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Celebrating the 4th of July on the Riviera Maya 2014

The 4th of July almost upon us and if you are anything like me, about this time you might start to feel a little homesick. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2014 8:33 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Playa del Carmen Summer Camps 2014

Once again, we have put together a listing of camps and programs for children in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya for the summer of 2014. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10:17 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2014 - Scenes from Guanajuato

One of the hazards of traveling with me is that you are always waiting. Why? Because I am always stopping to take pictures. Most of these pictures don't make it into our trip reports because they don't specifically apply to the activities we were doing or what I happen to be writing about. These may not necessarily be the best shots but sometimes they end up being the ones that really show you what a place it like...how it feels to actually be there. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2014 6:34 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2014 - Teatro Juarez and The Museo Iconografico del Quijote

Today, I woke up early and ran out to Oxxo (yup, they're everywhere) to grab another bag off coffee. Read More...
Posted Friday, April 18, 2014 8:17 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2014 - Touring the Hills Around Guanajuato

Today, we hired a driver to take us around to some of the outlying areas surrounding Guanajuato City Read More...
Posted Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:48 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2014 - Guanajuato's Mummys and More!

Today was the first day that everyone really felt 100%. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2014 8:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2014 - Sunset Over Guanajuato

Today was kind of a bust as Rob woke up to find his back out. Read More...
Posted Monday, April 14, 2014 11:27 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2014 - El Pípila & the Legends of Guanajuato

With just one day in town, already we could see that this is an area in Mexico that is truly flourishing. Read More...
Posted Sunday, April 13, 2014 11:18 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2014 - Guanajuato: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

It's that time of year again! Time to drag my husband kicking and screaming out of Playa del Carmen in a futile attempt to get him to wind down a bit and relax! Read More...
Posted Saturday, April 12, 2014 10:34 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Explayarte to Present Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA in Playa del Carmen and Cancun

In the spring of 2014, the Riviera Maya's premier music and performing arts school, Explayarte Escuela de Musica, will present Tim Rice and Elton John's AIDA. There will be three presentations in the Foro Abierto at Xcaret in Playa del Carmen, March 19, 20 and 23 and, or the first time, two additional shows have been added to the run to be performed at the Teatro de Cancun on April 4 & 5. Read More...
Posted Monday, February 10, 2014 1:51 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Recycling on the Riviera Maya - An Update for 2014

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Without the regular pick-up service that many of us were accustomed to in the US and Canada, many people living in Playa del Carmen are unaware or confused about their options for recycling. Read More...
Posted Monday, February 3, 2014 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Christmas Dreams and DIF - A Partnership of Giving

"Life's a Beach" readers already know that Christmas Dream Playa has done a wonderful job over the past few years raising awareness about disabled and disadvantaged children in this region with their annual toy drives and "Letters to Santa" campaigns. Read More...
Posted Thursday, January 9, 2014 12:28 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Taste of Playa - Tempting Our Tastebuds for 5 Years!

On Sunday November 24th, Taste of Playa was held once again in the beautiful Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. Now in its 5th year, Taste of Playa has grown to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, drawing visitors to the city of Playa del Carmen to sample the cuisine of 40 or more international chefs who have come to the Riviera Maya from all across the globe. Read More...
Posted Friday, December 6, 2013 5:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Playa Distance Education - A New Schooling Option for Families in Playa del Carmen

Continue your studies with accreditation in Playa del Carmen! All Distance Education, Independent Study, Online Learning Programs, and Home School Programs are welcomed. Read More...
Posted Monday, November 18, 2013 5:06 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

About the Teachers Strike in Mexico

On Monday, after many weeks of protests and a walkout that shuttered schools all across the country, Mexico's public school teachers returned to work and children were welcomed back to their classrooms. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 13, 2013 5:33 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments
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