For retirees “downsizing” is a buzzword, but what does this concept actually mean, and how should someone downsize? Look below at the tips for downsizing and how it could be the next move for you. What does “downsizing” mean? “Downsizing” means reducing the size of your current home, and it generally means selling your home […]
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Some top tips for Moving House
If you are thinking of moving house, or are someone who is constantly changing your rental property, you probably already know that moving house can be a really frustrating, daunting and stressful experience. It is a major task but many people do not spend enough time preparing for the experience. To help you prepare for […]
Puerto Vallarta Icons – the New Pier
Puerto Vallarta has long been a city of beautiful sights and features, but those who have been frequenting the city for a few years will know just how ramshackle and dilapidated the old Los Muertos Pier was becoming before its renovation in 2011. The modernization of Puerto Vallarta’s pier took place under the care of […]
Fishing Tours in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
Way before Mexico started becoming one of the top places to vacation worldwide, subsistence fishing was one of the main activities on Mexico’s coastline. Mexico has over nine thousand kilometers of breathtaking coastline, so it is no surprise that Mexico had many charming, little fishing villages. In fact, this coastline provides some of the best […]
Non-Stop Flights to Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta
As the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta quickly become two of the most popular destinations in Mexico, the area of Banderas Bay is also becoming easier and easier to get to! Most of the big airlines have now realized just how many people want to get to this sunshine soaked hotspot and as a result […]
International Food and Wine Festival in Riviera Nayarit
Residents and hotel guests at Villa La Estancia in Riviera Nayarit will be in for a treat this spring as top chefs from around the world join the hotel for an exclusive International Food and Wine Festival – Cuisine of the Sun from April 13th – 17th, 2016. Coordinated by Penny David who is the […]
The Best Luxury Real Estate on Banderas Bay
Mexico’s ever flourishing real estate industry counts the areas of Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta as today’s top destinations for luxury properties. Found along the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta together form the world renowned Banderas Bay. Best Luxury Real Estate on Banderas Bay Despite the downward trend brought by the […]
Spanish for Riviera Nayarit Residents
In Banderas Bay, the number of snowbirds and residents living here full time has escalated over the years, and many want to learn a little more Spanish than “hola” and “una cerveza/margarita por favor”. Of course, learning basic Spanish will make your Riviera Nayarit home away from home far more enjoyable than you could ever […]
Healthcare and Hospitals in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
It is a big step, but an exciting step when you choose to make Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit your home, whether you live here full-time or for a couple months out of the year. One of the biggest concerns that people voice when looking to make Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit their home is […]
No Zika in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
According to the State of Jalisco’s Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Disease Division, as well as Jalisco’s State Secretary of Health, there have been no reported cases of zika in Puerto Vallarta. State authorities, however, maintain preventative measures in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, Mexico against zika and other mosquito borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. […]