My Top 5 Obsessions This Week

🏝🌞Puerto Vallarta Edition🌞🏝

It is that time of  year, when the chill factor is a topic of conversation and you realize after careful shopping for friends and family, you never really got what You wanted. And to top it off we all got new unsavory neighbors in The Whie House. Pack Your Bags!! It is time to treat yourself and grab your closest friends and head to PV. Where you can let yourself be who are you are and nobody cares.  The locals have seen it all , honey and they don't bat an eyelash. We have been going for years and I have so many favorites but I will narrow it down to 5.

1) I have stayed in sumptuous villas with a chef, housekeeper and a private pool to the infamous Blue Chairs right on the beach, however an all new all adults all suites luxury resort is nearing completion and rooms are now available. The Almar Resort Luxury All Suites and Spa. Run by an amazing staff featuring my friend Erika Tello the Sales Manager who is delightful and wants to make your
stay a vacation to remember. Large king bed rooms with big in room jacuzzis, fridge and wet bar and an ocean view  plus lovely L'Occitane amenities. If that is not enough a delicious breakfast included and the topper is an all day access to Mantamar the beautiful beachside pool situated right on the beach with waiters who will swim up to you!! You may choose a large cabana for two on the top deck or one right by the pool and three hot tubs. Comfy beds with curtains to close for privacy or open for viewing and sun. Either way keep lunch and the icy cold tropical drinks coming. Or.... a lovely deep massage on the beach by the talented Jehu Ochoa. He was amazing. And as a friend of mine please contact Erika Tello and she will be happy to offer you some amazing deals. See email address below.

salesmanager@almarresort.com

2) After a day of fun in the sun head over to La Palapa for delicious Ceviche and Cranberry Margaritas. Right on the beach and you can watch a beautiful sunset sipping an snacking in paradise.This place is an institution in PV.

3) We were lucky enough to grab some tickets to see the Unsinkable Varla Jean Merman at The Palm Cabaret and Bar. Although we have seen her many times, she never fails to disappoint. A combination of videos , songs and lively banter with the audience not to mention costume and wig changes as the perfect way to spend a warm PV evening.

4) One of the best meals I have had in PV -and there have been many is at Cafe Des Artistes by Thierry Blouet. We were seated in an amazing magical hanging garden outside with twinkling lights and the bustling of the super attentive staff ,we ordered The Temptation Menu featuring 5 choices- I had a fresh Oyster  with San Blas Vinaigrette with Cucumber pearls and Smoked oyster mousse on a fresh tostada.A Butter Tamale Gnocchi Style with Cilantro Pesto, Goat Cheese and a steaming Veg Bouillabaisse poured over. A delicate spiced Sea Bass baked With  a light citrus sauce, a Confited and Roasted Duck Leg with  Chilhaucle Mole from Oaxaca ,Potato Mousseline and Smoked Beets. Dessert was Fresh Figs Tarte and Cheesecake. All with delicious chilled Chardonnay and a complimentary plate of French  Macarons was the Perfect Ending.

5) After a lovely walk on the Malecon watching the sun set on all the beautiful sculptures along the way head over early to Panchos Takos where for about $11.00 US you can get 8 Tacos Al Pastor and 2 large fresh Margaritas on the rocks. Some of the best tacos around but go early -the line gets long ! This is the best treat for your last day in the sun but check their hours online first.