The Mita – January 2012 – Club Punta Mita Residents Newsletter

The Mita – January 2012 – eNews from Club Punta Mita for residents, guests and friends of Punta Mita.

PUNTA MITA WELCOMES 2012 WITH A RECORD FESTIVE VACATION SEASON Record occupancy fills resorts, private rentals, Golf courses According to the ancient Maya of Mexico, 2012 is NOT the end of the world, but the special conclusion to a cycle of time. It is a yearlong celebration of self-realization, human equality, and the start of [...]

Puerto Vallarta safer than our downtowns – The Victoria Times Colonist

Explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond via the lens of Mark Callanan

By Vicki Melville, Times Colonist January 11, 2012 Having just returned from a one-month vacation in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta, I am astounded to see how quickly the media tarnishes the entire country for one isolated act of violence. Without a doubt, the murder of Robin Wood in Melaque is a tragedy, and [...]

Villa One: Four Seasons Private Villas at the Punta Mita Resort – Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

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Distinguished by private infinity edge plunge pools, gourmet kitchens, spacious covered terraces and patio areas, and inviting four-bedroom designs, these villas radiate Four Seasons quality and detailing.

Pacifica: Favorite New Restaurant on the North Shore of Puerto Vallarta

Amanda Selitzer - Owner/Partner of Pacifica Restaurant in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

At Pacifica we believe in letting the food speak for itself. We strive to use the best possible ingredients and prepare them properly. We respect the beauty in simplicity and never undermine the power of handmade food.

Have you planned your Holidays?

Casa Amore sits on soft white sand over­look­ing sun­sets, the Mari­etas Islands and the world renown Punta Mita Resort, Riv­iera Nayarit, home to the Four Sea­sons & The St. Regis resorts

We invite you to give yourself a treat at Casa Amore, one of our favorite Puerto Vallarta area homes. Within the exclusive, secure and private Punta Mita Resort, home to a Four Seasons & St. Regis hotel, Casa Amore sits on soft white sand overlooking sunsets, the Marietas Islands. A safe, family friendly beach with [...]

Hurricane Jova is but Tropical Depressing Rain, though the Outrageous Sunset over Puerto Vallarta was Inspiring! (photos)

Photo by Josef Kendall - Sunset before the storm under the arches of the newly constructed boardwalk of Puerto Vallartadall

Hurricane Jova was quite a bit of hype. Better safe than sorry!

The worst of Hurricane Jove is long over as it petered out into a tropical depression of rain once done doing a bit of flooding in Colima (Photos: http://jova.pen.io)

Costa Alegre was in the direct path of the 100-mph (160 kph) winds and heavy rains causing a mudslide in the village of Cihuatlan that swept away a house on a hillside, killing two of its occupants, said Oscar Mejia, the spokesman for the Jalisco state Red Cross rescue division.

Flooding was so bad in Cihuatlan the Red Cross office had to be evacuated because it was flooded with about four feet (1 1/2 meters) of water.

The affected spots North of Manzanillo, Barra de Navidad, , Melaque, Costa Careyes, Tamarindo, Las Alamandas, Cuixmala, Hotelito Desconocido may have CFE (electric company) and Telmex (phone/internet) busy reconnecting power to the people.

Flooding is often the real problem. When cars, homes, roads and bridges washed away it gets ugly for many communities. Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas breathes a sigh of relief.

Mexico safer than headlines indicate

Mexico safer than headlines indicate

Christine Delsol The San Francisco Chronicle Quick – which national capital has the higher murder rate: Mexico City or Washington, D.C.? If you answered Mexico City, you’d be in good company – after all, Mexico is a war zone, isn’t it? But you would be wrong, on both counts. Based on FBI crime statistics for [...]

