By Prashant Gopal $500K is the new $1 million Two years ago if we ran this story we would have shown how much home people could buy for $1 million. At the time, thanks to easy credit and lax regulations, people who under normal circumstances could never have afforded a $1 million home were [...]
Mexican coast playground is truly a (snow)birders’ paradise
Accommodations range from plain to perfectly posh Joseph Kula, Special to The Province Published: Sunday, December 14, 2008 R iviera Nayarit (it rhymes with sweet) is for the birds, literally. This 160-kilometre playa-lined playground on Mexico’s north-central coast stretching from Nuevo Vallarta in the south to San Blas in the north draws snowbirds from as far [...]
New Real Estate Law: January 1, 2009
We would like to thank Mitch Keenan for this update on a new law related to selling property in Mexico. Any foreign person (non-Mexican citizen) selling property in Mexico will now be required to have an FM-2 Visa, in addition to electric bills and fidecomiso in their name(s) (as their names appear on their passports [...]
El Encanto – Punta Mita Update
El Encanto has sold out Phase One of its Condo La Vista condominiums and a second release is selling very well. As well, the three Villa El Mirador properties are ready for occupancy, featuring more than 4,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor living space in a split-level configuration. Also “move in” ready is a Residencia La [...]
The 10 Worst Assumptions of 2008
December 15, 2008 01:39 PM ET | Rick Newman | Permanent Link | Print An old military saying has become popular on Wall Street: “Amateurs study the plan. Professionals study the assumptions.” It’s too bad that nostrum wasn’t in fashion a few years ago, when it seemed as if nothing could go wrong in the [...]
LaSalle: Real estate valuations to fall in ‘09
By Arleen Jacobius Posted: December 16, 2008, 11:01 AM ET Real estate valuations are expected to fall next year, with the low point in the cycle expected in 2010, according to LaSalle Investment Management’s Investment Strategy Annual, a comprehensive survey of global real estate markets. Commercial real estate will decline in value in 2009 as [...]
Thank you to everyone who attended the Second Annual Punta de Mita Foundation Cocktail and Silent Auction event
Dear all, Here is the video link from last Saturday. http://avianaproductions.com/fourseasons/puntademita_found_9dec.html Thank you to everyone who attended the Second Annual Punta de Mita Foundation Cocktail and Silent Auction event. It was wonderful party and great to see everyone enthusiastic about the work that the Foundation has been doing over the past year. In [...]
Use caution before ‘running away’ after retiring
by Wendell Cayton Local columnist Posted December 15, 2008 http://wenatcheeworld.com/article/20081215/BIZ/712159913 If the thought of throwing off the yoke and retiring to an exotic locale where the living is easy and the dollar buys more is enticing, it’s wise to move carefully, keep your dreams in your pocket and your feet on the ground. Our [...]
A Riviera is Born
December 12, 2008 By Mark Jolly Mexico’s new bright star lights up the Pacific coast. view map You might be forgiven for having never heard of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s bright young star of the Pacific. For one thing, the 100-mile stretch of coastline didn’t even exist until last year — at least not under its [...]
2008 Puerto Vallarta Film Festival
During November, the annual Puerto Vallarta Film Festival showcases contemporary full-length films and documentaries from North and South America, drawing movie stars and making for some interesting people and movie watching. The Gala Closing Awards ceremony features awards named after Hollywood movers and shakers who have impacted Puerto Vallarta, the John Huston Maverick Awards for [...]
Lending for ultra-luxury Western resorts: dumb, dumb, dumb
As resorts for the wealthy such as Yellowstone Club, Tamarack, and Promontory tumble into insolvency, you have to wonder what the lenders such as Credit Suisse and Lehman Bros. were thinking. Here’s another tale of toxic assets, poor diligence, and no backup plans. By Jonathan Weber If you want a stark example of the kind [...]
Investor Report: Diversify in Mexico
December 5, 2008 By Kenneth R. Harney http://www.homes101.net/news/n4296/ Investors looking to diversify their portfolios into land or rental properties — that are still gaining in market value — ought to look south of the border. But they should focus their shopping on the top “fly in” resort locations in Mexico — and avoid “drive in” [...]
Famous Swimming Pools
Any piece of luxury real estate worth it’s salt will probably have a swimming pool on the property. Inside, outside, or both perhaps. This is a guide to the most luxurious, most insane, most expensive, most photographed, largest – and even the ugliest swimming pools in the World Although this started as a serious look [...]
