Apr
26
Casa Cupula plans condo-hotel for gay men, lesbians and friends
April 26, 2007 | Tags: Gay, Hotels, Condos | Leave a Comment
I thought this press release was interesting so I thought I’d share it with you:
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico–You don’t have to be an heiress with the last name Hilton to have your own private residence in a five-star hotel. Condo-hotels have become a very popular way to buy a home in many of the top mainstream hotel resorts.
Casa Cupula, named one of the “Top 5 Most Luxurious Gay Guesthouses in North America” by the editors of Out & About, announces The Private Residences at Casa Cupula. Billed as the world’s first condo-hotel for gay men, lesbians and friends, The Residences combines the best of two worlds: the luxurious services of the award-winning Casa Cupula with the pride of ownership and potential return of a real estate investment in gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta.
Building on Casa Cupula’s successful growth, it was a natural progression for us,” stated Don Pickens, Principal of Milagro Properties LLC. “We have many guests who have purchased homes and condos here after staying with us, but they told us they regretted having to trade off Casa Cupula’s ambience and services because they wanted to buy real estate. Now we can offer the best of both worlds.”
The Residences are available in both full and fractional ownership. A fractional interest offers fully deeded ownership in perpetuity (unlike a timeshare) in four-week periods. Buyers can then keep their capital investment to a minimum but still own a luxury home of the highest quality. Community amenities include roof-top terrace with an infinity pool, use of an SUV, 24/7 security and a gym and spa, plus all of Casa Cupula’s luxuries.
No more cookie-cutter designs — each unit will be uniquely designed by some of Mexico’s most celebrated designers. Fully furnished and equipped, they include home theaters with LCD TVs and music speakers in the baths and on the terraces, dual-headed showers, in-suite laundry, air conditioning, amazing views, built-in Jacuzzis and more. Some units also include individual dipping pools and private roof-top terraces.
Also: See the full press release, locate Casa Cupula on the map.
Feb
28
Thrill of the Chaise
February 28, 2007 | Tags: Hotels, Pools | Leave a Comment
This article from the Wall Street Journal is pretty funny. Apparently some people will go to amazing lengths to get the right chair by the pool or people will get into huge arguments over it. I do hate chair hogs. They place their towels on the chairs and then leave and wander around town, with a chair reserved for themselves when they happen to wander in. Of course, not being a big resort type, nor being the type who would just sit around the pool all day, it doesn’t really effect me much. But nevertheless, you might want to read it for the tips if not for the humor of the ridiculous lengths some will go to for a chair. Best tip: bring along an extra insomniac relative who gets up early to reserve your pool seats by your Vallarta pool.
Straight to the source: Naples News, Thrill of the Chaise.
Jan
30
Getting away to Yelapa
January 30, 2007 | Tags: Hotels, Yelapa, Out of town | Leave a Comment
One of the things I love to do on a trip to Puerto Vallarta and always highly recommend to friends is to break up the trip with a few nights in the middle of the trip in Yelapa. The pace of life couldn’t be more different—no discos await you, just a few tranquil days to unwind from the excitement and activity of PV.
Book two midweek nights at one of Yelapa’s hotels, leave the bulk of your luggage stored at your PV hotel and take the bus to Boca del Tomatlán where you’ll find lanchas to take you on the 45 minute boat journey to Yelapa.
Boat is the only way to get there other than a long hike through jungle trails and there are no cars when you arrive. The pace of Yelapa couldn’t be more different than PV’s. Last time I was there we stayed at Hotel Lagunita, a reasonably priced but beautifully appointed hotel right on the beach with a lagoon-like pool which fit right into the ambience. We did nothing but sit in the well-shaded hammocks reading, eating the delicious meals at one of the beachfront restaurant choices and playing with the Tucan (a pet of one of the beach hotels) who came up and ate mango from your hand. For a different cultural experience you can take a short walk up the hill to the village of Yelapa which is a collection of small houses, stores and a few restaurants lining the footpaths which cling to the cliff.
Another accommodation option has recently presented itself in Yelapa: luxury spa hotel Verana where 8 guesthouses dot the 5 acre property carved out of the hillside jungle. I haven’t had an opportunity to try it yet, but the description and photos look enchanting.
Jan
18
When smaller is better
January 18, 2007 | Tags: Hotels | Leave a Comment
As far as hotels go, I’d pick a small place over a big one anyday. Especially when we’re talking about small luxury properties. I find it astonishing sometimes what people will pay to stay in a Hyatt or a Sheraton which are all just so generally devoid of character, every room the same.
Small boutique hotels on the other hand, are another story. Often full of interesting details, each often furnished in unique ways.
Puerto Vallarta definitely has some of these properties although I must admit I haven’t had the luck to stay at any of them. But I did enjoy reading the article Small is beautiful: Mexico’s boutique hotels are on the rise from The American Statesman. The author stayed at Hacienda San Angel in Puerto Vallarta’s old town. Check out the article.
Locate it on the map: Hacienda San Angel.
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