Charlie Sheen’s Mexican Getaway with Brooke Mueller

Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller at the Four Sesons Resort Punta Mita

Arriving via private jet to Punta Mita, Mexico, Charlie Sheen and ex-wife Brooke Muellerenjoyed a long weekend at the Four Seasons. The couple, who announced earlier this month they will work on their relationship for the sake of their twins, traveled south of the border to celebrate Brooke’s birthday and good behavior in rehab, according [...]

Slim company wins highway contract in western Mexico

Slim Company Wins Highway Contract in Western Mexico

Latin American Herald Tribune Mexico City, Aug 20, 2011 (EFE via COMTEX) — IDEAL, an infrastructure development company owned by multi-billionaire Carlos Slim, has won a contract to build two highways and operate a third in western Mexico, the government said. The Communications and Transportation Secretariat said it awarded IDEAL a concession to build and [...]

Puerto Vallarta lands tourism coup with Tianguis Turistico – Acapulco loses 24 year event

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Smiles were broad in this corner of the world Thursday as the national tourism bureau announced that Puerto Vallarta and the Riveria Nayarit will host next year’s premier tourism fair. Held in Acapulco for the past 24 years, the Tianguis Turistico attracts some 500 Mexican tourism providers and hundreds of overseas tourism wholesalers and product [...]

Vallarta Lifestyules – Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 Winners Announced

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Congratulations, winners! As in years past, VirtualVallarta.com began polling readers mid december of last year about their favorite eateries in town. Voting continued until June 15, 2011, at which point, 1,490 people participated on the poll. Several restaurants remained popular among voters, and there are some new ones on this year’s winning list. A complete [...]

Despite Mexican Violence, U.S. Firms Expand by Border

Mexico violence not stopping economic growth

By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD The New York Times Published: July 10, 2011 MATAMOROS, Mexico — When the latest bloody headlines from the drug war in Mexico reach headquarters in New York, Ken Chandler, the manager of an American electronics manufacturing plant here, jumps on the phone. He is not begging to come home. He is begging to stay. “We try [...]

Mexico Getting a Bad Rap

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Journey Mexico MSNBC has recently published an article called Time to Say Adios to Mexico? containing wildly misleading statements about safety in Mexico and insinuating that Americans have collectively decided to stop visiting Mexico altogether. The article begins by stating that 34,000 people have died because of the drug war, yet it does not point out that [...]

San Pancho Joint Broker Open House! – April 22, 2011 Friday 11 am to 2 pm -San Francisco, RIviera Nayarit

Villa Nilpi — For Sale: Luxury villa on the beach of San Pancho Riviera Nayarit Mexico

Please join us for SAN PANCHO GRAND OPEN HOUSE presented by multiple local agencies. This Open House is for Sales Agencies, Rental Agencies, and Clients. LIST OF HOMES: Villa Nilpi on Las Olas $6.5m usd , by La Punta Realty http://www.lapuntarealty.com/nilpi/   Casa Calabaza $2.25m , by La Punta Realty http://www.lapuntarealty.com/calabaza/ Lot Tuscany $985k, by [...]

Updates and Eye Candy – April 2011 – Puerto Vallarta to Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit

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Updates and Eye Candy – April 2011 – Puerto Vallarta to Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit – Newsletter – Explore land, luxury and leisure along the exquisite Pacific Mexican coastline.

Featured Listings: Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Luxury Property for Sale – April 2011

The Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Guide

Featured Listings: Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Luxury Property for Sale – April 2011

Announcing the 30th Biennial San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race

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Ricardo Brockmann’s RP52 Vincitore is the first entry for the 30th edition of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta yacht race which will be held March 1st – 10th, 2012. At the other end of the spectrum is David Garman from Renton WA. who will be fulfilling a lifelong dream with a bunch of buddies [...]

Billabong has Created the Ultimate Surf and Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Punta de Mita, Mexico Trip

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Nestled in the quaint fishing village of Punta de Mita with its famous restaurant row, this surf retreat will spoil you with miles of white sand beaches and blue water surf breaks.

