Edition 55 - March 2012

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BAJA CALENDAR & EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES

April 1 May 1 March 11 At 2am Daylight At 2am Daylight Dia del Trabajo Saving All of (Labor Day) Saving Baja’s Baja, Mexico border regions May 5 Cinco de Mayo April 5-8 March 17 (MX) Holy Week St. Patrick’s Day & Easter May 10 (US) ‘Semana Santa’ Mother’s Day March 21 May 13 April 30 Benito Juarez Mother’s Day Dia de los Niños Day (MX) (Children’s Day) (US & Canada)

San Felipe - March 15th 2012

On Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States.

The phrase “Spring forward, Fall back” helps people remember how Daylight Saving Time affects their clocks. At 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March, we set our clocks forward one hour ahead of Standard Time (“Spring forward,” even though Spring doesn’t begin until late March, over a week after the start of Daylight Saving Time). Mexico’s border regions share the same daylight saving schedule as the USA, but the rest of Mexico will end DST one week later Apirl 1, 2012.

The Battle of Baja Salsa is a series of salsa making competitions throughout the peninsula. This is a gathering of local salsa chefs all battling for the title of “Baja Salsa Champion”! Each community will have it’s own local Baja Salsa Champion that will be competing against all the other community winners for the title of “Baja Salsa Champion”.

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March 31 folkloric dancing. There will TIJUANA Tecate Gran Carrera de even be Mariachis singing into Caballos – The race is 80km the night.

April 18-22 long and the riding style must Baja California prepares for be Western or English.

May 20 Diving World Series 2012 Wedding Expo in Rosarito May 3-6 Best products and services for 2012 WOR - World Outdoor the organization of the wedding ROSARITO Raquetball Mexico Cup. More of your dreams all in one place, BEACH info go to www.wormexico. live music, contests and prizes.

March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 com.

May 26 & 27 Rosarito Theatre Guide Rosarito Art Festival. It is a Presnets - Driving Miss Dasiy May 5

by Alfred Uhry. More info go Rosarito Ensenada Fun Bicycle pleasure to announce you that Ride. More info go to www. through the initiative of the to www.rosaritotheatre.org. rosaritoensenada.org artists’ community of Playas de Rosarito, it will be possible to March 17 enjoy for the 3rd time “The Art Castro Limon Charity Fun Bike May 10 Ride in Rosarito B. C. Family Mexican food festival - This Festival”, with the attendance bike ride to benefit children is a Gastronomic festival that of more than 100 well known with cancer of the Fundacion takes place anually in Rosarito. artists!

Castro Limon. More info visit This festival offers amazing Mexican cuisine as well as www.fundacioncastrolimon.org Baja Good Life Club

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ROSARITO BEACH (cont’d)

at Hayward Park starting at 1pm.

More info call 686-576-0484.

Aug 8 7th Annual Rosarito Beach Harley Run. More info go to www. rollingdeep4charities.com

March 9-11 Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250. The official website of the event is www. score-international.com.

ENSENADA

March 9 Pete’s Camp’s Volunteer Firemen Pancake Breakfast. More info contact Las Amingas.

April 27 & 29 Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race.

March 11 More info visit www.nosa.org Senior Sunday! hosted by The Pavilion, 11am-4pm. More info May 18-20 Run for the border. More info visit contact frankgarner4@gmail.com. www.runfortheborder.net/ March 11 May 20: X Annual Horse, Art and 8th Annual Cowboy and Folk Music Festival, Rumors Bar and Wine Festival Grill is hosting the event. More info contact 520-491-0125 US or tony@ tonynorris.com for more info.

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March 15 Battle of the Salsa 2012, Looking for a Little Spicy Fun? Taste salsa made by local salsa chefs and show of your BIG HATS! More info email Rachel - rachelpack@bglclub.com or call 686-230-9933.

March 17 VIVA’s Cornbeef and Cabbage Fest, at Rumors Bar and Grill, only $12 dlls or $150 pesos. More info contact info@ myvivasf.comIn or call 686-511-9722.

March TBA Mexicali Cotton Golf Tournament.