Foreclosure Bargains in Mexico’s Touristic Communities
· Buyer Tips to Clarify Conventional Wisdom about Distressed Properties Buyers today have been regularly trained by the United States (US) media to be on the lookout for foreclosures as one of the staples of getting a great deal in the current real estate market. Yet buyers taking that conventional wisdom south of the border [...]
Destinations to Watch in 2009
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff – December 8, 2008 A destination in the midst of inventing itself. Another preparing for its year in the world spotlight. Cities and regions gearing up for year-long parties. Our top picks for destinations to watch in 2009 are bursting with up-and-coming, you’ve-gotta-see-this attitude. Not only are these destinations [...]
Costa Vallarta Real Estate Regions
Because of its popularity as a tourism destination and second-home real estate market, Puerto Vallarta has outgrown its original borders, with neighboring towns now neighborhoods of Vallarta. And real estate opportunities are no longer limited to within Banderas Bay but stretch up and down the northern and southern coastlines. The entire region, commonly referred to [...]
Capital Gains Tax (ISR) on the Sale of Homes in Mexico
This is a subject that everyone wants to know about and everyone wants to find a way to legally avoid. In an effort to keep you up to date, the following is the “cliff note” version of what you need to understand. In 2007 the Mexican government modified the rules pertaining to the exemption of [...]
Thank you to everyone who attended the Second Annual Punta de Mita Foundation Cocktail and Silent Auction event.
Dear all, Thank you to everyone who attended the Second Annual Punta de Mita Foundation Cocktail and Silent Auction event. It was wonderful party and great to see everyone enthusiastic about the work that the Foundation has been doing over the past year. In keeping with the theme of the beautiful setting atop Hotel Des Artistes and [...]
Now that I have Bought Property in Mexico, What do I have to do to Keep Everything Current?
For a foreigner, buying property in Mexico is a new and different experience. Most foreigners spend time researching the procedure of buying property, setting up a trust or a corporation and becoming familiar with the different permits and costs required to close on a property transaction in Mexico. A lot of effort is put [...]
Casa Tortugas – New to the North shore Puerto Vallarta vacation rental market
Casa Tortugas is the first oceanfront villa of the gated community called Punta Tortugas in the master planned development of Costa Banderas twenty, minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Just steps from the beach at the foot of the property, Casa Tortugas enjoys spectacular views across its private swimming pool, terraces and landscaped gardens to the [...]
Puerto Vallarta Weekend News & Upcoming Events
If you want to stay on top of all of the latest Puerto Vallarta news and learn what you can expect during the coming week, be sure to watch The Weekend Beat every Sunday morning right here on BanderasNews. Hosted by William Michael, this weekly Puerto Vallarta video news report provides a brief overview of [...]
Road to Mismaloya – The Panoramic Route
By Jesús de Avila – December 2008 During the past two months, I have had to do the Puerto Vallarta – Boca de Tomatlán – Puerto Vallarta route twice a week, experiencing feelings that inspired me into writing and sharing this brief review, with the main purpose of luring you into programming some specific time [...]
Buying the Dream
by Carolina Buia | Condé Nast Traveler While hiring your own real estate agent may be a good idea, getting a lawyer is a necessity. Ask your agent or a fellow expat to recommend an attorney. The local American consulate and most major law firms in the States can also provide referrals. If you’re in [...]
OPEN HOUSE – Vista Paraiso – Punta Esmerald Penthouse
Attn: Realtors Please join us for wine and hors d´oeuvres at Vista Pariaso PH – Punta Esmeralda, Parota building 501 Thursday, 20th of November from 4PM to 7PM. A 1% bonus to sales agent who brings the buyer. VISTA PARAISO TURN-KEY PH UNIT $1,350,000 USD Please visit our website for a virtual tour http://www.lapuntarealty.com/puntaesmeralda/ 360 [...]
Comparing 2008 Banking crisis to Mexico’s 1994 Crisis
Although the two were created out of different circumstances, the end result seriously effected the banking and financial industries of both countries. For Mexico, 1994 was a complete financial meltdown. The peso de-valued, many of the banks needed to be bailed out, and credit dried up, literally for years. In 2008, for the USA, the [...]
MLS Activity compared to 2008
Here’s some stats I recently compiled from Multi-List Vallarta, comparing 2007 YTD to what has happened so far in 2008. Please keep in mind that these are based on the “re-sale” sales of the MLS service and do not reflect what may be taking place with new products with developments. As well, keep in [...]
