Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime in our private home that’s right on the beach in South Akumal, Mexico. Our villa is truly a “house in paradise”. The dazzling sunlight, blue ocean, sea breezes and abundant tropical foliage is breath taking. Walk through the bamboo and hibiscus filled front yard into a genuine Mexican home!

Villa Paraiso, a luxury Mexican villa located right on the Akumal coast only 62 miles south of Cancun, is the ideal location to spend your vacation with family and friends. Villa Paraiso is a dream vacation rental, located inside a private gated community.

The villa is surrounded by jungle foliage and white sandy beaches, with the emerald crystal waters of the Caribbean. The villa offers spectacular sea panoramas and natural light streaming in from many locations.

Villa Paraiso is the perfect place to relax after a full day of shopping, diving, and touring. These are all popular tourist activities in the Mayan Riviera, though a day of rest and relaxation on the beachfront might be preferable!

There is a new Robert Trent Jones 27 hole championship golf course, under construction directly across the highway from the villa. This world class golf course is open to the public, so bring your best game! There is also a 9 hole Par 3 course and a practice course if you don’t have time for a full game. Twelve miles north is Puertos Aventuras, where another 9 hole golf course awaits you.

Archaeological buffs will enjoy a trip to see the Mayan ruins of Tulum only 6 miles south of the villa. Tulum offers insight into the lives and buildings of the more prosperous Mayan civilization members. In contrast to the intricate carvings and superb architecture, the massive surrounding walls enabled the city’s resistance to influence from outsiders over the centuries.

The home is equipped with central air conditioning, which is unusual for Akumal. A backyard pool and Jacuzzi allow you to relax with all the comforts of home immediately available.

Upstairs, a wet bar is available to fix a cool drink made with local tropical fruits. Downstairs, the breakfast bar, dining room and fully-stocked kitchen allow for an intimate first meal of the day. You can use the fully equipped gourmet kitchen to fix your meals or have our chef prepare them for you.

In order to stay connected with the outside world, satellite television and unlimited free long distance phone service is available. A stereo, DVR player, CD player and high speed Wi-Fi service also allows you to entertain and work if necessary.

Two electronic safes allow for safekeeping of your valuables while away from the villa, though a private security service goes a long way in preventing unexpected occurrences. A daily maid service ensures you don’t have to work while on vacation.

Linens and towels are provided for all everyone up to a maximum of 8 guests. Ceiling fans are also installed to help circulate the cool air from the central service or just providing a breeze after a day in the hot sun.

Outside, a barbecue grill allows you to cook for all and invite guests to enjoy a quiet evening at “home”! An outdoor shower also enables you to rinse off after a day of lounging in the sun, or simply experience the beautiful surroundings in your daily grooming activities.

Two free in house massages, hammocks and kayaks are all available to guests of Villa Paraiso to create the ultimate dream vacation package!

It?s an exciting adventure, planning a lengthy holiday in a Puerto Vallarta villa rental, and one of the cool things about it is the opportunity you?ll have to experience the ins and outs of daily life in a different country using a second language. There is no need to worry how you?ll do; the folks in Puerto Vallarta are incredibly friendly and they?ll be glad to help you learn the ropes.

One of the first things you might want to do is familiarize yourself with the medium of exchange in Mexico, the peso. The symbol used to indicate a peso ($) is the same as that for the US dollar, and you might see MX$ used to identify it. Each peso is made up of 100 centavos. You?ll encounter paper money in 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 peso notes; smaller denominations ($1, $2, $5, and $10) are available as coins.

Businesses around town will gladly accept Mexican pesos; some of them also accept US dollars, although it?s a good idea to carry some local currency. You can change the money you brought from home into pesos at banks and shops that specialize in currency exchange (casas de cambio). The exchange rate changes frequently, so it?s always a good idea to learn today?s rate before you start buying pesos.

Many shops and restaurants accept major credit cards (smaller ?mom and pop? establishments might not, so always ask before you buy/order). Expect to pay an additional charge to cover the cost of foreign exchange. You can also use your card at many ATMs to withdraw cash (remember, pesos will pop out of the machine, so this isn?t the best way to get cash for your return trip home).

