Showing posts with label vacations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacations. Show all posts

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Luxury Rental in Costa Alegre: Villa Dulce Suenos

Close to Puerto Vallarta, discover the beauty of Costa Alegre with our luxury villa rentals.
This exquisite, newly constructed residence was designed and built by world-famous architect Juan Domingo Leano. The 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath villa is decorated with high quality furnishings from design centers in the USA. The upscale, tropical feel provides a spacious and comfortable atmosphere for a warm and inviting stay. An impressive brick dome ceiling creates a focal point in the living room and the interior lighting offers a dramatic, inviting and romantic feel.
Each of the three suites (sleeps 6) was designed for the ultimate in comfort, including luxurious, high quality bedding and sheets. Each suite is equipped with a whirlpool tub and glassed-in, high performance showers, appointed with high quality bath towels and luxurious amenities. The spacious master suite opens to a private terrace with ocean views. This suite also offers a private sun bathing area, complete with a cascading waterfall. For Gourmands, a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen features commercial Thermador stainless steel appliances. A dramatic infinity pool, complete with cascading waterfall and oversized whirlpool dominate the outdoor living space where crashing waves are just a few feet away. The poolside fireplace and seating area, complete with gourmet barbeque and bar are ideal for entertaining or enjoying a romantic dinner for two under the sunsets.
Migrating whales and dolphins can often be seen playing just offshore as you swing in your hammock or lounge under the palapas. Perhaps a margarita and your private masseuse for two ocean side?
Discover Mexican Destinations' collection of luxury villa rental in Puerto Vallarta and Costa Alegre.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Getting around in Puerto Vallarta

From the Airport - The airport is quite close to Puerto Vallarta on the north side, and the ground transportation is available to take you into town and your luxury villa rental. You can buy tickets at the airport terminal.

Taxis - Puerto Vallarta's taxis are not metered, so agree your price before you get in. Hotels often post taxi rates on a board, and depending on how far you're going to travel (defined by zones), the price will vary. If you speak Spanish, you will have a distinct advantage and be able to negotiate a better price! Another good reason to Learn Spanish

Rent a Car - If you are being picked up at Puerto Vallarta's airport to get taken to your resort or rental accommodation, then you may want to consider renting a car to explore the local environment. Note that parking is not that easy in Puerto Vallarta (but is possible) in town.
There are some stunning areas just north and south of Puerto Vallarta that can be explored along the coast roads, and renting a car locally is ideal and effective way to experience them.
Highway 200 is a beautiful coast road which hugs the edge of the land facing the Pacific Ocean. If you plan to explore the Costa Alegre as part of your visit to the region, a rental car will be essential, unless you plan to simply stay-put at one of our villa rentals.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Off the beaten-pass: Discover Costa Alegre


Travel south from Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's Pacific coast - to the central coastal area of the country- and you'll discover Costa Alegre.
Miles upon miles of palm trees line the land just inside the coastal shores. Jungle covered mountains plunge into the Pacific coast, or fall short to reveal golden sand beaches, begging to be discovered and walked upon by tired feet.
The Costa Alegre is not a destination, it's an area between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo. Costa Alegre offers highly exclusive travel experiences with self contained resort luxury villas that feature privacy and seclusion surrounded by a stunningly beautiful tropical paradise.
Today, this region is extremely accessible - by air (Puerto Vallarta or Manzanillo airports) and by road (Highway 200 on Mexico's Pacific Coast) - and has become a favorite holiday destination for foreigners and Mexicans alike looking for highly exclusive, extra-special travel experiences.
Costa Alegre (the "Happy Coast") is a stretch of land about 150 miles long, that features tropical forests and magical coves. This area is one of the most exclusive areas to get away from it all in Mexico. Celebrities often come here to get away from prying eyes and camera lenses. Costalegre is an area made up several towns and villages with potential for the traveler looking for that extra-special experience in Mexico.
Find-out Mexican Destination's exclusive villa rentals in Costa Alegre.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Mexican Destinations: Horseback riding in Puerto Vallarta


Horseback riding in Puerto Vallarta is a blast! You can rent horses along the beach, at the park, near Daiquiri Dick’s Restaurant. Or, if you are a serious rider and want to really see the back country, we suggest you contact our American friend, Pam Aquirre, at Rancho Charro Stables. Pam can arrange individual or group trips lasting three hours to six days.
Other outfits include Rancho Capomo, which provides ecological horseback riding tours.
Rancho Ojo de Agua also offers high-quality tours. It is about a 10-minute taxi ride north of downtown, toward the Sierra Madre foothills. The morning and sunset rides last 3 hours and take you up into the mountains overlooking the ocean and town.


Find out more about the things to do in Puerto Vallarta with Mexican Destinations.