November/December town developments general news etc

**Mindbender** · 11-30-2006

Here's a mixed bag of items of interest:

Plans have been announced for a 17km Playa bypass. It will start around Xcaret and join the highway again North of Playa. Let's not think about when it will actually happen yet.

Extensive planting continues along the middle of the highway making the Cancun trips more pleasant.

The Mayakoba hotel has a superb new entrance to wow the oncoming PGA tournament. The gate house marble walls are back illuminated at night making a very cool effect.

The highway entrance to Ave Juarez is also getting a welcome makeover.

There's a big development in progress at the very south beachside end of Playacar. Hotel, mini private estate, any ideas?

UPDATE: Panaderia, a Cancun favourite of ours, has opened a branch on Ave Constituyentes just opposite the side of Mega. The Cancun branch makes wonderful cakes, pastries and is also a restaurant serving wonderfully presented crepes, salads etc. I hope they do the same here.

Best Medical Centre has opened on the West corner of the highway and Ave Juarez. They provide emergency care, diagnostics, health assessment/check overs, scans, xrays, 4D (time and space) pregnancy scans etc, etc. It's very professional and they've invested over $1 million in the latest equipment. The medical team are from Mexico City.

For those of you tired with the bank queues at Scotia Inverlat, try the newly opened branch at Centro Maya opposite Sams Club. They also open on Saturdays until 3pm - nice.

Then pop over to the new Vips restaurant (next to Sams) and have a taste of a Mexican institution. Fast efficient service in Playa! Gasp at the regulation short haircuts for the ladies.

Hacienda (the tax office) in Cancun is moving to swanky new offices opposite the South side of Plaza las Americas. The service is polite and efficient. Personal representation is becoming de riguer and not middlemen accountants. You'll be surprised at how much easier some things really are!

Ana Barbara, a famous Mexican singer, is having her baby c-section at the new Galeria hospital in Cancun. She has her away from the big city home there. SHE HAD IT, ALL ARE WELL.

Luis Miguel, the master crooner, had an exclusive concert in Cancun. Missed it

too busy.

Local big happy news, for those who know them, Charlie and Talina are getting married in December! THEY DID THE DEED, IT WAS A FINE EVENING.

1st December is Calderon's (the President elect) big day to officially take office. Fox is handing him the keys to the Presidential home (Los Pinos) tonight. The sore losers party with waning support, PRD, want to disrupt the ceremony tomorrow in congress.

Update: Calderon and Fox got into Congress OK and completed his initiation with the support of the majority. Then Calderon spoke to the movers, shakers and glitterati at the enormous National Auditorium to great applause. Afterwards he crossed the road to inspect the troops and meet the scrambled egg big chiefs. They put on a fine and immaculate display.

Amlo was reported to have a crowd of followers moving about in the street to no effect. Later the number reported to be protesting in the Zocalo was an unimpressive 50.

The small magazine shop next to HCs has closed down.

Coral Dental are expanding to more rooms on the top floor. The new section will be a dental spa, a more relaxing environment for certain procedures. We've fitted the window shades too

Maverick69 · 11-30-2006

Great info.

synestere · 11-30-2006

Celeste being a Chilanga we ate at vips yesterday ........ they will do very well .
I thought it a bit pricey though considering .

**Mindbender** · 11-30-2006

The specials printed on the place mats are good value and include soup, main meal, a drink, pudding and a massage. (OK I made the last bit up)

synestere · 11-30-2006

Today we ate at the best kept secret in Playa .............. The deer and pheasant , without a doubt (imho ) the best restaurant in Playa . It has been open for 25 years !

**Susie Q Roo** · 12-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindbender

The specials printed on the place mats are good value and include soup, main meal, a drink, pudding and a massage. (OK I made the last bit up)

Every once in a while, MB, you make me laugh really hard.

PS - thanks for some great info!

monte · 12-01-2006

Thanks for the great info.

Sol · 12-01-2006

MB
Thanks for the news on the developments in PdC. I will have to go check out VIPS. All Playa needs now is a Sanborn's.

ANDY&JEN · 12-01-2006

=Mindbender]The specials printed on the place mats are good value and include soup, main meal, a drink, pudding and a massage. quote] LOL

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**Mindbender** · 12-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sol

...All Playa needs now is a Sanborn's.

Actually, I think we're getting one at the new Plaza las Americas (North Playa, West side of the highway). As yet only the Cineopolis has opened.

Sanborns uniforms are right out of Star Trek.

kittiekat · 12-01-2006

Thanks for posting all of this great information. We're both sick at home
and feel really out of the loop!

Michele · 12-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindbender

The specials printed on the place mats are good value and include soup, main meal, a drink, pudding and a massage. (OK I made the last bit up)

Does the price quoted include the "happy ending" or is that an additional charge?

**james** · 12-27-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindbender

Ana Barbara, a famous Mexican singer, is having her baby c-section at the new Galeria hospital in Cancun. She has her away from the big city home there.

was flipping channels when I came across the news story on that, and her doctor (Luis Medellin) appeared to comment on the delivery. To me he'll always be more famous for having delivered Elsa and Viggo.

**Mindbender** · 12-27-2006

If the celebs use him, then he must be good. Good choice.

She and baby are doing fine btw.

Michele: you're being rude again, aren't you?