Staff Picks: The Best Wedding Villas around Punta Mita and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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The lovely, tasteful, discreet and knowledgable ladies of La Putna Realty: Yumiko, Katia, Cynthia and Paulina list their picks for dreamiest wedding villas and locations.

Nostalgia: Elizabeth Taylor Tribute from Puerto Vallarta

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After falling in love on the set of Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton came to Puerto Vallarta in 1963 so that Burton could begin work on director John Huston’s film Night of the Iguana, shot almost entirely in the ocean side jungle of Mismaloya.

CNBC – The Best Places To Retire Outside the US

The Best Places To Retire Outside the US - Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta Region, Mexico Mexico is always one of the top choices for retirees because it’s inexpensive, beautiful, the winters are warm – and it’s close to the U.S., a nice convenience for visiting family and friends. The fact that it’s popular is in itself a selling point – there are at least 50,000 Americans [...]

Celebrity Spotting: Heather Graham at the Xinalani Yoga Retreat – South Shore Puerto Vallarta

Heather Graham wearing Michelle Jonas at the vinnie marino yoga works retreat in puerto vallarta at xinalani!

Xinalani is a Yoga Retreat in Mexico, conceived as a tropical haven to host spiritual personal retreats,group wellness retreats and mind & body workshops.

Xinalani is a beach resort filled with serenity that shelters groups and individuals in their search for a more balanced life style.

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Trends 2010 – 2011

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Trends 2010 - 2011

John Youden Vallarta Lifestyle Publishing Group Looking back, the year 2010 will most likely be seen as a turning point for the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit real estate market. After having survived the global economic crisis and the swine flu scare that brought the real estate market to a virtual standstill during 2008-2009 (And yes, that was [...]

Nicole Martin: Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Info. Realtor 365 #1

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Nicole Martin gives us an “inside the industry” introduction to top Vallarta real estate professionals. Everyone in Vallarta has a story, and Nicole tells them all, realtor by realtor. n Realtor 365, a new video program on BanderasNews, Nicole Martin offers her unique, quirky perspective on Puerto Vallarta’s equally quirky real estate community. The show [...]

The Idea of Violence in Puerto Vallarta Rebuffed

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Puerto Vallarta business owners banded together in late October 2010 to produce a series of videos showcasing the area’s city, culture, environment and lifestyles. The successful and far-reaching promotion culminates in March 2011 with welcoming everyone to Puerto Vallarta. There are interviews with long-time residents, people that have been vacationing in the city for over [...]

Abba & Bee Gees Tribute to Perform in Puerto Vallarta

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Grab your bellbottoms, feather your hair and get ready as The Abba & Bee Gees Tribute takes over Teatro Vallarta for one performance only, Friday, April 1 at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $500 pesos for general seating and $650 pesos for VIP seating, available at Vallarta Fitness in Plaza Galerias, at Plaza Caracol and at [...]

Vista Bahia – Punta Esmeralda Penthouse

Vista Bahia - Punta Esmeralda, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

Vista Bahia is a spacious 4000 sq. ft., 2 level penthouse with a plunge pool and an fantastic view across the bay to Puerto Vallarta. This fabulous “turn key” home is finely appointed with contemporary coastal Mexican decor designed by local interior designer Katherine Nidermaier, renown for her work designing many high end properties on [...]

New Listing: Villa Nilpi – Luxury villa on the beach of San Pancho Riviera Nayarit Mexico

Villa Nilpi — For Sale: Luxury villa on the beach of San Pancho Riviera Nayarit Mexico

Villa Nilpi is a modern and exotic Pacific beachfront vacation estate on the expansive beach of San Pancho, Nayarit, a near, almost famous and authentic Mexican village formally called San Francisco, Nayarit, just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

Nuevo Vallarta Commercial Development Parcel – El Rancho Viejo de Palma Real

Nuevo Vallarta commercial development land for sale - North of Puerto Vallarta, Pacific Mexico

[swfobj src="http://mexicolandcatalog.com/chino/nvlote.swf" width="900" height="500" align="center" allowfullscreen="true"] [/swfobj] Nuevo Vallarta – Development land for sale. 45 Hectares – 112 Acres Location: Nuevo Vallarta 2000 + lineal meters canal frontage T- 20 zoning Authorized PV-1 bridge to connect project to Los Cocoteros road The Kelele canal goes out to the ocean. One of the benefits of this [...]

