I love going to the movies in Mexico! Yes, we can even see them in English. In fact, most of the movies are in English with Spanish subtitles as they usually only dub the kids movies. It is funny though to go to a kid’s movie and hear characters you know well speak in a different language with a different voice.
The theaters in Mexico are excellent and the seating is well tiered so no one ever has their head in your way. It costs about the equivalent of $4.50 US and you get in for only $3.00 on weekends before 3:00 and one day of the week the price is reduced all day.
Even popcorn and snacks seem reasonable. You can get regular popcorn, enchilada popcorn, caramel popcorn and in some cinemas, light popcorn. You can even mix up the popcorn! Plus where else can you get red salsa to top off your popcorn?
So the next time you are in Mexico – where are you going to go? The Movies! I knew it. It is a worthwhile treat. It is also a great air conditioned place to hang out when it is hot. There are just so many benefits to living in Mexico .....
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Mexico cost of living
Many people enquire on the cost of living in Mexico. Here is what we find ….
Our family moved to Playa del Carmen from Canada and we currently live for a little more than half of what it would cost us to live in Canada. We have friends who are retired and live here on much less than we do as we have two teenagers still in school and we pay for their schooling every month.
My husband, Shawn, constantly hears clients complain about the high property taxes they have to pay where they live. Our property taxes are less than 200 USD per year and I don’t know anyone here that pays even 500 dollars taxes per year. We also find that most food costs less and eating out is less expensive.
Remember that all this is even with the fact that we live in a very popular beach town. With inland Mexico the costs will be even less. As I have mentioned before, Merida, another beautiful city only about 4 hours away, costs even less to live in.
Yet another reason to appreciate Mexico.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Our family moved to Playa del Carmen from Canada and we currently live for a little more than half of what it would cost us to live in Canada. We have friends who are retired and live here on much less than we do as we have two teenagers still in school and we pay for their schooling every month.
My husband, Shawn, constantly hears clients complain about the high property taxes they have to pay where they live. Our property taxes are less than 200 USD per year and I don’t know anyone here that pays even 500 dollars taxes per year. We also find that most food costs less and eating out is less expensive.
Remember that all this is even with the fact that we live in a very popular beach town. With inland Mexico the costs will be even less. As I have mentioned before, Merida, another beautiful city only about 4 hours away, costs even less to live in.
Yet another reason to appreciate Mexico.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Bacalar, Mexico lots
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Have you visited the gorgeous and serene area of Mexico called Bacalar? Did you love it like our family did? Are you interested in the possibility of owning real estate there?
Well, I have an insider scoop for you … you see my husband, Shawn, and our real estate office partner, Jorge, are the owners and developers of a beautiful project in Bacalar, Mexico. In fact we are planning our homes for in the project.
The project is called Los Flamboyanes Bacalar http://www.losflamboyanesbacalar.com/.
This is what they sent out last week: We have heard time and time again as our clients search for the right land to build their home that they cannot find the right place without lowering their expectations and raising their budget for the land. They are looking for an easier way of life where they can live with all the normal amenities and more, for a lower cost of living than they have now.
The challenge many people see is the cost to buy land for their home here in Playa del Carmen; we have been looking for the solution. It has taken us almost three years to find the right location, with all the infrastructure and with access to a larger city center and still be able to put all the parts of a first class development (In ground services, proper roads, a water front park, as well as another park on the center) together while at the same time offering our clients the opportunity to buy their property for around forty thousand dollars.
Please take a moment and check the details on the website. Someone you know is looking for an easier lifestyle and wants to hear about this opportunity. One thing I know for sure is this kind of project, with these prices on the Caribbean coast line of Mexico, will not be seen again. Jorge and I will be building our homes there and we will have all the connections to help you do the same.
See all the details Here http://www.losflamboyanesbacalar.com/ and you can reserve your lot today. We might be neighbors!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Well, I have an insider scoop for you … you see my husband, Shawn, and our real estate office partner, Jorge, are the owners and developers of a beautiful project in Bacalar, Mexico. In fact we are planning our homes for in the project.
The project is called Los Flamboyanes Bacalar http://www.losflamboyanesbacalar.com/.
This is what they sent out last week: We have heard time and time again as our clients search for the right land to build their home that they cannot find the right place without lowering their expectations and raising their budget for the land. They are looking for an easier way of life where they can live with all the normal amenities and more, for a lower cost of living than they have now.
The challenge many people see is the cost to buy land for their home here in Playa del Carmen; we have been looking for the solution. It has taken us almost three years to find the right location, with all the infrastructure and with access to a larger city center and still be able to put all the parts of a first class development (In ground services, proper roads, a water front park, as well as another park on the center) together while at the same time offering our clients the opportunity to buy their property for around forty thousand dollars.
Please take a moment and check the details on the website. Someone you know is looking for an easier lifestyle and wants to hear about this opportunity. One thing I know for sure is this kind of project, with these prices on the Caribbean coast line of Mexico, will not be seen again. Jorge and I will be building our homes there and we will have all the connections to help you do the same.
