Vallarta - Summer Honey Moon - Getaway

Balboa · #1 (**permalink**) 20th April 2012, 01:46 PM

Hello Board,
I hope all is well and I hope to get some great travel ideas. I am getting married this summer and we are planning our honey money (we are thinking Vallarta). I am thinking a week at an all-inclusive.

Does anyone recomend any resorts or idea? Do you suggest any other ideas like renting a house near the beach? Maybe go to a beach off the mainline?

Hope all is well, happy friday

Un Saludo

johnmex · #2 (**permalink**) 20th April 2012, 02:57 PM

If you have the money...the Four Seasons Punta Mita would be my first choice. I don't think they have all-inclusive packages though. Another choice would be the Vallarta Palace in Nuevo Vallarta, is IS all-inclusive and very nice. Or the Dreams Vallarta on the south end of the bay.

FHBOY · #3 (**permalink**) 20th April 2012, 05:05 PM

Just one caveat: PV is hot and humid in August, it is also the rainy season which means you can expect rain in the evenings.

Don't get me wrong - I LOVE PV, just check out the Weather Underground, oh and if you get to Marina Vallarta Cafe Tacuba-Victor's Place: Great food, if Victor is there he will share tequila with you, and you can ask for a Cohiba for after dinner, we love it. You will hear about Puerto Bella, also in the marina. Being from NYC, the Italian food there was not the same. If you have a place to eat in, find one of the chicken roasting places and get a dinner, El Pechugon, fantastic!

Have a great time. Oh, Vallarta Adventures has a lot of tours and stuff, one of the hokey-est and therefore fun is "Rhythms of the Night", boat trip, booze, dinner, show, another boat trip home, more booze...hokey but fun!

Congrats on your wedding!

FHBOY · #4 (**permalink**) 20th April 2012, 05:58 PM

As for accommodations, you can find weekly rentals a VRBO, a website, and make inquires into places like the Bay View Grand, a condo/apartment complex in Marina Vallarta, (our friend has a 3 BR on the 10th floor there, I think they rent it), so there are alternatives to the Hotel Zone. Of course, it is up to you - but you will enjoy PV.

conklinwh · #5 (**permalink**) 21st April 2012, 02:33 AM

My head hurts a little as you went from all inclusive resort, to house rental to beach off the beaten path. Really a little confused understanding what you are really looking for.
As stated, beaches that time of year are hot, humid and prone to afternoon showers which are usually a blessing.
Do you want a resort, a rental house in place like PV, a place in a less crowded beach area, or an open to beach that may be cooler?

jasavak · #6 (**permalink**) 21st April 2012, 03:35 AM

If it were me , I would try the VRBO site or try to rent a timeshare . Lots of bang for the buck and no need to pay $30 for breakfast everyday if you have a fridge and stove top .

The weather is going to be extremely uncomfortable , but you can still have a good time if you use your time wisely and the bride is not on the pampered side . If she is , she will hate you for taking her there for her honeymoon.

johnmex · #7 (**permalink**) 21st April 2012, 04:36 AM

Oh, come on! A rental for a honeymoon? Do you want him to get his wife used to cooking and cleaning from the first day?

Trust me, Sandals Vallarta or the Vallarta Palace are both great choices for a honeymoon.

mickisue1 · #8 (**permalink**) 21st April 2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by johnmex

Oh, come on! A rental for a honeymoon? Do you want him to get his wife used to cooking and cleaning from the first day?

Trust me, Sandals Vallarta or the Vallarta Palace are both great choices for a honeymoon.

I think you mean that her husband shouldn't have to cook on the honeymoon. Right?

jasavak · #9 (**permalink**) 21st April 2012, 05:00 AM

It's all about the convenience and roomy feeling of a 1200 sq. ft. condo . A 160 sq. ft. room is completely different . It's often easier to have a bowl of cereal and head for the beach or a day trip . Otherwise , you have to spend an extra hour . If she doesn't like that idea , she definitely won't be happy with the 100 degree rain . My wife and I were in Cancun in September and I made a few sandwiches during the week. The cleaning was done by the staff . My wife spent nearly 3 minutes making oatmeal one day .

FHBOY · #10 (**permalink**) 21st April 2012, 09:38 PM

Do you think we're scared away our newlyweds yet? It has been such a long time since I have been a newlywed that I don't know what the rules are. There is a question, do you see Puerto Vallarta being as lively as being in Cabo?