Articles in the Mexico Real Estate 101 Category
Articles in the Mexico Real Estate 101 Category 5 Tips on Safely Buying Real Estate in Mexico Consult the National Agrarian Registry (Registro Agrario Nacional, or RAN) to check if the property is on Ejido land. Ejido land is land that has been set aside by the Mexican government for community farmers and can [...]
Mexico Mortgage Financing – Helping a Slower Mexico Real Estate Market
Mexico Mortgage Financing – Helping a Slower Mexico Real Estate Market http://www.mexicorealestateinvestment.org/ Since its introduction in the early part of 2005, the cross-border Mexico mortgage market — mortgage financing for foreigners purchasing vacation and retirement homes in Mexico — has been compared by many realtors and developers to riding a roller coaster. But now, a [...]
Real Estate Trends 2007-2008
The Vallarta Real Estate Guide For the past five years, we have prepared a list of trends we perceived to be taking place in the Vallarta real estate market. Information is gathered through interviews with real estate agents and developers, then compiled and reviewed for trends. Each year, interestingly enough, brings new trends, [...]
Want to buy in Mexico? Here’s what you need to know
Buy smart, just as you would in Canada, former Vancouverite recommends Michael Sasges, Westcoast Homes Published: Saturday, November 08, 2008 In Mexico, the asking price of a new-construction home is one-quarter to one-third the asking price of a comparable Canadian home. But property ownership by foreigners is restricted. The weather is lovely, but . . [...]
Potential Solution for Real Estate Developers facing slowing sales
Bruce Greenberg of Montaña Verde, a consulting and appraisal company that has been doing work in Mexico for many years, is currently teaming up with Deloitte Mexico (Deloitte as this time has not signd onto the program officially, but they are studying it), to offer a potential solution for real estate developers in Mexico during [...]
Take a Tour of Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta
Mexico Real Estate Tours offers educational seminars on Mexico real estate and guided tours of Puerto Vallarta real estate. If you are serious about buying a home in Mexico, this is a great way to learn everything you need to know about safely buying a property and also check out several quality developments in person. [...]
Tour Puerto Vallarta by 360° images by Paco Ojeda
360 360 Spotlight: Dolphin Adventure Center: If you love dolphins, a visit to Vallarta Adventures’ Dolphin Adventure Center should top your list of things to do on your Puerto Vallarta vacation! Vallarta Adventures offers a full range of educational and interactive dolphin programs designed for dolphin lovers of all ages and abilities. 360 Spotlight: [...]
eNews for residents, guests and friends of Punta Mita
NOVEMBER 2008 Property Spotlight Resort News Community Spotlight Introducing Ayia Punta Mita Uniting a spectacular resort setting with lifestyle enriching amenities, Ayia Punta Mita brings a sense of metropolitan glamour to Mexico’s premier beach and golf resort community. “It is going to be very sleek, eclectic and hip…at least that is my vision,” [...]
Mexico’s accumulated inflation rate hits 7-year high
www.chinaview.cn 2008-11-08 10:09:05 MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — The Central Bank of Mexico said Friday the country’s accumulated inflation rate surged to a 7-yearhigh of 5.78 percent over the last 12 months till October. The inflation rate, measured by the National Index of the Prices to the Consumer (INPC), rose by 0.31 [...]
The XIV Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival that will be held from Nov. 13 to the 23
Please join us to experience the professionalism, culinary art and culture of French cuisine at Café des Artistes del Mar. The XIV Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival that will be held from Nov. 13 to the 23 2008 at Puerto Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit, Café des Artistes del Mar will be honored to host Chef Gerard [...]
Explore the Punta de Mita peninsula by aerial photos
Explore the Punta de Mita peninsula by aerial photos http://puntademita-realestate.com/aerialviews/ Discover the real estate and vacation rental offerings inside and outside the Punta Mita resort, featuring the Four Seasons Resort, the St. Regis Resort, two Jack Nicklaus golf courses, some of the most amazing villas in Mexico, the spectacular oceanfront condos of Punta Vista Signature [...]
St. Regis Makes Landmark Debut in Latin America with the Opening of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Located in Mexico’s Most Exclusive Beach Community, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Features Latin America’s First Remede Spa, World-Class Cuisine, Three Infinity Pools with Private Cabanas, Two Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses, State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities, a Private Beach Club, Tennis Courts and the Signature St. Regis Butler Service PUNTA MITA, Mexico, Nov 03, 2008 [...]
