Royal Hideaway Playacar

Th is adult only resort is offering an incredible deal of “every other night free”. Book 6 nights and only pay for 3. To take advantage of this deal you must book your vacation by November 10th and travel by December 22nd.

1-800-999-9182

Real Brand Resorts

They are cutting 30 percent off of room rates on stays from December 24th to December 23rd of next year if you book by November 15th. Some of the properties are even allowing kids to stay and eat for free.

1-800-760-0944

Casa Magna Marriot Puerto Vallarta

Rates are now starting at only $179 on December 19th to 22nd if you book by November 15th. Kids under 12 eat free and spa treatments are buy one get one free.

1-888-236-2427

Marriott Hotels

Offering discounts on their “Experience Mexico Package”

At Marriott and JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
• 25 percent discount off leisure rate
• Two complimentary margaritas (per stay)
• Chips/salsa/guacamole (per stay)
• Upgrades where available based on hotels
• Recipe souvenir (from Mexican chefs)

At Courtyard and Fairfield Inn by Marriott
• 25 percent discount off leisure rate
• Two complimentary margaritas (per stay)
• Chips/salsa (per stay)
• Recipe souvenir (from Mexican Chefs)

1-888-236-2427

Selvatica Canopy Expedition

What could be better than swinging from the trees in a Mexican jungle. On this tour you will be harnessed up and will ride zip lines from tree to tree. It is an experience that is sure to get your heart racing. Besides the canopy tour, you will also get to ride dune buggies through mud holes and finally take a dip in a cool and refreshing cenote.

Scuba Cancun

Are you a professional or amateur scuba diver? If so, be sure to take advantage of Scuba Cancun. See eels, lobster, squid, rockfish and other native ocean life up close and personal. It is one of the best ways to spend your time and get to know the Cancun habitat. Not an experienced diver? No problem, take the opportunity to take an entry level scuba class.

Riviera Cancun Golf

This golf course opened in 2008 and has gained popularity quickly. Play a round of golf on plush greens with incredible ocean views. Its a challenging course but not frustrating. The staff will see to your every need and make sure that you go home happy. If you are a golfer, this is a must do.

Jeep Adventures

Explore Mexico in style in your own air conditioned Jeep.  Tour historical ruins, swim in a cenote, visit beaches and even tour a Mexican zoo. Experienced tour guides will make sure that you have both an educational and an entertaining trip.  You will be glad you took the opportunity to take a Jeep tour, especially if you have children.

Interactive Aquarium

This is a great experience where you get the chance to pet dolphins, touch sea urchins and even feed sharks. Bring your camera and take pictures of your kids having the time of their lives. Unlike many other aquariums this one allows you to take your own camera instead of having to buy expensive photos from them. A real money save which makes this aquarium a must see deal.

General Information:
Puerto Vallarta is a city located in Mexico in the state of Jalisco. It is the fifth largest city in the state with a population of over 178,000. It was named after Ignacio Vallarta who was a former governor of the state of Jalisco. The city is often referred to as simply Vallart pronounced “vie-arta”.

Climate:
Puerto Vallarta has a tropical climate with intense heat and humidity during the hot summer months of July through September. It has an average high temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a definite wet and dry season with monsoon like rains occurring in the Rainy season of July through September. The rains mainly occur in the evening however with pleasant daytime weather, a plus for anyone who loves rainstorms but wants to have fun in the sun during the day.

Economy:
Puerto Vallarta is definitely a tourist town with over 50 percent of the work force being employed in the tourist trade. This dependence on tourism insures that the majority of the city is very tourist friendly. Tourism employment includes things like transportation, hotels, entertainment, restaurants, etc. Besides tourism other major industries include agriculture, livestock and a thriving construction trade which must exist to support the cities massive growth.

Tourism History:
There are many different factors which made Puerto Vallarta a major tourist destination. First there was the filming of the movie The Night Of The Iguana in 1963. This gave the city some press and made it known to the American public. Realizing the potential of Puerto Vallarta, the Mexican government would then invest money to improve the cities public transportation system. They built roads, highways and a major airport. Most of the early tourist boom was attributed to Mexican tourism who now found the city easily accessible by land. After Nixon visited the city in 1970 to sign a treaty it became clear that the city was easily accessible and it became visible as a legitimate travel destination. American and foreign tourism began coming into the city and once the Peso became devalued in the 1980’s it became a major vacation deal. This would lead to rapid growth. The population of Puerto Vallarta would go from 15,000 in 1960 to 35,000 in 1970 to 57,000 in 1980 and all the way to 185,000 in the year 2000. Quite a large increase in a short time.

Transportation:
Most of the tourism into Puerto Vallarta comes in through Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport. It is named after President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. The airport handled over 2.8 million travelers in 2006 and in the busy season will see over 300,000 in one month alone. Some of the airlines flyin out of the airport include Aerocalifornia, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Continental, Northwest Airlines, Mexicana and US Airways.
Besides the airport the city is served by national bus lines connecting it to Guadalajara, Mazatlan, Manzanillo and many other destinations. It is also served by a large network of taxis. The taxi rates are set by an agreement between the taxi union and the city. Rates are based on set fees per zone instead of by meters.

Cancun
Certainly the most popular beach destination in Mexico, Cancun offers visitors a beautiful strip of white sand with sparkling blue waters. It is located on the tip of the Yucatan peninsula and if you want a destination where you can relax on the beach and be served Cancun is for you.

Puerto Vallarta
Home to over 26 miles of beaches Vallarta blends traditional culture with beach resort living. Offering everything from Whale watching to scuba diving it is a great place to go for adventure seekers. Go and explore the jungles in the morning, relax on the beach in the afternoon and have a moonlight dinner on the waters. Vallarta has something for everyone.

Ixtapa
Ixtapa located 5 kilometers from Zihuatanejo gives visitors all of the trappings of a traditional Mexican resort with peace and quiet. If you want to experience the natural beauty of Mexico away from the party scene, this is the place for you.

Puerto Escondido
If you are traveling on a budget this just might be the beach for you. Puerto Escondido is located 200 miles south of Acapulco and is off the beaten path. It offers visitors affordable accommodations as well as reasonably priced dining and entertainment options. Don’t think that you will be sacrificing anything here though. It has all the amenities of the more established resort towns.

Of course you have many more options from which to choose from in Mexico. This should get you started and get you thinking though. Whichever beach you choose though, you can not go wrong with a Mexican beach vacation.