There was a good point brought up this evening over dinner at Carboncitos by one of our guests. How do we tell the season in Mexico considering that our vegetation does not change like the fall leaves up north, or snow falls? In Mexico we do not have seasons per se on land, but we do have seasons in the ocean. The seasons on land are determined by the heat and temperature, but the seasons underwater are far more impressive and exciting!
The conversation started when a guest asked, when is the best time to come to Mexico, maybe when it is not quite so hot. Obviously, it is a bit cooler...
Here is a very cool app for smart phones! Tango enables mobile phone user to have video calls and can be used over all smart phones. That is right an Iphone user can conduct a video call with an Android user over 3G! The calls are of good quality and you can see who you are talking to!! If you prefer Skype they have a Skype app and a SKype WIFI app! Too cool!
Tango lets you use two cameras to show yourself and your surroundings. It also works well on phones with only a rear camera, such as iPhone 3GS (yes people still use the 3GS), iPad or Android, briefly show somebody something around...
Now this is an odd letter to write. Normally we are the ones receiving wishes of safety and well being during or before hurricanes and tropical storms. This time we are sitting by our computers relying on the media to report what is happening to the East Coast in the aftermath of Sandy, the super storm. How odd, but if anyone knows how to deal with storms and Hurricanes, it is us, Residents and business owners in Playa del Carmen, Mexico where we have seen and been through a few storms ourselves. Maybe we should call this the Storm Sisterhood and Brotherhood as we all now know what a horrible...
Just in case you need a nudge to take those vacation days, we have compiled a list of articles that could have you running to Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya immediately!
These articles are interesting and speak to vacations being a way to help your well being. We attest to this and encourage you to think about taking all of those vacation days that have accumulated over the years. Vacations will actually increase your productivity and make you a better employee, a better boss and a better spouse. For those going to school, taking a break will help you to study harder and better. ...
We call Playa del Carmen food trucks, street vendors and it is a popular form of eating in the city and throughout the Riviera Maya. Don’t be afraid. Do keep in mind that all street vendors are not created equal as restaurants are not created equal as home cooking is not all created equal. Food is love and love is food, and one can tell if a cook, chef or mother puts love into their food or not. Bad food is not only lacking flavor, it is lacking a whole lot of lovin’. Carboncitos has a whole lot of lov'in put into their recipes but that is another day, today we want to highlight some...
A big part of your vacation in Playa del Carmen is finding the best beach club that fits your taste, your desire, your needs and what you want to have at your finger tips when hanging on the beach in the shores of the Caribbean. Everyone has a different idea as to what a good beach club is so we want to provide some reviews of that many beach clubs that are available in Playa del Carmen.
Canibal Royal beach club review - beach, food, and cocktails
This is a popular beach club at Coco beach, to the north of Hotel Cielo and the last beach club on the Playa del Carmen beach. Located at the end of 46th...
Whether you have vacationed in Playa del Carmen a few times or if you thinking about a Playa del Carmen vacation, here is our Playa del Carmen vacation tip of the week for October 17, 2012, how to deal with currency exchange on vacation.
Money can be confusing on vacation, find out the facts on Mexican currency rules
Our big tip for money and currency tip in Mexico is that rules continue to change. We can provide you with the facts today, but this could be outdated information in a few months from now. If you are unsure ask us, we live in Playa del Carmen and it is important that we stay...
The Riviera Maya has over 132 kms of beach that runs from Cancun to Tulum. Hotel Cielo is located in Playa del Carmen, the halfway point between these two cities and one block from the beach. Though we have a preference for our portion of the beach in Playa del Carmen, we appreciate other beaches in the area that offer a different vibe, different adventures and different opportunities. Some of our favorites are Puerto Morelos, Xpu-ha, Paamul, Akumal and of course, Tulum. We have provided a description of each beach, where it is located in relationship to Hotel Cielo and the specific activities...
October 31 to November 2 are important holidays in Mexico. The expates in the community gather at various locations for some fun filled Halloween parties. The costumes are outragous, creative, detailed and extraordinary. Halloween has been a popular event in the Playa del Carmen area for many years as it hooks onto the Mexican celebrates for Day of the Dead, a traditional and cultural celebration of the dead in all parts of Mexico. Day of the Dead honors the dead, with families creating alters for dead relatives who are invited back into the home for sweet bread, fruit, and the dead relatives...