It?s almost inevitable that you will do some sort of shopping during your Puerto Vallarta villa rental stay, whether you?re after groceries, sun block or souvenirs. Most major retailers open from 9 to 8; if you want to pick up something special from that little panaderia around the corner (Mexican sweet bread is worth a trip to the bakery), you should know that smaller shops, especially the ones off the beaten path, often close for a couple of hours at mid-day. No worries, though ? they?ll open a bit later and you can pick out your favorites. Just have a few pesos in your pocket in case they don?t take plastic. Before you know it, you?ll be doing business around town like you were born here.

Folks who rent a villa Puerto Vallarta for a week or two might think of Mexican food as international and exotic, but to folks who live in this resort city year-round, it?s really just home cooking. Here, genuinely international cuisine has its origins much farther away (the burgers at Carl?s Jr. do not count as ?international? for this purpose, even though their roots are from north of the border). In fact, local diners in the know have voted, and they recommend a couple of restaurants for the hungry who seek an ?ethnic? dining experience.

Good Eats in El Centro

When the taste buds call out for something sweet or spicy with an Asian flair, Archie?s Wok appears to be the place to go. Located in El Centro at Francisca Rodriguez 130, the place gets good reviews from the people who eat there, and it earned a place as the People?s Choice ?hands down? favorite for superb Asian dining in 2009. They serve lunch and dinner from 2 to 11, and word is it?s the best non-Mexican food in town; savory dishes feature coconut milk, curry, garlic and more in a blend of Thai and south Asian cuisine.
Not a fan of Asian food? Don?t worry ? there are plenty of other great ?off shore? dining opportunities a short taxi ride from your villa Puerto Vallarta. La Dolce Vita, for instance, is quite popular for Italian food. The pizza, the homemade pasta and the views from Diaz Ordaz 674 in El Centro make for a winning combination. Quite a few return diners say they make it a point to take a meal here at least once during their visit to town.
El Brujo, at Venustiano Carranza 510 in El Centro, is more renowned for its seafood dishes than for its international flair (remember, Mexican food is not international when you?re in Mexico). This place is affordable and the food is fresh and tasty, so expect a wait if you arrive without a reservation. Don?t let the modest d

Vacation to Puerto Vallarta is an extremely unique and unforgettable experience. Puerto Vallarta villa rentals seem to be the unanimous choice of vacationers from all over the world when they come to this tropical paradise of Mexico. The Puerto Vallarta rentals are affordable and constitute more luxurious alternative to hotels.

Winter is approaching and so is the Christmas and New Year. There is no better destination than sunny climes of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for celebrating Christmas holidays this year. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful Mexico resort city with tropical climate and white sand beaches. It is a perfect blend of old city charm and modern high end luxury amenities.

If you are planning a trip to Mexico then for a change opt for Puerto Vallarta Rental Villa. You may be tempted to ask – Why should you choose a vacation rental villa over a hotel room? And I will ask you back, why someone would choose a hotel room over a luxurious villa equipped with all modern facilities, amenities and privacy.

This holiday season don’t book a crowded resort or hotel and instead enjoy the high end luxury living and freedom of a vacation rental villa in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta boasts of large number of villas big and small which cater to travelers of every budget. A vacation Villa Rental in Puerto Vallarta can be a very affordable alternative to an expensive hotel, especially when you are with a group or family. A villa has generally lot of open spaces, pool, multiple bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. In other words a home away from home but with one difference, it offers high end lifestyle. If you are traveling with group of friends or a family, then per head cost can be dramatically lower than your hotel bills. Most often, vacation villas in Puerto Vallarta are situated in the most beautiful locations in some exclusive luxurious residential community. These communities are generally low density project with streets, foot ways and traffic circles made out of quarry, granite and marble. They are developed keeping in mind the spectacular beauty of local flora and fauna. Vacation Villas in Puerto Vallarta are built using the most advanced residential technology. Most of the villas have impressive amenities including private beach clubs, contemporary Mexican architecture, tennis courts, a fitness club and a spa.

