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When you think of @PuertoVallarta what comes to mi

When you think of @PuertoVallarta what comes to mind?

Puerto Vallarta is not the cruise port city portrayed on the Love Boat.

It is a vibrant city filled with beautiful boutique hotels, fantastic local street food, upscale restaurants, arts, cultural and most importantly amazing humans that will make you feel welcome in their city which they clearly love.

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #visitpuertovallarta #visitjalisco #mexico🇲🇽 #mexico_maravilloso #mexico_greatshots #oceanphotography #discovermexico

While in @visitpuertovallarta I took a walking tou

While in @visitpuertovallarta I took a walking tour with @pvfoodtours. We ate our way through downtown enjoying street tacos, ceviche, aguas frescos, movie, tequila, chocolate and more. They took us to locally owned restaurants and street food stands I would not have found on my own.

Walking and talking with a local guide is absolutely the best way to see, and taste the flavor of a city. We came upon this little street in the old Vallarta. To me it represents the vibrance and colors of this beautiful city.

#puertovallarta #visitpuertovallarta #seemexico #mexico #worldcaptures #global_family #mextagram #mexico_maravilloso #capturemexico #jaliscomexico #jaliscoesmexico #mexico_tour #foodtour #vallartafoodtour #walkingfoodtour

There is nothing better than eating where the loca

There is nothing better than eating where the locals eat. You really need to walk a city to understand it and immerse yourself in the community.

I spent the day with Joane from @pvfoodtours walkingthe streets and eating my way through @visitpuertovallarta.

Mexican culture Denotes that you eat 4 times day:

• 8am Sweet Breads and coffee
• 10-11am 2nd breakfast of Tacos
• 3pm lunch which is the main meal
• 8-9pm dinner

Most taco stands, bakery’s and shops are owned and run by families.

This is Taqueria El Cunado where we started our tour. It has been here since 1968!

I can’t recommend Vallarta Food Tours enough. Do it if you want to taste the true flavors of Puerto Vallarta!

📍 See my Puerto Vallarta story highlight for more on the places we ate and drank 🌮🌶🥑☕️🥖🥃

#eatlocal #tastelocal #foodtour #puertovallarta #visitpuertovallarta #vallartafoodtour #tacos #coffee #tequila #visitjalisco #visitmexico #localfood #traveldeeper #exploremore #travelexpert

Just around the corner from @casakimberly is @la_c

Just around the corner from @casakimberly is @la_cappella_pv. It is one of the most beautiful places in all of @visitpuertovallarta for dinner.

Make a reservation for at least 45 minutes before sunset. As the sun goes down you’ll enjoy the view of The Cathedral and the entire bay.

The food is fantastic and the service impeccable. Violinists play as you enjoy a meal you won’t forget.

#visitmexico #visitpuertovallarta #jaliscomexico #visitmexico🇲🇽 #puertovallarta #lacappella #travel #sunset #sunsets_captures #travelexpert #luxurytravel #luxurytraveller #mexicomagico

I have just checked into @casakimberly which was b

I have just checked into @casakimberly which was built as a private estate in 1958 in Puerto Vallarta. In 1964 Richard Burton gave Casa Kimberly to Elizabeth Taylor for her 32nd birthday as a gift. He was here filming The Night of the Iguana.

Although they weren’t married at the time, they were together. Richard Burton was staying in a separate casita across the street. He built a bridge to connect the two Casitas so that they could keep their love affair away from the press.

Today Casa Kimberly is a boutique hotel with nine incredible suites each individually designed and decorated with crystal chandeliers. hand-painted tiles, exquisite bathtubs and patios.

I am staying in the Velvet Suite just take a look at how magnificent it is!

#puertovallarta #visitpuertovallarta #casakimberly #boutiquehotel #travel #elizabethtaylor #beautifulhotels #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #jaliscomexico #seemexico #global_family #mexicomagico

For a girl who really did not like tequila (thank

For a girl who really did not like tequila (thank you spring break c. 1990), I now have a totally new appreciation, and dare I say, love for good tequila.

I spent the day with Simon at @tequila_lacofradia horseback riding through the agave fields, learning about the process of making tequila, harvesting the pinas, understanding the difference between the types of tequila and, of course, tasting plenty of it.

Which do you prefer?

* Silver
* Reposado
* Añejo

My favorite is Añejo. It is smooth and has a hint of vanilla. You can bet I’m bring some home so if you want to sip some really good tequila and find yourself in Vermont, let me know.

#gotoguadalajara #visitmexico #wheretottavel #traveltoexplore #travelexpert #pueblomagico #pueblosmagicos #visitjalisco #visitguadalajara #mexicotravel #travelexperience #tequila #tequilajalisco #mexicomagico

While in @visita_guadalajara we are staying in the

While in @visita_guadalajara we are staying in the @casahabita. This 37-room Art Deco hotel is located in the trendy Lafayette district. It feels very much like being in a suburban neighborhood yet is close to everything. Especially my new favorite breakfast spot @_palreal_ .

How gorgeous is this open courtyard space?

#visitmexico #casahabita #gotoguadalajara #visitguadalajara #designhotels #grupohabita #marriottbonvoy #visitjalisco

Casa Luna is one of the most beautiful restaurants

Casa Luna is one of the most beautiful restaurants in all of Tlaquepaque — one of Mexico’s designated Magical Towns.

