Flip your journey to Puerto Vallarta right into a wellness retreat at this stellar resort

Can you actually get pleasure from a calming “spa weekend” in Puerto Vallarta? Can you actually get pleasure from a chill wellness-centric journey at a lodge that caters very a lot to households with youngsters? Can you actually keep at a resort with a personal seashore that’s minutes away from the airport and downtown? In the event you’re staying on the Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, all of your wellness journey desires could actually come true.

As we speak, we’re taking you contained in the Westin and all-around Puerto Vallarta to point out how one can get pleasure from your individual completely chill wellness retreat below the hot Jalisco sun, even while you’re so near one of the best motion on the town.

Wright here is the Westin? Put together to be pleasantly shocked

The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, has a really attention-grabbing location. It’s about 3 kilometers (or 2 miles) away from the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), and it’s lower than 10 kilometers (or 6 miles) away from Centro (or downtown) and the well-known Zona Romántica. But despite the fact that the Westin is so near the center of town, it feels extra secluded than different Puerto Vallarta resorts which can be in or near the middle of city, because of its lush landscaping in addition to its non-public seashore entry. The seashore right here looks like an additional non-public wellness retreat as a result of it’s sandwiched between Boca de Tomates and the marina entrance. 

The Westin is correct throughout the road from the marina, so it couldn’t be any simpler to hop on board for an journey on the open seas. For many who favor to discover on dry land, there are many retailers and eating places throughout the marina to get pleasure from. And when you search a particular journey out at sea (extra on this under), Puerto Mágico is a brief drive away from the Westin Puerto Vallarta, and right here is the place you will see that a few of Puerto Vallarta’s finest boat tour operators.

What’s the vibe at this Puerto Vallarta resort?

The Westin is a really family-friendly property for a wellness journey vacation spot. Actually, households with youngsters are robotically given entry to Westin Kids Club upon check-in. The resort has a full playground, an indoor facility, arts and crafts packages, guided out of doors actions, babysitting providers, and rather more to make sure good instances for friends of all ages. 

However what concerning the swimming pools? Although you’ll possible discover loads of children having fun with the Westin’s big pool space, the swimming pools are so big that it’s straightforward so that you can discover your individual blissful place. Although all the pool space is open to all friends, the pool nearer to the foyer tends to attract extra youngsters, whereas the pool close to the seashore entrance has a swim-up bar and extra “grown-up vibes.”

What concerning the seashore? Sure, the Westin Puerto Vallarta has seashore entry

Since I like to play within the water, the Westin Puerto Vallarta felt like my final paradise. With a big non-public seashore, it was straightforward to go down and soar into the water. As a result of Puerto Vallarta opens as much as the Bahía de Banderas, the water right here tends to be calmer than seashores in locales like Punta Mita with extra direct Pacific Ocean publicity. That makes the Westin’s seashore good for aquatic activities like swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking, in addition to on-land actions like yoga and meditation. 

Due to its location in Marina Vallarta, the seashore by the Westin is hardly crowded. I had a simple time discovering house to walk by the shore, and I observed loads of house within the water for individuals to leap in, swim, and do all types of different issues to have enjoyable whereas getting moist.

If there are any drawbacks, it is perhaps the problem of happening lengthy walks on the seashore due to the multitude of jetties at Marina Vallarta. However if in case you have no plans to take lengthy strolls on the seashore right here, then it will possible be a non-issue.

The spa and health heart are implausible

Once I wanted a break, I loved an abundance of peace and serenity on the Westin. The Westin’s spa offers many enjoyable and rejuvenating therapies, together with massages, facials, and mani/pedi. I opted for his or her particular “Really feel Effectively” therapeutic massage, and I felt like I used to be transported to a better consciousness because the masseuse made all the appropriate strikes to knock out my knots and kinks.

Even when you’re not planning on reserving a spa therapy, you may nonetheless get a move to get pleasure from facilities just like the steam room. If you wish to attempt one thing completely different, you would possibly wish to attempt a few of their out of doors wellness choices, together with seaside yoga and meditation lessons.