A vacation rental villa is usually less expensive than staying in a hotel or a resort with comparable facilities, yet the entire villa is yours to enjoy. In addition, most villas can provide concierge, chef and maid services to take care of all your needs. This means that you are not at the mercy of exorbitant restaurants and bars. Vacation rental villas come fully equipped with all of the modern amenities. Most come with linens, towels, bath, all the kitchen equipments & utensils, TVs, VCRs and telephone.

If you haven’t spent a vacation in a Puerto Vallarta villa then you don’t know what you are missing. Every season, more and more tourists are discovering the best way to enjoy holidays, which is renting a private vacation villa. So why wait? Rent a beautiful villa in Puerto Vallarta and enjoy your Christmas with your loved ones like never before.

Author: Valerie Neblett

Luxury Villa Rental In La Punta, Manzanillo

Invariably, when North Americans visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, they have such a good time under absolutely ideal conditions, that they hate to leave. Upon returning home, many start planning their next trip to Vallarta and can only dream about retiring here someday. The fortunate ones, either currently retired or about to retire, often start thinking about how they can own a piece of Vallarta and spend at least a part of their retirement in Paradise.

Many visitors interested in pursuing the idea of retiring in Vallarta will rent a condominium during their first extended stay, and while doing so, will experience all the benefits Vallarta has to offer, and will explore the market for condos and/or villas. Once they have determined that Vallarta will be their full time or part time retirement destination, they are ready to start considering which is most appropriate for them, a condo or villa.

There are certain aspects of condo and villa ownership that are constant; for seven months from November through May, the climate will be ideal, there will be numerous activities to enjoy and an abundance of friends to enjoy them with, and every condo or villa will have a panoramic, breathtaking view of the Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre mountains.

The following discussion is to address the differences between condo and villa ownership.

The first variable that most consider is the percentage of time expected to be spent in Vallarta each year. For those planning full retirement in Paradise, a villa with staff might be the best choice; association fees are minimal, there are no neighbors or renters upstairs, value appreciation is most favorable, furniture and personal items can be shipped into Mexico making living conditions more similar to back home, and most importantly, the old house in the US or Canada can be liquidated, thus freeing up the capital for retirement and travel.

Those planning part time residency in PV might favor condo ownership; they will be close to many of the restaurants, shopping areas, and activities, they will be able to turn the key and forget about it at the end of the ?high season?, they will have an opportunity to generate rental income while away, their maintenance expenses will be minimal, and they will retain their permanent family residence back home.

The second variable to consider would be the number of friends & family that might be expected to visit each year. When you live in Paradise, you?ll be amazed at how many ?dear friends? you had back home! Of course, the smaller the condo, the fewer ?dear friends? you?ll have. Whereas, if you own a grand villa, you?ll have more ?dear friends? than you ever knew you had.

The third variable has to do with the age and health of the retiree. A younger retiree might favor a villa where he can call it home, living there as he would in any permanent residence, without having that temporary or transient feeling. Also, since most of the villas are located on the mountainside, they are usually multi-story and involve stairs, thus presenting obstacles for those less fit. Maintenance of a villa requires much more time, effort, and money and therefore, to many of the older or less healthy retirees, it alone might rule out villa ownership. Typically, the older retirees find the advantages of condo life outnumber those of villa ownership, whereas the younger retirees with many healthy years ahead of them, prefer villa ownership.

Due to the ever increasing cost of land, as a ?rule of thumb?, you can use an average cost per square foot for a villa of $250, whereas the average cost for a condo would be a little less, at $200 per square foot. Of course, there are many properties in Vallarta that sell for substantially less, however, we?re only considering those with magnificent views and all of the modern amenities. On the surface, these prices may seem high, however, similar properties with comparable views would be two to three times as much in the States. Furthermore, association fees are much less and property taxes are negligible in Mexico.

An additional consideration that every retiree must have relates to real estate future values. In Mexico in general, and in Puerto Vallarta specifically, there is no housing slump or fear of recession, as prices continue to escalate at a rate of 10% or more per year.

