Thursday, April 17, 2014

Headlines In Isla Mujeres Daily News Thursday, April 17

North Beach/Playa Norte In Real Time In Isla Mujeres LINK to 24 hour time lapse of the webcam

This is the "Morning Edition" with translated headlines & newspaper photos. The Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events & the evening's Live Music Schedules. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Occupancy up to 80%

From today until next Sunday: Hoteliers confirm

Ocupación, hasta en 80%

Miércoles, 16 de Abril de 2014 21:41

Confirman hoteleros, a partir de hoy y hasta el próximo domingo

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 16 de abril.-

DIF Hat Breakfast

Generosidad, a tope

Miércoles, 16 de Abril de 2014 21:32

En nutrido desayuno del sombrero organizado por DIF municipal

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 16 de abril.-

Sublime concert overlooking the Caribbean

Sublime concierto valsassina

Miércoles, 16 de Abril de 2014 21:29

En recinto frente al Caribe

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 16 de abril.-

Tvisla Mujeres

Noticias de Quequi......

Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

por esto

Six thousand tourists arriving daily

Llegan seis mil turistas al día[+] Ver mas
..

Improved sales downtown
Mejoran ventas en el primer cuadro de la ciudad[+] Ver mas
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de abril.-

Police patrols: Working together to ensure peace
Policías juntas garantizan paz.. [+] Ver mas
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de abril.-

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Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

View from rooms

Small room

Large room

Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a pharmacy and variety of other stores and small local restaurants

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Headlines In Isla Mujeres Daily News Wednesday, April 16

North Beach/Playa Norte In Real Time In Isla Mujeres LINK to 24 hour time lapse of the webcam

This is the "Morning Edition" with translated headlines & newspaper photos. The Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events & the evening's Live Music Schedules. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

New Maritime Terminal in 15 days

En 15 días, nueva terminal marítima

Martes, 15 de Abril de 2014 21:30

Ercé Barrón realiza nueva supervisión

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-

Cleaning up the malecon

Removing vehicles for better traffic and image for tourism

Limpian el malecón

Martes, 15 de Abril de 2014 21:13

Retiran vehículos para mejorar tránsito e imagen turística

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-

Deadline extended for Children's Fishing Tournament

Nutrida respuesta de infantes

Martes, 15 de Abril de 2014 21:10

A convocatoria de torneo de pesca

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-.

Unanimous approval from City Council

For municipality to participate in "Fair Housing 2014"

Luz verde en Cabildo

Martes, 15 de Abril de 2014 20:33

A participación del municipio en “Vivienda Digna 2014”

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-

Projects for approval

Cordial meeting between Mayor and Director of State Ministry of Planning & Finance

Proyectos estratégicos

Martes, 15 de Abril de 2014 20:33

Se presentan en cordial reunión de Agapito y Juan Pablo

Sandra RODRIGUEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-
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Tvisla Mujeres

Spaces prepared for relocation of mobile vendors

Tv Isla Mujeres | Alistan módulos para la reubicación de los ambulantes de #IslaMujeres

Supervising the work on the new Maritime Terminal

Tv Isla Mujeres | Supervisan la obra en la nueva terminal marítima de #IslaMujeres; podría ser...

35 children & youths registered for fishing tournament

Tv Isla Mujeres | 35 niños y jóvenes inscritos en el torneo de pesca “Buenaventura Delgado...

Traffic police restricting motorcycle parking along Rueda Medina avenue

Restringe la dirección de tránsito el estacionamiento a motocicletas en la avenida Rueda Medina http://t.co/X0N9fJSlug

TV ISLA MUJERES (@tvislamujeres) posted a photo on Twitter

Noticias de Quequi......

Concluding the Maritime Terminal in 15 days

INFRAESTRUCTURA

Concluyen terminal marítima en 15 días

0 15 de abril de 2014

Por Carlos Gasca .-

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Mobile vendors will have a fixed space

COMERCIO

Contarán ambulantes con un espacio fijo

0 15 de abril de 2014

Por Carlos Gasca .- .