How to buy Real Estate in Mexico
You need your own team when buying Real Estate in Mexico. If you are a foreigner buying in another country, how are you going to know what questions to ask if you don’t have any knowledge of foreign laws which govern your purchase? There are no federal agencies which oversee real estate or the agents [...]
Punta Vista Signature Residences on pristine Playa Punta de Mita
Punta Vista are oversized luxury beachfront condominiums on perfect Playa Punta de Mita. Unique in location, quality and space, Punta Vista condominiums are for discerning individuals who want to be in Punta de Mita and prefer a secure and deluxe condo experience directly on the beach. The amenities include a full spa, gymnasium, restaurant, bar, [...]
Latin America better girded for financial crisis
Mexico City and Sao Paulo, Brazil – As leaders in Washington rushed to stem the growing financial crisis in the United States, Latin American leaders thought they’d be unscathed. Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, when asked what repercussions he expected at home, retorted, “What crisis?” Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez called it the “crash [...]
Mexico’s Currency Rebounds After Central Bank Buys $1.1 Billion
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) — Mexico’s currency rallied after the central bank bought $1.1 billion worth of pesos. The peso rebounded from a record low, snapping a four-day losing streak. Banco de Mexico’s purchase at two auctions today added to the $12 billion of pesos it has bought over the past two weeks to stem a [...]
Mexico peso hit by dollar demand, bonds sink
MEXICO CITY, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Worries more Mexican companies may be exposed to heavy currency derivatives losses hit the peso on Monday, while bond yields shot to their highest in more than two years. The peso <MXN=> MEX01 fell 1.32 percent at the central bank’s final 1:30 p.m. local time (1830 GMT) reference [...]
MexQuest Mortgage Closes $1 Million Dollar Loan In Mexico
MexQuest Mortgage Corporation, a leader in real estate financing for Mexico with corporate headquarters in Sacramento, California, reports their latest residential loan closing in Jalisco, Mexico in the amount of $1 million US dollars. One example of the many loans they close in Mexico, attributing their success to expert knowledge and understanding of the real [...]
Dollar’s value finally up abroad
In the current economic gloom, there’s a ray of travel-related sunshine: the increased strength of the U.S. dollar. Though no one can explain exactly why, the dollar has risen against every major foreign currency other than the Japanese yen, and it has increased substantially against some of them. Though the change in exchange rates hasn’t [...]
Nayarit Riviera: Mexico’s next hot beach
CHACALA, Nayarit — Along the secluded, jungle-fringed beaches of the Mexican Pacific coast, things tend toward perfection. There are perfect sunsets, explosions of orange and purple as the sun dips nightly over the bays; perfect waves, which rush toward shore in steady, unchanging curls to the delight of local surfers; and it’s where you might [...]
Puerto Vallarta and the Mexican iguana affair
IF ever a movie transformed a town, The Night of the Iguana turned Puerto Vallarta from an anonymous fishing hamlet to a city that has outgrown its geographical boundaries. Puerto Vallarta (pronounced Porto Vayarta) on Mexico’s west coast is a magnet for tourists and a regular stop for luxury liners sailing the Mexican Riviera. In [...]
Mexican Pacific Coast Tourism Project to Outshine Cancún
Monday, October 13, 2008 Mexican Pacific Coast Tourism Project to Outshine Cancún By Barnard R. Thompson The Mexican government has announced a major new tourism development that will stretch along the Pacific Ocean coast of southern Sinaloa – a project that will ultimately be twice the size of Cancún. A master planned tourist area to [...]
Yelapa – Puerto Vallarta’s Most Eclectic Daytrip
Just one hour from the luxury and excitement of Puerto Vallarta, the village of Yelapa lures day trippers with the promise of rustic charm and exotic seclusion. Yelapa, meaning “gathering place,” was once just a sleepy fishing outpost, but has recently found new life as both an artist retreat and an outdoor recreation destination. As [...]
Enter PV09 and take advtantage of free seminars
In light of current events, there’s a case to be made that sailing off to Mexico in Del Rey Yacht Club’s PV09 International Race Series to Puerto Vallarta next Jan. 31 makes economic sense for several reasons. Those who sign up by Oct. 31 for the 20th biennial event, presented by CORUM Swiss Timepieces, will [...]
Boutique Condo Community Ayia Launches This November in Punta Mita, Mexico
PUNTA MITA, Mexico, Oct 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Emini Equities, developer of Ayia Punta Mita, has announced the availability of 27 two-bedroom condominiums for sale starting this November at Punta Mita, a 1,500-acre, master-planned luxury resort community 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Designed by renowned Mexican architect Jose “Pepe” deYturbe, Ayia (“sacred place” [...]
