Yikes! It’s Bikes! Puerto Vallarta hosted a spectacular biking event the first week in May with a downhill course that trailed from the top of the city. In what we would consider a terrifying ride, competitors started by the large cross that overlooks the city, and tore down the hillside at crazy speeds, coming out …
Long before Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess and Carnival Cruises started mooring their ships in Puerto Vallarta, the bay welcomed huge freight vessels. Ships were also the primary form of transportation for people arriving in the port, as well. Entire households were transported by mid-century settlers. The first passenger and freight ships, with names like El …
Taking Pup Out to Dine Questions have arisen lately about the appropriateness of allowing your dog to accompany you to local restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. This is Mexico and some people assume things are a bit looser here. They are, but there are parameters and we need to use common sense. We love to take …
There are many issues we are so very passionate about, and there was a time, we were willing to put ourselves in a position of discomfort to defend, placate and protect. However, the level of distress attained when standing up for ones beliefs should be taken into very serious consideration when visiting foreign soils, including …
Gringos Newcomers to Puerto Vallarta are often surprised by how freely the label gringo is tossed around. They liken it to other labels that are seen to be derogatory and in some cases, racist. The word gringo long ago lost its power to insult, and is now how many foreigners have come to describe themselves. …
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Dolphins Dolphins, those happy little creatures who squeal with delight communicating with one another, seem to have a language of their own. We wonder what they would say if they had any idea how much they’ve been in the news lately. Keeping wild creatures in captivity has never been one of our favorite subjects and …
Animals You May See in Puerto Vallarta We’ve been repeatedly asked by prospective visitors just what kinds of animals they are likely to see in Puerto Vallarta. It’s a jungle, of course, with mountains as backdrop, so the variety is quite amazing. Creatures in the midst of all the action of the city are slightly …
Puerto Vallarta: Oh, The Creatures You Will See… Read More »
Kerfuffles Regarding Pills and Customs – We Continue to Hear Stories From Friends and Clients – Its good to know the rules! When buying drugs in Puerto Vallarta and taking them back home, it is good to know proper procedure. Countless people buy their blood pressure, arthritis, birth control and other drugs in Puerto Vallarta, …
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Hidden beauties can be found along Highway 200 on the way to or from Puerto Vallarta. One of these gems is Lo de Marcos, a small Mexican beach town that has not been fully discovered. There are no looming hotels, large boat marinas, beeping taxis or traffic jams. Quiet and relaxing are the reviews we …
Please Help Pick up the Garbage, Thank you Rainy season is coming to Puerto Vallarta and the canals and rivers will be filling with water. Along with the water, there will be literally tons of garbage. It saddens us to see the damage it does to our environment, the animals, the bay, and the face …
Three Things to do next year in July in Puerto Vallarta It’s hot but more than that, it’s humid. Can you survive it though, that’s the question. We have spent many Julys in Puerto Vallarta and lived to share the great memories. Some like it MUCH better in the summer months. There are no big …
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Copper Canyon: If you’re looking for getaway that will take you on a short extended trip from Puerto Vallarta, we recommend Copper Canyon, an amazing tourist activity. It’s not only breathtakingly stunning, but also rich in history with many guide companies to help you travel in style, even on a budget. There are trains rides …
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Vanessa Cole
The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. She has full knowledge and understanding of the destinations and has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals full time since 2001.