U.S. News – MONEY: Puerto Vallarta #1 – World’s Best Beach for Retirement

Explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond via the lens of Mark Callanan

By KATHLEEN PEDDICORD U.S. News – MONEY Your retirement years could include the sound of the sea lapping gently against the shore from your bedroom window and a view of the Pacific from your balcony. Constant sunshine and long walks along the sand whenever the inclination strikes you could even be an affordable retirement option [...]

“Limitless” Filmed in Puerto Vallarta & Nayarit – Banderas News

Casa China Blanca - Luxury villa features in the movie Limitless starring Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper

Though the film’s story-line actually takes place in the Mediterranean, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit were chosen as the backdrop for important scenes in the production of “Limitless” a movie directed by Neil Burger and starring Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper. The thriller is based on a book by Alan Glynn, and features Cooper [...]

Dining at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

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By: Joe Pike Luxury Travel Advisor The Four Seasons dining experience at the Punta Mita Resort is four restaurants and three lounges that offer a little something different to expand your VIP’s culinary experience in the country. Here’s a little taste of the offerings: Ketsi by Richard Sandoval At Ketsi at Four Seasons Resort Punta [...]

5th annual Puerto Vallarta Winefest – Jaliso + Riviera Nayarit

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Mexico Attracting Spring Breakers Despite Violence

MEXICO CITY — Spring break reservations for Mexico from U.S. college students remain steady, travel industry experts say, despite near-daily reports of drug violence there. Cheap prices in Mexico, a slowly strengthening economy here, the relative safety of many tourist resorts and the fact that the 2009 swine flu pandemic is now all but forgotten [...]

Rancho R+R – Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit Mexico

On the beach of Ranchos, Punta Mita is a brand new ultra-luxurious 7 bedroom estate from the genius of Alfonso Lopez Baz and Javier Calleja that redefines Pacific Mexican Architecture. Rancho R+R is modern Mexico, sophisticated and minimalist, yet rich in style, artful in design and lifestyle. This villa offers 16,000 square feet of living [...]

Violence in Puerto Vallarta / Punta Mita / Riviera Nayarit: Home owners testimonials about safety.

Puerto Vallarta real estate home owners testimonials about the safety of Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta real estate home owners testimonials about the safety of Puerto Vallarta The following testimonials are from people who own homes in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit region. They give their perspective with regards to what life is here, irrespective of what is featured through the mainstream media. If you want to know what its [...]

Cover Story: From John Youden, editor of Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine

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From John Youden, the editor of Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine Vallarta Lifestyles has now been published for more than twenty years, documenting the region’s evolution and providing visitors information on what to see and do while here. We have currently 16 past issues of Vallarta Lifestyles available online in digital format and we plan to double [...]

PV Scene: Puerto Vallarta Festivals and Events Calendar

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR http://www.pvscene.com/ January 9 to 16, 2011 Updated January 19, 10 am The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events. SUNDAY January 16 FARMERS MARKET – LA CRUZ — 10 am to 2 [...]

Alaska Airlines Announces Low Fares to Its Nine Mexico Destinations

The MEXICO Report By Susie Albin-Najera Fares Starting at $119 available for travel through April SEATTLE, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced a winter fare sale with hot fares starting as low as $119 to nine Mexico destinations. Fares are good for travel from Jan. 10 through April 7, 2011. Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 18, [...]

The Mexico Quandary: Safety or Savings?

