by Melissa | May 26, 2019 | Caribbean, Central America, Cruises, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Tips
When booking a vacation, a lot of families struggle with the question, “Should we book all inclusive or a la carte (European Plan)?” There are so many factors that go into that decision that I wrestle with it myself. What does European plan mean? Is it...
by Melissa | Jul 8, 2018 | Hotel Reviews, Luxury travel, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Things for Kids, Traveling with Kids
As I watched two kids build sandcastles in the surf, I sipped a margarita while a friendly hotel employee filled the cooler in our cabana with ice. My expectations of Four Seasons were met once again with a visit to this property. The property itself and the beach is...
by Melissa | Jun 29, 2018 | Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Keith and I got a little alone time last week when we went to Puerto Vallarta by ourselves!!!! Yes folks, there was silence, there was downtime. “Mommy!” was not yelled ever 5 minutes. It was glorious. We were actually a little worried about what we were...
by Melissa | May 27, 2017 | Mexico, North America, Puerto Vallarta
I’m consistently asked about various beach resorts in Mexico. Because most families want a beach vacation, Puerto Vallarta ranks high on the list. Puerto Vallarta is defined by beautiful beaches, but you can also add “cultural destination” to that...