Vacation Links

Links to Assist in Planning Your Vacation

Regularly Scheduled Airlines


Aero California:	http://www.reservaciones.com/airlines/aerocalifornia.shtml through Los Angeles
Aeromexico:	http://www.aeromexico.com/usa/english/index.html through Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines:	http://www.alaskaair.com/ through Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles
America West Airlines:	http://www.americawest.com/ through Phoenix
American Airlines:	http://www.aa.com/ through Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago
Continental Airlines:	http://www.continental.com/ through Newark and Houston
Delta Airlines:	http://www.delta.com through Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago
Frontier Airlines:	http://www.frontierairlines.com through Denver
Mexicana Airlines:	https://www.mexicana.com/app/main.jsp through Denver and Chicago
Ted (United):	http://www.flyted.com through Chicago, Reno, Ontario, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Francisco.

Charter Flights to Puerto Vallarta (PV)


Air Transat:	http://www.airtransat.com from Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria
Apple Vacations:	http://www.applevacations.com/index.do?command=showHome
Apple Vacations' Ryanair:	http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/?culture=GB from Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Miami, Denver and Oakland
Apple Vacations' Skyservice:	http://www.skyserviceairlines.com/ from Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Regina, Montreal and Toronto

Charter Flights from Europe

Flights within Mexico

Flights within Mexico include several daily direct flights to Vallarta from Mexico City - the country's major airline hub - and Guadalajara, less than a half-hour flight away. You can also fly directly to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose del Cabo (Cabo San Lucas), Leon and Cancun.
Aero California:	http://www.reservaciones.com/airlines/aerocalifornia.shtml
Aerolitoral:	http://www.aerolitoral.com/
Aeromar:	http://www.aeromar.com.mx/previo/index.asp
Mexicana Airlines:	https://www.mexicana.com/app/main.jsp

Flights and Rental Cars


Gecko Car Rental:	http://www.geckorentcar.com/ in Bucerias
Travelocity.com:	http://www.travelocity.com/

Currency Calculator


X-Rates.com Currency Calculator:	http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html An excellent resource for all currency questions.

Guides to the Region of Puerto Vallarta


Bahia de Banderas News:	http://www.banderasnews.com Welcome to Puerto Vallarta's liveliest website!
The Village of Bucerias:	http://www.buceriasmexico.com The village of Bucerias is only 10 miles from the Puerto Vallarta airport. Quiet and relaxed it is a charming spot for you to visit during your stay.
The village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle:	http://www.lacruzdehuanacaxtle.com This is a picturesque, little fishing village on the Bay of Banderas, about 20 kms. north of Puerto Vallarta. With its cobble stone streets and traditional way of life, it is a place to experience the charm of old Mexico.
Guide2Mexico, Puerto Vallarta:	http://www.guide2mexico.com/cities/ vallarta/valindex.htm Information that travellers will want. Be careful! If you read the introduction you won't be able to stay away!
Puerto Vallarta:	http://www.puertovallarta.net/ This site has information on the main events, attractions, maps, city fast facts, weather information, banks, currency, restaurants, night clubs, discos, places to go in Puerto Vallarta.
Frommer's Travel OnLine:	http://www.frommers.com/destinations/ puertovallarta/
VallartaOnLine.com:	http://www.vallartaonline.com/
Fodor's Guidebooks:	http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/ mgresults.cfm?destination=puerto_ vallarta@126&cur_section=ove

Coastal view, 5 minutes north at Los Veneros, Costa Banderas

Activities and Adventures


International Friendship Club:	http://www.pvmexico.com/news/ Come stroll through some of the most beautiful homes in Puerto Vallarta and experience a Vallarta that is rarely seen. Meet at the Hotel Posada Rio Cuale, Auiles Serdan #242. Tours take place every Wednesday and Thursday, beginning mid-November through late April. Ticket sales begin at 10 AM and the bus departs at 11 AM. The tour is approximately 2.5 hours. Questions? Telephone the International Friendship Club at 01 322 222 5466. All proceeds go to Puerto Vallarta charities.
Vallarta Adventures:	http://www.vallarta-adventures.com One of the best companies to arrange activities (Swim with Dolphins,Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Sailing, Air Adventures, Visit Huichol Indians, Tequilla and Guadalajara Tour, Sierra Madre Expedition, Las Caletas, San Sebastian Air Tour, Rhythms of the Night, Canopy Tour and Private Tours).
Chico's Dive Shop:	http://www.chicos-diveshop.com (scuba dive and snorkel in Puerto Vallarta)
Four Seasons Punta Mita:	http://www.fourseasons.com/locations/ PuntaMita/ (Golf and Dining)

Casa Parota - Information


Sunworx - Casa Parota:	http://www.sunworx.com/board/ lacruz/parota/
Sunworx La Cruz Bulletin Board:	http://www.sunworx.com/board/lacruz/

The beach, looking east towards Bucerias

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