Tourists walk along the beach in front of Zazilkin, a hotel with rustic cabanas in Tulum, on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Though resort areas are mostly free from drug-related violence, some travelers avoid Mexico, leaving deals for those who dare. By MICHELLE HIGGINS, New York Times WHEN Alex Trettin and his wife, Jenn, suggested to family and friends that they take a group vacation to Mexico, the reaction was mixed. About half of the group of [...]

Staff Picks: Mosbef – Elizabeth Lloyd Fladung – Wedding Photo Artist

We photo nerds at La Punta Realty consider ourselves digital ninjas, but we really admire a great wedding photographer. When shooting architecture, the sun guides you. With some patience, the magic comes to you. Shooting events and people is very difficult to do well. Shooting a wedding well is a very serious undertaking only for [...]

Casa Todo Bien – on soft, sandy, sweeping Ranchos beach – Four Seasons Resort

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Location: Punta de Mita, Nayarit, Mexican Riviera, Mexico Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 6.5 Baths (Sleeps 17) Located on the north side of the Bay of Banderas and secluded from the rest of the development in Punta Mita. Ranchos Estates is the most exclusive estate development in this world-renowned resort community. The beachfront, [...]

Riviera Nayarit Is Preparing A Cosmopolitan Celebration for the Opening of the International Gourmet Festival

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RivieraNayarit.com go to original November 04, 2010 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS8UNF_1rjk[/youtube] The XVI International Gourmet Festival taking place at Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta is bound to offer a representation of the cultures and flavors of five continents. The participation of chef Eugenio Villafaña of the Villa La Estancia hotel guarantees diners will enjoy one surprise after another [...]

ON RETIREMENT – 5 Reasons to Retire in Puerto Vallarta

By KATHLEEN PEDDICORD Posted: November 1, 2010 U.S. News and World Report I visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the first time more than 15 years ago. I’ve returned this week to find that, from a retire-overseas point of view, this town is all grown up. This stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coastline has already been developed to [...]

Amazing wedding / review: Casa 7 at El Banco Estates – Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

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Beautiful home with an amazing staff! We lived like celebrities a review by jrjohnson Lunch.com in the Wedding Planning community Aug 23, 2010 This was a once in a lifetime experience for me and my family so we decided to go REALLY big for it and the location, Casa Siete, was a huge part of [...]

Price Reduction: Casa Carolina – Classic Puerto Vallarta Hacienda 5 minutes from downtown

Casa Carolina - Conchas Chinas - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico real estate and luxury vacation rentals

Casa Carolina is a romantic and stylish 6,250 ft2 five bedroom, 6.5 bathroom Hacienda uniquely classic AND contemporary. Set in historic and cultured lower Conchas Chinas, this elegant  renaissance Puerto Vallarta style mansion is very 60′s Hollywood and is superbly maintained. All on one level, the Hacienda is accessible from the main highway: no climbing up the steep hills [...]

Mexico. One Journalist’s view. – by Linda Ellerbee

One Journalist´s View of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - by Linda Elerbee

By Linda Ellerbee Sometimes I´ve been called a maverick because I don´t always agree with my colleagues, but then, only dead fish swim with the stream all the time. The stream here is Mexico. You would have to be living on another planet to avoid hearing how dangerous Mexico has become, and, yes, it´s true [...]

Peace Mexico: Flood Update – September 15, 2010

A family in San Pancho who lost their home to the river. They are currently living in the Entre Amigos Community Center while searching for support to rebuild their home.

Join PEACE Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 9:30am to help with the flood relief efforts in Higuera Blanca, Guamuchil & San Ignacio. Those interested should meet Friday morning at Casa Campesina, PEACE headquarters in Punta de Mita.(Heading north on the Punta de Mita highway, pass the crucero to Litibu/Higuera Blanca and make a left at the first [...]