After wandering the colorful pedestrian only streets in Tlaquepaque and visiting the art galleries and boutiques, make a reservation for lunch at @restaurante_casa_luna.

Their open air dinning room is like an art gallery itself. The authentic contemporary Mexican cuisine is spectacular. I would make a suggestion for what you should order, but honestly you can’t go wrong with anything. And the service is so attentive. This will be a meal you will remember for a long time to come.

#visitguadalajara #visitmexico #casaluna #mexicanfood #tlaquepaque #magicaltown #magictown #pueblomagico #jalisco #jaliscomexico #tlaquepaquejalisco

One last walk on the beach in San Poncho, Mexico.

One last walk on the beach in San Poncho, Mexico.

This has been the most peaceful respite after last year. I know traveling is a touchy subject right now, however we did it as safely as possible. Kept to ourselves in our rental house, cooked almost every meal at home and enjoyed long walks on empty stretches of sand.

The WiFi is not great. Pretty bad as a matter of fact. But bringing our own hotspots helped. Despite that minor hurdle, it was worth trading in our snowy Vermont workspace for this sunny one.

#remotework #remoteworking #travelsafe #travelsafely #maskup #socialdistancing #visitmexico #sanponcho

Thanks to @nilsbernstein for outing this little ge

Thanks to @nilsbernstein for outing this little gem in his article for @hemispheresmag. We had the most delightful afternoon at @litibugrill. Worth traveling off the beaten path to find it.

#litibugrill #litibu #litibubeach #visitmexico #mexicotravel #restaurant #oceanfront #beachvibes #beachfrontdining #visitméxico #satw

The nightly show. #sunset #sunsetphotography #sun

The nightly show.

#sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsetlovers #oceanviews #oceanfront #viewgoals

Every night. #sundayvibes #sundaysunset #sundays

Every night.

#sundayvibes #sundaysunset #sundaysunsets #sunsetphotography #visitmexico #visitméxico #mexicosunset

Gorgeous outdoor dining space at the @wpuntademita

Gorgeous outdoor dining space at the @wpuntademita. There is lots of space to spread out in the garden beneath the canopy. Aside from the gorgeous setting the food is fantastic.

I’d like to recreate this space a home. I only wish it would come with the chef from Venazú!

#wpuntademita #wescapes #marriottbonvoy #puntademita #puntademita #rivieranayarit #restaurantdesign #restaurantdecor #satw #hotelsoftheworld

Nothing beats a hotel pool overlooking the ocean.

Nothing beats a hotel pool overlooking the ocean.

A huge thank you to the @wpuntademita for having me as their guest for the day. We had a fantastic breakfast at Venazú, their traditional Mexican eatery this morning and this is where you’ll find me for the remainder of the afternoon. The canopied lounge chairs are perfect for reading and relaxing in the shade.

Watch my @instagram stories for more about this property.

#wpuntademita #wescapes #whotel #whotels #puntamita #puntamitamexico #rivieranayarit #nayarit #nayaritmexico

Dining outside is one of the best things about bei

Dining outside is one of the best things about being in Mexico right now.

In Vermont we stopped eating at restaurants in early October. Even with heat lamps it was too cold and uncomfortable.

For the most part we have been cooking our meals at our rental home here. However, it has been nice to go out a few times. Restaurants are mostly empty and it is easy to find a table that is not next to anyone else.

#mexico #mexicanfood #sanpanchomexico #sanpancholife #travelsafely #visitméxico #visitmexico #mexicomagico #mexicomagico🇲🇽

Wide open spaces with plenty of room to socially d

Wide open spaces with plenty of room to socially distance.

#travelsafe #mexico #sanpanchonayarit #sanpanchomexico #beachlife #beachvibes #oceanview

Socially distanced sundowner. #sunset #beachvibes

Socially distanced sundowner.

#sunset #beachvibes #beachsunset #mexico #visitméxico #cocktailhour #sanpancho #rivieranayarit #sanpanchonayarit #travelsafe #tlpicks #seemexico #mexicoculture #mexico_maravilloso #mexicomagico #mexicomagico🇲🇽

Watching the morning begin from our secluded perch

Watching the morning begin from our secluded perch high above town. I love looking down at San Pancho beach with Sayulita in the distance. It is the best of both worlds — ocean and mountain views.

#mexico #visitmexico #travelsafe #travelsafely #remotework #oceanview #mountainview #sanpancho #rivieranayarit #sayulitamexico #mexicomagico🇲🇽 #mexicomagico

What tennis court dreams are made of 🎾 There a

What tennis court dreams are made of 🎾

There are no public tennis courts in San Pancho. This court overlooking the ocean is privately owned and is the only one in the entire town.

I’m blaming my loss today on the view. I was completely distracted.

#sanpanchomexico #sanpancholife #rivieranayarit #mexico #visitmexico #travel #tennis #getoutandplay #tennisplayer #tenniscourt

I love finding hidden gems. Tucked back from the s

I love finding hidden gems. Tucked back from the street is this little oasis. The perfect spot for breakfast in San Pancho, Mexico.

#sanpancho #visitmexico #rivieranayarit #travel #hiddengems #placestovisit

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