Featured Properties: Punta Mita Properties – Christie’s International Real Estate

The Four Seasons Private Villas at the Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort = Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Four Seasons Private Villa One Your Private Villa distinguished by private infinity edge plunge pools, gourmet kitchens, spacious covered terraces and patio areas, and … [Read More...] Villa Maria This spectacular oceanfront estate occupies just under 1 acre with panoramic view of the pacific and Banderas Bay, including the Marietas Islands and … [Read More...] Las Palmas Villa 7 [...]

How Not to Get Beheaded in Mexico

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Douglas Anthony Cooper – Novelist, Amnesia The Huffington Post I can’t even remember when I last experienced the beheading of a close friend. Everyone assumes it must be a weekly, or even a daily event: after all, I live in Mexico. The truth, however, is that you are as likely to have your head removed [...]

The Results: The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

RESULTS: The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

  A Love Affair with Elizabeth Taylor Christie’s auction of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor had us rapt. Punta Mita’s neighbor, Puerto Vallarta was born to the world by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton – whose scandalous love affair in 1963 during the filming of John Huston’s movie Night of the Iguana lit global headlines. She put uson the map and [...]

Creating PEACE thru Art – ArteVida 2012 – by PEACE Mexico

PEACE Mexioc presents ArtaVida 2012 at Casa China Blanca - North Shore Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

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St. Regis Event Special: Punta Sayulita Classic

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The St. Regis is offering a special rate from March 5 – 15, 2012. $315 (USD) + 19% tax + 10% service, per room, per night. Mention “Punta Sayulita Classic” when you make your reservation. St. Regis – Punta Mita

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 [...]

PEACE ArteVida 2012 – Punta de Mita, Nayarit

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For more information contact: Nicole Majewski – PEACE Mexico Nicole@peacemexico.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PEACE ArteVida 2012 – Punta de Mita, Nayarit What better way to spend an evening than to attend a beautiful event benefitting our local communities? Help PEACE (Protection and Education re: Animals, Culture, and Environment) impact lives in the Bay by attending [...]

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.

Punta de Mita Foundation fifth fundraising Gala at the HAIXIA resort, Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Punta de Mita Foundation held its fifth fundraising Gala - 2011

This past Saturday the 26th of November, the Punta de Mita Foundation held its fifth fundraising Gala at the HAIXIA development located in Litibu. Haixia was very generous in hosting and fully underwriting the event so that 100% of the proceeds would go directly to the Foundation.

The Mita – November 2011 – eNews from Club Punta Mita for residents, guests and friends of Punta Mita.

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A large dose of Punta Mita’s natural appeal comes from the fact that this peninsula is bordered on three sides by the ocean. Each of the three coasts has its own unique shoreline, which results in a variety of ways to enjoy water-bound activities, from surfing to snorkeling. For the past several years, Club Punta [...]

Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead

Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead

ABC NEWS Blog By Deana Mitchell If all goes as planned, souls of deceased loved ones will be welcomed home this evening, at least in Mexico, where friends and family have been preparing for their arrival for weeks. Today is Day 2 of Dia de los Muertos, the day when adult souls are welcomed home. The [...]

Mexico City Makes Its Debut on “The Martha Stewart Show”

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Martha Stewart Discovers the Modern Twists of Mexico City’s Culinary Scene, Artisanal Designs –And Cutting Edge Architecture In a Special Episode of Hallmark Channel’s Emmy-Winning Daytime Show Mexico City shines in the spotlight of Hallmark Channel’s Emmy- winning program, “The Martha Stewart Show,” when the domestic diva takes her prowess on the road to experience [...]

The Grace Of Mexico’s Lovely Punta De Mita

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Andria Mitsakos The Huffington Post About seven years ago, I took a sabbatical in Mexico and quickly developed a strong affinity for the hospitality, food, culture and sense of well-being I had when I was there. I was based in Puerto Vallarta at the time and was introduced to its northern neighbor, Punta de Mita. [...]

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 [...]

Pan American Games head to Puerto Vallarta

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This week US Sailing’s representatives on the Pan American Games Team head to Mexico to compete in the XVI Pan American Games. The sailing competition will be hosted at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Puerto Vallarta from Oct. 17-23, and will feature nine events, including four Olympic classes – Laser (Men), Laser Radial (Women) and [...]

The Crown Jewels of Hollywood – The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

THE CROWN JEWELS OF HOLLYWOOD - THE COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR

CHRISTIE’S ANNOUNCES THE LEGENDARY JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR – FIRST IN A SERIES OF SALES DEVOTED TO THE FILM STAR’S LEGACY A LIFETIME OF GLAMOUR AND GREAT MOMENTS REFLECTED IN AN ICONIC COLLECTION OF DIAMONDS, PEARLS, GEMSTONES, HISTORIC JEWELS AND STORIED GIFTS GLOBAL THREE-MONTH TOUR OF COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 15 [...]