More info go to www.campestredemexicali.com

come all to solve a Murder in San Felipe! More info email Rachel rachelpack@bglclub.com or call 686-230-9933

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LORETO April 28 – May 2 NORRA Mexican Rally 1000 - 2012.

More info go to www.norra.com May 4-6 Loreto Festival. More info visit ww.hiddenportyachtclub.com

March 24: Annual International Blues and Arts Fiesta. BUY you tickets today! BGLC Members get you tickets only $15.00 (come to the Office or at LA PAZ the Sat. Swap.) More info visit www. bluesandarts.com.

March 3 March 14 Battle of Baja Salsa 2012 - Looking March 5 for a little spicy fun? More info email Snarlin’ Cholla Race Annual Baja BGL Club Meeting Dinner Party. April 1 250 party! More info contact Sandi Everything Irish! 4PM at the Pavilion Sandcastle Sunday at the El Cortez Rachel - rachelpack@bglclub.com or Rest. RSVP - please! More info email Beach. More info vsl.vwl@gmail.com. call 686-230-9933 MX Cell or 619Flannigan sandirad@mac.com.

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LA PAZ (cont’d)

March 4 3rd Annual La Paz Festival D’Arte.

More info Maureen Ryan - morene4@ yahoo.com

May 29-30 and colorful culture. Bring the family Governor’s Cup. More info at to this event! www.copagobernador.com/fishing competition March 8 -18 San José Festival - 11 days of LOS BARRILES celebrations.

Baja Shakespeare Festival March 22 - 25, 2012 Our twelfth annual Baja Shakespeare performance is a British-style panto with a Baja twist. Enjoy our rollicking, music-filled, send up of March 20 Baja Chef Competition - Chefs from Cinderella. For the young or young Guerrero Negro, Mulege, Santa at heart, this is not just a kiddie Rosalia, Loreto, Constitución, La show! There will be laughs aplenty Paz, Todos Santos and Los Cabos in Fairyland (and at our outdoor compete in this fundraiser for Mujeres stage at the historic Rancho Buena Ayudando a Mujeres, A.C. and Vista Hotel). You won’t want to miss victims of domestic violence living at the fun!! For more info visit www.

The Shelter for Women and Children. marinshakespeare.org.

More info visit www.tasteofthebaja. com March 20 6th Annual Festival Internacional de Arte y Cultura por la Paz. More info 612-122-8784

April 11-16, June 20-25 Diving for a cause. More info visit w w w. p a l a p a s v e n t a n a . c o m / L a Ventana.

May 3rd Fiesta de La Paz - locals and visitors celebrate together the creation of the city by Cortez back in 1535.

March 10 Champagne World Tour 2012. More info go to www.allaboutcabo.com/ events/calendar/march March 16-23 San Jose 8th Annual Liga MAC JazzFest go to www.ligamac.org

nikki-beach-white-party May 6 Cabo 500 Race. More info go to www. cabo500.com/ May 13-18 IGFA Offshore World Championship Known as the “Olympics of Sportfishing,” this is one of the most prestigious blue-water fishing tournaments in the world. It hosts 70 teams from 30 countries. More info visit www.igfaoffshorechampionship. com

March 19-20 May 28 San Jose 500 Offroad Race - two mile Annual Masquerade Charity Ball. short courses for an awesome race.

More info go to www.loscabosweb. com/eventcategory/local-events March 30 Corona del Mar to Cabo San Lucas June 28, July 1: International Yacht Race Stars and Stripes Fishing, Golf and LOS CABOS Mar. 2-4 Fred Duckett Challenge Music Festival Amy Grant & Vince Gill headline March 1-15 this golf tournament and gala dinner Wixaritari Tateikie Huichol Festival. to benefit the Los Cabos Children TODOS SANTOS Plaza Caracol, Puerto Vallarta — foundation. More info visit www.

