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Playa del Carmen in Trip Advisor’s Top 25 World’s Best Destinations 2016

Trip Advisor members have rated Playa del Carmen, the lively capital of the Riviera Maya, as one of the Traveler’s Choice Top 25 World’s Best Destinations 2016. Coming in at No. 19, it is in the company of cities such as London, Istanbul,…
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Akumal Bay now a Protected Area

By official Federal Government decree on March 7, Akumal Bay was declared a Marine Refuge for Protected Species. This move will strengthen conservation efforts for the three species of sea turtle that inhabit the area: the green, loggerhead…
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Video Mapping in Merida and Izamal

When you visit Merida, capital of the Yucatan, stroll through the main square at night for a taste of the famous ambiance. You’ll see some that some of its iconic buildings such as the Cathedral and Casa de Montejo are the backdrop for a spectacular…
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USA Today 10Best Top 10 Mexican Beaches

USA Today 10Best readers chose their Top 10 Mexican Beaches and the list includes Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres and Maroma Beach in the Riviera Maya.
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Say No to Straws in Playa del Carmen

The Playa del Carmen municipal government will soon be launching a campaign to reduce the use of drinking straws in the city, with the aim of eventually extending it to plastic bags too. Unsightly straws litter beaches and are washed out to…
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Upcoming Events

Cancun and Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival, April 28- May 1 Sponsored by Food & Wine Magazine and Travel & Leisure among others, the Cancún & Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival returns to the Mexican Caribbean in a new time slot, April 28 to May 1. The 2016 festival line up has yet to be announced but will feature events ranging from celebrity chef conferences, star chef cooking classes, wine and spirits tastings hosted by leading sommeliers, gala dinners and a gourmet tasting village. Visit www.crmfest.com for more information.
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Grand Residences Phase 2 Construction Update

Phase 2 construction is underway and has picked up pace this month. January and February were spent planning, selecting and placing orders with subcontractors and in budgeting. The first workers are on property doing masonry work on the walls,…
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Grand Residences in Trip Advisor Mexico’s Top Hotels list

We are delighted to inform you that Grand Residences has made the Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Top 25 Hotels in Mexico 2016 listing for the second year running, coming in at No. 16. In a new category of Top 25 Hotels in Mexico for Best Service…
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Grand Residences in the News

Grand Residences has been in the news lately. First up, it featured on the popular consumer news website U.S. News & World Report, which receives more than 11 million visitors a month. MSN.com and Time.com followed with another article on…