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Monday, February 21, 2011
How to Stay Safe in the Riviera Maya
For the most part, Playa is quite safe. It's best to not be on remote parts of the beach late at night, as incidents have been reported. Leave your jewels at home and, like anywhere else, don’t flash large amounts of cash or be too showy with expensive equipment or electronic gadgets. Use the hotel safe whenever possible and don't leave valuables in plain view in your hotel room or rental car.
Report suspicious activity at your hotel to the front desk and be alert of your surroundings. Men should carry their wallets in their front pockets on crowded streets, and women should ensure their bags are fully closed and not swinging freely.
There have been reports of drug running, gang activity, and associated crime and violence in the area. If you go looking for trouble, you’ll have a better chance of finding it. Visitors are strongly advised to keep their noses clean and to stay well away from any obvious trouble or precarious situations.
Don't travel into the destitute neighborhoods, especially at night. Don't associate with questionable individuals, and stay away from problem areas.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Travel Channel Celeb to Host Playa Food Festival
DeCarlo, host of "Taste of America with Mark DeCarlo" will conduct a series of food demonstrations with local chefs highlighting the unique recipes of the Mexican Caribbean.The Taste of Playa event is a community-focused culinary celebration that highlights the creativity and diverse cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Maya. Taste of Playa 2010 will take place on November 21, 2010, in Playa del Carmen’s Parque Fundadores.
The event is open to the public, with tickets and all-inclusive VIP passes available for sale on the official event website. Proceeds from the event will go to a food education program initiated by the Rotary Club in Playa del Carmen that will directly benefit the children and families of the Riviera Maya.
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Monday, August 02, 2010
Hotel Profile: Antigua Posada Barrio Latino
This is the namesake hotel for the Barrio Latino neighborhood from Second to Sixth Streets, between the beach and 30th Avenue, in the heart of Playa del Carmen. The area is reminiscent of the way that Playa used to be, with traditional hotels and a slower pace than the rest of town. The 16-room Italian-owned hotel is a popular home base for Europeans, student travelers, and others who may have money to stay at one of the more luxurious properties around town but choose to stay at a smaller hotel for the local charm, traditional character, and family-like service.
The hotel is just 1.5 blocks from Quinta Avenida, providing quick access to the town’s restaurants and nightlife. Rooms are secure and clean, with private bathrooms, tile showers, ceiling fans, and in-room safes. Many also have air-conditioning. The owners can book most of the same tours that the larger tour agencies can, but they return their sales commission to their guests, resulting in a nice discount. An Internet station is located near the front desk, and complimentary wireless Internet access reaches most rooms. Rates: average $50 a night; include complimentary continental breakfast and a discount at the nearby Café de la Luna Italian restaurant.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tropical Storm Alex forms south of Playa del Carmen
Tourists and local officials are watching closely as the first named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Alex, forms off the coast of Belize and due south of Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya.
The Playa Palms live webcam located in the heart of Playa del Carmen's main beach reveals a rainy sky and blustery winds well ahead of the storm's potential arrival.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Alex is "a large cyclone with an extensive areas of cloudiness, numerous squalls in rainbands and a well-established upper-level outflow in all quadrants."
Travelers heading to resort towns around Cancun and the Riviera Maya should take some comfort in the fact that the storm has a poorly organized inner core and is unlikely to strengthen much before making landfall somewhere in the Yucatan early on Sunday.
Spending time over the Yucatan land mass is expected to dampen the storm's strength even more before it enters the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
At that point, the storm could threaten the cleanup effort on the BP oil spill, which is centered off the coast of Louisiana. Most forecast models show the storm staying well to the west, potentially making a second landfall near the U.S./Mexico border or as far east as Galveston, Texas.
Most travelers from Austin and other U.S. departure cities are not expected to change their travel plans.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
EcoBeachHotels.com Offers Unique Eco-Friendly Hotel Options
Two of their featured properties for this summer are Azulik villas and Cabañas Copal, which are located in Tulum, about an hour south of Playa del Carmen. Both properties have been recognized for their high standards and level of commitment to sustainable accommodations for eco-conscious travelers.
With more than 900 million people traveling each year, the tourism industry wields tremendous influence over the economic, cultural and natural heritages of numerous areas particularly rich in biological and cultural diversity. If not practiced conscientiously and in unison with the surrounding environment, tourism can lead to over-development, cultural exploitation, habitat destruction, waste and excess pollution.
Azulik and Cabañas Copal are oceanfront properties that cater to families and singles searching for a unique experience that will not only relax the mind but also recharge the soul. Azulik is a popular wedding destination for couples seeking an intimate setting in luxury villas, complete with a unique Mayan-themed dayspa and in-room dinner services.
From October 20 to 24, guests are invited to experience the Fourth Forum of Healers Workshop, where experts from around the world will be on-hand to educate and facilitate a wide variety of techniques and therapies used in the healing arts.
For more information or to book these and other eco-friendly hotels, visit EcoBeachHotels.com.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Free concert at Mamita's Beach Club kicks off 2010 Riviera Maya Jazz Fest
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Acanto Condos open model unit
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