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About the Author
In 2009, Justin Henderson left the United States with his family and moved down to Sayulita, a small town in Mexico about 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. He frequently visits the city, both for business and for recreation. The author of Grunge Seattle (a music guide) and AA’s Los Angeles, Justin has also updated and expanded Fodor’s guide to Costa Rica as well as the AA guide to the Caribbean.
Justin Henderson lives in Sayulita, Mexico.
In the early 1980s, the lure of travel drew Bruce Whipperman away from a 20-year career of teaching physics. The occasion was a trip to Kenya, which included a total solar eclipse and a safari. He hasn't stopped traveling since.
With his family grown, he has been free to let the world's wild, beautiful corners draw him onward: the ice-clawed Karakoram, the Gobi Desert's trellised oases, Rajasthan's pink palaces, Japan's green wine country, Bali's emerald terraces, and Oaxaca's vibrant marketplaces.
Bruce has always pursued his travel career for the fun of it. He started with slide shows and photo gifts for friends. Others wanted his photos, so he began selling them. Once, stranded in Ethiopia, he began to write. A dozen years later, after scores of magazine and newspaper feature stories, Moon Pacific Mexico became his first book, and Moon Handbooks to Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo followed.
For Bruce, travel writing heightens his awareness of the places he visits and helps him focus his own travel experiences. He'll always remember what a Nepali Sherpa once said: "Many people come, looking, looking; few people come, see."
Justin Henderson lives in Sayulita, Mexico.
In the early 1980s, the lure of travel drew Bruce Whipperman away from a 20-year career of teaching physics. The occasion was a trip to Kenya, which included a total solar eclipse and a safari. He hasn't stopped traveling since.
With his family grown, he has been free to let the world's wild, beautiful corners draw him onward: the ice-clawed Karakoram, the Gobi Desert's trellised oases, Rajasthan's pink palaces, Japan's green wine country, Bali's emerald terraces, and Oaxaca's vibrant marketplaces.
Bruce has always pursued his travel career for the fun of it. He started with slide shows and photo gifts for friends. Others wanted his photos, so he began selling them. Once, stranded in Ethiopia, he began to write. A dozen years later, after scores of magazine and newspaper feature stories, Moon Pacific Mexico became his first book, and Moon Handbooks to Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo followed.
For Bruce, travel writing heightens his awareness of the places he visits and helps him focus his own travel experiences. He'll always remember what a Nepali Sherpa once said: "Many people come, looking, looking; few people come, see."
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A Perfect Day for Romance
Ask any of the hundreds of brides, grooms, and honeymooning couples who visit each year, and they’ll tell you that Puerto Vallarta is the place for romance. Swaying palms on golden beaches, moonlit walks along the shore, and brilliant Pacific sunsets make the Bay of Banderas the perfect backdrop for weddings, anniversaries, engagements, or just a quick romantic getaway. The following are suggestions for a perfect romantic day in Puerto Vallarta.
Start your morning with breakfast on your balcony. Order room service and start the day relaxed and unhurried while watching the waves together. When you’re ready, get dressed and hail a cab to Playa los Muertos. From there, enjoy an hour boat ride, viewing the magnificent mansions and villas that line the shore on your way to Yelapa.
If it’s still early in the day, hike to the waterfall or take a horseback ride into the jungle. When you return, have a light lunch (and a slice of pie) at one of the beachfront restaurants. Go ahead and swim, sunbathe, or buy some trinkets from the local vendors, and then catch a return boat back to the pier.
On your way back to your hotel, recharge with a couple’s massage at a local spa. Tables are set up side by side so you and your sweetie can enjoy the relaxing and healing powers of massage together. For a real treat, buy a package at one of the hotel spas to enjoy steam rooms, sauna, massage, and total pampering. Once back at your hotel, rest for a while before getting dressed for dinner.
There are any number of restaurants along the Malecón where you can watch a spectacular sunset, but Vista Grill, Barcelona Tapas, and Restaurant Chez Elena are elevated and offer a panoramic view of the city as well. Share a dessert and a kiss as the evening fireworks light up the sky at about 10.
If you’ve still got it in you, head out to La Bodeguita del Medio or J&B for some salsa dancing, or stop by a La Playa liquor store and pick up a bottle of Chambrule sparkling wine for a moonlit stroll along the beach. End your perfect day with a kiss at midnight, your feet buried in the sand and the warm waters of the bay lapping at your ankles.
Ask any of the hundreds of brides, grooms, and honeymooning couples who visit each year, and they’ll tell you that Puerto Vallarta is the place for romance. Swaying palms on golden beaches, moonlit walks along the shore, and brilliant Pacific sunsets make the Bay of Banderas the perfect backdrop for weddings, anniversaries, engagements, or just a quick romantic getaway. The following are suggestions for a perfect romantic day in Puerto Vallarta.
Start your morning with breakfast on your balcony. Order room service and start the day relaxed and unhurried while watching the waves together. When you’re ready, get dressed and hail a cab to Playa los Muertos. From there, enjoy an hour boat ride, viewing the magnificent mansions and villas that line the shore on your way to Yelapa.