See all the details Here http://www.losflamboyanesbacalar.com/ and you can reserve your lot today. We might be neighbors!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Mexico, at night, on the beach
The moon was out and the sky was dotted with a million stars.
The beach was quiet with a few people already settled on blankets.
You could only make out their shapes.
We of course brought our blanket and settled in; our bodies made perfect contours in the sand.
One man was swimming although you really could not see him well, perhaps it was a dolphin.
Across the water, the lights were radiating out from the distant Cozumel.
You might think it was actually the lost city of Atlantis – totally magical.
It’s almost October but a warm breeze caressed our skin.
We sat in quiet awe as we once again remembered yet another reason why we moved to Mexico. Life is very good.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
The beach was quiet with a few people already settled on blankets.
You could only make out their shapes.
We of course brought our blanket and settled in; our bodies made perfect contours in the sand.
One man was swimming although you really could not see him well, perhaps it was a dolphin.
Across the water, the lights were radiating out from the distant Cozumel.
You might think it was actually the lost city of Atlantis – totally magical.
It’s almost October but a warm breeze caressed our skin.
We sat in quiet awe as we once again remembered yet another reason why we moved to Mexico. Life is very good.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Mexico - What is your focus?
I love living in Mexico and I loved living in Canada; I think both are terrific holiday lands. Actually the reason our family ended up in Mexico was because my husband and I wanted adventure in a new holiday land.
You know, I do always feel like I am living a holiday with our pool, the beach nearby and the tourists always around town, so it is a pretty nice feeling. What about the adventure part? Well moving to a new country is always an adventure! Yes, even after seven years Mexico is still an adventure.
Are we happy living in Mexico? Yes, we are very happy living in Mexico; but everything has to do with ones focus. We can all find great things wherever we live if we place our focus on looking for the great things.
There is so much to love and appreciate in this world. I, personally, am grateful for the ability to transcend borders and be able to live in and enjoy Mexico at this time. After all, I live in holiday land!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
You know, I do always feel like I am living a holiday with our pool, the beach nearby and the tourists always around town, so it is a pretty nice feeling. What about the adventure part? Well moving to a new country is always an adventure! Yes, even after seven years Mexico is still an adventure.
Are we happy living in Mexico? Yes, we are very happy living in Mexico; but everything has to do with ones focus. We can all find great things wherever we live if we place our focus on looking for the great things.
There is so much to love and appreciate in this world. I, personally, am grateful for the ability to transcend borders and be able to live in and enjoy Mexico at this time. After all, I live in holiday land!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Mexican Banking
Now remember I love my adoptive home of Mexico – I just find amusement with many things – like ……..
Do you want to open a Mexican bank account?
Make sure you have lots of time. It took no less than 1 and ½ hours from the time we sat in front of the service representative. This means go to the bathroom before you arrive and watch your fluid intake because banks don’t have bathrooms!
The service rep takes forever to fill out the paperwork. Then the service rep takes you to the teller who fills out more paperwork. And I already have an account with this bank!
By the way, as a foreigner to open a bank account, you will need your passport, FM3, a utility bill with your Mexican address, and the names and numbers of two people whom you can use as references. Don’t forget anything or you start again! Sounds like a fun game doesn’t it?
Does it take this much time in other countries?
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Do you want to open a Mexican bank account?
Make sure you have lots of time. It took no less than 1 and ½ hours from the time we sat in front of the service representative. This means go to the bathroom before you arrive and watch your fluid intake because banks don’t have bathrooms!
The service rep takes forever to fill out the paperwork. Then the service rep takes you to the teller who fills out more paperwork. And I already have an account with this bank!
By the way, as a foreigner to open a bank account, you will need your passport, FM3, a utility bill with your Mexican address, and the names and numbers of two people whom you can use as references. Don’t forget anything or you start again! Sounds like a fun game doesn’t it?
Does it take this much time in other countries?
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Viva Aerobus update
Until further notice, the Mexican airline, Viva Aerobus is no longer flying in and out of Cancun! How do I know? They cancelled one of my flights!
What a disappointment! Yes, it is no frills and no reserved seats but it is still very pleasant and much less expensive than other airlines.
However do take note that changing or cancelling your flight is a pain! You can only make adjustments by calling their head office in Monterrey. Emails do not go through and they don’t seem to ever pick up the phone while you wait for a service rep and the call is not toll free!
The adventure of air travel in Mexico ….
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
What a disappointment! Yes, it is no frills and no reserved seats but it is still very pleasant and much less expensive than other airlines.
However do take note that changing or cancelling your flight is a pain! You can only make adjustments by calling their head office in Monterrey. Emails do not go through and they don’t seem to ever pick up the phone while you wait for a service rep and the call is not toll free!
The adventure of air travel in Mexico ….
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/.
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/.
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