March 1, 2012 to March 15, 2012. loscaboschildren.org/ March 1-7 A lively and interesting group of Todos Santos Film Festival. For indigenous Huicholes from the April 13 more info contact Sylvia Perel at remotest part of their territory visits Nikki Beach White Party. More info todossantosfilmfestival@gmail.com Puerto Vallarta to present their rich go to www.loscabosweb.com/events/

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TODOS SANTOS (cont’d)

March 24 3rd Annual Todos Santos 5k Run/ Walk. Held on Saturday at 9:00 March 8 Meet The Artist Series 2011-12 - am. Proceeds fund the “Chino” 5:30 PM, Cafelix Coffee & Kitchen, Children’s Medical Program. It’s Todos Santos, B.C.S., Mexico. Hear going to be a lot of fun! See you four different artists tell their stories there! For more info contact Sylvia of how and why they create their art. St.Clair at sylvia@bajaarchitect.

Featured speakers are Jennifer Power, com, 145-0563 or 612-140-8708.

Diane Knight, Erick Ochoa and Frank April 4 Pedley. Benefits the Palapa Society.

Commedia dell’Ego - The Unmasking Of The Ego - 8amMarch 22 Cafe Des Artists - 3pm - 5pm, Cafe 6pm; meals available, Yandara Todos Santos, Todos Santos. Monthly Yoga Institute, just past Rancho gathering of local visual artists as well Nuevo - Theatre, movement, dance, as visiting artists to share experiences meditation, relaxation, and Qi on creating and marketing their Gong allows us to see the absurdity art. For more info contact: Diane of the ego as amusing entity and Knight dianekknight@hotmail. see through to the other side.the com, 612-145-0586 or visit www. Essential you. No prerequisites. For more info contact Rhoda Jacobs at artistsoftodossantos.com barakabaja@gmail.com or by 612 157 6088 cell.

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BAJA HEALTH

by Anne Mcenany

The International Community Foundation released its report

“Health Care and American Retirees in Mexico” to educate and inform retirees and policymakers about health care trends in the U.S. retiree population in Mexican coastal communities. The report is the second of five research studies on this topic that will be published by the Foundation.

Already, the majority of Americans residing in Mexico obtain some health care services in Mexico, particularly dental care, lower-cost prescription drugs and routine medical exams. To learn more, the International Community Foundation surveyed over 840 U.S. retirees in coastal areas of Mexico over 50 years of age.

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KEY FINDINGS INCLUDE:

• 55 percent of U.S. retirees now living in Mexico were compares to those Americans living in coastal mainland concerned about access to health care when making the Mexico that had lower return rate by comparison, 39.7 decision to relocate. percent and 46.6 percent respectfully.

• 70 percent of respondents indicated that health care • 79 percent of U.S retirees would favor a pilot program was affordable and accessible in Mexico. Almost 61 to provide Medicare reimbursability to U.S. retirees percent stated that the quality of available health care living in Mexico. in Mexico was comparable to the U.S. • Although less than 2 percent of respondents currently • The majority of U.S. retirees in Mexico’s coastal have home care in Mexico, many more are considering communities would be considered active retirees. Less their long-term options for “aging in place” in their than 2 percent reported receiving home care or assisted adopted communities in Mexico. Yet, Mexico remains living services in Mexico although over 25 percent a country more suited for active retirees. Currently have considered assisted living options in Mexico.

Mexican coastal communities do not have adequate assisted living, nursing home facilities or have • 73 percent of respondents kept their health insurance considered handicap accessible land use policies to in the U.S. and 17 percent of those individuals also had promote U.S. retirees “aging in place.” insurance in Mexico; 10.8 percent of respondents had no health insurance, while only 7 percent had health The complete report and research methodology can be insurance only in Mexico. accessed at www.icfdn.org/publications/rra.php • 57 percent of respondents return to the U.S. for health care or medical procedures, but over 32 percent do not. The International Community Foundation also has an author’s blog that will be updated regularly with new • Retirees living close to the U.S-Mexico border are information on this topic and others covered in the most likely to procure regular health care services in research series. Anne Mcenany, anne@icfdn.org. the United States with over 72 percent doing so. This Copyright 2010© by Baja Good Life Club. All rights reserved.

