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Latest Playa Del Carmen stories 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  Sandos Caracol Resort, Riviera Maya, MexicoThe 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  Restaurant El Facon, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - The Nueva Qunita (New Fifth Avenue) keeps adding new businesses each week, and the addition of [El Facon][1] in the small area between 38th and 40th is more proof that something special is happening in the neighborhood. The team running El Facon has a locatiView More  Grand Velas All Suites Resort, Riviera Maya, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - There’s always debate among travels about whether all-inclusive resorts on the Riviera Maya are preferable to those with a European plan. All-inclusives charge a per-person fee that includes lodging, food, drinks, and activities, while European plans offer meView More  Grand Coco Bay Hotel, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - I recently got a few requests for information about [Coco Bay][1]. This is the hotel right at the point between Las Palapas and Coco Bay, where the beach stretches north and the diving guides moor their boats. Big, yellow, and very clean, its a place where yoView More  Hotel Playa Del Karma, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - People sometimes ask me what I mean when I use the word Playense. It’s Spanish, but it isn’t actually a real word, so there’s no translation. It means Playa style or a person who lives in Playa. The closest definition I’ve seen is on Fifteenth Avenue beView More  Hotel Aventura Mexicana, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - While I was browsing through hotels this week the [Hotel Aventura Mexicana][1] kept popping up with great customer feedback and decent prices. I decided to make a visit, so I sent them an email. Almost immediately I got a very thoughtful response from the ownerView More  The Royal, Playa Del Carmen, an All-inclusive ResortPLAYA DEL CARMEN - The [Royal in Playa Del Carmen][1] was my first foray into the world of all-inclusive hotels. A large, luxurious, three-story building, its located directly on one of the most beautiful beaches in Playa Del Carmen, and for this reason, it was my first option foView More  El Racó, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - I'm a sucker for great coffee, and because I also spend a lot of time working on my laptop, I am always looking for nice cafes with quality drinks and wireless Internet. Sadly, Playa Wings and Pizza moved in next door to my favorite spot-- Ah Cacao at 5th and 3View More  Zurito, Playa Del Carmen PLAYA DEL CARMEN -Two weeks ago I was just having one of those days (yes Jazz does have bad days) so I decided to head out of the house and explore. I’ll often come back from these missions refreshed, realizing that things are never as bad as they seem. On this particular FridaView More |
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