How to plan for an exciting vacation

Planning a vacation can be a stressful process, especially if you are contemplating a new destination. The moment you start to think ¨Vacation¨, you will need to search, make decisions and organize many things prior to realizing your getaway. Starting a vacation without taking care of accommodations, method of travel, basic knowledge of the local culture, or planning of activities will stagnate your precious holiday time. Right from purchasing travel insurance, carrying a camera, to including a tooth brush in your luggage, everything has to be done in an organized manner. This article provides you with some helpful tips on how to plan for an exciting vacation. Selecting the ideal rental: Finalize your dream vacation rental well in advance. This enables you to go through various options peacefully and select the best option for you, rather than compromising with whatever is available after landing at your destination. Surf the Internet or speak with a vacation rental agent to obtain correct information and the right rental. Consider the location, size of the rooms, amenities and price range when planning to choose one. Discuss particular requirement and needs. Inquire about discounts and special offers given by the vacation rental agent and save your vacation time and costs. Insure your travel: Having travel insurance assures safety to you and your family. Further, it is economically beneficial too. Unexpected inconveniences may arise during travel even for a careful traveler. Travel insurance covers various aspects of travel such as trip cancellation, luggage loss or interruption for any reason including medical insurance offering medical services during emergencies, sickness, injuries or accidents when traveling. The peace of mind outweighs the cost. Planning your activities: Design a plan for different entertaining activities at your vacation spot taking into consideration your length of stay and level of activity. Remember, a leisure pace without over-planning allows enjoyment as well as relaxation. Make note of every companion interests and include them in the plan to make their stay memorable for them too. You may elect to visit some historic sites or simply catch-up on some needed rest or reading. Consider thrilling activities such as zip-lining, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, sightseeing, golfing, hiking, parasailing, shopping, snorkeling and the list never ends! Wine & dine: You should definitely experience the taste and flavors of the special local cuisines of the region. Never miss the opportunity to experience unique and delightful beverage varieties or signature meals of the area. Instead of taking risk of roaming around town blindly, do a bit of research, collect information of the best restaurants, cafe´s, bars, and coffee shops. The Internet is excellent when searching for suggested yummy wine and dine eateries in and nearby suggested favorites from local people as well as from customer reviews beforehand. Some vacation rental companies employ bi-lingual staff members to share their knowledge of various recommended local eateries, tourist attractions, special events, etc. Vacation rental companies are eager to provide a list of recommended establishments serving delicious meals at reasonable prices – this will definitely save you time and money. Learn the native language: Start learning some familiar phrases and words of the local language well before your travel. Having a few basic words in your vocabulary will come in handy when trying to communicate with native residents. Understanding and speaking the native language not only provides an interesting opportunity to learn a new language, but also helps you to interact with the local people not to mention, it´s fun. It saves you from misunderstandings while dealing with local communities. Souvenirs & memorabilia: Pleasing memorable experiences of a vacation tour not only refresh you but remain in your mind throughout your life. Attractive souvenirs purchased during your vacation act as tokens of sweet memories. Purchase elegant souvenirs, tee shirts and memorabilia from your trip for yourself, family and friends. Photographs of your adventure, new friends, attractions and memorable moments captured personalize your vacation experience. Therefore, do not forget to take a camera or video camera and its accessories to capture these precious moments. Even after planning each of these activities perfectly and well in advance, you may still omit something. Hence, instead of taking on the entire vacation planning responsibility alone, try distributing various activities with a friend or family member, to ensure that everything has been considered for an exciting memorable vacation. About Vimex Vacation Rentals Vimex Vacation Rentals was founded in 2006 and specializes in professional property management and vacation rental services in Playa del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. For the past five years Vimex Vacation Rentals has passionately managed vacation properties in the Riviera Maya and welcomed hundreds of vacationers from around the world.

Study Spanish in Playa Del Carmen and take advantage of low season bargains!

If you have always wanted to learn to speak Spanish, we can highly recommend signing up for a few language classes with one of the language schools in Playa Del Carmen. The schools have programs throughout the year and are perfect way of brushing up on your Spanish speaking skills while you enjoy the year around warm climate.  Berlitz, Playa Lingua, International House, El Estudiante and Solexico are language schools located just a few blocks from the beach. Taking private lessons with a teacher is another great way to get introduced to the language and sessions usually cost $20-25 USD per hour. Some of the schools offer courses in cooking, dancing, as well as Mayan language and history. Take advantage of the low season in Playa Del Carmen between May - November when costs drop significantly on everything from condo rentals, restaurants and activities. This is the time of the year you can get some great bargains. Vimex Vacation Rentals offer a large selection of condos at a very reasonable price...even when compared to the accomodation offered by the many language schools.

Browse the long term rentals on our website http://www.vimexvacationrentals.com/ and call us to make a reservation 01 (984) 803 2231 or +1 (519) 342 6348!







Happy Holidays from Vimex Vacation Rentals!

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year from all of us at Vimex Vacation Rentals!