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BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGS TIJUANA ARTFACE Name: Rufino R. Ruiz, M.D. Type: Plastic Surgeons / Cirujanos Plásticos Region: Tijuana, BC Contact: (877) 865-5501, doctorrufinoruiz_artface@yahoo.com.mx, www.artface.ws CIRUJANO OFTALMOLOGO Name: Dr. Maria Alonso Type: Ophthalmologist / Oftalmologo Region: Tijuana, BC Contact: (664) 686-1692, doctoraalonso@hotmail.com

ROSARITO BEACH BAJA MEDIX Name: Dr. Hector Camacho Type: Boating and Fishing Region: Rosarito Beach, BC Contact: (661) 612-1266, www.bajamedix.com. mx, bajamedix@gmail.com CASA EL JARDIN Name: Cha Cha Type: Assisted Living Community Center

Contact: (619) 920-87-47, davidgeemex1@hotmail.com

Region: Rosarito Beach, BC Contact: (661) 612-4595 or (949) 274-9899 Leave a message to be returned in 24 hrs.

LA FONDA Name: La Fonda Type: Beauty Spa Region: Rosarito Beach, BC Contact: lafondaspa@prodigy.net.mx

EL MIRADOR ASSISTED LIVING HOME Name: El Mirador Type: Assisted Living Home Region: Rosarito Beach, BC Contact: (664) 609-1477 PLAYAS DE BAJA - MEDICAL Name: Kimberly Wherley Type: Medical Vacation Rentals / Accomodations for Medical Treatments Region: Rosarito Beach, BC Contact: (760) 666-5738, kimwherley@gmail.com,www.playasdebaja.com VINCI PLASTIC SURGERY Name: Dr. Soberanes Type: Plastic Surgeons / Cirujanos Plásticos Region: Rosarito Beach, BC Contact: U.S. (619) 906-7949, ssriv888@yahoo. com HACIENDA DEL ENCANTO INN & SPA Name: David Gee Type: Beauty Spa Region: Rosarito Beach, BC

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PETS - BAJA ANINAL SANTUARY Name: Sunny Benedict Type: Pet Care Region: Rosarito Beach, BC Contact: (619) 786-7828, bajadog@aol.com

ENSENADA CLINICA DENTAL DEL PUERTO Name: Dr. Miguel Angel Ortiz Hidalgo Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 151-1486 CONSULTORIO DENTAL Name: Dr. Vilma Aguayo Higuerta Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 178-2944

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BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGS ENSENADA (cont’d) GAONA PODOLOGO-QUIROPEDISTA Name: Dr. Joel Gaona Aburto Type: Podiatrist - Foot Dr. / PodologoQuiropedista Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 178-0154, jgaona63@hotmail. com GROUPO DENTAL EENSEADA Name: Dr. Carlos Gallego Rivas Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 178-3777 NOVADENT Name: Dr. Marco Antonio Sam Partida Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 176-3458 OPTHALMOLOGIST Name: Dr. Enrique J Corral MD Type: Eye Clinc Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 178-1877 VERMAR HOSPITAL Name: Vermar Hospital

Type: Vermar Hospital Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 173-4500, www.hospitalvelmar.com

Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Region: Mexicali, BC Contact: (686) 552-6949, aredomi@yahoo.com.mx

SAN NICOLAS CASINO & SPA Name: San Nicolas Spa Type: Beauty Spa Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 178-1901, www.snhotelcasino.com

CLINICA DE ASMA Y ALERGIA Name: Dr. Valente Merida Type: (Med) Allergist-Immunologist / Alergólogo inmunólogo Region: Mexicali, BC Contact: (686) 554-0506, clinicadealergia@prodigy.net.mx, www.clinicadeasma.com

PETS - HOSPITAL VETERINARIO Name: MVZ Antonio F. Jasso Pena Type: Veterinary Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (646) 107-6306

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CONSULTORIO DENTAL Y DE PETS - MIRAMAR VETERINARY HOSPITAL ORTODONCIA Name: Dr. Jason Arias Name: Dr. Eduardo Dias Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Type: Veterinary Region: San Felipe, BC Region: Ensenada, BC Contact: (686) 577-6212, jarco1119@yahoo.com Contact: (646) 197-2831

MEXICALI CIRUGIA BUCAL Y MAXILOFACIAL E IMPLANTESDENTALES Name: Dr. Rogelio Arevalo

