Author: Don Herman

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Travel Planning / Travel Tips

Mexican Currency Exchange – Should I Get Pesos Before Traveling to Mexico?

One of the most common questions we’re asked when sending clients to our sunny southern neighbors is Should I get pesos before traveling to Mexico?  And if the answer were simple, it probably wouldn’t be asked so often. The answer is, “It depends.” In this article, I’ll go through some of the ins and outs of Mexican currency exchange to help you decide what’s best for you. First – What kind of trip are you taking? If you’re going for a week, and your destination is an all-inclusive resort where you plan on parking your behind on a lounge chair all day, sipping those...

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Nuevo Vallarta

Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta – Experience the Sublime

Experience the Sublime at Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta If you’re considering a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the first thing you’ll probably think about is “Where Do I Want to Stay?”  And there are hundreds of options.  The decision is difficult because that’s the wrong first question.  Your first question should be, “What Type of Experience Do I Want In Mexico?” Where you stay will determine much about the type of experience you have in Mexico (and anywhere, really).  So give some thought first to what it is you want to do when you’re there.  Are you looking for adventure? ...

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Current Rentals / Nuevo Vallarta / Riviera Maya / Travel Planning

Vidanta Grand Mayan – A Celebration of Vacation

The Grand Mayan is the perfect vacation destination for you and your family. With five locations scattered across Mexico, you can be free to design the vacation of your dreams. Flexibility is what sets the Grand Mayan apart from other resorts, and even other accommodations within Vidanta. You can choose a Grand Mayan in any of the following locations: Nuevo Vallarta (just minutes north of Puerto Vallarta) Riviera Maya (along the beautiful Caribbean coastline of Quintana Roo, south of Cancun) Los Cabos (in San Jose del Cabo – a quieter, quainter location than the rowdy Cabo San Lucas) Acapulco (on...

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Current Rentals / Nuevo Vallarta / Riviera Maya / Travel Planning

Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta – Your Best Family Vacation Destination

The Grand Luxxe is Your Best Family Vacation Destination Having traveled all over the world, to hotels, on cruises, city condominiums and exotic resorts, Dwaine and I agree that the Grand Luxxe is simply the best family vacation destination. Whether you’re staying in Nuevo Vallarta just outside of Puerto Vallarta on the magnificent Banderas Bay, or in the Riviera Maya, with it’s calm turquoise-blue Caribbean water, the Grand Luxxe provides everything you want in a perfect family vacation. Removing the Hassle of Family Travel: Step One, Find the Right Space Traveling with family, while rewarding, comes with a big bundle...

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Nuevo Vallarta / Travel Planning / Travel Tips

Traveling to Mexico in the Age of COVID-19

We often have friends who ask, “Are you still traveling these days?” The answer is “Yes” and “No.” Yes we are still traveling. We just returned from a trip to Palm Springs to visit friends there. I traveled to Georgia to help a friend who’d had surgery. And in November, we will make our annual pilgrimage to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. But No, we aren’t traveling as much, or in exactly the same way. We’re much more careful when moving through crowded areas, such as airports. We think about the type of experience we want to have and match it up...

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Puerto Vallarta

The Artists of Puerto Vallarta – Galeria Serendipity

Shopping for treasures in Puerto Vallarta is always a highlight of our trip each year, and one of our favorite destinations is Serendipity Boutique on Calle Ignacio Vallarta (see map). This little shop carries only the best of the best items from Mexican folk artists. The owner, Enrique Ojeda, is very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about every item in his shop. I spent part of an afternoon there and he graciously shared his expertise on a number of beautiful craft items I found. Enrique is scrupulous about carrying only authentic, Mexican-made crafts in his shop. “The other stuff you can...

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Nuevo Vallarta

Golf Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta – A First-Hand Review

There are many, many activities to choose from when you are a guest at Vidanta, Nuevo Vallarta. The huge resort features world-class pools, sandy beaches, and numerous children’s activities. But the resort is ideal for the golf enthusiast.  On the grounds, there are two 18-hole courses and a ten-hole, par three course that is lighted at night!  Here’s what to expect when you golf at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta. A First-Hand Review If you decide to play, the following suggestions will hopefully help you better enjoy your Vidanta golf experience: On a recent stay at Vidanta, my wife and I played...

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Nuevo Vallarta / Travel Planning

Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta – A Day of (Permissable) Decadence!

A review of Vidanta from our friend, Alex, a first-time visitor to the Nuevo Vallarta resort. We invited him and his family to come for a visit while they were in town this past November. Just worked it out with the concierge – they got wrist bands and a charge account, just like any other guest. Here’s his observations Luxury. Calm. Carefree. Metaphysically decadent. I played that game where I challenged myself to – without thinking – write the first three words that came to my mind as I reflected on spending time at the Grand Luxxe resort in Nueva...

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Travel Planning / Travel Tips

What to Pack for that Warm Weather Vacation!

Packing for your vacation is usually one of the last things you work on before your trip, which makes it very easy to forget things.  In that last-minute rush, with all the other considerations on your mind, you can leave your pills on the counter or your must-have pair of shoes under the bed.  This Packing List for Vacation can help you run through everything a few times before that final Zip-Up-the-Bag moment. Different vacations call for different lists.  Dwaine and I have traveled all over the world, on tours, cruises, resort stays and independent trips, so we’ve been able...

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Travel Planning / Travel Tips

Should You Buy Travel Insurance?

I Should Have Bought the Trip Protection Insurance! You’ve saved for months or years for that fantastic cruise or resort stay.  You’re packed and ready to go – and then disaster strikes.  A close relative becomes ill.  You fall and injure yourself.  Or you’re already on the road and the plane has a mechanical problem, causing you to miss a day or two of your trip.  Your luggage winds up in Toledo, Ohio and you’re in Toledo, Spain.  Or – worst of all – you need medical attention while on your trip and your own health insurance won’t cover you....