Puerto Vallarta Stories and Tips

Quote: It's not really so terrible.... but I always breathe a sigh of relief when I finally step into my hotel room !! My favorite airline to Puerto Vallarta is definitely Alaska Airlines. They are usually on…

Quote: My favorite day-trip from Puerto Vallarta! I have taken this bus tour four times, and I have always seen something new and different each time. I recommend it for singles, families, young, and old! It always begins with a pick-up at your hotel early in the morning, but…

Quote: We're new to timeshares and this was our first trade. We typically stay at four- or five-star hotels and resorts and approached this one with reservation. This resort is fantastic and rates 4.5 stars. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, with bedding typically…

Quote: When planning this trip we discovered that it pays to check all the nearby airports; there are four in our area: Baltimore, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Newark. Normally, Baltimore is the cheapest but, on this trip, we saved almost $200 per person by using Newark.…

Quote: We earned the "Jungle Tour" by testing our patience with the Mayan Palace time-share peddlers. As I explained in my Mekong Delta journal, a tour guide can really make or break the experience for you. And, once again, our guide turned out to be a…

Quote: Walking downtown Viejo Vallarta is the best way to breathe in the locals, the energy, and the flavors of the city center. The unmistakable “Malecon” is a destination in itself. At times referred to as a boardwalk, it is really more of a seawall from…

Quote: It’s inconceivable to be in Puerto Vallarta and not head over to Casa Kimberley on Zaragoza Street. I was disappointed that a portion of it was turned into a bed-and-breakfast, and I didn’t know about it until we got there. Of course,…

Quote: With the Canadian dollar sinking, and the United States economy in a so-called recession, traveling like the rich and famous may not be on everyones agenda. If you are like me, you know how important a vacation is, and hopefully it won't break the bank. Mentally…

Quote: Yelapa is one of those places you shouldn’t miss, but requires some steps and leaps to get there. Yelapa is a small seaside village on the bay south of Puerto Vallarta. Even though people mistake it as an island, because you must get there by…

Quote: People ask me, "What is the one thing I shouldn’t miss when I go to Puerto Vallarta?" This is a tough question, as there is so much not to miss, but I find myself always saying the Malecon on Sunday evenings. First off, let me explain what…