New Cooking School Opens in Puerto Morelos
The Little Mexican Cooking School officially hangs out its shingle on December 8th and will continue with what they call ‘cooking class adventures’ every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of April.  The school was born as a result of the passions of Australian, Catriona Brown and Canadian, Patti Murphy, both ‘foodies’ and worl

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Big Love for Playa Legend Captain Dave
A few days ago, many Playa del Carmen residents,including our family, received a message from Miss Sarah, Captain Dave's sister up in Memphis Tennessee. It seems after a battery of tests, doctors have discovered that our favorite pirate has small cell cancer that has taken up residence in various areas of his body. Captain Dave is one of our oldest and most fascinating friends in Playa and we have no doubt that he will fight this battle with his everything he's got. According to my pal John, Memphis is home to some of the best cancer research and care facilities in the country and our dear friend Dave is in the best possible hands with the oncologists at The West Clinic.

Wednesday, Women and Wine Holiday Bazaar
This past Wednesday evening the ladies of Wednesday, Women and Wine hosted a special holiday bazaar at Coffee Cafe on 34th Street and 5th Avenue. Members and friends of this social networking group were on hand promoting their businesses, selling homemade gifts, and sharing business ideas and opportunities! Coffee Café offered the participants and guests discounts on wine and food and kept us well served throughout the evening. It was a lovely evening with lots of delightful handmade items like sandles, jewlery, clothes and bags.  It was also a great way to make new friends and support the local business women in Playa del Carmen. Here are some pict

Announcing New Riviera Maya Events Calendar
Announcing our new Riviera Maya Events Calendar!! With the combined efforts of 5 regional editors spread across the Riviera and Costa Maya, this is certain to be the most comprehensive listing of local events available all in one place. Search by location or type of event! A special submission form is in the works so that you can add your own events. In the mean time, submit your own events to me and I will post them! We are really excited about this and hope it will become a huge resource for everyone living in or traveling to the region from Puerto Morelos to Mahahual! Click on the image below and let us know what you think!!