Holidays in Puerto Vallarta

An introduction to Puerto Vallarta

It's hard to imagine a more idyllic spot for a beach holiday. Lying on Mexico's Pacific shore beneath jungle-clad hills, the Puerto Vallarta region is so beautiful, it looks like a Hollywood film set. Centred around its original village, Old Vallarta – a web of orange-roofed houses linked by quaint backstreets – it now spreads both ways along a stunning shoreline. Right along the sands, hotels glitter like jewels, acting as gateways to the resort's casinos, golf links, nightclubs, stylish shops and first-class restaurants. If you're here for the beach, give yourself a pat on the back. The velvety sands glide effortlessly into unbelievably clear, blue-green waters shimmering in the Mexican sun. Take your book, suncream and snorkel and enjoy the fantasy beach holiday you've always wanted. Getting restless? There's a zillion other beachy kind of things to do. Ride a jet ski. Experience a heart-in-mouth parasailing session. Or jump in the deep end and go diving. Take a boat to Islas Marietas and enter the magical underwater world of manta rays, dolphins and turtles. Alternatively, join a dolphin or whale-spotting cruise to see these amazing creatures from above. Land-lubbers won't be let down either. As well as exploring the shops and galleries of picturesque Old Vallarta, there's everything from ultra-modern shopping malls to colourful markets and horseback riding to keep you active. And if you want a change from your hotel's nighttime entertainments, Puerto Vallarta comes up trumps every time. With restaurants and bars spanning hacienda-style eateries, mariachi bars and wild discos, there's something for every type of night owl.

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