The first time I visited Mexico I was overwhelmed by the rich, colorful tapestry of life. I originally came to Puerto Vallarta as part of the Outreach International volunteer program in 2003. It's been nearly 10 years since I first set eyes on Bahia de Banderas, It is now a place I call home.
Right in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, just off the iconic Malecon overlooking the waters of Banderas Bay, is the lovely, shady Rio Cuale Island, a hub of shopping, dining and cultural activities in the city. The bustling marketplace is an ideal spot to find Mexican handicrafts such as hand...
Sun damage not only makes our skin look much older than it really is, but unsafe sun exposure accounts for 90% of skin cancers. So practicing sun smarts just makes good sense and protecting yourself from harmful UV rays can be easy and quick so you can enjoy your time outdoors. Cover...
Studies have shown that learning new skills or pursuing pastimes in later years not only revs up your mental agility but also adds to general overall happiness. And as the Banderas Bay area is one of the world’s most popular retirement destinations it is not surprising that there is an...
Exploring the more authentic side of Puerto Vallarta just became a whole lot more delicious with the launch of the Taste of Pitillal Food Tour from the very popular Vallarta Food Tours. Vallarta Food Tours was launched in 2011 by American expat and Puerto Vallarta foodie, Lindsay Prime Mayer,...
Last weekend I returned with all the family to the north shore beach resort of San Pancho (San Francisco), a little fishing village just north of Sayulita. We stayed at the Costa Azul Hotel right at the end of the beach on the far side of town. Although the hotel has seen better days and is...
This year the Old Town Farmers Market is set to be even busier. With a new, easier, wider and more appealing location inside the kindergarten Emiliano Zapata on Pino Suarez between Carranza and Basilio Badillo, the market inset to attract record numbers of shoppers. More than 50...
For the first time last week I decided to head out on to the water with a friend of mine to try out Paddle Surfing. All the range now here in Vallarta and in many places across the globe I am sure. Not really knowing what to expect, as not being a surfer or sailor…I was pleasantly...
The year-round sunny weather in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit area and the beautiful beaches and wealth of outdoor activities here make it so easy to spend most of your time outdoors. But all that sun exposure can take serious toll on your skin when it comes to premature aging...
Looking for a big catch? Well, Vallarta has what you need. From June to November is when the warmer waters of the Pacific are a great place to head for the big catch. All year round the waters of the Banderas Bay are home to snapper, yellow fin tuna, mahi mahi, sailfish, marlin and sierra but...
Last week was the much anticipated live piano concert at Teatro Vallarta “Diez Pianos Extravaganza”. A double billing Sunday performance delighted the PV crowd who attended. As well as the wonderful 10 pianists other notable individual musical performances were from Luis Ortega, the...
A new Indian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. Located just off the new Malecon around the corner from the Bodeguita del Medio on Allende Street (number 144) is a delightful little gem of a find offering a taste of India. Only recently opened, this yummy...
Virgin America focuses on Puerto Vallarta as its newest Mexican Destination Virgin America’s CEO David Cush released a press statement this week announcing how proud he is to be able to offer flyers another “world class leisure option” in Puerto Vallarta. He acknowledged the growing demand...