Christie’s International Real Estate Hosts Successful Global Annual Leadership Conference in London

Christie’s International Real Estate Hosts Successful Global Annual Leadership Conference in London

LONDON, U.K. — With rep­re­sen­ta­tives in atten­dance from across the globe, the Christie’s Inter­na­tional Real Estate Affil­i­ate net­work gath­ered in Lon­don last week for the Global Annual Lead­er­ship Con­fer­ence, titled “Global Con­nec­tiv­ity through Strate­gic Mar­ket­ing.” Lux­ury real estate spe­cial­ists from more than 15 coun­tries, includ­ing South Africa, Switzer­land, Aus­tralia, Canada, Mex­ico, the United States, and [...]

The Mita — September 2011 — eNews from Club Punta Mita for residents, guests and friends of Punta Mita

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The Mita — August 2011 — eNews from Club Punta Mita for residents, guests and friends of Punta Mita

The Mita — August 2011 — eNews from Club Punta Mita for residents, guests and friends of Punta Mita

Enews for residents, guests and friends of the Punta Mita Resort

The cherry on the sun­day of Sum­mer 2011 was the star-studded atten­tion we received, as a result of some mega-watt guests.
The result­ing media attention—or, more aptly– frenzy, is bound to bode well for our area, demon­strat­ing that if it’s safe enough, and appeal­ing enough, to visit in the mid­dle of sum­mer – imag­ine what it will be like one there’s a chill in the air.
We have high expec­ta­tions for the com­ing win­ter season.

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

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Bill Nestor Cigar Aficionado I torched a Diplomaticos No. 2 in the Altamira Lounge at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, enjoying both the cigar and vibes of the Pacific Coast setting. “We are totally cigar friendly at the resort,” said Javier Perez Rubio, St. Regis’ food and beverage manager. “Many of the best cigars [...]

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 [...]

Artist Biography – Alejandro Mondria

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Born Mexico City in 1973. Alejandro spent his childhood in Mexico and Switzerland. He graduated from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, USA and then studied on a years’ scholarship at the Instituto Piazza Cenci in Rome, Italy. His work has been featured in galleries and museums in USA, South America, Europe, China and Africa. [...]

Lady Gaga surfs Punta Mita!

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LivePuntaMita.com We Little Monsters in Punta Mita are going gaga over the newly released pics of mega-superstar Lady Gaga surfing our very favorite break, La Lancha, just offshore of Ranchos. Following the release by TMZ.com of the shots of Lady G’s surf lesson, Riviera Nayarit posted them on their Facebook page and viral they went, [...]

Riviera Nayarit offers a new flight to Guadalajara

Vallarta Adventures plane flies from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara and back 3-6 times weekly

In Riviera Nayarit luxury meets adventure, and traveling to Guadalajara can be an amazing experience that will allow you to enjoy the landscape of this destination privileged by nature. The prestigious Vallarta Adventures Group has opened a scenic route between our destination and Guadalajara (known as ‘La Perla Tapatia’), offering a new option to enjoy [...]

Charlie Rose interviews Jorge Castañeda

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Jorge Castañeda on his book ‘Mañana Forever?: Mexico and the Mexicans’ Jorge Castañeda Gutman is a Mexican politician and academician who served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2000 ? 2003). He was a professor at several universities, including the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton University. He also authored [...]

Safe Crossing – Travel – Coast Magazine

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Coast Magazine set out to prove that Mexican tourist districts are still safe and thriving. Elisa Logan - Coast Magazine Mexico’s leisure travel industry has, according to leading tour operators, been “decimated” by the escalating violent drug cartel turf war that, while not directed at tourists, in 2010 alone claimed 107 American lives, according to the [...]

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 [...]

Signature St. Regis Yacht Unveiled – The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

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St. Regis Yacht – St. Regis Punta Mita Resort The luxury St. Regis Punta Mita Resort located at the Riviera Nayarit, just north of Puerto Vallarta, now offers a luxurious boating experience at sea. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort has just introduced its signature St. Regis Yacht, offering private yacht charters on the Mexican [...]

San Pancho Top Hidden Holiday Location on Mexican Riviera Nayarit

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San Francisco Mexico, A City Where Nature and Culture Entwine San Francisco, aƖso fondly nicknamed as San Pancho, is a charismatic, non-commercialized town in Riviera nayarit. This warm town is a one-hour car ride from Puerto Vallarta airport and sits close to the mountainous Sierra Madre Occidental. San Francisco has attractive, clear beaches and is [...]