Mexico’s peso hits lowest level against dollar
MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s peso fell to its lowest real level against the dollar and the stock market dropped nearly 6 percent Monday to 21,611.5 as the country’s economy was pulled into the global economic crisis. The Central Bank said the peso’s daily benchmark fixed rate fell to 11.8 per dollar — a sharp drop from [...]
Mexican Peso Sinks to Record Low as Financial Crisis Spreads
By Michael J. Moore Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) — Mexico’s peso plunged to a record low as the global financial crisis deepened, prompting investors to pull money out of higher-yielding, emerging- market assets. The peso dropped 4.7 percent to 11.8050 per dollar at 5 p.m. New York time. The decline is the biggest since October 1997, [...]
Dollar’s gain is good news for travelers
By Carol Pucci Seattle Times travel writer American visitors to Mexico will find their dollars buying more than they have in a long time. Above, La Parroquia de la Purisima Concepcion, the main parish church in Tequila, Mexico, is virtually in the center of town. The plaza is a popular gathering spot where tequila tours [...]
America’s wealthiest are picking Mexico over Hawaii in a hunt for value vacations
Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) — As U.S. markets spiral downward, America’s wealthiest are redeeming reward points, choosing million-dollar timeshares over luxury third homes and picking Mexico over Hawaii in a hunt for value vacations. Members of Hilton Hotels Corp.’s loyalty program who live in the 10 wealthiest U.S. zip codes redeemed 42 percent more reward points [...]
Mexico Real Estate Versus US Real Estate
A year over year decline in housing prices in the US are very rare, but the failure of financial giants like Lehman and Washington Mutual mean it will probably be a while before housing prices start recovering. Smart Money editor Jack Hough told the Wall Street Journal This Morning Podcast on September 30th that “I [...]
Frolic in nature and taste the culture in Riviera Nayarit
Irene Butler, Canwest News Service Published: Friday, October 3, 2008 Curtains of foliage drape the sides of narrow waterways deep in the mangrove forest. Our small boat manoeuvres past the bulging roots needed to hold these towering trees upright in the silt base. “See the crocodiles?” says our guide José. He stops the engine [...]
Top 10 Facts About Puerto Vallarta Real Estate
Puerto Vallarta has grown from a quiet little fishing village to one of the fastest growing real estate markets in Mexico. Here are our top ten facts about this investment hotspot. 1. Sales of resort real estate in Puerto Vallarta has increased from $50 million in 2000 to $500 million in 2007 (NuWire). 2. Vallarta [...]
In Mexico, a Sliver of Pacific Coast Untouched by High-Rises
WHEN Joanie Cartal and Ian Purse first visited Sayulita, Mexico, six years ago, it was still a basic torpid fishing village on the Pacific Ocean, the kind of place favored by vagabond surfers and scrawny mutts. They were so taken with the place, which was just being discovered by tourists, that a year later they [...]
Survey Report: Mexico Remains Attractive to International Investors
In a survey released by KPMG this week, Mexico is the only Latin American economy that will increase its participation in the total amount of investment undertaken by multinational corporations in the region in the next five years. Increases are expected mostly in the services and manufacturing sectors. The results were reported as part of [...]
Want to Find Treasure in the Sierra Madres?
Do you remember the 1927 novel, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre”, which was about a couple of down-and-out Americans that joined up with a crusty old timer to prospect for gold in Mexico? It was later adapted into a film by John Huston in 1948, who returned to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in 1964 to [...]
Hot to buy Real Estate in Mexico
You need your own team when buying Real Estate in Mexico. If you are a foreigner buying in another country, how are you going to know what questions to ask if you don’t have any knowledge of foreign laws which govern your purchase? There are no federal agencies which oversee real estate or the agents [...]
Mexico in The Sky At The 2008 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Published by Ozgur Tore Sunday, 28 September 2008 Mexico will fly high into the sky this fall season for the first time ever as the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) participates in the 37th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the most photographed event on earth, which will take place from October 4th through October 12th, 2008 in [...]
VivaAerobus adds Puerto Vallarta flight from Austin
By Claudia Grisales | Monday, September 29, 2008, 12:22 PM Mexican discount carrier VivaAerobus said Monday it will launch new nonstop service from Austin to Puerto Vallarta starting next year. The carrier will offer afternoon departures to the Mexican community starting Jan. 15, said Jim Halbrook, spokesman for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The flights will be [...]
