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Make TRAVEL Your 2020 Resolution
Many of us hope to turn the calendar page from 2019 to 2020 with the plan to do live better in one way or another. What is on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Did you know that people who choose to focus on experiences tend to be happier than those who opt for material things? This year, consider TRAVEL as part of your 2020 Resolutions. Don’t allow this to be another resolution that comes and goes without fulfillment. Here are some things to consider to make this resolution
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A Story about Stories
Do you want your Houfy listing to stand out? One of the many advantages of Houfy, is for owners to use the Stories and Guidebooks functions to create a personal resources for your guests. Many of us have a Welcome Book at our rentals but Houfy Stories and Guidebooks put your best information at your guests fingertips as they are still making their vacation plans. Wondering how to get started with Stories and Guidebooks? Here are a few tips for your success.
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For those looking for culture
The ancient Mayan Civilization began around 1800 BC, reached its peak of power and influence around 600 AD and were gone by 900 AD. The Maya excelled in agriculture, pottery, hieroglyph writing, calendar making and mathematics and left behind impressive architecture and symbolic artwork. If you want to experience some of this culture, you must visit the ancient Mayan ruins. Four of the most popular ruins in the area include Chechen Itza, Tulum, Ek Balam and Coba.
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Celebrating "Halloween" in Mexico
When many think of "Halloween" in Mexico they often recognize the tradition of the extravagant costumes and the beautiful make up that create skull-like faces. While, Día del los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated the same time of year it is different than Halloween and has much more meaning than costumes and candy.
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Furnished Items
We furnish our guests with a start-up of paper towels, toilet tissue, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo, shower gel, and laundry detergent. We also provide at least one 20 liter bottle of water. There is a water dispenser in the condo and you can purchase additional 20 liter bottles at the OXXO across the soccer field from the condo. However, you may choose to simply buy smaller bottles. Bottled water is very inexpensive in Playa because most people drink it rather than tap water.
A Letter to Welcome You
We want to welcome you to Vista del Mar, which means “View of the Sea,” our Playa home. We want you to feel at home and hope we have provided you everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was just a couple years ago that we first traveled to the area and one trip made us fall in love with the beauty and the culture. We hope you love it as much as we do. You will find the people of Playa del Carmen (locals and expats) to be friendly and helpful. The rooftop pool with amazing
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