REALIZING THE DREAM............MAKING THE MOVE

So, two weeks of timeshare just wasn´t enough, and even the two months in a rentalleft you lusting for more. Puerto Vallarta can get to you thay way, and then the only thing to do is move here-trade the house up north for one with a view of the sea framed by scarlet bougainvillea! But before you embark on our idyllic new life by the bay, there are some details to consider.

Keep in mind that once you leave your home for another country, you become an alien in the new locale and must comply with its immigration laws. Instead of the familiar FMT, or tourist visa, issued to short - term visitors, those planning to stay more than 180 days need an FM-3, a one year residency permit that requires proof of financial resources, either in the form of approved employment in Mexico or guarantedd income from other sources.

So now you´re residing in "paradise" with a great view of the bay and, somehow, the days are flying by. Your friends and family still asking, "But what do you do all day? And it´s hard to explain that what you thought would be endless lazy afternoons in a hammock with a good book and long siestas simply have not materialized. There are just too many things to do in Puerto Vallarta!

By Ricky Arce from Vallarta Real Estate Guide

Two New Business Centers for Nuevo Vallarta

Riviera Nayarit continues as an important area for investment with construction of two modern business centers in Nuevo Vallarta, Both projects will provideservices for tourists and local residents, turning the area into an intrnational business center, an attraction for international tourism. The first center was developed by Paradise Village Hotel Group, an area of 4000 square meters within the exclusive development. Here you will find business offices, banks , restaurants a medical center, night club, casino and a large shopping area. The second, Nuevo Vallarta Plaza Business Center, is a modern plaza that will offer 30 commercial spaces for offices, banks, two restaurants with terraces, a marina and even a heliport. The penthouse of this mall will be occupied by Notary 31.

Golf News

“Riviera Nayarit celebrates first year of achievements and growth”
"In just a year, Riviera Nayarit has begun to establish itself internationally as one of Mexico's newest and most in-demand destinations. We have become a popular year-round tourism destination demonstrated by the high average occupancies our hotels and resorts enjoy," said Marc Murphy, director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau. "This is the result of major investment by government but also because of a remarkable joint effort by the public and the private sectors, including world-class international brands, to commit to this exceptionally beautiful and unspoiled region on the Pacific Coast. We are not going to rest on our laurels though and we look forward to improving our products and creating new creative programs to attract travelers to Riviera Nayarit."



Awards & Accolades for Riviera Nayarit
Clearly, Riviera Nayarit's public/private partnership is working. For the third year in a row, Nuevo Vallarta ranked number one for hotel occupancy rates in Mexico, almost 15 percentage points above the national average. Rincon de Guayabitos, one of the destination's charming villages, ranked number two nationally in terms of the rise in hotel occupancy rates.

The 2008 AAA Travel Guide awarded its coveted Five-Diamond Award to two resorts in the area - the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita and the Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort - and the Four-Diamond Award to three others - the Grand Mayan, the Vallarta Palace, and Casa Las Brisas. Three Nayarit restaurants also earned the Four-Diamond designation.

As further proof of Nayarit's newfound popularity, in the first quarter of 2008, international arrivals were soaring, based on nearby Puerto Vallarta International Airport figures showing 900,000 arrivals, an increase of more than 30,000 passengers on scheduled service over the same period in 2007. Officials attribute the growth to success in securing air service from such U.S. cities as Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Minneapolis, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Newark, Portland and Salt Lake City as well as Canadian gateways. Charter flights have also increased, by 32 per week in February 2008 alone.

Water Ski at Vallarta

The concept of water sking seems almost ridiculous. You're going to strap yourself to two tiny pieces of wood, grab a rope and let a motor powered boat drag you around the ocean. Are you insane?! No, you're just like millions of other people who have discovered the joys of water skiing and the thrills it can bring.
Whether doing it with family, friends or skiing camp counselors, the activity brings a true aquatic rush. Over the past years, there have been a number of similar activities that have popped up on ponds and, including tubing.
But nothing can match the excitement of skiing itself. Maybe it's because of the control you need to have. Maybe it's because of the speed. Maybe it's because of that slight sense of danger. Whatever the reason, water skiing remains one of the country's most popular leisurely activities. Strap yourself in and hold on, the boat's about to leave. Pricing 120.00usd Per hour, Two hours minimum, for more information contact us

Retiring in Mexico

If you have already made the decision to retire in Mexico, let me be the first to
Congratulate you. I made that decision myself back in 1993, and have never regretted it.
Of course, I am a bit prejudiced in favor of Puerto Vallarta, but everybody has to make that choice for themselves. With that in mind, the following are among your options:
Mazatlan – Mexico’s largest commercial port and a popular destination for travelers and retirees. The weather is perfect for those who want the sun and a casual beach atmosphere. Many choose Mazatlan for the temperate climate and the overall Mexican city feeling.
Loreto, Baja California – An ideal place if you want an active retirement, which will include sun, ocean and endless outdoor activities at your finger tips. Loreto is considered a good place for both a simple or luxurious retirement. Average temperature is in the 80s year round.
Acapulco – A city set by the ocean. Retirees who enjoy both the big city attractions as well as easy beachfront living in a resort town might want to make their home here. Acapulco is the home of many international celebrities, as well as the home of many retirees from various countries. It is also popular because of its proximity to Mexico City.
Barra de Navidad – This is a sleepy coastal town when compared with other Mexican beach resort cities and perhaps the vision many retirees had in mind when they thought of retiring in this fascinating country. A little way north we also find the pristine beach town of La Manzanilla. This village has a long, curving, gently sloping beach with gentle surf extending for about a mile. Good swimming, diving. Numerous palapa restaurants line the beach. This is a rapidly developing area with a new hotel and several condominium projects underway. These communities are all located on the picturesque, half-moon shaped Bay of Tenacatita.

Puerto Vallarta – What was once just a small fishing village has now become one of the most popular places to retire in Mexico. The romance of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor here during the filming of John Huston’s Night of the Iguana made it internationally famous over night. In the 40-plus years since then, Puerto Vallarta has never ceased growing. Now, along with neighboring Nuevo Vallarta across the state border in Nayarit, the whole Banderas Bay area is exploding as more and more “Baby Boomers” discover its charm and friendliness and choose this area to retire.

I have just scratched the surface of the many places where you can retire in
Mexico, with many options on the East Coast, as well.
Next week we will look at some of the other factors to consider for a happy
retirement in Mexico.

By Frank K. Meyer is a real estate consultant

Non stop flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Riviera Nayarit's Growing Reputation as "The It" Destination on the Pacific Coast Attracts New Flights With Expected Increase in Arrivals from the West Coast

RIVIERA NAYARIT, Mexico - The Riviera Nayarit region was only launched a year ago but has attracted interest from travelers that know a "hot" destination when they see one. A sign of Riviera Nayarit's growing reputation is the opening of new airline routes and Mexicana Airlines is one of the latest to do so with a new service from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, non-stop. Mexicana Airlines new non-stop flights between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta is effective December 3, 2008, and will be in service four times a week.

The new non-stop Mexicana flights depart from San Francisco on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:10 a.m. PST, arriving in Puerto Vallarta at 4:10 p.m. From Puerto Vallarta, the flights depart on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 p.m., arriving in San Francisco at 7:25 p.m. PST.

More information from Riviera Nayarit http://www.realtorsmexico.com/