Puerto Vallarta, San Pancho and Sayulita rain and flooding update – Saturday, Sept. 11 – 2010

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAzuYi6mvFw[/youtube] Driving out to San Pancho today was uneventful. The traffic between the airport and the Ameca River bridge was ugly but once on the bridge everyone zipped right along the rest of the way like any other day. Apparently the call for help worked as San Pancho now has the medicine, water, food and sturdy [...]

PV Pulse.com – Recovery Efforts And Highway Updates

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PEACE spent the day yesterday helping community members, students, and teachers clean up Higuera Blanca and Litibu, two small communities in Nayarit that were hit hard by the rains. If you’d like to help, several donation spots have been set up; read more from PEACE: “Due to the recent heavy rains in the area, there [...]

The Glass Penthouse: PVSR — Punta Vista Signature Residences PH 604

PVSR - Punta Vista Signature Residences - PH 604

You penthouse lovers seem to have the foresight, taste and resources to know when a genuine opportunity presents itself. You must experience the best the world has to offer, therefore you must see this PVSR Penthouse at Playa Punta de Mita. Experience the astounding scale of ocean view, grand open living spaces and the extra [...]

PV Pulse – Week Of Rain Ravages Bay Of Banderas

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Written by Mariano Montes De Oca Update 2: Traffic to Guadalajara is moving only through the Las Palmas, San Sebastian route. Proteccion Civil reports (as of 11:00 AM, September 7th) that only one lane is open at certain points on the road. Update 1: Highway 200 from Bucerias to Sayulita, as well as the alternate [...]

TRANSPORTATION NOW RESTORED BETWEEN PUERTO VALLARTA AND RIVIERA NAYARIT

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TRANSPORTATION NOW RESTORED BETWEEN PUERTO VALLARTA AND RIVIERA NAYARIT ONE OF TWO BRIDGES LINKING PUERTO VALLARTA AND RIVIERA NAYARIT COLLAPSED YESTERDAY DUE TO TORRENTIAL RAINFALL Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, September 1, 2010 – Marc Murphy, Director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to advise that vehicular transportation has been restored between Puerto [...]

Top 5 reasons Puerto Vallarta visitors keep coming back

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Top 5 reasons Puerto Vallarta loyalists keep coming back 1. Beaches: PV’s beaches are hubs of activity for everything from parasailing to getting a henna tattoo under your palapa. There are no private hotel beaches because, under Mexico’s constitution, all Mexicans are guaranteed the right to free beach access. The beaches get better the further [...]

Puerto Vallarta – Holiday spot born in sin

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PV, as it’s known to its loyal visitors, it’s obvious this city that wraps around Banderas Bay on Mexico’s Pacific Ocean still has one foot firmly planted in the past. History plays a predominant role in Puerto Vallarta’s enduring popularity as a vacation spot. On any given tour, you’ll be reminded again and again about [...]

Real del Mar Villas for sale – Casa Manzanilla and Casa Vela

Casa Manzanilla - Puerto Vallarta luxury real estate for sale - Real del Mar - Punta de Mita - Riviera Nayarit - Pacific Mexico

On pristine Playa Piedra Blanca, Real del Mar residential community is the essence of seductive oceanfront living. Just 59 cliff-hugging villas are set on 30 acres of manicured jungle. Impressive resident amenities include a private beach club, tennis, gym and captivating spa facility. Casa Manzanilla sits high above the nearby town of La Cruz and [...]

Golf in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

By Timothy Scott Luxury Latin America Golf at Punta Mita The Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at Punta Mita has been winning praise for a decade now, frequently topping polls as the best course in Mexico and occasionally showing up near the top for all of North America. A second—and very different—course also designed by Nicklaus [...]

Villa Luna Creciente – Mismaloya – South Shore Puerto Vallarta + neighboring lots

Villa Luna Creciente - Mismaloya - South Shore Puerto Vallarta

Poised on an oceanfront cliff above the Pacific Ocean, Villa of the Crescent Moon offers luxurious, private accommodations with an extraordinary view of Banderas Bay and Los Arcos Islands. This beautiful private villa is a sublime holiday rental for those looking for intimate and elegant surroundings. Enter the villa and down the dramatic marble spiral [...]