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Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Submitting a budget package to SEFIPLAN

Gestiona edil paquete económico ante Sefiplan

Miércoles 16 de Abril de 2014 14:00 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

Tourism agency to supervise the comisionista hawkers

Supervisa Turismo el servicio de los 'enganchadores'

Miércoles 16 de Abril de 2014 13:59 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

por esto

Increasing taxi rates in May

En mayo, incremento en tarifas de taxis
.. [ [+] Ver mas

Using the breathalyzer

El alcoholímetro se mantendrá al acecho[+] Ver mas
ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-

Over 35 children & youths to participate in sport fishing tournament

Más de 35 participarán en torneo de pesca deportiva infantil y juvenil[+] Ver mas
ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-

Civil Protection should erect more warnings
Deficiente desempeño en la Dirección de Protección Civil [+] Ver mas
ISLA MUJERES, 15 de abril.-

This blog is brought to you by....
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

View from rooms

Small room

Large room

Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a pharmacy and variety of other stores and small local restaurants

December 2013: Taunya from Washington wrote

Hi Ronda,

I want to say thank you again for a fabulous vacation! Your studio was perfect! Having the extra space, kitchenette and dinning table made the space perfect for a long stay. Your little details like coffee filters and ice cube trays made it feel like home. I also really appreciated that you were there if I needed anything, but that you also let me have my space.

Being out of downtown, yet close to everything made the location perfect. Add the beautiful beach and it couldn't have been any better!

Thank you so much! When I return to Isla I will be back on your doorstep. Happy Holidays!

MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Guests Say..

Judy from Ohio wrote...
I stayed at Maravilla and absolutely loved it. Beach and patio was kept very clean and since handicapped I would spend the days on patio with my laptop at table right outside my room. Each room had table/chairs in front of room. Not many places on isla you have the beach right outside your door-saves alot of money instead of renting beach chairs and buying drinks downtown. I also do not like crowded beaches and stacks of chairs next to each other as on the north beaches. You hear absolutely no street noise just the waves hitting the shore. There were bikes free to use, beachchairs free to take to downtown, and free washer/dryer to use. The price is excellent value and the owners live there so they do not need to list with an agency giving renters better $ value. Isla is not for everyone. But condo/luxury hotels now line the once beautiful North Beach for those wanting the Cancun version of places to stay, so sad, plus $$$$. I prefer peace,quiet, and great value. Not many places with sunrise/sunset views.

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Guests from Ontario wrote...

We have returned to Maravilla Caribe and we consider it to be a gem. Is it a luxurious resort? No. On the other hand, it's the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting outside with a beer and watching the ocean, reading all afternoon in a hammock or going for a long walk along the shore. To sit on the patio with a plate of fresh fruit and a cup of coffee is my idea of the perfect morning. It's like having your own little private beach cottage - it's not fancy but that's not what we're looking for. A 15 minute walk takes you into the busy little town, full of great little restaurants and shops, and a $3 taxi ride will get you just about anywhere on the island. The landlord is friendly, accommodating and genuinely cares about and knows the local community. For anyone who wants a lavish package vacation, this obviously isn't the place for you - there are plenty of resorts that will fit your needs. Maravilla is a simple, lovely place to get away from it all.

Jane C from Penland wrote...

My friend and I just stayed at Maravilla Caribe, December 20-25, 2012 and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner, Ronda made me feel comfortable before I arrived, providing helpful information about travel to the area. She made an extra effort to secure a larger room for us, which was perfect. Maravilla is quaint, charming, clean & comfortable. We loved the bright green color of the house! The kitchenette was simple, clean and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds are very comfortable and Ronda provides lots of clean towels. She even offered to let us use the washer/dryer and bicycles for free! The best part (other than the low cost) is you have your own private beach in the back! It is a beautiful place that I highly recommend.

Carol D from Peterborough wrote.....

Hello I stayed at MaraVilla, la Casa Verde :-), Dec 10 to 20 this 2012 for my first time and would not hesitate to return. This is my 11th year staying on the island and I have stayed at many places. The location is amazing, and the owners have modified the patio doors so that those of us who want to hear the waves all night can do so with security. They were super helpful at every turn and what meant the most to me is that they really care about their guests and are friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. The room was spacious and clean. At MaraVilla there are only 3 rooms facing the water so it is peaceful, quiet and private. At MaraVilla, there were workers out painting the house in front and raking the beach and it was well maintained. There were no rocks on the clean tile patio. you do need water shoes to wade in to the water but it is worth it. And if you want to go to a more perfect beach i.e. no reef etc then one could go and pay 150-200+ per night at Playa Norte (but you won't hear the waves from your bed or have the privacy or owners that care about you!!). The bed was comfortable, mattress good, sheets in good shape and clean (more than i can say about the place i had the misfortune of staying in Progresso!!). Honestly you get what you pay for in this world and if you were to go to Tulum, or San Filipe or Progresso you are sure getting much more bang for your buck at MaraVilla in the 50-65 dollar range!!! If you are a 5 star resort person I would say stay at a 5 star resort, but if you enjoy the waves, quiet, privacy and caring owners then stay at this MaraVilla the Casa Verde :-)

Renee from Toronto wrote...

