Boot Jack Ranch In Colorado Sells For $46.5 Million, Becomes Largest Residential Transaction Of 2010

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The shoddy state of today’s real estate market isn’t keeping those with means from making some eye-popping deals. This week, the Boot Jack Ranch in southwest Colorado sold for $46.5 million, claiming the mantle of most expensive residential transaction in 2010 in the U.S. The estate, which can comfortably house 50 guests, sits on 3,000 acres [...]

The Amazing Race in Puerto Vallarta

Elimination Station – The losers of the Amazing Race 16 were sequestered at Quinta Laura in the jungles of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Beignets in Mexico? Certainement!

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Andrea Charroin Sayluita, Mexico, in the state of Nayarit, is a little village full of surprises. Nestled along what is now called the Riviera Nayarit, 25 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, Sayluita has an easy, relaxed attitude that welcomes everyone. While experiencing the tranquility of the beach on our first day in Sayluita, we were [...]

Icon Vallarta by Yoo by Stark – Project is complete and ready for owners!

Icon Vallarta - Sexy Mexico real estate in the heart of Banderas Bay - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

We see a lot of projects come and go in Vallarta, but this one stands out for several reasons: • A well known and experienced developer • A revolutionary and world renowned designer • Sophisticated high design by Arquitectonica • A fantastic beach side location • Hotel inspired amenities Sincerely, La Punta Realty – Christie’s [...]

Mexico issues travel alert over Arizona immigration law

Arizona’s tough new immigration law hasn’t even gone into effect yet, and it’s already working: Mexico has issued an alert for Mexicans traveling to Arizona. The country is urging its citizens to be careful… that they may be “harassed and questioned without further cause at any time” should they go to Arizona. That’s not the [...]

Christie’s Great Estates – News for the Network – April 2010

MEET THE NEW AFFILIATE Neumann Real Estate The northern part of Connecticut’s Fairfield County is dotted with picturesque, colonial towns rich with history and is home to the network’s newest affiliate, Neumann Real Estate. “The affiliation with Christie’s Great Estates will combine our long-established company brand name with the international marketing strength of this incomparable [...]

Tourism: Campaign to make the most of the coast

By Adam Thomson Forty years ago, the Mexican government, armed with $27m in funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), had an idea to develop a tourist resort on a remote and snake-infested piece of coast on the country’s Yucatán Peninsula. The project was called Cancún, and it is now by far the largest and [...]

RIVIERA NAYARIT CLASSIC, Litibu Golf Club, Nayarit, Mexico – The Canadian Tour remains in Mexico this week

RIVIERA NAYARIT CLASSIC, Litibu Golf Club, Nayarit, Mexico – The Canadian Tour remains in Mexico this week and offers up the Riviera Nayarit Classic for the second time since October. Actually, this event was scheduled for earlier in the 2009 season, but had to be postponed because of the Swine Flu outbreak. Once the event [...]

Icon Vallarta in Architectural Digest Mexico- April 2010

Icon Vallarta Unveiled in Architectural Digest Mexico - April 2010

Punta Mita Peace – Meixco – Charity Gala Unites Community

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Charity Gala Unites Community By Becci Burchett Punta de Mita, Nay. (March 31, 2010) – Over 65 enthusiastic supporters joined PEACE, a local non profit, to help raise over $5,000USD to support educational, environmental, animal and business programs in Punta de Mita in the second annual Art and Philanthropy Gala at the Four Seasons Resort last [...]

Free Internet in Public Squares of Puerto Vallarta

Free Internet in Public Squares of Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group Puerto Vallarta’s Technology Department announced free wireless internet service in Puerto Vallarta’s main square in El Centro, located in front of City Hall. From now on, anyone can enter the network through their laptops. This is only the beginning of the project, which aims to offer service at different public squares [...]

Bahía de Banderas Welcomes Time Zone Change

Bahía de Banderas Welcomes Time Zone Change

Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group Bahía de Banderas Mayor Hector Paniagua led an official ceremony for the time zone change that incorporates his municipality to Mexico’s central time, two hours ahead, to match Puerto Vallarta’s time zone, this past April 4th. Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz accompanied by council and officials members and region’s businessmen [...]

Tripadvisor.com Review of Hotel des Artistes del Mar – -“Cool hotel in a great little town.”

TripAdvisor.com Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico Chicago - Mar 30, 2010 My girlfriend and I spent two nights at Hotel des Artistes and couldn’t be happier with our decision. The staff was incredibly professional and the hotel itself was beautiful. Our room was huge and had all new appliances and a spectacular view of [...]

Minnesotans flock to Puerto Vallarta

April 3, 10:55 PMMinneapolis Airlines/Airport ExaminerMarc Friedman The winter and spring break travel season is drawing to a close and once again Minnesotans (Wisconsinites, Iowans and ‘Dakotans’) by the thousands have traveled to the beautiful Mexican resort of Puerto Vallarta. Last week was my first visit to the Pacific coast destination and honestly, I was pleasantly [...]

The Most Beautiful Beaches (PHOTOS)

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To celebrate the majesty of the oceans, we’ve put together 7 pictures of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Vote for the best, and send us your own favorite ocean photos! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/01/7-of-the-most-beautiful-b_n_520443.html

Yoga and Pilates classes at Hotel des Artists in Punta Mita

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Hello All! Starting next week, I will be teaching Yoga and Pilates classes at Hotel des Artists in Punta Mita. Classes will be held in front of the ocean on the restaurant’s covered terrace. Price is 100 pesos per class – please contact me for more information. Tuesdays – Yoga 8:30-9:30am / Pilates 9:30-10:30am (Jal) Thursdays – [...]

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