Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most gay friendly cities. For decades tourists from all over the world, especially the USA and Canada, have been coming to Puerto Vallarta attracted by the spectacular beaches and the pleasant climate. The LGBT community has at their disposal a large number of bars and nightclubs to enjoy the exotic tropical nightlife of Puerto Vallarta.

Come December the sounds of Humpback whale song can be heard once again in the protected waters of Banderas Bay. The behemoths of the deep return to the breeding and calving grounds off Puerto Vallarta in December and stay until their newborns are strong enough to begin their migration northwards to the rich feeding grounds off Alaska in March. Their presence in the bay provides locals and tourists alike the opportunity to go whale watching in Puerto Vallarta.

Macabre figures, sugary skulls, flowers of the dead, tequila, food and highly decorated alters. While these may sound like the ingredients for the perfect Halloween Party they are in fact an integral part of the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations which take part at the beginning of every November in Mexico. In Puerto Vallarta it is no different so here is our guide to what’s happening for Dia de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta 2013.

Fishermen will know what I’m talking about, the massive rush of adrenalin you get when something big takes the bait and line begins to scream of the spool. Everyone on board springs into action, winding in lines, the skipper throttles back the engines, you get strapped into the chair and that special moment when you pull back sharply on the rod setting the hook and finally feel the weight of the big fish below. If that is a sensation you know well or would like to experience, then a fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta is the perfect way to experience it

There is no doubt Puerto Vallarta is a tropical paradise, the dark green of the jungle meets the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean, humpback whales come to calve, thousands of fish swarm the reefs and waters around the Marietas Islands. Tourists come from the world over to experience the culture and hospitality of its people, see nature close up, relax on a pristine beach under the tropical sun and eat some delicious food. We have taken the stress out of choosing a restaurant on your holiday in Puerto Vallarta and present you with our top five restaurants in Puerto Vallarta.

The Marietas Islands are a group of four uninhabited islands a few miles from the east coast of Nayarit in Banderas Bay. An authentic natural paradise well worth a visit during your holidays in Puerto Vallarta.

It’s on again the 4th Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Classic taking place from the 8th to the 10th of March in beautiful Sayulita, Mexico. Bringing together the best long boarders and stand-up paddlers competing against each other to see who can pull of the best floater, cut-back, cross step and hang ten over two days of intense competition.

Although there are many other things to see and do in the region, the beaches of Puerto Vallarta are motive enough to catch the next plane to Mexico. The emerald green waters of the Pacific Ocean provide a beautiful backdrop to the more than 42 kilometres of beach.

On the shores of the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by the jungle covered Sierra Madre mountains, Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, Puerto Vallarta combines modern comforts with the colour and authentic flavour of a traditional Mexican village.