It's been 10 years since I've wiggled my toes in the sand in Puerto Vallarta. I was there on a cruise a few years ago but didn't get off the ship to visit. PV is not one of my favorite places. This would be my third time staying here; third time a charm? 🤞 Also, my first trip to PV was in June and I swore I'd NEVER go back in that month because of the heat/humidity but here I am (I've learned to never say never)... Below, the picture is from the RIU website. I read enough reviews to know that food would taste average but be plentiful, the alcohol is NOT top-shelf and the hotel needed a good refurb. Almost like most all-inclusives I've stayed at...
Christine in Vancouver...
...my trip reports...
Monday, June 19, 2023
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Huatulco Trip Report - Apr. 3 - 10, 2023
This marks my first trip of 2023 and my fourth visit to Huatulco. I traveled with my friend who accompanied me on my first two trips. We scored direct return flights on WestJet for $494 CAD each and rented a 2 bedroom condo ($1100 total for the week) . It was close to playa Santa Cruz (3 blocks away) located at 137 Acatlán. Pic below is from booking.com which is where I reserved it.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Huatulco Trip Report - Oct. 30 - Nov. 12, 2022
First real vacay since 2019! I hope I don't have to mention "covid" again throughout this report, other than my travel insurance covered it. 🤞 Normally we book Huatulco flights nine/ten months ahead but this year was different. I couldn't even find direct flights until mid-August and then the prices were four times as much as usual. I got lucky and saw a fare sale from AeroMexico which prompted WestJet to drop some fares too. It took some time to play around get the cheap flights, but eventually through Expedia, I was able to nab 1-stop getting there (AeroMexico) and direct flight home (WestJet) staying at Princess Mayev, ocean view - 2 beds for $2600 CAD for two total, ALL IN for 12 nights. I did have to chop two days off our trip to get that price though. My son kindly paid to get "exit row" seats for us on our return flight home.
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Kelowna Mini-Trip Report Sept. 18 - 21, 2022
I haven't flown or been away since November 2019. As someone who traveled 2 - 3 times a year, it's been an interesting pause. I don't like travel as in the actual travel. I despise airports, luggage, customs, security, shuttles, etc. etc. The impatience in me hasn't missed that part at all. My good friend moved to Kelowna in 2020 and it was time to check it out and get away! I have significant elevated anxiety issues since the pandemic started and this little jaunt was getting me out of my comfort zone, which I truly needed...