Destiny Dance Academy Presents Nutcracker Ballet to Puerto Peñasco December 14, 2013

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Joe Houchin |

It’s a sure bet that Marius Petipa, considered by many as the most influential ballet master that ever lived, the original choreographer of The Nutcracker Ballet, never imagined that it would begin a Christmas tradition in a small beach side town in Mexico called Puerto Peñasco. In fact, after the unsuccessful first run of his ballet in 1892, in spite of the musical score by none other than Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Petipa probably questioned any possible future for his work. Of course, the good news for all of us is that it did, over the years, become a holiday tradition around the world.

Rocky Point is a Great Place! Their First Impression Was a Great Impression

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Gretchen Ellinger |

It all started when Judy MacKenzie made one last stop at the Fry’s Marketplace in Maricopa on her way home to Puerto Peñasco. A casual request in the produce section led to a conversation about Rocky Point. Greg, the Produce Manager, had heard about Rocky Point, and was curious, but had never been here, because he heard it was dangerous, and people he’d talked to discouraged him from going. Ever the advocate, Judy encouraged him to talk to people who had actually been to Rocky Point, and invited him to visit.

Finding Paradise

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Sandy Spain |

I know I’m in paradise, but where? The room décor is wine bottles, wine sayings painted on the walls, wine storage racks, wine barrels, and shelves of wonderfully flavored olive oils. Outside on a beautiful patio with light fixtures made from wine bottles, a wooden screen with wine bottles inserted and I am looking over an unobstructed view of the ocean with a large hill and lighted business area at its base. Then my glass of heavenly Síntesís is served with a spectacular cheese board. Am I in Italy or perhaps the Northern California coast? No, I’m at El Tapeo in the Laos Mar Hotel in Puerto Peñasco, a paradise within our paradise.

The Ocean Has a Message for You Coastal Clean Up 2013 in Rocky Point

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Abraham Meza Lopez |

Of the oxygen we breathe, 70% comes from the ocean; the unique source of protein for 1 out of every 4 people is seafood; we use the ocean for relaxing, having fun or sporting; medicines that can cure cancer, cystic fibrosis and other illness have been found through research in the ocean; the ocean helps to reduce the impact of climate change; our economy benefits from fisheries, tourism and transportation conducted in the ocean; life originated in the ocean and up to today, it maintains the most bio-diverse biome on the planet. So, do you need any more reasons to help the ocean?

1,200 miles by bus through Mexico? Bring your laptop.

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Rocky Point Times |

I have done my share of traveling around Mexico by bus. Some buses were nice and in some of the more remote areas, not so much. But, it is a very popular and inexpensive way to get around and can be very comfortable. I ran across this story and wanted to share…

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