John Gray’s Downtown ‘Domingos Familiares’

Chef John Gray invites your family to spend Sundays in John Gray’s Downtown starting from  Sunday, February 14, from 12-8pm for the launch of “DOMINGOS FAMILIARES” (Family Sundays).    Enjoy your Sunday Lunch with your kids in Downtown Cancun and relax while 20 VAROS KIDS keep your little ones occupied with stimulating and creative art workshops .

Tax Back at Cancun International Airport

 

“Adios taxes, buy in Cancun and get your money back”

Tax Back’s main objective is to promote Mexico as a shopping destination, giving tourists the benefit of a tax refund on most purchases made in Mexico.   

It is an easy process for tourists. VAT (Value Added Tax) can only be returned on products, so you just ask for an official invoice at the affiliated stores and afterwards you go to one of the Tax Back service offices at the airport, along with the documentation to support your purchases and get your tax back.

Mayakoba Golf Classic PGA Tour 2010

Much to the joy of players and fans alike, this is now the fourth year the PGA Tour will come to El Camaleon Golf Club at the Mayakoba resort near Cancun, Mexico.  In 2007 the Mayakoba Golf Classic made golf history when it became the first PGA TOUR event to ever be contested outside of the United States and Canada and now the El Camaleon Golf Club at the Mayakoba resort has committed to hosting the PGA tour each year until 2012.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cancun

Cancun is one of the most romantic places on earth at any time of year with its white powder sand beaches and turquoise blue waters so why not impress your loved this year and whisk them away to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cancun.  You can just imagine how many marriage proposals have taken place when couples have been swept away with the romance of a vacation in Cancun.  

If you are looking for a super romantic evening you will be spoilt for choice in Cancun on Valentine’s Day.  For some ideas and information on the most romantic restaurants Cancun has to offer take a look at the Cancun Eating Out Guide   Many of the restaurants are overlooking the ocean or the lagoon and most of them will offer a special Valentine’s Day menu. 

Beach restoration project in Cancun

Cancun has always been known for the majestic beauty of its shoreline and so has successfully begun the beach recovery project with an investment of more than USD $71 million dollars ($957 million pesos).  The beach restoration project began on September 4th, 2009 with the delivery of more than two thousand tons of pipeline material to Cancun and the project will deliver(6.1 million cubic meters of sand to replenish Cancun’s Hotel Zone seashore.    Although the beach recovery project has experienced some unforeseen delays due to the weather, it continues to advance successfully and it is already possible to to see a fantastic improvement.  It is due to be completed on February 10th 2010.

Christmas Shopping in Cancun

 

If you are taking your Christmas vacation in Cancun this year then I would suggest you leave your Christmas shopping until you arrive in Cancun!  It is a shopper’s paradise!

Cancun remains one of the world’s premier tourist destinations and you will find everything from ultra-chic designer stores and famous brand names, to flea markets and souvenir and handcraft shops.  Cancun shopping is duty free so you can find some real bargains on cosmetics and fine jewellery especially with dollar so strong against the peso right now.

Take a look at http://cancun.travel/en/things-to-do/shopping/ to see the many shopping malls in Cancun and of just some of the great places to go if you fancy Christmas shopping in Cancun whether it be for a new designer party outfit for yourself or a gift to take home to your loved ones.

Cancun Golf Invitational 2009

Stars from the cinema, television, theater and sporting world  participated in the Celebrity Golf Invitational 2009 in Cancun which tookt place from December 3^rd – 6^th  .  The celebrities competed in two golf tournaments at the Playa Mujeres Golf Club and also in a poker tournament and a silent auction in the Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa and Nature Park.  The proceeds will go to charitable organizations such as Teleton, Children International and a self-sufficiency project for the Mayan communities.

Christmas in Cancun

What better way to spend the holiday season than spending your Christmas in Cancun!  The magic of Christmas is everywhere with thousands of colorful lights illuminating the whole city.  To get into the Christmas spirit take a bus or taxi to Downtown Cancun and start at City Hall, then  work your way up towards the Hotel Zone and delight in the spectacle of the beautiful Christmas illuminations.

CANCUN UNVEILS THE WORLD’S LARGEST UNDERWATER MUSEUM

The National Park West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc, which  receives approximately 750,000 tourists annually, will feature more than  400 concrete sculpture figurines comprising the world’s largest underwater museum, right in the waters in front of Cancun and the island of Isla Mujeres.  

The project has been put into place to give the natural reefs the opportunity to flourish at a cost of more than $350,000 usd.   The Marine National Park has stepped up to the challenge of diverting tourists away from natural habitats along the natural coral reefs without losing their visitors,  and the US $36 million they bring directly  into the area each year. 

Hurricane Ida did not cause destruction nor danger to Cancun

HURRICANE “IDA” LEAVES THE STATE OF QUINTANA ROO WHILE ALL THE TOURISTIC AREAS CONTINUE TO OPERATE NORMALLY

Cancun, November 9. - Felix González, Governor of the State of Quintana Roo, said yesterday that the Hurricane “Ida,” category 2, left the coast of the Mexican Caribbean causing no harm to the population or to the touristic activity. Therefore, Cancun and the surrounding areas are operating normally.

During a press conference, Governor González confirmed that almost 65,000 tourists are currently enjoying all the services and activities available in the State except for the aquatic sports and activities that were suspended because of the rain. These have now been reactivated. 

Cancun foresees a positive weather forecast in the coming days since the now Tropical Storm Ida, is moving away from the coast and all possibilities of the storm affecting the area are gone.  “The most important fact is that the eye of the hurricane didn’t hit the soil of Quintana Roo, so we didn’t have any material damage,” added Gonzalez. He also said only Holbox Island was evacuated due to its proximity to the hurricane area. Schools and universities in the area are now working normally.

Regarding the beach recovery program, Governor Gonzalez said no major damage was reported, due to the waves only accelerating the process. Recovery work will resume immediately.

Cancun is located in the municipality of Benito Juarez, which is well known for its preparation in overcoming hurricanes. Putting in place proper contingency plans, 10 shelters were habilitated.    Fortunately the Government did not find a need to use them.