DINING Adobe Cafe | Hotel La Jolla | Playa Los Muertos beach | Punta Mita beach
Star Power
by
Mark Seal
KATHY IRELAND'S PUERTO VALLARTA
LODGINGCasa Demae, very
expensive; (888) 962-7827. "Overlooks the ocean, and is big enough
for six couples or three families." Costa Azul Adventure
Resort, moderate; (800) 365-7613. "It's very
family-friendly and has all of the activities." Hotel La
Jolla de Mismaloya, expensive; (800) 322-2343. "Very
moderately priced and wonderful."
DININGAdobe Cafe, Mexican;
011-52-322-222-6720. "It's elegant and casual at the same time."
Café des Artistes, French; 011-52-322-222-3228.
"Everything the chef does is a work of art." Don
Pedro's, Mexican; 011-52-329-291-3090. "You get the best
view of the ocean here and you can watch the fishermen bringing in
their catch of the day." La Palapa, seafood;
011-52-322-222-5225. "On the Playa Los Muertos beach. You listen to
live guitar music at night." Le Bistro Jazz Cafe,
international; 011-52-322-222-0283. "Great ambience and really good
food." Los Arbolitos, homestyle Mexican and
seafood; 011-52-322-223-1050. "It's a casual, family-run cafe
overlooking the river. And they serve these giant margaritas."
Pancake House, breakfasts; 011-52-322-222-6272. "A
really charming Mexican feel with an American influence."
SHOPPINGGaleria Pacifico,
011-52-322-222-1982. "Has local Mexican artists and up-and-coming
artists." Maria De Guadalajara,
011-52-322-222-2387. "The clothes are mix-and-match,
one-size-fits-all casual wear." Jades Maya,
011-52-322-222-0371. "I've gotten some really beautiful jewelry
from Jades Maya."
ATTRACTIONSCasa Kimberley,
011-52-322-222-1336. "A historic home you can go and take a tour
of; it's really something to see." Splash,
011-52-322-297-0723. "Features a dolphin and a sea lion show."
Las Olas Surf Safaris for Women, (707) 746-6435.
"Surfing school run by a company that has taught more than 7,000
women to surf." Vallarta Adventure,
011-52-322-297-1212. "During the winter, there are whale-watching
tours to see the humpbacks."
ONE GREAT DAY IN PUERTO VALLARTA "On our last
trip, my husband and I were out surfing, sitting on our boards off
of Punta Mita beach. It was so relaxing and so peaceful watching
the sun set over the water. The Puerto Vallarta sunsets are just
breathtaking. We'd been in the water about three hours and then the
sky went from yellow to golden to bright orange. The water looked
like fire, like lava."
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