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A Special Christmas in Playa del Carmen …for Everyone!

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What are your plans for Christmas in Playa del Carmen?  If you are still stumped on what to do or are looking for a great dinner we’ve got a few suggestions with help and courtesy of “In the Roo”.

Playa del Carmen is filling up with Christmas Cheer!  This weekend we will start to see a huge increase in tourism from Americans and Canadians who will be spending the Christmas holiday with us here in Playa del Carmen!

Many people are asking where they can go to spend the holiday and enjoy a great meal and a fun filled night!

Here are a few restaurants suggestions offering special dinners and celebrations on the eve of Christmas in Playa del Carmen:

  • Fusion– Offering a special menu, dinner and entertainment right on the beach
  • [Cocotte] Cita-Offering a special Christmas menu
  • Ipanema’s Brazillian Steakhouse– Offering Turkey, Fish and Christmas apple salad
  • Las Delicias– Offering a 3 course turkey dinner
  • Palm Playa– Offering a Christmas turkey dinner
  • Tropical– Offering a special menu
  • Zenzi-Offering a 5 course turkey dinner on the beach underneath the starts (24th and 25th)
  • Aldea Corazon– Offering 4 course dinner and live music
  • La Casa del Agua– Offering a 3 course turkey dinner (24th and 25th)
  • Madre Tierra– Offering a special Christmas menu
  • Lol Ha– Offering a special Christmas menu
  • Ziggys– Offering a special Christmas menu
  • Fridas– Offering a special Christmas menu
  • Indigo Beach– Offering a 3 course Christmas menu (24th and 25th)
  • Reina Roja– Offering special Christmas selections
  • Segafredo-Offering a special Christmas menu
  • Wah Wah Beach Bar– Traditional Christmas dinner being served buffet style on the beach. All you can eat. Live music and entertainment (December 25th only)

If you don’t see your favorite spot on the list, be sure to check with them!  Most restaurants will be hosting a little something special to help you make a memorable Christmas in Playa del Carmen! Make sure to book your reservations early!

Feliz Navidad and Merry Christmas to all!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in Playa del Carmen!

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We are one week away from one of the most loved, wonderful time of the year!
It can also be a bit of a stressful time!  For this reason many people will escape the logistics of the holidays and head down to spend Christmas in Playa del Carmen!

The newspapers reported a 98% occupancy rate in the Riviera Maya starting December 20th which means an extraordinary amount of Americans and Canadians will be decking the halls down south this Christmas.

Take Christmas with you wherever you go!

Although a vacation seems lovely we still crave that holiday feeling!  So where do you find it?  Well, where do you truly find anything?  In your heart!  You can bring Christmas anywhere you go!

Being away from home doesn’t have to mean you give up the holidays all together!  You can still make a special Christmas in Playa del Carmen!

If you are living in Playa del Carmen or are renting a vacation home, decorating is made completely easy!  Most retail and grocery stores are selling all kind of Christmas décor, lights, wreaths, trees, poinsettias; everything you need to create your home into a winter wonderland!

Yes you can find real Christmas trees in Playa!

Contrary to what one may think, real Christmas trees can be found in Playa!  Most major grocery stores like Mega or Walmart as well as other major shopping centers like Sams Club do have fresh smelling pine trees for sale!  You don’t have to miss out on that Christmassy smell just because you are in in Caribbean!

What I love about Christmas in Playa del Carmen is that I get to enjoy the beautiful Playa summer weather outdoors but when I step inside my home, I get that warm Christmas feeling just the way I would back in Indiana!  You still get the feeling to bundle up, snuggle in with your family and drink hot chocolate!

Christmas all around town

If you get the chance to walk around town you will find the Christmas spirit nearly everywhere; lit up trees and lights shining, bringing all the charm and feeling of Christmas into your heart!

Eat Drink and Be Merry in Playa del Carmen

If you are traveling and aren’t willing to cook on Christmas you will not have to sacrifice a delicious and traditional Christmas dinner.  Many restaurants, on and off the 5th Avenue, will have special Christmas dinner menus and are completely willing to help to make your Christmas in Playa a special one!

You can even order an entire Christmas feast to be cooked, prepared and delivered to your home eliminating all the mess. Check the local grocery stores, department stores like Sanbourns, and local restaurants and bakeries for their special Christmas dinner packages!

Are you that last minute shopper?

We are all guilty of it!  We have an entire 364 days before Christmas yet, that large population of us will wait until December 23rd and 24th to search for last minute gifts!  If you are in Playa del Carmen for the holiday season, you couldn’t be in a better place to have this problem!

Playa del Carmen is filled with all kinds of shopping options to meet your every need. You can find clothing, accessories, sportswear, shoe stores, electronics, books, games, etc.!

The Quinta Alegria mall has opened up quite a few new selections for shopping lovers right on 5th ave.  You can also check out Liverpool on highway 307 for or Sears located in Plaza Las Americas!

I wish everyone a fun, enjoyable and relaxing Christmas season this year in Playa del Carmen!

Living in Akumal – Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!