If it’s still early in the day, hike to the waterfall or take a horseback ride into the jungle. When you return, have a light lunch (and a slice of pie) at one of the beachfront restaurants. Go ahead and swim, sunbathe, or buy some trinkets from the local vendors, and then catch a return boat back to the pier.
On your way back to your hotel, recharge with a couple’s massage at a local spa. Tables are set up side by side so you and your sweetie can enjoy the relaxing and healing powers of massage together. For a real treat, buy a package at one of the hotel spas to enjoy steam rooms, sauna, massage, and total pampering. Once back at your hotel, rest for a while before getting dressed for dinner.
There are any number of restaurants along the Malecón where you can watch a spectacular sunset, but Vista Grill, Barcelona Tapas, and Restaurant Chez Elena are elevated and offer a panoramic view of the city as well. Share a dessert and a kiss as the evening fireworks light up the sky at about 10.
If you’ve still got it in you, head out to La Bodeguita del Medio or J&B for some salsa dancing, or stop by a La Playa liquor store and pick up a bottle of Chambrule sparkling wine for a moonlit stroll along the beach. End your perfect day with a kiss at midnight, your feet buried in the sand and the warm waters of the bay lapping at your ankles.
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This book is very detailed, especially for travels off the main tourist track. Well organized and good recommendations on food and lodging
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Great book to travel with while in PV and surrounding. been using it daily in addition to the electronic devises. Good descriptions of sites, nice recommendation and solid advise. I like the small useful dictionary at the end and background about the culture, history, fauna. Also we'll organized
Total worth the cost and much more
Total worth the cost and much more
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This is a very easy-to-read, friendly, "talk to you" tour guidebook that I do recommend to anyone who has never been to Puerto Vallarta and would like to get their feet wet on where to begin their vacation. It wasn't stuffy or crammed with irrelevant information, and the book gave many options for things to do in and around Puerto Vallarta. I especially enjoyed that it gave a lot of off the beaten path ideas that get you out of the heart of the city.
The reason I rated this 3-stars was because the information seemed to repeat itself over and over throughout the book. For example, in one section of the book it will tell you about the various beaches to check out; further on in the book, it will list the exact same beaches with little to no additional information or why it's being listed in both sections, which cover two completely different topics. The information seemed very circular as though it was just trying to take up space and make the book longer than it needed to be.
Overall, I *would* recommend this book for the solo traveler who has never been to Puerto Vallarta. It definitely helped me as a solo traveler, but I did find some information to be outdated, which is perfectly acceptable since things change on a moment's notice from when the book is published,so just be mindful of that. In summary, a great springboard to help you get on your way to exploring this beautiful, magical city.
Happy travels!
The reason I rated this 3-stars was because the information seemed to repeat itself over and over throughout the book. For example, in one section of the book it will tell you about the various beaches to check out; further on in the book, it will list the exact same beaches with little to no additional information or why it's being listed in both sections, which cover two completely different topics. The information seemed very circular as though it was just trying to take up space and make the book longer than it needed to be.
Overall, I *would* recommend this book for the solo traveler who has never been to Puerto Vallarta. It definitely helped me as a solo traveler, but I did find some information to be outdated, which is perfectly acceptable since things change on a moment's notice from when the book is published,so just be mindful of that. In summary, a great springboard to help you get on your way to exploring this beautiful, magical city.
Happy travels!
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This is an excellent guide. The coverage is quite detailed, and the listings are authentic and comprehensive. Recommendations illustrate a real working knowledge of the city. The author is dedicated to, and familiar with, his subject.
Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's prime tourist traps, and travelers know it primarily as an outdoor destination. This book proves that the city and its surrounding communities can be an interesting cultural destination as well.
The layout of the book is familiar Moon format, but the overall quality of its construction has improved. There are many different devices that serve the interests of a wide range of travelers. There's a lot of color content. Historical, cultural, and practical contexts are all complete and are excellent. Maps are simple and accurate.
There's much more detail here than you're likely to encounter in a Puerto Vallarta chapter in a larger country guide. I always enjoy using a good travel guide to discover things I might not otherwise have found while traveling. This is such a book. I found its coverage of the little mountain towns of San Sebastian, Mascota and Talpa to be particularly useful for further exploration of these fascinating, off-the-beaten-track places.
Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's prime tourist traps, and travelers know it primarily as an outdoor destination. This book proves that the city and its surrounding communities can be an interesting cultural destination as well.
The layout of the book is familiar Moon format, but the overall quality of its construction has improved. There are many different devices that serve the interests of a wide range of travelers. There's a lot of color content. Historical, cultural, and practical contexts are all complete and are excellent. Maps are simple and accurate.
There's much more detail here than you're likely to encounter in a Puerto Vallarta chapter in a larger country guide. I always enjoy using a good travel guide to discover things I might not otherwise have found while traveling. This is such a book. I found its coverage of the little mountain towns of San Sebastian, Mascota and Talpa to be particularly useful for further exploration of these fascinating, off-the-beaten-track places.
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Very good interesting book and very informative. A lot of good ideas, descriptions, and places to go. We liked it very much.
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