Vallarta Lifestyles

Home Decorating in Vallarta: For the upcoming issue of “Costa Vallarta Luxury Living,” one of the editorial assignments was decorating and furnishing a condominium in Punta Mita using only items from stores located in the Costa Vallarta area.

Star Anise-dusted Sea Scallops on Poblano Polenta with Mango Chutney: Courtesy of Le Kliff

Traditional Jalisco Candies: A visit to Puerto Vallarta would not be sweet enough without these delicacies.

Day in Sayulita: Sayulita is a day-tripper’s dream come true. It’s just what the quixotic traveler yearns for: a picturesque fishing village on a palm-fringed curve of sand with clean waters, lush jungles and incredible beaches to explore.

REAL ESTATE TRENDS 2006-2007 (updated): The primary trend for the Vallarta real estate market over the past three years has been strong, continual growth that has been difficult for developers, realtors or buyers to keep up with.

Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals: In Puerto Vallarta there are numerous properties held by second homeowners who would like to rent out their home or condominium when they are not using it. Learn about the pros and cons of renting your home.

Behind the Scenes at a Talavera Factory: As you discover Puerto Vallarta, it is difficult to miss the ubiquitous oval-shaped ceramic door signs outside many of its buildings, or the square hand-painted tiles that adorn their different rooms, or the ornate plant holders, picture frames, plates, mugs and even bathroom sinks available for sale in many of our gift shops.

Yoga, a Rock of Ages: Yoga in Mexico seems to be a natural combination, not only for vacationers but also for residents who came to Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area for a healthier life and more rational activities.

Public Art an Appealing Peninsula Feature: Happily, the folks behind the Peninsula residential and commercial development share the vision of Puerto Vallarta as a thriving art destination, incorporating colorful fresh pieces into their exciting new shopping center.

Caesar Salad: This now-classic dish is said to have originated here in Mexico on the busy Fourth of July weekend back in 1924.

We Bid Chef Roger Adieu: If you were here during the ‘90s, chances are you’ll remember with fondness the late Swiss-born chef Roger Dreier and his namesake restaurant Chef Roger — the place to go in Puerto Vallarta for nearly a decade and a half.

One for All, and All for One: If Alexandre Dumas’ musketeers were among us, Athos, Porthos and Aramis would most likely feel a strong kinship toward chefs Thierry Blouet, Roland Menetrey and Heinz Reize, their gourmet counterparts.

Just Look At Us Now!: We’ve certainly come a long way from the “sleepy little fishing village” in these photos, which make it very easy to see why Vallarta was destined to become such a desirable international resort — some 3,700,000 tourists visiting last year alone.

Practice Makes Perfect: Staying Competitive in Puerto Vallarta’s Thriving Restaurant Scene: Many of us have heard the joke in which a famous musician is stopped on the streets of New York by a passer-by with a question: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”