Villa La Estancia 1202 – Flamingos Beach – Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit

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With 25 years of experience, the Villa Group has developed some of the most desirable beach location throughout Mexico´s best destination. Villa La Estancia is the number 1 rated resort in Nuevo Vallarta. Cabo style luxury Condominium-Hotel resort offering all services and amenities you would expect from a five star resort! Twenty-Four Hours a Day [...]

Casa Serafines in Architectural Digest – Estates for Sale

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Taking it´s inspiration from the beautiful San Angel Hotel in Mexico City, this newly constructed Villa in prestigious Conchas Chinas in Puerto Vallarta is amazing. With over 8000 square feet of room for complete enjoyment, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, an infinity pool with tremendous views and a full time staff and winding stir case, this [...]

Puerto Vallarta to Host 2010 Global Medical Tourism Congress

Banderasnews.com From August 24-26, 2010, Puerto Vallarta will host the 2010 Global Medical Tourism Congress, where national and international speakers will share their views on global trends and opportunities for medical tourism in Mexico. What is Medical Tourism? Medical tourism helps one to combine physical wellness with relaxation and leisure in order to be completely [...]

Uncover The Mountainous Rainforest Above Puerto Vallarta

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by NICK MICHENNE on AUGUST 4, 2010 Articletale.info Just past Banderas Bay and also the city of Puerto Vallarta, the Sierra Madre Mountains produce an epic backdrop to one of Mexico’s premier destinations. Within the valleys and canyons of this mountain range, a abundant rainforest acts as home to an incredible selection of plant and [...]

Puerto Vallarta #1 on AARP The Magazine Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad

AARP The Magazine Travels the Globe to Reveal the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad http://www.aarp.org/magazine WASHINGTON (July 26, 2010) – Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad. Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to [...]

2010 Mexico Real Estate Summit – November 11 and 12 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

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2010 Mexico Real Estate Summit – November 11 and 12 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco http://www.tealeducation.com/conference_mexico.html Over one and one-half days, participants will learn the latest developments to affect the recovering real estate market in Mexico. New tax reforms, marketing strategies, finance incentives, angles, opportunities, regulatory and legal updates are just some of the topics to [...]

In the shadow of the IGUANA – A South African explores Puerto Vallarta

By Albert Buhr The Times – South Africa It’s dirty, it’s deadly and it’ll draw you to drink. In fact, writes Albert Buhr, Puerto Vallarta is an oasis for the brochure-weary traveller. PUERTO Vallarta is preposterous. I step from the airport bus onto the cobbled streets of the old quarter, where the jungle seeps from [...]

In Mexico, Bellwether Project Icon Vallarta Reports Sales

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The International Property Journal Posted in Real Estate on by Kevin Brass With construction complete and the first owners preparing to move in, developers of the Icon Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta say they have sold about 60 percent of the units in the Yoo by Starck-designed project. While that might not sound like cause for fireworks, any [...]

Casa WOW – $350 USD per night – Now through September 15th 2010

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“WOW” $350.00 US per night This special will run from now through September 15th 2010 No minimum stay 1 to 3 Bedrooms included Full Staff Included Air Port Transfer Included Price Includes Commissions Lets BOOK it UP !! Casa Gilbert is a modern 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath villa built on the junction of two canals [...]

Town, resort offer safe haven for Mexico trip

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By SHERA DALIN For The Telegraph With all the news of violence coming out of Mexico these days, many visitors have been scared away. But the lovely little town of Barra de Navidad and its neighboring luxury resort on the Pacific Coast are an oasis of welcome and relaxation. Located about three hours south of [...]

Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit Real Estate Trends 2010

by John Youden Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group I haven’t been posting for some time, been working on the real estate trends article for the upcoming issue of Vallarta Lifestyles. Here’s a pre-screening: Looking back the year 2010 will mostly like be seen as a turning point for the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit real estate market. After having [...]