Playa Del Carmen is a safe tourist destination

Despite all the negative press, we at Vimex Vacation Rentals feel that Playa Del Carmen is a very safe destination for all tourists! See what visitors to the Riviera Maya have to say.

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Where to eat, where to go, what to do in Playa Del Carmen…

It’s not always easy to know where to find good quality and value while visiting a tourist destination like Playa Del Carmen. Your best option is to ask the locals! Our recommendations are based on our personal experiences and also recommendations by Vimex Vacation Rentals guests. We obviously cannot guarantee that you will have the same great experience, but we hope that you will.

Check out our top picks for restaurants, coffee shops, beach clubs, food stores and activities: http://www.vimexvacationrentals.com/local-area-guide.asp

Our intention is to keep this guide constantly updated to provide value to our readers. Expect to see more information within the next few weeks. If you feel that we have missed something or would like to recommend a place, feel free to let us know. Enjoy!

Mamitas Beach Club (Calle 28 and the Beach)

Kool Beach Club (Calle 28 and the Beach)

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Join our growing list of happy property owners in Playa Del Carmen and Cancun!

Our recent growth in this market is mainly due to word of mouth, which makes us very proud. We’ve identified 10 reasons why owners hire us as property managers. 

10 Reasons you should hire Vimex Vacation Rentals:

1. We have several years of experience in this market
2. We have a fully trained bilingual staff on-site
3. We take customer service very seriously (Better Business Bureau member)
4. We offer very competitive property management rates
5. You will not find any hidden fees
6. Unlike our competition, we will never charge commission on your rentals
7. We provide pro-active and cost-efficient property maintenance and care
8. You’ll get 24/7 access to our property management software online
9. We seek growth by providing our guests with the best possible vacation experience
10. And not the least: Our 100% commitment in doing our best job every day!

Here is what our current owners say about us:

"We have used Vimex Condos as a Property Management Company from its inception and are very pleased with their service. The staff is friendly, courteous, efficient, and prompt. Any time we have had a problem with our unit they do their utmost to resolve it immediately. Friends who have stayed at our place often comment to us how helpful and pleasant the staff are when they greet them with the keys and a tour of the unit. Also that they have been quick to resolve any questions or issues with internet, AC, etc. that have come up. Whenever we arrive, the condo is spotlessly clean and everything is in good working order. Overall we have found Vimex Condos to be reliable, honest, professional, and their service reasonably priced. We would definitely recommend them to any condo owners in Playa!!" - Jerry & Barb Gilmore

"We as owners of a unit at Playa Kaan Condos, confirm that we have dealt with Vimex services since 2006, during which time the team at Vimex has always been honest, knowledgeable, and committed with main focus in providing incomparable customer service in all aspects of the business. We can confidently recommend Vimex as a solid, professional and reliable company and we look forward to continue to use their services in the future." - Cheers, Kristine

"My wife and I have 10 years of rental experiance with our vacation properties in 2 countries. Vimexcondos has been exceptional in providing excellent customer service for our guest that rent our house and in mainting our property to high standards that our guest expect." - Ron and Kathleen Hill

"We have nothing but praise for Vimex acting as our Property Management. Upon arrival our apartment is always spotlessly clean and tidy. Our bills are always paid on time. Any repair work always carried out. The staff are always very pleasant, friendly and will go to any lengths to help you out. We do not think there is anything more you could do as it is already done. Thank you all." - Brian and Jean

You have nothing to loose! We’ll give you the first month of property management for FREE! Call us today (984) 803 2231 (from Mexico) or (519) 342 6348 (from US & Canada).

Vimex Vacation Rentals & Property Management
Calle 12 between Av 15 & 20, Playa Del Carmen, Q. ROO, Mexico.
Phone: (984) 803 2231 (from Mexico) and (519) 342 6348 (from US/Canada)
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Don't miss Playa Del Carmen's best events this fall!

Don't miss these wonderful fun-filled events while visiting Playa Del Carmen this fall!  

• Day of the Dead Festival in Xcaret, October 30 - November 2, 2010The cultural highlight of the year is expecting to attract up to 40,000 visitors that will get a chance to enjoy this amazing event celebrating the Mexican culture.  
• Triathlon in Xel-Ha, November 14, 2010
  This is the second triathlon in Xel-Ha where 50% of the registration will be donated to the Marine Turtle Conservation Progamme.   
• Taste of Playa International Food Festival, November 21, 2010
  Over 40 local restaurants in the Riviera Maya are planning to delight visitors with their culinary expertise.  
• Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, November 25-28, 2010
  For four days Riviera Maya becomes one more time the host for the best national and international Jazz acts of all times.

Vimex Vacation Rentals offers 20% OFF on select condo vacation rentals between November 20-30, 2010 on a minimum of 5 nights if booked by October 1, 2010. Book securely on our website http://www.vimexvacationrentals.com/ using your credit card or call us (984) 803 2231.

Welcome to Playa Del Carmen!