Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Puerto Vallarta Vacation Villas

Puerto Vallarta has all sorts of vacation villas you can rent. These lodgings give you privacy, luxury, and convenient access to events, attractions, and activities. You will also find that they offer a very wide range of personal services in addition to their many amenities, and every villa is located near at least one key point of interest.

Casa Paty
Casa Paty is considered by most to be one of the best houses in all of Puerto Vallarta. This five bedroom house is situated in one of the best parts of the city, and it is a must rent if you are looking for access to events and activities. It has a private swimming pool, in-house chef, and a housekeeper. This is truly a luxury rental in every respect.

Villa Hereau
This Puerto Vallarta vacation villa was once a convertible studio that was later refurbished. It is located in the Romantic Zone and features an Olympic-size pool only 14 steps from the door. The best thing about this villa is a wall that is literally made entirely of windows that gives you a sweeping view of the blue expanses of the Pacific and Banderas Bay.

Villa Forloine
One of things that you will love about this moderately-priced vacation villa ($200 to $300 USD per night) is its enormous balcony. The unit itself is built to house up to five people, and the balcony is big enough for the entire group to get together for conversation and cocktails. Here, you can survey a great portion of the Pacific Ocean from multiple vantage points.

Casa O'Sullivan
Although this Puerto Vallarta vacation villa is only one story tall and has only one bedroom, it offers a tremendous amount of space. Built right on the beach, it gives you a seaside view of the water. Recently, it was renovated in a very special way. Modern conveniences were added in such a way as to preserve the traditional interior architecture and decorating.

Casa Hortencias
This Old Town Puerto Vallarta vacation villa is located very near Los Muertos Beach. It is a great place to stay if you want proximity to all the shops and restaurants that make Viejo Vallarta a favorite destination of travelers. Casa Hortensias features two bedroom suites with private baths and a third queen bedroom. Additional half baths are also located in the unit.

Condo Linda Vista
This is another Viejo Vallarta villa, featuring two bedrooms and two baths. It is only steps away from great dining, shopping, and local musical events. You can spend a week or two at this vacation villa and bask in the sea breezes while you experience a fantastic view of the area from its double level terrazas. Amenities include a built- in BBQ, an infinity pool, and a fully air-conditioned gym.

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Puerto Vallarta Vacation Packages

Puerto Vallarta vacation packages offer something for everyone. In spite of media distortion about the current conditions in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta vacation packages continue to sell. Reports of good times and happy memories continue to come across our desks. Puerto Vallarta offers the best blend of the old of the new, so vacation packages here give you the best bang for beautiful scenery in Mexico, a glimpse into authentic, traditional Mexican life, and a multitude of activities including gold, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, eco-tours, and shopping.

One of the biggest reasons people invest in a Puerto Vallarta vacation package is a fixed price that allows them to enjoy as many things as possible at a predictable rate of spending. Some packages are geared toward those water enthusiasts who scuba lessons, snorkeling, and water tours. Others packages are for those who want to learn something new, and prefer an all-inclusive that offers classes in yoga, traditional dance, Spanish language, and bartending.

Flight fare and lodgings are included in every Puerto Vallarta vacation package. People who want to travel to Mexico by water can book a trip on an ocean liner. Different prices and different amenities are featured in different vacation packages. Certain activities like fishing have peak seasons, so it is always a good idea to check with a travel agent to see what specials and promotions are being run by the many resorts, hotels, and villas that populate the area.

Eating, drinking, and merriment are important aspects of any vacation. Packages in all-inclusive Puerto Vallarta Resorts give you access to all the fine dining and stout drinks that you could ask for. Experience traditional Mexican food, or an eclectic assortment of world cuisine, and never have to leave the property. If you want to get out and move about, of course there are always plenty of other restaurants, bars, and nightclubs located near any of the major resorts. A Puerto Vallarta vacation package does not limit your activities to those that are included in your price point. You always have the option of experiencing both what is provided for you and what you find on your own.

If you come to Puerto Vallarta to shop in its famous, traditional flea market often remark that vacation packages allow them to spend one fixed amount of money on everything they enjoy, and then save the rest to purchase art, clothing, and jewelry in the marketplace. This is a great way to control spending and still return home with the memories and trinkets you came here for.

Puerto Vallarta vacations give you access to the diverse ecosystems of the Bay of Banderas and the Sierra Madre Mountains, and they offer you a first-hand view of real Mexican life. Packages are intended to land you in the lap of luxury so you can feel like an honored guest while you explore the natural and cultural wonder of this true gem of the Mexican Pacific Coast.

