The Riu Palace is Coming!

Well, the word on the street is that the Riu Palace Hotels & Resorts is currently sharpening their collective shovels to begin construction on a resort here in Huatulco before years end.

The project will be built in the Bay of Conejos and have a total of 952 rooms at a total build out cost of $60 million USD. The Riu has a storied history of building luxury properties and we expect this will be no different...except the fact that the density requirements here in Huatulco won't allow for any "mega towers". 

There was concern that this project may no longer have legs as it has seen a two year delay from their initial launch date.  It appears though, that there is no longer any need for concern as they have received the "go-ahead" from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.  One of the main areas of concern was a natural marsh and mangrove area on this property and it looks as thought this area will be not only protected but incorporated into the overall design. 

It seems that all wheels are in motion in Huatulco, and now that the highway project connecting Huatulco International Airport to the Bays of Huatulco is also in progress, development and expansion is inevitable. 

We look forward to the future, and more information about the Riu Palace Hotels & Resorts Huatulco.

...and the Winners are?

It was another great ITU World Cup Triathlon here in Huatulco!

The skies were clear and the winds were low for the Elite category on Sunday and marry that with temperatures in the mid 30s, and you know that the action was hot!

Tequila Don Julio Launches Anejo Claro

For you Tequila drinkers out there, you'll be happy to know that Don Julio has launched a new, one of a kind Tequila.

Have a great weekend!

This post is from tequila.net

Tequila Don Julio 70 Añejo Claro

Tequila Don Julio 70 Añejo Claro is a truly unique product that redefines the Añejo tequila category by embodying the rich, complex flavor of a traditional 100% Agave Añejo in a liquid that is filtered to become a clear spirit. This extraordinary tequila represents another evolution in the tequila category and marks the world’s first clear Añejo, pioneered by Tequila Don Julio.

Travel Writing Contest

Original story by www.travpr.com, October 4, 2011


TRAVEL WRITING CONTEST: WIN A 7-DAY VACATION AT SECRETS HUATULCO RESORT & SPA IN MEXICO

Wanderlust and Lipstick & AMResorts Present 4th Annual Travel Writing Contest

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES - October 4th, 2011 - SEATTLE, WA. October 1, 2011 – Wanderlust and Lipstick, the ultimate resource for women travelers, announces the fourth annual WanderWomen Write Contest for female travel writers. Participants may enter their original travel stories for a chance to win an Unlimited-Luxury® 7-day stay for two at Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa in Conejos Bay, Mexico.

Mexico's Smoggy Capital Gets First Electric Taxis

Original Story from The Wall Street Journal, September 28th, 2011 - Laurence Iliff

Mexico City - Mexico's capital received its first all-electric taxi cabs Wednesday as part of an agreement between the auto maker and the local government to promote the use of environmentally friendly vehicles in one of the world's smoggiest metropolitan areas.

The Beauty of Huatulco

As we head into the fall months, the sunsets just seem to get better and better...looking over Marina Santa Cruz.

Cafe Dublin Grand Re-Opening

 Posted from the Café Dublin Facebook page

Join us this SATURDAY, September 24th at Café Dublin as we are having our "Grand Opening!  Scott (previous owner) will be here to celebrate with us and to share some old stories, as well as our Friendly Regulars and of course love to meet some new friends!  Be sure to join us as you will have a chance to sample Dublin's Food and taste some of Cora's Tasty Irish Cream...:)! There will be Drink Specials throughout the night, some freebies and Cubettas on special...all icy cold and served with a SMILE! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE BESOS!!