August 2008 - Posts

18 August 2008
Mexico 2nd home conference
U.S. real estate industry targets the huge global 2nd homes and resorts market August 18, 2008, Los Angeles, CA-The U.S. real estate market has gone so bad, no "Extreme Makeover" can help save ABC's home improvement reality show's largest Read More...
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18 August 2008
Cruise Ship Shedule
Course to the minimum season Sunday, 17 of August of 2008 * For the following week only 14 ships, two less than in this one will come and the average of summer * However, is put a little worse during the month of September, with an average of 12 floating Read More...
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18 August 2008
Season Change in Cozumel
COZUMEL, 17 of August. - The week last, entering itself for the week from the 18 to the 24 of August Falls considerably the number from arrivals to the airport of the island in comparison with the number of registered flights, only 50 flights coming from Read More...
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12 August 2008
Cruise Ship sails FROM Cozumel
Now from Cozumel a ship http://www.shipparade.com/az/Grand_Voyager/Grand_Voyager.htm will be leaving beginning October for ports - Flights from Spain to bring in more passengers to get onboard: Cozumel, Georgetown, Montego Bay, La Romana, Grand Turk, Read More...
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12 August 2008
Cozumel New Cruise Ship Tax - Committee meeting
The Committee of Cruisers of Cozumel meets to discuss among other things the destiny of the resources that will be obtained in the island when from October they commence to charge the tax of internment to the country for cruise tourists. During the second Read More...
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12 August 2008
Cozumel Local, State and Federal meet on Tourism
The municipal government of Juan Carlos Gonzalez hosted a siminar for the tourist sector of Quintana Roo, including municipal, state, and federal authorities as well as leading businessmen involved in the main economic activity of the community, with Read More...
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12 August 2008
Cozumel Carnival Dates 2009
Start planning now! Here is what has been released so far - more details to follow If you have never been to Carnival - It's a must see! Feb 17 Tues Feb 18 Wed Feb 19 Thurs Feb 20 Fri Feb 21 Sat Feb 22 Sun Feb 23 Mon Feb 24 Tues and the last BIG PARAD Read More...
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12 August 2008
New "Passport Card" in production
US Government Announces 'Passport Card' is in Production The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the new U.S. Passport Card is in full production and is now being distributed. The Passport Read More...
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11 August 2008
Pemex privatization - Cozumel gas ranges $2.70 a gallon
Emphatic No to Mexico Oil Privatization Mexico, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) More than 90 percent of the voters in the seven Mexican states that participated on Sunday in the second stage of the referendum on oil in Mexico, rejected privatization of PEMEX public Read More...
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11 August 2008
Buy in Mexico
Here are some reasons...Why Mexico? Mexico has become a popular location to own a second home or vacation property. Many people from around the world -- and especially the United States and Canada -- are actively buying real estate in Mexico. In recent Read More...
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10 August 2008
Quick update on La Choza -
Looks like two weeks and back in business... drove by tonight and it was like ants working even into the night hours. Talk about determination! That's Cozumel! Read More...
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10 August 2008
September Events Cozumel
15, 16 Sep — Dia de la Independiencia . Public holiday. Cries of "Viva Mexico!" are heard throughout the city. Fireworks, traditional dance performances, food and music fill the days, and a parade processes through downtown. A fair is Read More...
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10 August 2008
Cruise Ship crew spend money in Cozumel
the "crew members", of cruiser, a Vital for a segment of the local economy, spend between 45 and 50 dollars each time that they come to the island and some do it to two times for week; salons, dental services, supermarkets and clothing stores, Read More...
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10 August 2008
La Choza destroyed by fire
HAS BURNED DOWN......at 5-5:30 8/10/08 this morning the fire truck of Cozumel rolled out to answer the call......FIRE AT LA CHOZA.....the cause is under investigation and I will post more as more is learned from the officials .....no word yet on the extent Read More...
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08 August 2008
Cozumel - Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine features....
http://www.caribbeantravelmag.com/article.jsp?ID=1000063553 http://www.caribbeantravelmag.com/article.jsp?ID=1000063554 Read More...
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08 August 2008
Cozumel Virtual Camera Tours
Great website for many 360 degree tours around the island http://www.tntvacations.com/DestinationOverview?destination=CZM Read More...
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06 August 2008
More about Cruz Roja Cozumel
our trusted friend Deb is always helping! About the Cruz Roja, aka Cozumel's Red Cross « on: July 27, 2008, 01:40:20 PM » Things always work a little differently in Mexico and the Red Cross is no exception! In much of the world, the Red Read More...
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06 August 2008
Cozumel - The Mayan Door
In that sense, he explained that being Mayan Door the terminal of cruises that has majors spaces in Cozumel, do not wait for a problem of saturation, because there is the capacity, unlike other wharves, to handle the maneuvers of taxis, buses and other Read More...
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05 August 2008
1-800 no.'s in Mexico
To call a US 800 number from Mexico make the following change to the number: 800 becomes 880 888 becomes 881 877 becomes 882 866 becomes 883 In other words, to call 800-123-4567 you dial: 001-880-123-4567 Hope this information helps others as much as Read More...
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05 August 2008
Cruz Roja Cozumel Casino Night
Come to Cruz Roja's Casino Night fundraiser. Saturday, Aug. 23 El Cid Hotel 9pm - 3am 500 Pesos Contribution includes Welcome Drink & 1000 Cruz Bucks for Play Live Auction Cash Bar Proceeds of this event will fund the first phase of the new headquarters Read More...
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05 August 2008
Cozumel Landfill is now...Full
The landfill where Cozumel's domestic trash is carried reaches saturation point. Two things are under serious consideration by the municipal government of Juan Carlos González. The first is purchase of equipment that converts trash into electricity. Read More...
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05 August 2008
Mega grocery store new in Cozumel
The new mega-general merchandise store, Comercial Mexicana, presently being constructed at the corner of R.E. Melgar with Calle 11 is advancing rapidly and should be ready to open within 45 to 60 days. Comercial Mexicana is the largest chain of general Read More...
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04 August 2008
Single Story For Sale in North Hotel zone
Lot available next door to build or use • 2,300 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm single story "immaculate" - MLS® $350,000 USD - European Home North Hotel zone, Cozumel - European Family complex with 2 homes and a large lot grassed, landscaped Read More...
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02 August 2008
AMPI July newsletter Mexico!
What can go Wrong in a Mexican Transaction By Jose Perez Ventana Magazine What can go wrong? The answer – everything… However, with competent counsel, a real estate sale in Mexico can be as safe as one in the United States. Understanding Read More...
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02 August 2008
US Dollar falls to Mexico Peso!
Peso's value surges against weakening U.S. dollar By MARLA DICKERSON LOS ANGELES TIMES Published: Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 3:42 a.m. MEXICO CITY -- The super peso is back. As rising interest rates Read More...
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