February 2008 - The Parklander Magazine

magnificence of the Mayan civilization. I recall a nearby beach forsnorkeling, which appeared like the surface of another planetwith coral rock formations of unusual proportions and crystal clearwarm water.There are side trips from the cruises to Tulum and Playa delCarmen. Unfortunately, a bus tour is long and structured, leaving notime to speak with the locals and absorb the true atmosphere ofYucatan living.Recently, a local hotel manager of an elegant hotel in Playa delCarmen told me that the government offers great tax advantages tohotels with Mexican management and ownership. Perhaps that is abenefit for both tourism as well as the local community.Playa del Carmen hosts many more vacationing Europeans thanAmericans. If you are interested in meeting international tourists,Playa is a charming place to spend a week or two. You’ll enjoy bothsugar white sand beaches and the warm, inviting Gulf Stream watersof the Atlantic, or perhaps wandering along narrow streets of smallshops and restaurants with local color. Instead of experiencing thefoaming waves below a balcony at sea, try a relaxing hammock under apalm on a pristine beach.FOR YOUR FAMILY,YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR FUTURE.For 150 years, people have been coming to Northwestern Mutualto put their minds at ease. I provide expert guidance andinnovative solutions to help you reach your financial goals.Personal needs analysis • Business needs analysisEstate analysis • Retirement solutionsEmployee & executive benefitsThomas W. MorrisFinancial RepresentativeThe South Florida Group2101 W. Commercial Blvd., Ste. 5100Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309(954) 735-9000tom.w.morris@nmfn.com05-2553 ©2007 Northwestern Mutual. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is a marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The NorthwesternMutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM), and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and “the quiet company” is a registered trademark.Thomas W. Morris is an Insurance Agent of NM (life insurance, annuities and disability income insurance). 7069-655Carol Corbin Jones and her husband, ColonelChristopher Jones, are world travelersand seminar speakers. E-mail them atjones@theparklander.com.Views of Tulumthe PARKLANDER71