La Vida Local   One of the benefits of staying in a vacation rental is that you get to experience the city through the eyes of a local. While staying in your home away from ...

Playa del Carmen’s impressive gastronomy scene stretches across the city’s famous 5th Avenue, reaching sleepy side streets and carving out tropical foodie havens within the lush jungle. There are hundreds of delicious menus extending an ...

The effervescent lure of 5th Avenue, with its plethora of shops, restaurants and vivacious nightlife, charms both visitors and those of us who live in Playa del Carmen.   While strolling along this magnetic, world-famous, ...

You anxiously await to deplane.  The flight attendants open the door and as you emerge onto the jetway, the warm, tropical air greets you with a welcoming embrace. Delighted to officially begin your vacation in ...

This booming city by sea has come a long way since it first became an official part of Mexico in 1902. For many decades, Playa del Carmen remained a quiet village sheathed by the wild ...

Image - Catch restaurant If you visit Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya, the city’s seemingly limitless number of restaurants can make the decision on where to dine a daunting one. We have dozens ...

Playa Del Carmen, once a sleepy fishing village, has blossomed into an effervescent city by the sea.  From its magnetic multicultural community, has immersed a rich bounty of scrumptious dining experiences.  The following is a ...

Whether it’s your first-time in Playa del Carmen or you frequently visit this endearing vacation spot, the seemingly endless selection of eateries (with new ones popping up all the time,) can make choosing where to ...

Fortunately,  I have been blessed with a talent or two, unfortunately a green thumb is not one of my gifts!  In lieu of this, a tall graviola tree in my front yard continues to grow ...

There is a whole lot more to tequila than shooting Jose Cuervo off the belly of a girl at a frat party!  The history of the spirit is as rich as the smooth flavor of a good tequila.  ...