Villa ExperienceMexico, Pacific & CaribbeanOctober 2026
Cover story · Puerto Vallarta
The best hidden beaches near Puerto Vallarta — Colomitos, Las Animas, Majahuitas, Quimixto, and Yelapa. How to get there by boat, hike, or jet ski. Access guide with booking links.
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Three stories for the months ahead
Punta Mita · Destination feature
Every winter, hundreds of humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Banderas Bay. For villa guests in Punta Mita, this seasonal spectacle unfolds from your terrace at breakfast and transforms into an unforgettable encounter from the deck of a private boat.
March 2026
Los Cabos · Destination feature
The best boat tours and sunset cruises in Cabo San Lucas — El Arco glass-bottom boats, Lovers Beach water taxi, dinner cruises, and luxury catamarans. How to book and what to expect.
March 2026
Puerto Vallarta · Destination feature
Where and when to see bioluminescence in Puerto Vallarta. Boat tours, kayak excursions, and night swims at Los Arcos Marine Park — best moon phases, seasonal tips, and what to expect.
March 2026
Destination news
What is changing on the ground, and what it means for your stay
Punta Mita · Dispatch
A cliffside estate in El Banco where eighteen can sleep under one roof and a hundred can raise a glass at sunset. A practical guide to the spaces, the staff, the event policy, and the logistics of a multi-day wedding on Punta de Mita's Pacific coast.
April 2026
Tulum · Dispatch
Tulum is trading in traditional taxis for 400 eco-friendly golf carts, revolutionizing downtown transportation. Imagine zipping through Tulum’s vibrant streets in a quiet, electric cart, cutting down on traffic and emissions. This bold move is set to reshape the way locals and tourists navigate the heart of this paradise, blending sustainability with convenience. Ready for the ride?
February 2026
Punta Mita · Dispatch
Discover Punta Mita's signature events and festivals throughout the year. From golf tournaments to jazz festivals, plan your experience around unforgettable celebrations.
February 2026
Riviera Nayarit · Inside and outside the gates
The peninsula, its islands, its surf and its tables. Start with the Marietas.
Where to snorkel near Punta Mita — Marietas Islands, El Anclote reef, Los Arcos, and Hidden Beach. Tour types, seasonal visibility, marine life guide, and what to book.
March 2026
Banderas Bay · The town and the coast south
The old town, the hidden coves south of it, and the dinner you fly in for.
The best ATV, zip line, and jungle adventure tours in Puerto Vallarta. Canopy circuits, RZR off-road, horseback combos, and ocean-view zip lines near Punta Mita — what to book and what to expect.
March 2026
Baja California Sur · Desert meets Pacific
Marlin, golf and the Arch. The two towns and the corridor between them.
Deep-sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas — marlin, tuna, dorado, and wahoo year-round. Charter types, seasonal fish calendar, what to expect, and how to book private and shared trips.
March 2026
The Mexican Caribbean · Reef, cenotes and ruins
Tulum, the Riviera Maya and the Yucatán behind them. Lagoons, cenotes, long lunches.
The Riviera Maya and Tulum, in particular, have a lot of beach clubs along their white sandy beach. We have crafted a valuable guide to Tulum's greatest beach clubs using four different categories: family-friendly, relaxation-oriented, fabulous places to eat, and all-out party beach clubs.
February 2026
Both coasts · The smaller places
Sayulita, Quimixto, the marinas of Nayarit, Cozumel and Careyes.
There is always something going on in Sayulita, and activities happen both during the day and the night. Sayulita is the Party town, but it is a laid-back, chill-out type of party town, safe for anyone visiting or staying for a while.
March 2026
Where our advisors eat, and what to order
Puerto Vallarta · Tables
The best food tours in Puerto Vallarta — walking taco tours, seafood crawls, market-to-table cooking classes, and cocktail pairings. What to book, what to expect, and how to eat like a local.
March 2026
Puerto Vallarta · Tables
Puerto Vallarta sits in the heart of Jalisco — the state that gave the world tequila. Within an hour of your Punta Mita villa, you can tour working distilleries, taste five generations of mezcal from a Oaxacan mezcalier, or have an agave sommelier bring a curated flight directly to your terrace.
March 2026
Riviera Maya & Tulum · Tables
When you stay at a luxury villa in the Riviera Maya, you may want to have a special evening of fine dining and indulge yourself in one of the area's 5-star dining experiences. Indulging in the experience in the Riviera Maya is an unforgettable experience as you can savor dishes made by internationally awarded chefs.
February 2026
The practical pages
Money, tipping, flights and cover, explained once
Weddings, proposals and the houses that hold them
Los Cabos · Occasions
Although there are countless places in Los Cabos that can offer an intimate, picturesque setting perfect for your proposal, the following list provides some of the best.
February 2026
Tulum · Occasions
Are you looking for wedding villa rentals on the beach in Tulum? Would you like to have a special event or anniversary with friends or family? The natural beauty of Mahayana Beach Villas and the white sandy beaches are the perfect venue for intimate celebrations, beach weddings, and events.
February 2026
Puerto Vallarta · Occasions
Plan your dream destination wedding with our comprehensive FAQ guide for wedding villas in Punta Mita and Puerto Vallarta. Perfect for luxury celebrations.
February 2026
From the reservations desk
Dates and villas on promotion this year. Each page shows the live rate.
The Friday edition
Every Friday: the week’s stories from Punta Mita, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya, with the practical pages and the tables. No offers unless you ask for them.
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