All properties, whether condos or villas, are purchased through 50 year trusts, held by a designated bank. These trusts give the holder exclusive right to property usage for 50 years and can be renewed after 50 years, can be given to a designated beneficiary upon death and then renewed for another 50 years, or can be sold, allowing the buyer to renew the trust for new 50 year term. These bank trusts are as safe as the title and deed used in the States or Canada; plus, since they are Mexican bank trusts, they are virtually untouchable by any outside entity.

Since all real estate legal transactions in Mexico are done in Spanish, it is imperative that the buyer is represented by a qualified attorney. Also, much of the Mexican coastal land is classified as ejido land, and as such, was designated by the Mexican government many years ago to be used by the natives as farm land. North Americans are unable to purchase some of this beautiful coastal land and therefore, any North American retiree considering real estate ownership in the Vallarta area, must have competent representation to assure them that the land is appropriate for foreign ownership.

Due to the differences in laws and language, an exclusive buyer?s agent is a prerequisite in order to avoid the potential pitfalls associated with real estate purchases in Mexico. Having a truly professional agent with 100% buyer dedication and loyalty will assure you a safe and pleasant real estate purchase, regardless of whether you?re buying a condo or villa in Paradise.

Villas Tranquilidad offers luxury real estate at a convenient price, with a 25% pre-construction discount and only 10% upon execution of contract! The villas are ideal for Retiring in Mexico, or for a second home.

There are many things that a person on holiday will want to experience and will surely enjoy while staying at a luxury villa hotel in Cabo San Lucas. Being a town developed and sustained through fishing for several years, the main attractions that the place boasts of relates to the seas. When you decide on a luxury rental service in Cabo San Lucas, all of these attractions are yours to behold and enjoy.

You have decided it really is time for that special vacation ? you know, the one that has been waiting for you to save enough time and money to do it right? And because you waited until you could make it perfect, it?s important that you pull together the pieces that will create the absolute best vacation ever. One piece that will make a significant difference to the quality of your vacation is lodging. For that reason, more and more travelers are choosing luxury villa rentals to add the perfect combination of privacy, spaciousness and personal service to their ultimate vacation.

You?re going to Puerto Vallarta for its location and climate; there are tons of things to do day and night in and around the city. You may not know, though, lots of visitors say their experience in Mexico was even better because they got to go ?home? to their private rental villa every evening after a day playing in the sun and the surf.

People prefer to stay in a villa rental for a number of reasons. Mostly, they appreciate the fact that they have all kinds of room to spread out and get comfortable. A family or a group of friends sharing a rental villa get more than just a bed and a shower; they have access to their own kitchen; they can lounge around their comfortable living area, perfect for games, movies or conversation; they can enjoy meals on the private patio, or relax there with a quiet cup of morning coffee; and they can take a dip in their own pool in complete privacy ? and the pool never closes.

Most Puerto Vallarta villa rentals come with all the perks, including a chef to prepare your favorite meals ? you?re not limited to someone else?s menu when you stay in a vacation villa. In addition, you?ll have the services of a housekeeper to keep your place in perfect order. And your houseman will help you with any number of small but important details: he?ll offer advice as you map out your days, he?ll go to the market to stock your refrigerator and bar, he?ll do his best to make your stay simple and pleasant.

You?ll take home a fantastic collection of stories and pictures from your trip to Puerto Vallarta. You visited the home that Richard Burton purchased for Elizabeth Taylor; you saw a whole new world when you went snorkeling; you got your thrills zipping over the jungle on a line or parasailing over Banderas Bay; you danced the night away at one of the many bistros on the beach. And every morning, you woke up to birdsong outside your windows in a quiet neighborhood away from the early morning noise that goes along with another day starting up in the city.

Vacationers who have been there will tell you just how much they enjoyed their stay in one of Puerto Vallarta?s villa rentals. It felt every bit as comfortable as being in their own home, but someone else did all the cooking and cleaning. And when they were overcome with the urge to go skinny dipping, they just slipped outside and didn?t have to explain to anyone!