Saturday, December 28, 2013

Island Facts


1. Did you know that one in 6 people live on an Island? Since so many of us live on Islands, we thought it might be interesting to share some little known facts about “any land mass completely surrounded by water”.

2. Not all islands are alike! Continental islands lie on the shelf of a continent, for example, Greenland, which lies on the shelf of North America. Oceanic islands do not sit on a continental shelf. Most, such as the Hawaiian Islands, were formed by volcanic activity.

3. Although Australia is completely surrounded by water, geographically it is considered a continent rather than an island. It’s not only too big to be formally classified as an island, it also sits on its own tectonic plate. Because of this, the title of world’s largest island goes to Greenland, a continental island lying on North America’s continental shelf.

4. The official name for a group, cluster or collection of geographically-related islands is archipelago. Familiar archipelagos include the Canary Islands, the Bahamas, the Caymans, Indonesia, the British Isles, and the Philippines.

5. The Guinness Book of Records lists Bishop Rock as the world’s smallest island with a building on it. It is 151 feet (46 m) long by 52.5 feet (16 m) wide and is situated at the end of Britain’s Isles.

6. There are 6,852 islands in the nation of Japan.

7. Cozumel is Mexico’s largest Caribbean Island. Cozumel is 48 km (30 mi) long and 16 km (10 mi) wide. It lies some 10 km (6.2 mi) from the mainland, and 90 km (56 mi) south of Cancun. The vast majority of the population of Cozumel lives in the town of San Miguel (pop. 77,236 in 2010), which is on the island's western shore. The land area is covered with an impenetrable jungle which has many endemic animal species found only on Cozumel. The Island, including offshore islets, has a land area of 477 sq. kilometers (184 sq. miles).

Cozumel attracts divers from all around the world to dive its famous coral reefs, one of largest in the world. An International airport with daily flights from Europe and other parts of the world makes it very accessible for international tourists who also take advantage of Cozumel’s 300 restaurants, some of which are 5 star with international cuisines.


Cozumel is also famous for its Jack Nicklaus-designed, first-class golf course tucked within the delicate ecosystem of the surrounding tropical rainforest. The golf course is home to the giant orange Cozumel iguanas, crocodiles, raccoons and a multitude of bird species as well as other wildlife which call the Island home.


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Thursday, December 26, 2013

New Years Playa del Carmen

New Years 2013-2014


10 Things That You Can Do For New Year's in Playa del Carmen. 


Every year is always a little different but there is always a lot to do!

1. Celebrate the evening on 12th and 1st st. This is where most of the clubs are as well as the people. Every club will have some promo to get you into them (bottle and table). But if you don't want to go into a club, there is also a huge gathering of people partying in the street between the clubs.

2. Bring in the New Year's at a restaurant on 5th Avenue. I would recommend making reservations at a restaurant you want to eat at before hand. Restaurants will be packed with locals and tourists from all over the world.

3. Every year there is a popular Dj that comes to Playa. This year it is Armin Van Burren. I suggest getting tickets in advance because this place will be hopping!!!!!

Armin Van Buuren

4.  Celebrate on the beach. This is definitely the more quiet side of bringing in the New Year's, but most definitely romantic. Walking along the beach with friends or family, there is nothing quite like it. Just be careful with drinks. Neither glass nor liquor are allowed on the beach.

5. Fireworks! Most hotels will offer fireworks but I like being in the downtown centre on the beach and watching all the fireworks along the coastline going off as well as Cozumel Island as its display can be seen from the beaches in Playa.

6. BPM. This is an unforgettable experience, but does not fall exactly on New Year's. Last year for 2012-2013 it did, but this year it falls on January 4th till the 12th, 2014. Below is a list of all the Dj's coming in for this epic event and what days they are playing. This is a ticket event. So buy one now before it is too late!

Playa del Carmen


7. Take a walk down 5th Avenue. This street is always a good place to be. Everyone seems to like to walk up and down the street and see what is going on. There is enough action on 5th Avenue to keep everybody grooving.  Shopping, bars, and celebrations seems to be taking off everywhere. You really cannot miss out, because every corner seems to have something going on.

8. Head to Zenzi or Fusion. These are restaurants/ bars on the beach, right off of 5th Avenue. These places usually have New Year's menus, live bands, and fire dancing shows. This is great for people who want to sit and relax, watch fireworks, but yet still be involved in the fun.
New Years

9. Party like a tourist at Señor Frogs. This place really makes you get your dancing shoes on with shots, wild drinks, and a live band. This bar is right on the beach in front of the Cozumel ferry dock. A lot of tourists love to head there since it is a well known location to party all around Mexico.

10. Stay in the hotel! Some people choose this option, but I believe it a last resort (pun is intended). I think a lot of people miss out on all the activities going on. Granted staying in the hotel means that your room is close by for an easy retreat, but the happening place is 5th Avenue!!!!


This is a great list of places to go and things to do for New Year's.  Playa del Carmen is well known for its diverse activities, so it is really not hard to find something for everyone!!  

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House of Montejo in Merida, Yucatan



Francisco de Montejo came to Mexico in the early 1500's. He was a conquistador who conquered the State of the Yucatán and became the leading civil authority in Mérida. In 1529 he built this house on the central plaza of Mérida, where it still stands today. The house is a perfect example of the Renaissance period which has an elaborately carved facade, still intact, which exemplifies plateresque style in a civilian context.

The house was occupied by Montejo's descendants until the 1970's. Since then, the Montejo House has had many modifications inside, according to the tastes of its various owners and the architectural and decorative fashion eras, yet still preserving its stunning cover.

In 1981 the National Bank of Mexico acquired the house and proceeded to restore the inside to its original look. In a second intervention of restoration and adaptation, part of the house was made into a museum. 

Neat Features:
Above the doorway a man hunches over bearing the weight of the upper tier, perhaps representing Montejo’s dominance over the Maya. Also, if you look closely, the statues on either side of the entrance are both standing with one foot on a Mayan head.



Are you ready for a change in lifestyle? Contact us if you are interested in beachfront property near Merida and the House of Montejo.