My favorite cafe / deli / bakery / quick lunch is Panino’s Artisan Bakery in Sayulita and now Bucerias!!

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Paninos is always my first  stop in Sayulita for a rich double espresso macchiato. Now that  a panino’s has opend in Bucerias on my drive to Punta de Mita, they are my favorite cafe / deli / bakery / quick lunch. The breads, made with love by cultured artists will educate your palate. Seductive pastry [...]

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 [...]

Tequila tours: Mexico’s spirit draws drinkers south

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By Tracie Cone, Associated Press It’s said the national drink of Mexico has magical properties: It closes contracts and opens doors, makes shy people bold and helps form friendships. To the uninitiated, the wrong tequila consumed incorrectly also opens medicine chests. The first thing one learns on a tour of the heart of Mexico’s tequila [...]

Cuixmala – Shangri-La in the Dust

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In the shadow of a volcano, a 19th-century Mexican hacienda might just be the most exclusive hotel in the world. By DAVID NETTO The Wall Street Journal From Claridge’s in London to the Villa d’Este on Lake Como, there is no shortage of elegant places to stay the world over. But if you want a [...]

Joe Francis and Casa Aramara Featured on Bravo TV

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Martyn Lawrence Bullard Full Service Martyn discusses his role in the Francis estate and Kathryn’s major client. June 15, 2011 This week is packed with lots of decorating action from both the delicious Kathryn Ireland and myself. Kathryn rejiggers a wonderful project full of English antiques and helps her shopping addicted client to rearrange both her [...]

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 [...]

Global Investigative and Security Firm Confirms What We Already Knew: Puerto Vallarta is Safe

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Following a recent study commissioned by thePuerto Vallarta Tourism Board, San Diego investigative and security firm Thomas Dale & Associates (TDA) concluded that “Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest tourist destinations for international and national tourists.” This is exactly what a small but growing group of writers and media outlets have been saying for some time. [...]

Watch Steve Jobs’s Unbelievable Real Estate Pitch

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Ryan Tate — For ultimate proof of Steve Jobs’ salesmanship, look not to the Apple CEO’s keynotes, but to this one-minute presentation of a new Apple headquarters to the Cupertino City Council. It will make you consider buying an actual office park. Granted, Jobs’ live presentation was closer to 20 minutes, but we’ve created this [...]

Travel Safety in Perspective: USA vs. Mexico

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There’s been a lot of news coverage about violence in Mexico, very little of it bothering to note that Mexico is a huge country with thirty-some states and that a) almost all of that violence is narco-related and b) you can count the number of tourists affected on one hand. Meanwhile, according to the FBI, “An [...]

St. Regis Punta Mita – North America’s Finest Golf Resort Hotel

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May 17th, 2011 by Bob Fagan For many years I’ve been on the lookout for North America’s finest golf resort hotel. Now I’m ready to bestow that honored designation and it goes to The St. Regis Hotel at Punta Mita. Located just a 45-minute drive north from the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico airport to a peninsula [...]

HOW TO: Use Social Media During Your Family Vacation

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We all have that one family member that just can’t detach himself from technology. On that hypothetical beach vacation, this chap couldn’t be bothered to peel his eyes off his Twitter feed and heaven forbid if you ask him to turn off his iPhone. Then again, maybe that über-connected social mediaite is you. If you or someone you [...]

Punta Mita’s Subscriber May Newsletter for Residents, Guests and Friends – May 2011

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This month we proudly present the NEW www.puntamita.com as
the hub of current information about Club Punta Mita, the HOA, our
luxury resorts and comprehensive real estate information.

Reuters: Travel Picks: Top 10 places to get married around the world

A fantastic wedding at Rancho Amore - Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit

9. Riviera Nayarit, Mexico     Even couples who’ve traveled to Mexico many times have likely not been to Riviera Nayarit, a short drive north but seemingly a world away from the bustle of popular Puerto Vallarta. Stretching 100 miles along the Pacific Coast from Nuevo Vallarta in the south to San Blas in the north, [...]

LINDSEY & NIC WEDDING IN COSTA CAREYES, MEXICO

LINDSEY & NIC WEDDING IN COSTA CAREYES, MEXICO

At the beatuiful Costa Careyes in Mexico. HI! I’M ANNA KUPERBERG. I photograph weddings, families, and dogs in San Francisco and beyond. Follow me on twitter. Photographers sign up for the KuperSkool workshop mailing list here.  

