Category: Puerto Vallarta

December 5, 2015 by Roxanna Brock McDade

It’s getting down to the wire for planning a Christmas vacation, but you still may be looking, and I’m here to help. If grand parties and festivals, affordable prices and warm weather is what you are looking for--then Mexico is for you. These cities offer tons to do whether you’ll be on a family vacation,... Read More »

December 30, 2014 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Puerto Vallarta's restaurant, El Arrayán la mera mera cocina Mexicana, is called the most legit Mexican restaurant in Mexico. After sharing many appetizers, main courses, and desserts, I'd have to agree... Read More »

November 3, 2014 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Carlos Gaytán is the famed chef at Café des Artistes or Restaurant of Artists in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. And I have to say the food is truely art!.. Read More »

November 4, 2013 by Al Barrus

Story by Al Barrus, photos by Jan Critchfield My three days in Puerto Vallarta (PV) were unforgettable. However, there’s more to the Bahia de Banderas (or Bay of Flags) than PV. I figured that the whole bay was part of the Mexican State of Jalisco, but the tropical bahia is split equally among two states:... Read More »

October 28, 2013 by Al Barrus

My father in-law is from Jalisco. He’s always told me stories of the magic of Puerto Vallarta. I had never been. I went to Cancun when I was 21, just months after returning from a year-long tour of duty in Iraq. But I had never known this tropical pacific destination on Mexico’s west coast: traditionally... Read More »

May 27, 2013 by Derek Kartchner

I don’t really have any more sharable stories… yes US Airways left me in an airport, ONCE again for several hours, but I will save my diatribe for some other time. What I did want to share is my final thoughts on Puerto Vallarta. Easy to get to. Two and a half hour flight from... Read More »

May 17, 2013 by Roxanna Brock McDade

The next day of our trip to Puerto Vallarta, was full of work, bleh...who goes to paradise to work? This guy! Well, it wasn’t all work after several meetings, my wife and I had the opportunity to do a little shopping. We have to bring something home to the kids right? We decided to go... Read More »

May 13, 2013 by Derek Kartchner

Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I have been all over Mexico, but never to the South West Coast. I have to say it was a great experience. While I will reserve the stories of lounging at the beach and pool, drinking virgin piña coladas, or pitching my... Read More »

September 30, 2010 by Roxanna Brock McDade

It's the way of life, the warm climate, friends, sand between our toes daily, golfing, fishing, and outdoor activities that attracts us. We would leave Mexico in a moment if we thought our lives were in danger. We feel safe here... Read More »