mexico: Mexico's Ancient Ruins: Uncover Beauty and Mystery at the Mayan Ruins
- 06/10/11 05:10 AM
reprinted from the Travel Channel.com Mexico's Ancient Ruins Uncover Beauty and Mystery at the Mayan Ruins by Jennifer Plum Auvil No trip to Mexico is complete without a walk deep down memory lane into the country’s past. Mexico is filled with well-restored archaeological masterpieces that offer a glimpse of what life was like thousands of years ago. These ancient ruins are scattered throughout the country including towering Mayan pyramids in the Yucatan peninsula and the elaborate ancient city just outside of modern Mexico City. Here’s our selection of Mexico’s best ancient ruins broken down by region. Quintana Roo Tulum is one … (1 comments)
mexico: 6 Reasons Why You Should Buy This Piece of Caribbean Coast
- 05/01/11 05:20 AM
I came across this article the other day in International Living and it does give an accurate overview of the investment opportunities in the Yucatan Peninsula. I have several clients that are taking advantage of this great opportunity & I hope to do so too in the next year. Hopefully, I will have my photos of the Riviera Maya including Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Cancun posted soon. 6 Reasons Why You Should Buy This Piece of Caribbean CoastBy Ronan McMahon Regular readers will know how bullish I am on the real estate market in Tulum (located at the southern tip of Mexico's Riviera … (3 comments)
Mexico's Yucatan state is a tropical paradise and a paradise for history and archeology buffs... but a retirement paradise for U.S. Baby Boomers? Developing Yucatan into a Mecca for Americans 50 year of age and older was the action plan being discussed at a meeting of government officials, local entrepreneurs, and international consultants held in Merida, Yucatan, on Wednesday April 7 titled "Adults Over 50 - The Housing, Attention and Service Industry." Coordinated by the Governor's Office of Finance and Development, the meeting brought together movers and shakers from around the state and the … (1 comments)
mexico: Safety for Mexico Homes in Merida Recognized; Airport Security
- 03/11/11 12:13 AM
I have traveled to the Yucatan several times including Merida. The airport security was very thorough, the people extremely friendly & I freely roamed the city without any concerns to my safety. Being a taller, blonde woman, I did stand out quite a bit so I could have been an easy target. I found this recently posted blog & it accurately describes the area.
Plaza & shops in Merida, Mexico, Annalisa Weller
Posted by: Thomas Lloyd Feb 2011 When buying a Mexico home, North Americans who haven't spent much time in this country may be concerned about security. However, many … (1 comments)
The Temple of Kukulkan, Chichen Itza, Mexico 10-2010 Annalisa Weller
When I was in the 5th grade we studied the Mayans, Aztecs & Incas. I was particularly drawn to the Mayans. I dreamed of someday going to Chichén Itza to see the great pyramid, the observatory & of course, the unbelievably huge ball court. The photo of the stone hoops carved with intertwining serpents high up the side of the stone walls that was in our history of the Americas school book fascinated me. I promised myself back then that I would see it in person someday. Finally, I did go to experience Chichén Itza this … (2 comments)
mexico: Mayakoba rolls out red carpet for PGA Tour
- 03/03/11 02:31 PM
In October, the Pinellas International Council held a trade mission to the Cancun-Playa del Carmen-Cozumel area of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. For one week we toured several absolutely gorgeous properties including the Mayakoba resort and Iberostar. There are many wonderful vacation & second home opportunities there. I came across this article about the PGA tour being held at the Mayakoba resort. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MIKE BAILEY, TravelGolf.com Posted 02/23/2011, 9:25 AM EST
Mayakoba-El Camaleon Golf Course hole 7 The par-3 7th at El Camaleon Golf Club (Fairmont Resorts photo Courtesy of Fairmont Mayakoba ) PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico - While much of the golf world this week is … (0 comments)
mexico: What Brings Three Top Chefs to Merida?
- 02/22/11 03:58 PM
Diane Kennedy & Rick Bayless in the Yucatan? In Merida? Wow, I have known of them & their cookbooks since the early eighties. I own several well-loved & well stained copies of their books. You see, I read cookbooks like other people read novels. I started cooking when I was about 7 years old & started working in restaurants during the summer at age 13. When I lived in California, I at one time owned over 300 cookbooks. Some of my most used & cherished books are Italian, Greek, Mexican & Native American cookbooks. And now, to find out the authors of some of my favorite … (0 comments)
mexico: My Love Affair with Merida, Mexico
- 02/15/11 04:53 PM
While visiting the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico in October 2010, I was in heaven! For 11 days, I savored the people, the food, the music, the architecture & the climate-it is all so beautiful. Catedral de Merida, Mexico 10-2010 In Merida, as a blonde woman, I immediately felt welcomed, comfortable & safe. Even though I was there on business, I was able to take in some of the wonderful sights & smells. I love how the ancient traditions blend with the modern daily life & technology. As I walked through the Plaza Grande, Mayan vendors sell basically the same delicious … (3 comments)
reprinted from the Travel Channel.com Mexico's Ancient Ruins Uncover Beauty and Mystery at the Mayan Ruins by Jennifer Plum Auvil
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