World’s Richest Man Opens Flashy Museum In Mexico

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by JASON BEAUBIEN NPR In Mexico City, the world’s richest man has just opened a new museum to showcase his extensive European and Mexican art collection. Telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim calls the museum a gift to his country. The glimmering, modern building is already being hailed as a new landmark in Mexico’s capital, but it is [...]

Style me Pretty – Cuixmala – Costa Alegre – Mexico Wedding by Elizabeth Lloyd

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Style me Pretty Mexico Wedding by Elizabeth Lloyd Let me let you in on a little secret…more than once during the planning of my wedding, I thought about running off to a sunny destination (with the mister of course) and eloping. I have to think it’s pretty common, and this Mexico wedding by Elizabeth Lloyd captures [...]

The Inaugural Punta Mita Gourmet/Golf Classic: An Experience of Sense & Spirit

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By: Susan Kime, Staff Writer | Luxury Lifestyle Expert “It has always been both challenging and ultimately rewarding to host an event like this,” said Carl Emberson, General Manager of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and conceptualizer of the inaugural Punta Mita Golf & Gourmet Event, held at the luxury Mexico resort from April [...]

Kim Kardashian in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

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The Kardashian sisters are vacationing in Punta Mita for Mother’s Day. They are regular visitors to the resort as good friend Joe Francis is very generous about his ultra luxe villa on Ranchos beach at the Four Seasons / St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

Grupo Oasis de Cuba – El Cuarto de Tula at the St. Regis Punta Mita

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The House band at the St. Regis are real Cubans!

Storify: Gourmet & Golf Classic 2011 Punta Mita

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Opening Cocktail – Punta Mita Gourmet and Golf Classic 2011

Opening Cocktail - Punta Mita Gourmet and Golf Classic 2011

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita welcomed event guests with a special reception on the beach. Guest Chefs offered a sampling of foods from their restaurants in series of gourmet stations that included wine and tequila tasting booths. Los Huaracheros, the resort’s renowned Cuban band played throughout the evening.

Program of Events: Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic 2011 – Thursday 28th April – Sunday 1st May

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Riviera Nayarit presents the “Rivera Nayarit” Opening Cocktail of the 2011 Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic humFour Seasons Resort Punta Mita welcomes event guests with a special reception on the beach. Guest Chefs will offer a sampling of foods from their restaurants in series of gourmet stations that will also include wine and tequila [...]

EDSA Honored with ARDA Award for St. Regis Punta Mita

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EDSA, an international planning, landscape architecture and urban design firm has been designated with a Top Honors Gold Award for Site Plan Design and Utilization for the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort as distinguished by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). The project was recognized for its overall design aesthetic, environmental sensitivity in planning and [...]

Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic 2011

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DINE and Punta Mita Resorts, in conjunction with The St Regis Punta Mita Resort & Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita; The Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau, and American Airlines, are pleased to present and host the Inaugural Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic. A memorable experience around food, wine & golf with renowned guest chefs, [...]

Four Seasons Punta Mita: Chasing the Tail of the Whale in Mexico

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By Eamon Lynch, Executive Editor, Golf Magazine The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita has an enviable location, nestled on Banderas Bay about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It’s not the first place that springs to mind when you’re considering a golf trip—in Mexico, that will always be Cabo San Lucas—but those searching for a [...]

Hit the beach with GuruMommy and her family in Punta Mita, Mexico

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By LINDA MEADOW Our family (my husband, myself and three daughters ages 5, 9 and 10.5) just returned from an amazing trip to Four Seasons Punta Mita. It was hands down one of the best resorts for families that we have ever visited! Not only is it great for little kids, but they also have the [...]

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 [...]

Body Shots: Order Up A Double ‘Punta Mita’ Tequila Massage

Mix it all together for tequila salt scrub and detoxifying tequila sage massage oil. (Photo by Julie Wolfson/ LAist)

The list of spa treatments at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills reads like a cabinet of wonders. Dreamy scrubs, facials, massages give a peek into the life of luxury even if it is only for a two-hour spa visit. Then, while visualizing the quiet rooms and Zen-like relaxation we spied among the [...]

Cheryll Gillespie – Let’s Shop – CNBC Features Shopping in Riviera Nayarit

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Cherryll Gillespie, the popular host of the Let’s Shop TV show which is broadcasted on CNBC will tour Riviera Nayarit looking for the best shopping, SPAs, and the most exciting activities to share them with her viewers.

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.

John Huston’s Night of the Iguana put Puerto Vallarta on the map

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A Letter from John Huston’s Eden at Las Caletas [circa 1980] For the better part of the last five years I have been living in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. When I first came here, almost thirty years ago, Vallarta was a fishing village of some two thousand souls. There was only one road to the [...]