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BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGS SAN FELIPE (cont’d) CONSULTORIO DENTAL Y DE ORTODONCIA Name: Dr. Jason Arias Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Region: San Felipe, BC Contact: (686) 577-6212, jarco1119@yahoo.com CALIFORNIA DENTAL SPA Name: Dr. Melina California Fierros Z. DDS Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dental Region: San Felipe, BC Contact: (686) 577-0708 SAN FELIPE ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, SAN FELIPE, BC Dr. Antonio Solis Region: San Felipe, BC, Type: Veterinary, Contact: (686) 577-6232.

They offer Vaccinations and general check ups, preform surgeries, and conduct spay & neuter clinics. Dr. Solis subcribes all that is needed to maintain your pets health and additionally has preventative medicines with Vaccination & Deworming. Dr. Solis is also there for you and you family to help you with the cremation process and Return of Ashes.

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ABASOLO HEALTH CENTER Name: Dr. victor Abasolo Type: Medical Clinc Region: San Felipe, BC Contact: (686) 577-1458 24hr Emergency (686) 573-0174 FARMACIA MEDICORAMA Name: Hector Goncalez Type: Pharmacy

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Region: San Felipe & Rosarito Beach Contact: (686) 577-6261 HAIR BY NANCY Name: Nancy Moore Type: Beauty Salon Region: San Felipe, BC Contact: 686-113-3682 LILLYANA’S SALON Name: KC Type: Beauty Salon Region: San Felipe, BC Contact: (686) 577-6253, kcinsanfelipe@yahoo.com SAN FELIPE ANIMAL CARE CLINC Name: Dr. Antonio Solis Type: Veterinary Region: San Felipe, BC Contact: (686) 577-6232 SANTA FE PHARMACY Name: Santa Fe Pharmacy Type: Pharmacy Region: San Felipe, BC Contact: (686) 576-0546

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BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGS LORETO CUIDENT Name: Dr. Ricardo Ramos Type: Dental Care/Cuidado dental Region: Loreto, BCS Contact: (613) 137-8660, dr_Mapa@hotmail.com PET - VETERINARIA LORETO Name: MVZ. Luan Jose Cortes Mejia Type: Veterinary Region: Loreto, BCS Contact: (613) 135-0912

CUIDENT Region: Loreto, BCS Contact:(613) 137-8660, dr_Mapa@hotmail.com, http://www.cuident.com.mx.

Here at Cuident gives every patient the most accurate diagnosis, treatment less painful, the aesthetic choices that fit your budget and at all times with the highest quality care and warmth. Our activity is not painful but a relief.

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PETS - ANIMALANDIA Name: Animalandia Type: Pet Care Region: Loreto, BCS Contact: animalandiadonations@ hotmail.com

Contact: (624) 118-1603, www.healthybalanceonline.com, drbill.baja@yahoo.com

TODOS SANTOS ACUPUNCTURE & TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE Name: Jane Sipe, L. Ac. Type: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Region: Todos Santos, BCS Contact: (612) 151-7026, jasi57@juno.com

LOS CABOS DR. BILL CHIROPRACTIC Name: Dr. Bill Sniechowski Type: Chiropractic and Nutrition Region: Cabo San Lucas

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BAJA TALK OF THE TOWN

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uillaume Duclos started landscaping on 2nd August 1981 in France, and has gone on to landscape at Jardins de Gally (Paris France), Club Mediterranee Resorts (Italy, Sicily, Japan) and Saudi Oger, (Saudi Arabia). Today, he is William Duclos, owner of Versoleil Landscaping in San Felipe Baja California.

William found it was too difficult for Americans to remember Guillaume (French for William), so he decided to use William.

William came to San Felipe Five years ago with the French company Gregori International to construct the 18-hole Las Caras de Mexico Golf Course within the Beach and Golf Resort of La Ventana del Mar. When asked why he stayed in San Felipe and started Versoleil Landscaping, Williams says “I met my Mexican wife Xochilt here in San Felipe… and I saw a good opportunity to start a landscaping company here, because of all of the new developments.”

