As part of our resort-wide cleaning and maintenance projects carried out during Maintenance Week in September, for the safety of owners and guests, an anti-slip product was applied on the pool decks and around the private rooftop terrace pools. As an additional safety measure, an anti-slip material was also applied in a one-meter perimeter around […]
Chef Rafael Borbolla is cooking up some delicious new dishes for the lunch menu at El Faro so be sure to call in on your next visit. Starters range from baked zucchini carpaccio and bruschetta topped with burrata cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar to Costa Alegre-style tuna tostada, Nayarit-style mixed ceviche, tiradito and salmon […]
This month we celebrate the color and creativity of Mexico expressed in folk art. Ceramics, wood carvings of animals, angels and creatures of fantasy, embroidered or hand-woven textiles, glass, metal, leather, bead work, palm and even bark paper, the list is endless. Here’s our gallery of artesanía for October. Be sure to follow Grand Residences […]
If you enjoy telling your friends, relatives and associates about Grand Residences and showing them photos of your home in paradise, why not help spread the word by participating in the Grand Residences Referral Program? We want your referrals to discover the Grand Residences luxury vacation experience for themselves and we are willing to offer […]
Plan a day or two-day trip to one of the Yucatan’s colonial towns or cities for a glimpse of history and rich traditions. Merida Heading the list is Merida, state capital of the Yucatan. Steeped in history, Merida was founded in 1542 by the Spanish conquistadors amidst the ruins of a much earlier Mayan city […]
For those of you who travel to the Mexican Caribbean in November and who love golf, don’t miss the Mayakoba Golf Classic PGA Tour event at El Camaleon Golf Club. From November 11 to 17, this tournament brings together a field of golfers with names including Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar, Graeme McDowell and tournament winners […]
On September 21, volunteers turned out in Puerto Morelos, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and other parts of the Mexican Caribbean to clean area beaches. They were participating in the annual worldwide Beach Cleaning Weekend organized by Ocean Conservancy and supported by other conservation NGOs, local authorities and citizens. If you would like to help keep […]
The Cozumel National Park authorities have announced that they are closing Palancar, Colombia and Cielo reefs to visitors from October 7 for several months. This is being done to give the coral reefs a breathing space to recover from visitor pressure and Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. The reefs will be constantly monitored and a report on their health […]
Visitors to Valladolid will have a new cenote park to explore next year, Xibalba. The latest park from the Xcaret Group and its first in the Yucatan, Xibalba is a journey into the Maya underworld, the incredible labyrinth of caves and cenotes that lies deep in the limestone. Park goers will have eight spectacular cenotes […]
Time Magazine has included Sfer Ik Gallery in Tulum in its World’s 100 Greatest Places list for 2019. This dreamlike space was built using locally sourced wood, stone and cement and its walls are festooned with tropical plants. It is a creative sphere to showcase the work of visual artists and for artisanal workshops. There […]
Artober Fest, Cancun, October 4 – November 3 A series of events featuring music, dance, art, film and cuisine in Cancun during October. Artober will culminate with representation of Day of the Dead traditions. 11th Cozumel Bird Festival, October 11 – 13 17th Annual Sea Turtle Festival, Xcacel, Akumal and Tulum, October 18-20 The 2019 […]
We recently chatted with Grand Residences Executive Chef Rafael Borbolla about his inspiration and exciting new dishes to tempt your palate. “How did I decide to become a chef?” muses Grand Residences Executive Chef Rafael Borbolla, “It was destiny, I thumbed the Yellow Pages directory and it opened right at the listings of cooking schools. […]
Are you in the mood for Mexican cuisine this month? Here are five delicious dishes you won’t want to miss at Flor de Canela restaurant. Mexican Snack Platter Great for sharing, try the Mexican snack platter, a tempting spread of antojitos or Mexican finger food. Our selection includes sopes, quesadillas filled with Oaxaca string cheese, tlacoyos […]
Set aside some time this month for a Spa morning at Grand Residences. Here are some recommendations for you to try. Why not begin your morning with a Hot Stone Massage? Inspired by an ancient Native American healing ritual, it is relaxing and therapeutic. It boosts your circulation, calms, decongests and cleanses the body, giving […]
From party piñatas and guacamole, music and dance to lotería, Spanish classes, arts and crafts, your children will have a taste of Mexico this month at the Kids Club. The fun program of daily activities includes games and workshops with a Mexican flavor. They’ll enjoy themselves so much they won’t want to leave!
This month we celebrate the beauty of Mexico starting here in the Mexican Caribbean and stretching the length and breadth of the country. Be sure to follow Grand Residences on Instagram @grandresidences to see more pictures from your home in paradise. If you have a picture of Grand Residences, Puerto Morelos or a special place […]
If you enjoy telling your friends, relatives and associates about Grand Residences and showing them photos of your home in paradise, why not help spread the word by participating in the Grand Residences Referral Program? We want your referrals to discover the Grand Residences luxury vacation experience for themselves and we are willing to offer […]
Want to go exploring this month? Here are three incredible September travel experiences to discover in the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan. Rio Secreto Explore the Mayan underworld. Deep in the limestone rock lies a labyrinth of caves and cenotes that the ancient Maya believed were doorways to the realm of the gods. In the […]
The National Fisheries Institute Research Center (INAPESCA-CRIAP) in Puerto Morelos is raising corals to be transplanted on reefs that have been damaged by storms or human activity and to replenish disappearing coral colonies. Biologists working at the center recently planted more than 3,500 fragments of elkhorn and staghorn coral and other stony corals on reefs […]
Xcaret Park is gearing up for the 14th Festival of Life and Death from October 29 to November 3. This annual Riviera Maya event is a celebration of customs, rituals and beliefs associated with the Mexican Day of the Dead, a tradition that is on the World Heritage list in the intangible culture category. From […]
In another sign of Cancun’s global appeal, Turkish Airlines has begun flights to Cancun and Mexico City. Delta has also confirmed four flights a week from Washington DC for the winter season.
Xplor Bravest Race, Xplor Park, September 22 Competitors face a new course this year with more than 40 obstacles and challenges. Fiesta del Cristo de Las Ampollas, September 27, Merida The patron saint of Merida is honored with masses, pilgrimages, processions and traditional dances. Restaurant Weeks, Merida, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, beginning of October […]
Great news for the wine lovers among you! Grand Residences has received Wine Spectator magazine’s 2019 Award of Excellence for El Faro Grill. This is the third year running and our congratulations go out to Manager Daniela Trava, Chef Rafael Borbolla and Sommelier Javier Moreno. The El Faro Grill wine list features 150 wines and […]
Star-studded Mayan heavens, a Riviera Maya breeze and the tropical island beat, join us for Salsa Night on the pool deck on Thursdays. Dance the night away to music played by our Latin trio Salsa con V. From 6:30 p.m. For more musical evenings, there’s jazz on Tuesdays and Fridays at Heaven Grill and a […]
