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Tripulu (Trip * ulu) is a specialized guide that aims to inform and inspire travel. Vacation is precious, so we offer local insight to help you create the escape you’re looking for. We deliver current news about restaurants, accommodations and activities --with nice large photos and HD video. You can preview the unique places our local writers love and trust that your time and money will be well spent. Take a risk, move outside your comfort zone, and use every minute of your vacation to see something new. Tripulu is here to help you plan that adventure.

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Hostel Vive la Vida, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - I finally found a hostel I really like here in Playa del Carmen, which means we have a nicely priced spot for backpackers and budget travelers. [Vive la Vida][1] opened in January 2011, and is headed by Fernando Lara and a select team of longtime Playa residentView More

Hotel La Tortuga, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - Hotel La Tortuga is an institution in Playa Del Carmen. They opened as a four-room bed and breakfast almost fourteen years ago, and they've evolved, modified, and expanded their concept to encompass a small part of the corner at Tenth Street at Tenth Avenue in View More

Discordia: Tattoos and Art. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - Keeping with tradition, we have another artistic neighbor in La Nueva Quinta. I know, I know.... I write a lot about this small area, but if you live in Playa, and you’re independent and community-minded you’ll probably find your greatest treasures in the fView More

Corsi, Gelato Artesenale, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - My closest friends in San Francisco are all involved in the culinary industry, and over the course of a three year period, each of us independently visited Rome. We shared long lists of sites to visit, and, more importantly, places to eat. The longest part of tView More

Artevelas Candles, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - I love candles. I love how they make spaces seem clean and well designed, and I also love that they can replace electrical lights. The combination of energy consciousness and great lighting can make almost anyone seem more sexy and spiritual. This is probably wView More

El Taj Condo Hotel, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - [El Taj][1], located directly on the beach between 10th and 12th Streets, is one of Playa’s newer condo hotels, and it stands out for a variety of reasons. First, it’s located on a very popular area of the downtown beach, near many well-known destinations lView More

Tripulu HD - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - Well it’s been nearly two weeks since we launched our travel show pilot (Tripulu HD - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico) and so far so good. With over 3,000 views and $0 spent on marketing I’d say we’ve done ok. The feedback that I’ve received and read online haView More

Chiringa, Spa Canino, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN - If you watched the film, recently released on Tripulu, you understand that adopted street dogs, or Malix, are an important part of life here in Playa. The lucky adoptees get showered with love, toys, and attention. They greet us at the airport, accompany us toView More

Schwartz’s Deli, Montreal: ‘Schwonderful’ Smoked Meat

MONTREAL- There is nothing quite like mouth-watering smoked meat on two slices of rye bread, lathered in yellow mustard, sided with a large dill pickle, and paired with a Cotts Black Cherry Cola. This is a signature meal at [Schwartz’s Hebrew Delicatessen][1], a landmark eateryView More

Sandos Caracol Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico

The highlight of my week was a visit to [Sandos Caracol][1], a hotel and resort located about ten minutes north of Playa. After juggling schedules and making some last minute plans, I was lucky enough to get an hour with Alex Ferri, the CEO of Sandos, who offered Jazz Poulin and View More