Tu Stylo Salon Unisex - Hair, Nails & Beauty - Puerto Aventuras, Mexixo

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingles bells rock…the holidays are here!  It’s that time of the year where the parties are endless, the food is simply delicious and your flip-flops with baubles are ready to go…it’s that time of the year to look your absolute best.  

Private Taxi Service in Playa del Carmen – Senor Agustin Cruz – Taxi # 2781

After reading so many reviews on TripAdvisor about Senor Agustin Cruz, we decided to give him a try.

As I mentioned in my previous post titled No Car, No Problem, we do not own a car here. With affordable public transportation, it did not make sense to have a car in this walking community.  However, as I have also mentioned, when we plan on taking a shopping trip to Costco in Cancun or some other store where we may need the additional space, we take a taxi. 

Chedraui Multi-Plaza Center in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

Chedraui Multi Plaza Shopping Center

Recent Changes in Using PayPal to Send Money to Mexico from the United States.

Although we live in Mexico, our bank account is in the United States (U.S.).  Keeping our accounts in the U.S. has been, and continues to be, an easy, effective, and safe way to manage our finances abroad.  

WHAT NOT TO DO IN PUBLIC

My husband and I recently had the opportunity to dine at one of the local restaurants on 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.  After chatting with our hostess, reviewing the menu and placing our orders, we started doing one of our favorite things; people watching.

Day Trip - Mia Reef Resort

We treated ourselves to an amazing day pass at the Mia Reef Isla Mujeres.  The day was adventurous and indulgent, but well worth it.  The beach is breathtakingly beautiful, with an abundance of loungers to lure you into a relaxed state and a nap.  In addition to the wonderful loungers, they also have umbrellas that can be placed and positioned wherever your heart desires.  Just let the attendant know, and your wish is their command.  And if you’re not ready to chill on a lounger, there are plenty of other comfortable seating areas around the resort; all to accommodate you!

BUYER BEWARE - Pharmacy Pricing in Tourist Areas

Although I am composing this blog post from Mexico, the contents may be applicable to any tourist area.  

Isla Mujeres (The Island of Women) – a day trip

Isla Mujeres is a quaint little beach town that has the vibe of a bustling vacation resort, yet still feels like a small community. Its relaxed environment, beautiful beaches, and boardwalk along the Caribbean Sea, makes this a must-see place on your things to do list.

Omni Hotels and Resorts, Puerto Aventuras, Mexico – Day Pass Pricing Information

As a member of several forums, my reading often comes upon the inevitable question of the cost of a day pass at the Omni Resort and Hotel, here in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico.  Instead of writing out my response on each forum, I decided to just post the information here, and link to it, when the question arises again.  

Dental Services in Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Playa Dentist

Nothing beats a personal referral.  It was time for another dental checkup and cleaning, but this time we wanted to try someone new. Let’s be honest, we are all consumers of products and services, so there is absolutely nothing wrong with shopping around for these services, just like we shop for other items of importance.

Shopping in Mexico using Amazon Global

Shopping in Mexico can be a real challenge and frustrating sometimes depending on what you are trying to buy.  Even the simplest of things (simple to me, anyway) are difficult to obtain in any consistent manner.  We basically spend a lot of time going to all the local stores (Chedraui, Sorianna, Walmart and Mega) looking for items.  

Xaman Ha Aviary in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

When we lived in Playacar Fase II in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, we would walk pass the Xaman Ha Aviary on an almost daily basis. I’m embarrassed to say that we never took the time or opportunity to explore this attraction.