviera Maya Dive Alliance kicked off their 1s t Underwater Photography Contest at Captain Dave's Bad Boys Beach Bar in Playa del Carmen. This unique union was formed by three of the finest regional Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 8, 2009 7:42 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Tickets Available Now for Taste of Playa !!

This week, leading up to the First Annual Taste of Playa International Food Festival on September 5, 2009, an event that features some of the most talented chefs in the Riviera Maya, tickets went on sale at various locations in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2009 10:36 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

"Women in Wellness" Retreat Planned in Akumal

Just Imagine Vacations, Inc., of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Hotel Akumal Caribe, of Akumal, Mexico, are hosting a “Women in Wellness Retreat”, a whole mind and body fitness trip in Akumal, Mexico on October 24 – November 4, 2009. The purpose Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:36 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Big News in Little Playa!

I've been getting quite a few messages over the past few weeks, Life's a Beach readers wondering “What's up?”. As many of you also follow this blog on Facebook and Twitter, you have undoubtedly seen the cryptic messages….the Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:25 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Caminarte - Promoting the Arts in Playa del Carmen

This Thursday evening marked the inauguration of a new initiative to promote art and artists living in Playa del Carmen and all along the Riviera Maya. Caminarte , conceived and organized by the committee 5th Avenida Xaman Ha in cooperation with the local Read More...
Posted Friday, May 29, 2009 10:14 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Who Will Be Playa del Carmen's Next Top Models?

Why my kids, of course! Well, probably not but they sure had fun trying it out this weekend. Through our friend and fellow Papalote parent Corrina, Birdie and Cole were invited to take part in a publicity photo shoot for the Shangri La Caribe Hotel . Read More...
Posted Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:39 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

"Flu Free Guarantee" Offered by Major Hotel Chains on the Riviera Maya

Whether you already have a trip planned to visit the beautiful Riviera Maya or are considering taking advantage of the fabulous deals now available in the wake of the Swine Flu scare, this article in today's "Por Esto" newspaper will be Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2009 8:03 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Beach Day in Paamul

One of our favorite spots for a quick beach fix is Paamul, the funky trailer park community just south of Playa del Carmen. With wide sandy beaches and calm waters this bay is great for families with small kids. The restaurant is right there on the beach Read More...
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009 5:33 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Centro Ecologico Akumal 4th Annual Festival

February 25 and 26 the Centro Ecologico Akumal will hold its 4th annual festival at the CEA center in Akumal. The theme this year is Reduce - Reuse - Restore with events and exhibits related to reducing consumption, recycling waste and working to restore Read More...
Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:43 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

More Kid Fun at Cenote Azul

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 Read More...
Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update - January 2009

We are back from a short holiday break with a fairly extensive update of the various residential construction projects going on in and around Playa del Carmen. The economic slump in the U.S. is definitely having an effect on the sales climate down here. Read More...
Posted Friday, January 9, 2009 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 14 Comments