For some of us, there comes a time when we prefer peace and quiet to hustle and bustle. For a few regrettable years, I got off buses and lined up with the rest of the schmucks to check in for the all inclusive 'experience'. I set the alarm daily to head down with everyone else to make dinner reservations for the pleasure of eating soggy Sushi served by brusque Bahamians. I wore the wristband of shame, identifying me as an easy mark on any excursion. I tipped and cajoled the bartender for extra shots of rum. I listened to the drunken monologues of people who get to cut loose just once a year. With the all inclusive experience, your fate is not entirely your own...

And then I tried something else, the self catering experience - more a case of here's your key, here's your apartment, have fun! Settle in, stock your fridge, stock your bar and you're off to the races. Happy hour is whenever you choose. No lining up at a buffet. Snorkel on your own time. Open a bottle of wine and cook a leisurely dinner - no one's rushing you out for the next seating. Sleep in and eat breakfast when you want, don't worry about the dining room being closed.

That's the experience I prefer these days. And Mara Villa doesn't disappoint. You get exactly what you pay for: a clean and comfortable room with everything you need. The experience is great for people who like to 'do their own thing.' In essence, staying at Mara Villa is like having your own private beachfront villa.

Amenities include good wifi, towels, sheets, dishes, pots and pans, a fridge and freezer, drinking water, hammock hooks, and a clothesline. Bonuses include a patio with tables and chairs, a charcoal BBQ, a beach for watching the sun rise over the water, and a rooftop for watching the sun set over Cancun (also good for star gazing and extreme suntanning).

The local bus passes by the front door and costs 4 pesos to head downtown. A taxi is about $2 into town. Chedraui, the big grocery store, is less than 10 minutes away by foot. Grab a cheap cab home if you've really stocked up.

Ronda is a great host - a storehouse of island information about where to eat and what to do. Bruce, her husband, is an avid snorkeler and can point you in the best direction off their private beach for underwater wildlife. I was lucky enough to see dolphins swimming offshore one day. Close to shore I also saw a barracuda, a sting ray and a pair of graceful Caribbean squid. The usual tropical fish abound as well.

It's worth noting that Mara Villa is located on the east side of the island, windward. The shore is more dramatic and rocky, but there are very few, if any, mosquitos. The west side of the island is calmer and more traditionally 'beachy', but mosquitoes abound at dawn and dusk. With the rocky shore, you need water shoes for entering the water and swimming, but you have the beach all to yourself at Mara Villa. Head to the sublimely Caribbean style North Beach if you miss the crowds.

I spent almost a month at Mara Villa and it was the calm, casual and relaxing experience I craved. I will be back to Mara Villa, but I won't ever go back to an all inclusive.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

This is the "Morning Edition" with translated headlines & newspaper photos. The Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events & the evening's Live Music Schedules. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

Ocupación, hasta en 80%

Confirman hoteleros, a partir de hoy y hasta el próximo domingo

Generosidad, a tope

En nutrido desayuno del sombrero organizado por DIF municipal

Sublime concierto valsassina

En recinto frente al Caribe

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

This is the "Morning Edition" with translated headlines & newspaper photos. The Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events & the evening's Live Music Schedules. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

En 15 días, nueva terminal marítima

Ercé Barrón realiza nueva supervisión

Limpian el malecón

Retiran vehículos para mejorar tránsito e imagen turística

Nutrida respuesta de infantes

A convocatoria de torneo de pesca

Luz verde en Cabildo

A participación del municipio en “Vivienda Digna 2014”

Proyectos estratégicos

Se presentan en cordial reunión de Agapito y Juan Pablo

Restringe la dirección de tránsito el estacionamiento a motocicletas en la avenida Rueda Medina http://t.co/X0N9fJSlug

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