Mexico magic for families
By ANITA DRAYCOTT, SPECIAL TO SUN MEDIA In today’s hectic world, it’s not surprising that the desire to spend more quality time with our families is becoming a major travel trend. And sun-kissed Mexico is the perfecto playground. Here are some ideas if you’re heading south this winter: Mexico’s oldest resort has all the ingredients [...]
Mexico’s Mortgage Industry Flourishing Amid America’s Financial Collapse
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading Mexico mortgage broker MEXLend closed a record number of mortgages for 2008, proving that despite the dire circumstances of the American financial market, Mexico’s mortgage industry is not only healthy, but thriving. “This has been an excellent year for purchasing property in Mexico,” says Terence L. Reilly, CEO of MEXLend. “The [...]
Fall is a great time to find travel bargains
Higher-priced holiday options offered at reduced prices to attract new clients in uncertain times Ruby Turner, Vancouver Sun Published: Saturday, September 27, 2008 Putting money out for your holidays in these uncertain times of increasing fares and flight options is like buying stock when the market is down. But don’t let the uncertainty keep you [...]
Mexico, Las Vegas rank high on travel agent survey
MINNEAPOLIS – Mexico, Las Vegas and Caribbean cruising were all high on the list of popular vacation options in a survey conducted by Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates). The annual survey, conducted this summer, polled 415 Travel Leaders agents, managers and owners. The top six U.S. destinations this year were the same [...]
Mexico’s Pacific Coast a treat for the prepared
The Triton Nautical News for Captains and Crews “You’re cruising the Pacific Coast of Mexico from June to November? It’s hurricane season. Are you crazy?” Actually we are not crazy, or even big risk takers. With a close watch on the weather and the excellent forecasting available nowadays plus common sense on locations for each [...]
How Far Will The Strong Canadian Dollar Go in Mexico Today?
Written by Jim Scherrer Tuesday, 23 September 2008 By: Jim Scherrer Upon retiring from Houston, Texas more than eleven years ago, we were very fortunate to have chosen Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as our retirement destination. Fortunate, because during the past decade, more specifically during the past eight years while the PAN Party has governed Mexico, [...]
Las Palmas Club & Villas Announces Luxury Resort-Style Las Palmas Club For Residents
PUNTA MITA, Mexico – (Business Wire) Next year, homeowners at Las Palmas Club & Villas will have their own private luxury club retreat at Punta Mita, a 1,500-acre high-end master-planned, second-home resort community, located on Mexico’s stunning Pacific Coast. Construction of the Las Palmas Club begins this month and will open in winter 2008-2009 with [...]
Want to Golf all Winter?
Are you tired of shoveling snow, scraping windshields, and wading through slush throughout the winter? Would you prefer having the ability to play golf everyday this winter? If so, you should consider Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, otherwise known as Vallarta or PV by the locals. Being the same latitude as Hawaii and located on the Mexican [...]
Honeymooning in Mexico
Mexico is known for its pristine waters, pure white sand beaches, perfect tropical temperatures, and rich culture. These are the reasons why many people choose to honeymoon in Mexico. Whether you choose a Mexican honeymoon cruise or luxury resort, a Mexican honeymoon can be filled with romance. A growing trend is to plan a Mexican [...]
Shopping as a Destination
For some, shopping is sport. Others consider it therapy. Whatever your level of enthusiasm, a retail-focused outing can be practical or pure fun for mothers and daughters, sisters and cousins and even husbands and wives. Here are five places to savor the savings or the splurge: 1 Seattle – With scores of boutiques and Nordstrom’s [...]
Crossing the border: 10 things to know
Getting into Mexico is fairly simple for 99 percent of air travelers and cruise passengers; entry fees are included in the price of your ticket, required documents are distributed on board and staff is available to hold your hand while you fill them out. For the other 1 percent, and for those crossing by land, [...]
Surf’s up on Mexico’s coast
Want to learn to ski? Head to the bunny hill. But if you’re on a sun and sand vacation on Mexico’s Pacific Coast and catching a wave catches your fancy, head to Sayulita. About 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, on a crescent-shaped beach below verdant hills, you’ll find perfect learning waves that pop up [...]
Language unlocks stories behind the people
“Perrrrrrrrrrrrrrrro,” I stuttered, failing completely to roll the r’s as my 8-year-old daughter laughed with glee. “No, it’s perro,” she said in a perfect Spanish accent. “Like this.” She twittered like a bird demonstrating how to do it. “You need to practice.” “Do you think I can learn?” “Yes. Practice all the way home.” So [...]
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