Puerto Vallarta Rentals Blog

Who does not like cheap flight to Puerto Vallarta? Check out this site it has some of the cheapest fares I have seen. Lots of good fares from other destinations also.

http://www.onetravel.com/flights/from-san-francisco-to-puerto-vallarta-sfo-to-pvr

Not a lot of tourist got back to this area. If you have never explored the Isla Río Cuale you should really get there the next time you are in Puerto Vallarta and take a look at this bridge. The bridge goes from the Isla Río Cuale to Gringo Gulch. You can read the complete article here

Isla Río Cuale Bridge

I very nice cruse in the Santamarias Trimaran offered by:  Bahialegre   www.bahiaalegre.com

Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is throwing a bash in the true Hard Rock style. There are some big name artists scheduled to play but the Hard Rock is not releasing the names yet. You can read all about it here:

http://www.pvangels.com/news/493/hard-rock-hotel-vallarta-grand-opening-party-august-24

Here is a nice little blog report from the Lunch Box Diaries http://www.thelunchboxdiaries.com from Colleen who just got back from Puerto Vallarta. She stayed at the Garza Blanca Resort & Spa and had some pretty nice things to say about it. You can see part one here: http://www.thelunchboxdiaries.com/puerto-vallarta-vacation-part-1  and part 2 here: http://www.thelunchboxdiaries.com/puerto-vallarta-vacation-part-two

It seems that the Puerto Vallarta Tourist Board and some local hotels have been on tour in Canada and the USA promoting travel to Puerto Vallarta. This comes from the The Official Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide and you can see the complet story here: http://visitpuertovallarta.com/news/2012/08/puerto-vallarta-promoted-in-the-us-and-canada

Tourist Board

Most people overlook Marina Vallarta when they visit Puerto Vallarta, marina Vallartat has been around for 22 years. It has gone through some hard times but these days it is a happening spot. With its 450 boat slips and many shops and restaurants it is a very nice spot to check out. You can see all the info here: http://virtualvallarta.com/puertovallarta/puertovallarta/community/marinavallarta/index.shtml

Here is a link to a story that even a lot of locals to Puerto Vallarta do not know about. The Puerto Vallarta Naval Museum. There is always something good on exhibit there. The Naval Museum is located downtown at the south end of the Malecon by the ocean and Los Arcos.

http://www.pvangels.com/news/531/embracing-the-unknown-at-the-vallarta-naval-museum

Nice story by Banderas New about how to do Facebook the correct way. Lot of tip and tricks. If you use Facebook you should really look at this article. The original article was done posted on myhosting.com.
http://www.banderasnews.com/1208/vl-facebook-timeline-tips-and-tricks.htm

Relocating is a daunting task any day of the week, but relocating to a foreign country is even more challenging unless you know what to do. To ensure that your relocation goes off without a hitch, here is some expert advice and need-to-know information about moving to Mexico.

• Begin planning and organizing immediately, keeping meticulous to-do checklists and allocating tasks to all family members so that you don’t end up doing everything yourself
• Inform your children early on about the move, allowing them to freely express their emotions and to adjust to the idea; if you stay positive, your enthusiasm should eventually trickle down
• Do your homework and book a shipping company with a solid reputation and expertise in overseas relocations, such as Nex International Shipping; transporting goods over the border requires expert knowledge of import/export laws, border regulations, official documentation, packing logistics, and more, which not all shipping companies possess
• Obtain free shipping quotes from at least three well-known companies, making sure that they offer what have become standard services in the industry today, including door-to-door pickup and delivery, help with packing, online shipment tracking, free storage, and more
• Make sure your passports are up to date and obtain copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, medical, dental, and scholastic records for the whole family
• Time permitting, sign up for Spanish lessons or teach yourself and your children some basic Spanish phrases
• To exchange dollars for pesos, your best bet is the bank, which offers a better rate than most Casa de Cambios (ATMs)
• If you are driving to Mexico, choose the more expensive but safer toll roads versus non-toll roads, where you will enjoy a four-lane highway as opposed to a narrow road with no shoulder, and plenty of gas stations along the way
• Real estate agents in Mexico are not licensed, so be sure to only use someone highly recommended; property prices range from very low for a house in a small village to very high for a beachfront condo

When it comes to overseas shipping to Mexico, you have a choice between several shipping modalities, depending on what items are being sent. Thanks to modern technology, you can ship almost any item of any size or shape overseas these days. Currently, over 300 Mexican cities are serviced by international shipping companies, allowing you to enjoy the help of the pros every step of the way.

For small personal effects and time-sensitive materials, choose international air shipping. Items which weigh over 150 lbs (i.e. furniture, vehicles, and industrial machinery) are typically sent via ocean or freight shipping. Ground shipping is the least expensive option and generally reserved for less-urgent items. To ship a vehicle to Mexico (including cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, RV’s, boats, yachts, or wheeled machinery), you can select Roll On/Roll Off (Ro/Ro) or Container Shipping services. You can also ship small packages to Mexico via economy or priority express services. Finally, if you have excess or overweight baggage and want to avoid paying hefty fines at the airport, convenient international luggage shipping is a great alternative, ensuring that your belongings meet you safely and soundly when you arrive in Mexico.