Perhaps it is the contrasting beauty of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that makes it such a popular vacation destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of the real world. Here diverse ecosystems converge to create one of the most beautiful and exotic locations in the world. Steamy tropical jungles, rich farmland, soaring [...]
The last few weeks, I’ve taken a vacation from this blog. My wife and I had a wonderful trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We were glad that we stayed in the old part of Puerto Vallarta which still feels like Mexico with its cobblestone streets, simple stucco houses, small stores, and neighborhood restaurants. The newer [...]
Curious where travelers are headed in the coming year? We took a look at the most popular searches on Yahoo! FareChase to see which cities folks are flocking to in 2007. On the domestic list, perennial travel favorite Las Vegas shows no signs of ceding the top spot, while sunny Florida dominates the rest of [...]
A new $200 million luxury condominium development by Related International is bringing urban style and design to Mexico’s Bahía de Banderas coast. ICON Vallarta will consist of oceanfront condos in Puerto Vallarta, featuring renowned design by Yoo by Philippe Starck. The condos will be situated on five acres of stunning oceanfront property with exclusive beach [...]
A new mega-processing passport center capable of producing 10 million of the travel documents annually opens in Arkansas in April, but it comes two months too late to save the Mexican vacation plans of one Hill City family. Jeff Parker of Rapid City talks with Carole Coon about the waiting period for passports Wednesday afternoon [...]