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 [...]

The Boston Globe – Surfer girls in Sayuilita

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The only qualification for this women’s camp is determination to catch a wave (forget your sorrows, your age, your tumor, your fears) and have maximum fun on the ride back in By Tracy Jan The Boston Globe SAYULITA, Mexico — As I sat on the nearly deserted beach peering out at the frothy Pacific just before sunset, [...]

2011 Punta Sayulita Classic Competition Recap and Results

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2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Classic “Elite Race” coverage from Finer Films on Vimeo. http://pacificpaddle.net/2011/03/16/2nd-annual-punta-sayulita-classic-sup-elite-race-highlights/ Photo Galleries of the events http://puntasayulitasurfclassic.com/photos/   2011 Punta Sayulita Classic Competition Results by PUNTASAYULITA on MARCH 14, 2011 The Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic took place this past weekend with a terrific turnout and lots of fun as [...]

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 [...]

Gerry Lopez On Surfing Punta de Mita

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Gerry Lopez SUP Camp: The Cinco Watersports Center at Hotel des Artistes is hosting the Gerry Lopez Paddle Surf Lifestyle Clinic, March 14-16, 2011. Combining days on the water perfecting standup paddle surfing techniques alongside surfing legend Gerry Lopez, evenings will feature land lessons that will cover technique, equipment, surfing etiquette, water safety, as well [...]

Cirque du Soleil VP Produces Children’s Circus Performance in San Pancho

Cirque du Soleil VP Produces Children's Circus Performance in San Pancho

  San Pancho resident Gilles Ste-Croix, vice-president of the prestigious Cirque du Soleil brand has created a special circo de los niños, or children circus production, to perform on March 12 at entreAmigos. Titled Cuando no existían los niños (when children didn’t exist) the temporary company features 40 San Pancho children that have participated in [...]

Friday March 25th the St. Regis Resort in Punta de Mita is hosting the Punta de Mita Foundation “Gala Gourmet Dinner” at Carolina Restaurant

On Friday March 25th the St. Regis Resort in Punta de Mita is hosting the Punta de Mita Foundation “Gala Gourmet Dinner” at Carolina Restaurant.

Dear friends of the Foundation: On Friday March 25th the St. Regis Resort in Punta de Mita is hosting the Punta de Mita Foundation “Gala Gourmet Dinner” at Carolina Restaurant. This event  will be a very good oportunity to be aware of past projects, and presents diverse alternatives to support our 2011 iniciatives. Tickets are available at Casa Mita [...]

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 [...]

The Synergy between Art and Real Estate

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Luxury Real Estate Specialists Worldwide Drawing upon the success as one of the world’s oldest art auction houses, Christie’s implemented an innovative real estate venture in 1995. Integrating centuries of experience with a hand-selected network of talented real estate brokers, the company was formed to satisfy the lifestyle requirements of discerning clientele. The marketing of [...]

Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic – 28th APRIL – 1st MAY

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Punta Mita, the best address in Riviera Nayarit, is the proud host of the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, invites you to discover Punta Mita’s Golf & Gourmet Classic, a memorable experience around food, wine & golf; with reknown guest Chefs, tequila masters and winemakers from Mexico and abroad, and the opportunity to play [...]

The Soumaya Museum – Dramatic new art museum unveiled in Mexico City

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By Adriana Restrepo Associated Press MEXICO CITY — The world’s richest man, telecom tycoon Carlos Slim, gave a sneak peek Tuesday at the new museum in which he plans to show his vast collection of art and collectibles, including priceless pieces by Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, French sculptor Auguste Rodin and Italian master Leonardo da [...]

San Pancho – Riviera Nayarit, Mexico: Polo’s Dark Horse – Wall St. Journal

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A laid-back Mexican beach town may be the best-kept secret in the sport By DAVID KAUFMAN The Wall Street Journal There were barely a dozen other players on the field, but I was still riding scared at La Patrona, a palm-shrouded polo club in the tiny Mexican hamlet of San Pancho. As my fellow riders [...]

Rancho R + R is architectural genius

Rancho R + R - On luxurious Ranchos beach at the Four Seasons / St. Regis Resort, Punta Mita, 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 [...]

Paddle Surfer’s in Banderas Bay come across 16 meter long Humpback Whale with Baby…

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http://pacificpaddle.net/2011/02/17/paddle-surfers-in-banderas-bay-come-across-16-meter-long-humpback-whale-with-baby/ Pacific Paddle Surf Islas Marietas SUP/Whale expedition!!! from Finer Films on Vimeo.

“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 [...]

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