**Mindbender** · 12-27-2006

Panaderia is open!
Ave Constituyentes between 25th and 30th.
The Cancun branch is excellent for crepes, cakes etc. So we'll have to investigate this one...

The small magazine shop next to HCs has closed down.

Coral Dental are expanding to more rooms on the top floor. The new section will be a dental spa, a more relaxing environment for certain procedures. We've fitted the window shades too

11-30-2006	#1 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,092	November/December town developments general news etc Here's a mixed bag of items of interest: Plans have been announced for a 17km Playa bypass. It will start around Xcaret and join the highway again North of Playa. Let's not think about when it will actually happen yet. Extensive planting continues along the middle of the highway making the Cancun trips more pleasant. The Mayakoba hotel has a superb new entrance to wow the oncoming PGA tournament. The gate house marble walls are back illuminated at night making a very cool effect. The highway entrance to Ave Juarez is also getting a welcome makeover. There's a big development in progress at the very south beachside end of Playacar. Hotel, mini private estate, any ideas? UPDATE: Panaderia, a Cancun favourite of ours, has opened a branch on Ave Constituyentes just opposite the side of Mega. The Cancun branch makes wonderful cakes, pastries and is also a restaurant serving wonderfully presented crepes, salads etc. I hope they do the same here. Best Medical Centre has opened on the West corner of the highway and Ave Juarez. They provide emergency care, diagnostics, health assessment/check overs, scans, xrays, 4D (time and space) pregnancy scans etc, etc. It's very professional and they've invested over $1 million in the latest equipment. The medical team are from Mexico City. For those of you tired with the bank queues at Scotia Inverlat, try the newly opened branch at Centro Maya opposite Sams Club. They also open on Saturdays until 3pm - nice. Then pop over to the new Vips restaurant (next to Sams) and have a taste of a Mexican institution. Fast efficient service in Playa! Gasp at the regulation short haircuts for the ladies. Hacienda (the tax office) in Cancun is moving to swanky new offices opposite the South side of Plaza las Americas. The service is polite and efficient. Personal representation is becoming de riguer and not middlemen accountants. You'll be surprised at how much easier some things really are! Ana Barbara, a famous Mexican singer, is having her baby c-section at the new Galeria hospital in Cancun. She has her away from the big city home there. SHE HAD IT, ALL ARE WELL. Luis Miguel, the master crooner, had an exclusive concert in Cancun. Missed it too busy. Local big happy news, for those who know them, Charlie and Talina are getting married in December! THEY DID THE DEED, IT WAS A FINE EVENING. 1st December is Calderon's (the President elect) big day to officially take office. Fox is handing him the keys to the Presidential home (Los Pinos) tonight. The sore losers party with waning support, PRD, want to disrupt the ceremony tomorrow in congress. Update: Calderon and Fox got into Congress OK and completed his initiation with the support of the majority. Then Calderon spoke to the movers, shakers and glitterati at the enormous National Auditorium to great applause. Afterwards he crossed the road to inspect the troops and meet the scrambled egg big chiefs. They put on a fine and immaculate display. Amlo was reported to have a crowd of followers moving about in the street to no effect. Later the number reported to be protesting in the Zocalo was an unimpressive 50. The small magazine shop next to HCs has closed down. Coral Dental are expanding to more rooms on the top floor. The new section will be a dental spa, a more relaxing environment for certain procedures. We've fitted the window shades too Last edited by Mindbender : 12-27-2006 at 06:40 PM.

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11-30-2006	#2 (permalink)
Maverick69 añejo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Regina, Sk , Canada Posts: 1,776	Great info.

11-30-2006	#3 (permalink)
synestere añejo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 2,049	Celeste being a Chilanga we ate at vips yesterday ........ they will do very well . I thought it a bit pricey though considering .

11-30-2006	#4 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,092	The specials printed on the place mats are good value and include soup, main meal, a drink, pudding and a massage. (OK I made the last bit up)

11-30-2006	#5 (permalink)
synestere añejo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 2,049	Today we ate at the best kept secret in Playa .............. The deer and pheasant , without a doubt (imho ) the best restaurant in Playa . It has been open for 25 years !

12-01-2006	#7 (permalink)
monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,107	Thanks for the great info.

12-01-2006	#8 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 9,582	MB Thanks for the news on the developments in PdC. I will have to go check out VIPS. All Playa needs now is a Sanborn's.

12-01-2006	#9 (permalink)
ANDY&JEN añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the midst of chaos Posts: 3,285	=Mindbender]The specials printed on the place mats are good value and include soup, main meal, a drink, pudding and a massage. quote] LOL .

12-01-2006	#11 (permalink)
kittiekat life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PDC in the campestre at La Casa del Mango Posts: 573	Thanks for posting all of this great information. We're both sick at home and feel really out of the loop!

12-27-2006	#14 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,092	If the celebs use him, then he must be good. Good choice. She and baby are doing fine btw. Michele: you're being rude again, aren't you?

12-27-2006	#15 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,092	Panaderia is open! Ave Constituyentes between 25th and 30th. The Cancun branch is excellent for crepes, cakes etc. So we'll have to investigate this one... The small magazine shop next to HCs has closed down. Coral Dental are expanding to more rooms on the top floor. The new section will be a dental spa, a more relaxing environment for certain procedures. We've fitted the window shades too

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