| Mexico evokes certain images when mentioned as | | | | After nourishing your creative side, get your |
| a vacation destination, but when the topic of | | | | adrenaline pumping by taking advantage of one of |
| conversation is Puerto Vallarta, it becomes | | | | the many sport-tastic opportunities. The northern |
| necessary to expand a little bit. This isn't a run of | | | | shore of Puerto Vallarta is perfect for a number |
| the mill getaway spot where cerveza and | | | | of heart-pounding activities like surfboarding and |
| sunbathing are the main draws; Puerto Vallarta is | | | | windsurfing and there are several popular scuba |
| rich with culture, art, and adventure along with the | | | | diving and snorkeling spots, including Los Arcos |
| typical relaxation aides mentioned above, meaning | | | | and Isla Marietas. Kayaks can be rented at most |
| a trip here will contain all you could ask for in a | | | | area beaches, and the experience of floating |
| tropical beach getaway. | | | | above the fray for a bird's eye view can be |
| Puerto Vallarta (doesn't the name alone rev you | | | | achieved by taking a parasailing adventure. The |
| up just a little bit?) is located on the Pacific coast | | | | seaside cabanas and shops will take care of all |
| of Mexico on what is know as the Mexican | | | | equipment and instructional needs, so get ready |
| Riviera. Near the center of the expansive country, | | | | to have a blast. |
| this destination enjoys fine weather most of the | | | | Cuisine-inclined folk, a.k.a. food lovers, be aware |
| year and tends to attract a healthy wintertime | | | | that Puerto Vallarta claims to have the best food |
| crowd in search of relief from the snow and ice | | | | in Mexico. Sushi is a specialty and chefs from all |
| that less fortunate parts of the world are forced | | | | over the world call this home, so expect to be |
| to endure. Summers can be steamy and rainy | | | | wowed on more than one occasion. Casual to |
| with high humidity and temperatures in the 90's, | | | | classy, cheap to luxurious, the culinary |
| while the winter months range from 70 to 85 | | | | atmosphere can best be summed by one phrase: |
| degrees. The sun shines for nearly 300 days a | | | | lot's of choices. |
| year, so chances are you'll be happy with the | | | | Golf, shopping, nightlife, festivals and art galleries |
| conditions during your visit. | | | | will help to finish out your itinerary; don't forget to |
| History has seen Puerto Vallarta evolve from a | | | | save some time for lounging, swimming, floating |
| simple fishing village to a fashionable spot worthy | | | | and reading as well. This is your time to catch up |
| of shooting a movie starring Elizabeth Taylor, and | | | | on sleep, reconnect with your significant other, |
| today it is not only a solid choice for tourists | | | | and forget about your responsibilities. Do this by |
| looking to kick back and have some fun, but it | | | | whatever means necessary; in Puerto Vallarta, it |
| has retained a singular identity that sets it apart | | | | won't be a challenge. |
| from other resort towns. Wandering around this | | | | One more aspect of the trip that will lend itself to |
| town is a feast for the mind as well as the eyes, | | | | the successful execution of your great escape will |
| so prepare to be replenished in more ways than | | | | be your lodging decision. To take things to the |
| one. | | | | limit, consider renting a vacation home rather than |
| For example, an unmissable sight is the Malecon, | | | | staying in a hotel. Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals |
| an eleven block stretch of coastline that contains | | | | have a way of making you feel like you're in your |
| sculptures, shops, bars and people-watching | | | | own world, one where you decide what your |
| opportunities galore. This is one of those places to | | | | schedule is and who to spend your time with. Pick |
| "see and be seen" and it's also quite visually | | | | a romantic beach house for two equipped with all |
| interesting. Take a look at the nine foot tall | | | | that you'll need to remain secluded for a while, or |
| bronze seahorse that tells an interesting story | | | | choose a spacious villa with enough bedrooms to |
| about the wily ways of the ocean and stands as | | | | let the whole beautiful family breathe and coexist |
| the first statue to be built along the promenade. | | | | peacefully. |
| Also notable is the piece depicting a thirty foot | | | | Checking out all the properties online is fun way |
| ladder with two children climbing ever upwards, | | | | to spend a little time, and may reveal the future |
| and just down the way is a sea god and sea | | | | site of many pleasant memories. At the very |
| nymph locked in an eternal gaze. Mostly made by | | | | least, it'll get you in the mood to visit Puerto |
| Mexican artists with grand visions, this display is | | | | Vallarta (as if that's a difficult thing to get excited |
| not to be overlooked. | | | | about) so start exploring your options today. |