Enjoying Your Best Game of Golf: Puerto Vallarta has certainly matured from the days when it offered just two golf courses. While those two clubs were very professional, Vallarta was not known as a destination for golfers. But when the EMC World Cup was held at Vista Vallarta in 2002, international attention brought additional investment to the area, and the existing seven local courses grew to nine with another on the way.

Mazunte, Empowering Villagers to Protect the Planet: What happens when you provide turtle hunters with an alternative, more profitable modus vivendi, one they can pursue without further endangering a protected species?

Non-surgical facelift is the rage!: With its wealth of competent surgeons, full-service hospitals and reasonable fees, Vallarta has given birth to a new brand of vacationer whose visit to Paradise includes cosmetic surgery, combined with the healing powers of sun and salt air.

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.

Puerto Vallarta Spas: A Time to Drift Away: Spas range from those in hotels to independent massage clinics to earthy spa havens. Not comfortable going out for a massage? A therapist from the Shanti Healing Center or Spa Express can meet you where you are.

Temazcalli Rejuvenation: Earth, water, fire and air are vital to the method of Temazcalli that has been practiced in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times.