Alaska Airlines San Diego-Puerto Vallarta Flights Now Available for Purchase

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SEATTLE, July 6, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Customers can now book travel on Alaska Airlines for service between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, beginning Nov. 12, 2010, subject to approval by the Mexican government. The flights are in addition to the carrier’s existing Puerto Vallarta service from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Flights [...]

Mexico Top Travel – Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Nayarit is a young tourist destination set along a coastal strip in western Mexico, full of picturesque towns, beautiful beaches and great recreational and relaxing resorts. Along all the Riviera Nayarit, there are fantastic places for the ecotourist and fabulous beaches where sensational days of sun can be enjoyed and comfortable lodging for all [...]

Alaska Airlines – All Inclusive Savings to Puerto Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit

Great Deals in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Book an all-inclusive package with Alaska Airlines Vacations, and find huge savings in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. All-inclusive vacations make budgeting your trip easier — pay one price that includes almost everything. Your round-trip airfare, resort stay, meals, snacks, drinks (including alcohol), entertainment, and even tax [...]

Gourmet Dream Retreat With Distinguished Michelin Chef

Palmasola - Distinguished Michelin Chef at the Four Seasons / St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Riviera Nayarit Pacific Mexico

Celebrate your special occasion at Palmasola, an exquisite all-inclusive beachfront sprawling ocean estate located steps from a pristine beach on the Bay of Bandares in a private enclave in Punta Mita This unique resort-like property features nine bedrooms (accommodating 16-18 guests) in more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living and entertaining space. [...]

Mexico Real Estate in Marina Vallarta and Punta de Mita

By: Charles Sipe With its moderate tropical climate and more than 40 different local beaches, the Puerto Vallarta area of Mexico has become one of the top destinations for American and Canadian retirees and tourists seeking the laidback beach lifestyle. Known as the Friendliest City on Earth, since the 1990s, the Puerto Vallarta area has [...]

Spectacular Downtown Puerto Vallarta Villa – Casa Romantica

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Casa Romantica is a luxurious contemporary downtown Puerto Vallarta vacation rental villa with breathtaking views of the town and bay set in a charming neighborhood within a short walk of the Romantic zone and popular Los Muertos Beach. Every detail has been considered to ensure guests are pampered and completely comfortable, from pillow top mattresses to [...]

US Airways introduces two new services to Mexico

Jun 09, 2010 (AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION via COMTEX) – US Airways (NYSE: LCC | PowerRating) announced on Monday that over the weekend it launched new services to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico from Charlotte, North Carolina. Flights to Los Cabos will leave Charlotte at 09:55 to arrive at 12:46 and will leave Los Cabos at [...]

Ocean Home Magazine: Villa Koi is a must-stop on Mexico’s prized Punta Mita peninsula

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Fountains of Youth Villa Koi is a must-stop on Mexico’s prized Punta Mita peninsula. By Scott Kauffman Ocean Home Magazine Ever since actors Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor had their steamy 1960s love affair while filming “The Night of the Iguana” in Puerto Vallarta, the world has fallen in love with this precious destination along [...]

Veteran Sales Agent Alfred Melchiorre: Doing more with less

PVSR - Punta Vista Signature Residences - Punta de Mita luxury beachfront condominiums

Is it possible? Depends on who you ask and where they live. I’ll bet if you ask one of the 1.5 million Americans that live in Mexico that answer would be a resounding, YES! Has it been a dream of yours to walk to the beach everyday? Now a days in the Puerto Vallarta / [...]

Difference between MLS and Multi DEV

As you may recall this year we combined the Multi DEV and MLS inventories into the same MLS data base which is now available to the public on line at  MLSVallarta.com .  In its home page we define clearly to the public that MLS properties are resale properties with individual title and Multi DEV are [...]

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.

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