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Versoleil Landscaping offers everything from landscaping design to green decorations for special events, with experience and solutions for small areas to big developments. They analyze various natural parameters (e.g., wind, water, sun, pH, soil etc.) and match them with the client’s wishes, style and budget. Although parameters and plants change from place to place, the art of landscaping and rules remain the same; composition, association of colors, size, contrast, use of local products (e.g., rocks, gravels, wood, sand, shells etc.) and so on.

“The priority is… saving the water and using irrigation systems…, if you want some plantation in San Felipe” says William, “forget the Rhododendron and the Rose, instead consider Century plants and Euphorbia.”

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Versoleil a “one stop shop” for nursery, landscaping office, garden decoration, vegetable and flower shops, and irrigation parts.

“Anywhere you drive in San Felipe you can see the results of our jobs,” says William. “Our clients know that we are only a phone call away.” Eventually, Versoleil will expand to service areas like Rosarito, Ensenada, San Diego or California with the main office in San Felipe.

Plant Rentals, Versoleil provides stunning greenery for any occasion.

Themed Events including Rain Forest, Tropical, Western, Elegant, Beach and what we say and exactly what anything else your imagination our contract states, including start can conjure! Versoleil adds design, date, duration of job, budget, containers, texture, delivery, setguarantee and so on” says William. up, maintenance, and tear down “We make the difference with of only the best quality plants. of price and quality, imagination Transform any area into a warm,

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friendly, and colorfully inviting atmosphere. Versoleil knows how important excellence in product, service and professionalism are to planting seeds for long-lasting relationships. Let Versoleil’s rental experts arrange just the right setting for that special event.

Versoleil has a few projects they are proud of. The most visible landscaping project is the remodel of the medians down Chetumal (the main thoroughfare of San Felipe). Looks wonderful with the artistic design using brick, sand, stone, and lot of plants. Additionally they are working on the remodel of the San Felipe Naval Base in the construction of green areas, & Riviera Hotel now is newly landscaped. If you are looking for a new look or just need regular yard matainance; then call or email Guillaume “William” at Versoleil - 686-576-0664 or versoleil_ landscaping@yahoo.com, he will take care of you!

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BGLC Member Discount is 10% off on all landscaping and building projects.

Just show your Membership card!

Versoleil Landscaping Corporation - Guillermo William Duclos

KM182.5 Carretera a Mexicali, San Felipe, Baja Mexico - 686-576-0664 - versoleil_landscaping@yahoo.com

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BAJA REAL ESTATE This property is just off the Malecon which is undergoing a complete make over and scheduled to be completed by late 2012.

Contact: Jill Jackson jill@misionloreto.com www.misionloreto.com

FOR SALE

Hacienda Style Living

is 595,000.00 USD

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Baja Good Life Club

Member of AMPI (Mexico's affiliate of NAR).

Long time member of AMPI Los Cabos BCS Multiple Listing Service.

Former president of AMPI Los Cabos.

877-LUV-MEX1

www.bajagoodlifeclub.com

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BAJA REAL ESTATE Are you dreaming of living in the sun in Loreto?

This is a great opportunity!

Contact: Jill Jackson jill@misionloreto.com www.misionloreto.com

FOR SALE

La Loma Ridgetop Lot with Trailer

is 150,000.00 USD Member of AMPI (Mexico's affiliate of NAR).

Long time member of AMPI Los Cabos BCS Multiple Listing Service.

Former president of AMPI Los Cabos.

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Baja Good Life Club

877-LUV-MEX1

www.bajagoodlifeclub.com

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BGL CLUB BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS

Mar Y Aventuras Baja Good Life Club Discount: 10% off any of our tours Mar Y Aventuras is Spanish for Sea and Adventures. We offer sea kayaking excursions to remote islands and beaches in the Sea of Cortez including the National Parks near La Paz and Loreto and whale watching trips in Magdalena Bay, Southern Baja California, Mexico.

www.kayakbaja.com 612-123-0559 Baja Region: La Paz

The Cortez Club

Estero Beach

World Class Diving

Baja Good Life Club Discount: 15% off any of our services Your Journey to Baja Begins With Us! The Cortez Club is La Paz’s premier diving and watersports center. Established since 1993 it offers a 5 star level of service, quality and professionalism to all its clients. From large groups to individuals you will receive personal attention and service second to none.

