If we had stayed in California, I would have been wiped out financially in about two years. Instead, I came to Puerto Vallarta with my Mexican husband, Arturo, and we are financially sound, living happily and very well on $200 a week USD. Our last electric bill was 180 pesos, about $15 USD -- for … [Read more...]
CICEL (International Center for Cultural and Language Studies), Cuernavaca, Morelos State, Mexico
December 10, 2011
CICEL (International Center for Cultural and Language Studies), Cuernavaca, Mexico, is an environmentally aware, grass roots cultural centre dedicated to bringing awareness to Mexico’s cultural diversity. Students and volunteers meet with and learn from community and traditional leaders, youth … [Read more...]
Genesis Retreat Ek Balam, Central Yucatan Peninsula, Valladolid
December 4, 2011
Genesis Ek Balam is a unique, eco-ethnic retreat set on a private jungle acre neighbouring Xcanche, a traditional Mayan Village 300 metres from the Ek Balam (Black Jaguar) ruins. Genesis offers guests the opportunity to join her local Mayan neighbours in their daily activities of grinding corn, … [Read more...]
Shambala Petit Hotel, Tulum, Quintana Roo
October 31, 2011
Shambala Petit Hotel is set amidst graceful palm trees on Tulum’s renowned South Beach. Ten cabana style casitas, hand-crafted from local materials, are scattered throughout lush, spacious grounds, some with French doors opening to the beach, yet in keeping with a sense of privacy. Eight cabanas … [Read more...]
Paraiso Yoga, Sayulita, Spanish Course, January 2012
August 31, 2011
Level I, II and Professional Spanish Courses Paraiso Yoga, Sayulita Starting in January 2012 Have fun while learning Spanish. Course includes: 2 Surfing lessons in Spanish 4 Yoga Classes Visit to La Penita market ... AND MORE For complete details and accommodation info, please visit: … [Read more...]
Mar de Jade (Sea of Jade), Chacala, Riviera Nayarit
July 9, 2011
Mar de Jade is a Wellness & Vacation retreat center nestled between the tropical jungle and the Chacala's. Chacala is a hidden treasure – a peaceful fishing village and a perfect setting for a relaxing, supportive, inspirational vacation. Mar de Jade has 12 rooms and 15 suites with garden … [Read more...]
Learn Spanish at Papelitos, Puerto Vallarta
July 2, 2011
Glenna Travers and Arturo Hernandez are the founders of Papelitos (little papers). Papelito’s Spanish-teaching program permits flexibility. Glenna and Arturo teach officers and seamen, hotel and restaurant staff. Curriculum is prepared specific to the situation at hand. Glenna created a class to … [Read more...]