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Puerto Vallarta Events

You can find all sorts of traditional and international musical events. There are a number of famous night clubs you can explore, such as the Hard Rock Café, La Dolce Vida, and a number of smaller places scattered all over the Hotel Zone and the Marina area. Pick any night of the week in Puerto Vallarta, and you can find events that feature Mexican Folk Music, Blues, and even a British pub with a touch of the Scottish and the Irish.

Land Tours
Some of the Puerto Vallarta events are actually tours you can take to exotic, remote locations. You can choose from traditional Mexican bullfighting, freshwater fishing in the breathtaking Sierra Madre Mountains, bird watching in the jungle, or a horseback riding through the mountains.

Sea Tours
One of Puerto Vallarta’s more noticeable events is the annual birthing of humpback whales in the Bay of Banderas. For reasons that only the whales know, this is their preferred place to bear their young. Many tours can take you to witness this spectacular event.

If you are not in Puerto Vallarta when the whales are, you can still enjoy a variety of other wildlife-oriented events. There is also a dolphin center in near the city, and an indigenous population of sea lions that can provide hours of amusement and charm.

Puerto Vallarta Cultural Events
The high culture of the Mexican Pacific Coast is celebrated every throughout Puerto Vallarta. Events include theater, wine tasting, ballet, and benefit dinners held for local charitable causes.

Create your Own Puerto Vallarta Event
Ever since the movie Night of the Iguana was filmed here so many years ago, Puerto Vallarta has been associated with adventure and romance. If you cannot find what you are looking for through a concierge service or local place of entertainment, why not create your own adventure? If that special someone you brought with you is someone you truly want to spend your life with, consider a PV wedding as the best way to start your new life together.

PV is the ideal place to get married if natural beauty and a true touch of authentic culture is how you would like to frame your special day as a portrait to always remember. Puerto Vallarta event an planners can help you plan and develop a theme for the wedding that uniquely speaks to your values, feelings, and personality. Both religious and secular services are available.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Puerto Vallarta Offers Tours for People With a Wide Variety of Interests

Puerto Vallarta tours offer you the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful seas and jungles in all of Mexico. If you love the water, you will want to vacation in Puerto Vallarta so you can experience the many tours that focus on marine life. There is a whale watching tour that observes Humpback Whales who migrate to the Bay of Banderas to give birth to their calves. There is also a Sea Lion Tour, and several Snorkeling and sailing tours that you can purchase at prices ranging from $70.00 USD to just under $120.00 USD. Lower rates are available for children.

Other tours begin in or near the water and take you to remote locations where you can explore jungles, learn about the history of old mining towns, and get a glimpse into antiquity. Many of these tours are eco-tours or that place a heavy emphasis on Nature so as to remind you that Mexico is more than just a tourist spot and a home to people. It is also home to one of the diverse wildlife populations in the world.

South of Puerto Vallarta along Banderas Bay you will find the remote, secluded beach of Boca de Tomatlan. The outdoor adventure tour begins here as you land on the edge of a lush, tropical jungle. From the base camp, you will then travel into the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains to enjoy some of the largest ziplines in Mexico.

One of Puerto Vallarta’s most romantic tours you can take is the famous Rhythms of the Night tour. This excursion takes you across the Bay into a world that time has forgotten. As your boat pulls pull into the cove, torches light up along the beach like they did in ancient, pre-Columbian times. A different aura settles over the landscape when you hear the traditional music and drums of the dance. When your boat pulls into shore, you are greeted by servers who show you to a table where fine dining, music, and dance await you. This tour only costs $89.00 USD, with a 10% discount for those who book online.

If you can come to Puerto Vallarta to enjoy a blend of Nature and Old Mexico, you need to take the Jeep Safari Tour. For only $88.00 USD, you can ride in Mercedes Benz jeeps that take you into the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Here, you will find remote Mexican villages along the way before you reach your ultimate destination. Enjoy a 45- educational Nature walk that concludes with a complimentary lunch by the sea.

Located only 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, tours through the Canopy Tour takes you into a private ecological preserve in a very unique way. You actually walk across the tops of trees over hanging bridges suspended between platforms. Every platform is located along a special point of interest, where you can observe tropical vegetation, exotic birds, and interesting reptiles close at hand. For Nature lovers this tour is a steal—costing only $79.00 USD with a 10% discount for those who book online.

If you are looking for a Puerto Vallarta tour that will show you the essence of Old Mexico, then take the San Sebastian by Land trip. This old Spanish mining town is located just down the road from all the busy resorts, activities, and nightlife. In the 1700s, it boasted a population of 30,000 people. Now, only a handful of 600 residents remains whose very traditional way of life gives a glimpse into what the heart and soul of Old Mexico truly is. This tour is only $80.00 USD with a 10% online discount.

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