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www.cortezclub.com 612-121-6120 Baja Region: La Paz

Baja Good Life Club

877-LUV-MEX1

BGL Club Discount: 20% Off Lodging Estero Beach Hotel Resort is a prestigious family oriented resort that has been a favorite since the 1950’s, combining luxury away from the stress and ordinary living with an array of exciting activities. Estero Beach is where the cool waters of the Pacific and the warmth of Baja California create the memories of a lifetime. It is a favorite location for many sporting events, such as beach volleyball, soccer and tennis tournaments.

www.hotelesterobeach.com (619) 335-1145 Baja Region: Ensenada www.bajagoodlifeclub.com

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BGL CLUB BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS

Mexican Auto Insurance

Taller Rallo

Brakes and Suspension

6th Annual Blues & Arts Fiesta

BGL Club Discount: 10% Discount

BGL Club Discount: Save $10.00

Regular brake inspections should be part of your vehicle’s ongoing maintenance, helping to ensure its safety and reliability. As a Good Life Member you receive 10% off all Rallo’s services.

This is the most anticipated year for the Blues & Arts, with over 30 artist Booths and 8 Real Blues Bands performing at the El Cortez Hotel. This will be a year to remember! Come to the BGL Club office in the Playa de Oro business center or at the Sat. Swap Meet.

BGL Club Discount: discounts vary Daily, six month, or annual Mexico insurance policy terms, Claims are settled in U.S. dollars (not pesos) and based upon U.S. repair rates, Repairs may be completed in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, Partial theft and vandalism coverage from HDI Premier and ACE Platinum policies, Fixed deductibles that meet the requirements of lienholders, including GMAC.

www.baja4life.com 1-877-LUV-MEX1 (877-588-6391)Ext. 3

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686-230-9933 Region: San Felipe

Baja Good Life Club

877-LUV-MEX1

www.bluesandarts.com 686-230-9933 Region: San Felipe

www.bajagoodlifeclub.com

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BAJA SPANISH 101

SHOPPING IN SPANISH batteries ......................................................... pilas Can I have a bag?................... ¿Tiene una bolsa?

Can you ship it to my country? .................................... ¿Puede enviarlo a mi país?

Cold medicine ..... medicamento para el resfriado Condoms ......................... preservativos/condones

An English-Spanish dictionary ................................ un diccionario inglés-español How much is this?..................... ¿Cuánto cuesta?

I can’t afford it. .................. Es muy caro para mí I don’t want it. ................................ No lo quiero.

I need ....................................................... Necesito

Soap .............................................................. jabón Sunblock lotion ................................. crema solar Tampons ................................................ tampones That’s too expensive. ............ Es demasiado caro.

A toothbrush ....................... un cepillo de dientes

I’m not interested. ...................... No me interesa.

Toothpaste ................................... pasta de dientes

OK, I’ll take it. .......... De acuerdo, me lo llevaré.

Do you have this in my size? .......................................... ¿Tiene esto de mi talla? Pain reliever (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) ........................ analgésico (Aspirina, Ibuprofeno) English-language books .............. libros en inglés A pen .................................................... una pluma An English-language newspaper ................................. un periódico/diario en inglés Postage stamps ................................... estampillas

An umbrella ..................................... un paraguas

Cheap .......................................................... barato

Expensive ....................................................... caro

Would you take dollars? ....... ¿Aceptan dólares?

Writing paper ....................... papel para escribir You’re cheating me. ............ Me está engañando.

A postcard ............................................ una postal

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Baja Good Life Club

877-LUV-MEX1

www.bajagoodlifeclub.com

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NEXT EDITION Baja California Magazine April 2012 Edition Places to Eat & Drink in Baja!

Business listings for all the Places to Eat & Drink in Baja.

Photos Day Trips in Baja!

And much much more....

If you are a business in the Lodging industry and you want to Get Listed? Please email rachelpack@bglclub.com