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Do you love to get into the holiday spirit by giving?  If you are living in Akumal or traveling to the Riviera Maya area this holiday season, you might be interested to hear about a great opportunity to spread some love and cheer for children in Akumal this Christmas!

We got a lot of questions from clients and visitors who ask about how they can contribute or volunteer in the local Mexican communities.  There are constant initiatives and ways to get involved including special efforts like this one to make sure all children have a little something for Christmas!

Among the many volunteer organizations in the Riviera Maya, who are working hard this season to create lasting Christmas memories for children living in the Riviera Maya, we would like to highlight the efforts of those at the Hekab Be Biblioteca (library) in Akumal!

This year, you can purchase a special Christmas ornament with a child’s name on it for 20 US dollars or 200 pesos!  The money that you use to purchase the ornament will ultimately be used to sponsor a Christmas gift, for the child whose name you have chosen!

Participating is beyond easy!

If you are living in Akumal, you can purchase your ornament in person at the Turtle Bay Bakery and Café.  If you are not in town yet, don’t worry, you can make your sponsorship online anytime, from anywhere!

Santa Clause is coming to town!

The most exciting part for the kids, is that each gift will be hand delivered by Santa at a special Christmas party being held on December 21st at the Hakab Be Library.  The event is open to all who wants to join and see the smiling shining faces on the children receiving gifts!

This is truly a rewarding gesture to partake in!  There are numerous organizations, such as this one, all over the world making children’s holiday wishes come true!  Most times we look to contribute in places that are close to our hearts!

There are many Canadians and Americans living in Akumal, and in the whole Riviera Maya, that feel just as much as home here, as in their countries of origin; therefore they look to help and be a part of the community in any way they can.

There are numerous ways to stay active and involved in the community.  Follow our blog for updates and news on volunteering throughout the year!

-By Bea Lozano

Celebrating the Winners of the “Dream a Little Dream of Mexico” Riviera Maya Calendar Contest 2013

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During this past summer, we, at Top Mexico Real Estate, launched the Dream a Little Dream of Mexico photo contest, designed to gather some of your favorite and most creative Riviera Maya photos and create a People’s Choice Riviera Maya Calendar.  The campaign turned out to be a huge success, as we received lots of contributions and participation from those who live, breath and dream about the Riviera Maya!

We want to send a warm and generous THANK YOU to everyone who participated and voted in the contest!  We had 12 final Category Winners including three Grand Prize Winners.  All of these photos, with the exception of one special category, were taken right here in the Riviera Maya!
This Thursday, November 21st, we will be celebrating the campaign and handing out prizes and calendars to the winners.  The event will be at Caguameria in Playa del Carmen on 1st Avenue and 20th Street from 5-8 pm!  Feel free to stop by and meet some of the Top Mexico Real Estate team and watch us honor the winners.

Let’s give Congratulations to our winners!

Janice Taylor Lucky #13 category winner

Kim Doerr- Walk on the Beach category winner

Rebecca Tunstall – Beach Sunrise category and 2nd Place Grand Prize Winner

Alberto Mendoza – I love Mexico category and 3rd Place Grand Prize Winner

Ivet Aleks – Ancient Mayan category winner

Karla Jimenez – Mexican Food category winner

Angela Hadden – Underwater category winner

Neila Higuera – Mayan Jungle category winner

Ivan Smith – Living Playa category winner

Kat Mendoza – Mayan Wildlife category and 1st Place Grand Prize Winner

Shane Wilcox – Mexico Relax category winner

Congrats to Simone Zentgraf – 25 Top Beaches category winner

The Riviera Mayais a place that we love to call home.  Many Americans and Canadians come here to the Riviera Maya and fall in love with the scenery, the weather, and the enchanting and easy going lifestyle.  We are always interested to know what you love about visiting or living in the Riviera Maya!  If you would like to share a story or your favorite photos we would be happy to feature your experience in upcoming publications.

If you missed out on this contest, don’t worry! Soon we will be announcing a new fun campaign!  Like us on Facebook for up to date information on real estate, lifestyle and fun in the Riviera Maya!

Happy 111th Anniversary Playa del Carmen! #ThrowbackThursday

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I love you now like I loved you then!  Happy 111th Anniversary Playa del Carmen!   Life keeps moving and changing but the beauty of Playa del Carmen’s amazing beaches have remained.  Let’s continue to keep Playa del Carmen clean and beautiful for years to come!

#ThrowbackThursday Happy Halloween!

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Halloween is always that time of the year to be silly, so it doesn’t matter where you are and who you are with, put your best costume on, be silly and have fun!

By the way, we want to invite you to join us today, we will be hitting 5th Avenue and will be handing out candy! Just spot a bunch of Catrinas and a couple of dogs with the TOP Mexico Real Estate Logo, have fun and be silly with us too!

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Wildlife Wednesday: A Pelican feeling the morning breeze

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This magnificent bird was caught by Shane Wilcox while doing a morning walk on the beach in Playa del Carmen; and found out that this pelican was enjoying the sunrise as much as he did! This picture was a late contestant of our Dream a Little Dream of Mexico photo contest! The whole 13 winners will be announced November  1st  in our Facebook Page.

 

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