We're going on vacation!!

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We're going on vacation!!
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Thu, 03-31-2005 - 10:06am

I'm starting to pack for our vacation and I'm getting really excited!! We're going to Puerto Vallarta for a week : ) We leave on Monday...no kids, just us and four other couples.

Does anyone have any advice for us...places to go, things to do, places to avoid, etc? This is our first trip there and I'd love to get some tips from someone who's been there.

Thanks!
Wendy

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Thu, 03-31-2005 - 10:32am

I have never been out of the USA but wanted to say...Have Fun!!


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Thu, 03-31-2005 - 10:38am

OMG, you're going to have an amazing time. It's def a party town, so I hope you're drinkers, LOL! Here is some info I found:


http://www.virtualvallarta.com/vallarta/information/info-know.html


http://www.puertovallarta.net/


http://www.visitpuertovallarta.com/


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=puerto+vallarta


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Thu, 03-31-2005 - 10:57am
You are so lucky!!
THe only advice I have is to have as much fun as possible.
I have never been out of the US much less on vacation.
Have a balst.





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Thu, 03-31-2005 - 12:53pm

Wendy,

I have been to Puerto Vallarta 3 times in the last ten years. DH and I went for our ten year wedding anniversary.

A great place to stay is La Jolla de Mismoloya. It is the most prestine hotel there. Make sure to go to Tony's restraunt. Its actually a tree house restraunt. The menu is served to you on a tray. They show you the chicken, steak or lobster on a platter and you handpick what you want.

If you stay in town, a great romantic place to eat is Bogarts. (I think thats what it is called). The womens menus have no prices in them, just the man's does. They pamper women totally. They take off your shoes, and out them on satin pillows. It is first class all the way.

Be careful though of someone serving you and opened drink. My friend was served a beer open, and someone slipped something into it. She passed out on the cobblestone street, and had to be hospitalized for a week. So be very careful, that your drinks are always served unopened, unless you watch the bartender or waitress open it for you.

You are going to have a blast, it is so much fun there.

Julia

P.S. Have a taxi take you to where the movie Predator was filmed. There is a cool bar out in the middle of the jungle, with a river (not to deep) running through it. We love to jump from the rope swings into the river. Its great. Have fun!!!!!!!!!

Julia

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Thu, 03-31-2005 - 1:30pm

I agree that you should go to where Predator was filmed. It's so beautiul there. Be carefull of going into the fast part of the river though. A little girl was swept under the safety ropes when we were there, and it took about 15 of us, holding eachothers hands to form a chain to get her out, the water was really strong. But it is a great place. I loved it!!!

Have fun,

Lesley

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Fri, 04-01-2005 - 1:19am
Oh, Wendy you are such a lucky dog!!! My only advice is to live it up, girl! Oh and bring back souvenirs for the kiddos, lol! Have a great time and take lots of pics so we can live vicariously through you!!!
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Fri, 04-01-2005 - 4:37am

OMG Wendy I will be there next Friday thru Monday. Where are you staying?


We are staying at the Allegro Nuevo Vallarta.


I know that one day I am going to swim with dolphins. Other than that since for us it is a short trip I will sit back and relax.


tripadvisor.com has quite a bit of info.


Have a great time!!!

Sarah

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Fri, 04-01-2005 - 6:57am

Thanks for the great tips everyone!! I can't wait to leave!

Sarah, that's too funny! I'm sure we'll bump in to each other : ) I'll have to post a pic before then because we're leaving on Monday too...maybe you'll recognize me at the airport. We're staying at a villa in Mismaloya. It was a gift from my husband's former boss...it looks like a REALLY nice place...not something we would ever spend the money on ourselves. Hope you guys have a great time!!

Wendy