In case your “wind down routine” consists extra of pumping up and understanding, the Westin additionally has a completely geared up gymnasium stuffed with power gear (together with free weights) and cardio equipment so that you can hold your health recreation on level. You’ll be able to even notify the entrance desk if you wish to work out in your room, and so they’ll arrange a “house away from house gymnasium” so that you can get your sweat on from the privateness of your individual room. The Westin additionally has designated stroll and bike paths all through the property and the bigger Marina Vallarta neighborhood. 

Take a catamaran journey to Majahuitas

Maybe the most important spotlight of my time away from the resort was crusing away to a “hidden seashore” and quiet cove. Whereas the Westin’s personal non-public seashore has loads of pretty appeal, this “hidden seashore” showcased one other aspect of Puerto Vallarta, one which felt naturally serene. Because of the implausible crew at Vallarta Adventures, this “hidden seashore” is less complicated than ever so that you can uncover.

Extra particularly, we sailed off to Playa Majahuitas, which is billed as “the trendiest seashore membership in Puerto Vallarta.” I undoubtedly observed the fashion-forward aesthetics of this seashore after I noticed the easily Instagrammable raised daybed, and I noticed extra spots all through the seashore space the place folx can create loads of sizzling content material for Instagram and TikTok. In the event you don’t care about going viral, no worries. I had a wonderful time swimming within the dazzlingly azure open water, plus I noticed a treasure trove of vibrantly colourful tropical fish when I snorkeled in a close-by space. Even after I was merely vibing on my daybed on the seashore, I felt like I had discovered heaven. 

On the catamaran itself, we had loads of room to roam as we sailed to and from Majahuitas. The boat trip included complimentary drink service, tasty snacks like guacamole and ceviche, restroom entry, full deck entry, and even an additional particular shock that I’d reasonably not spoil. (Although, when you should, right here’s a big clue.) If this sparks your curiosity, contact the Westin’s concierge desk, and so they can assist you e book an outing with Vallarta Adventures. 

Right here’s what’s obtainable a brief drive away from the Westin Puerto Vallarta

Although Puerto Vallarta has turn out to be a such a fascinating worldwide tourist destination within the final 60 years, its historic city core nonetheless feels extra genuine. Not solely will you discover a wealth of unimaginable public artwork alongside the Malecón (or seaside promenade), however it’s also possible to stroll over to Calle Iturbide to dive into the native road artwork scene. Throughout the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe cathedral, you’ll not solely discover an abundance of fabric to your posts, however you may truly soar proper in and start to immerse yourselves within the historical past and tradition of Puerto Vallarta. Throughout Rio Cuale in Zona Romántica, you may go deeper into the native tradition, plus you’ll discover among the space’s finest artwork galleries right here.

Whereas the city core of Puerto Vallarta has loads of bars and golf equipment, Puerto Vallarta additionally has a wealth of alternatives to get out and discover extra of the nice outside. In the event you solely have somewhat time to spend on the town, take a stroll alongside the Rio Cuale and Isla Cuale trails for simply the correct quantity of tranquility. In the event you’re on the lookout for a more difficult exercise, attempt climbing as much as Mirador La Cruz del Cerro for one of the best views within the metropolis.

Your room is prepared: Have a look contained in the Westin Puerto Vallarta’s visitor rooms

Now, let’s discuss concerning the hotel itself. Set on 14 acres of superbly landscaped beachfront property, the Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, undoubtedly appears and looks like a really idyllic tropical coastal escape and wellness retreat. 

Throughout my keep on the Westin Puerto Vallarta, I had a king-sized room with an exquisite ocean view and furnishings that may finest be described as Mexican Modern. (They’d some good basic Mexican touches, however nothing felt overly “vintage” or dated.) I appreciated the signature Westin Heavenly Bed, which options additional plush pillow-top padding above the mattress and field spring for correct help.

I actually liked the toilet, with its spacious walk-in bathe, and soaking tub. In the end, my favourite characteristic of my Westin room could be the patio, which has lounge chairs with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean’s Bahía de Banderas and the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains.

Hungry? Right here’s easy methods to eat nicely on the Westin Puerto Vallarta, it doesn’t matter what or the way you wish to eat

There’s no scarcity of good grub right here on the Westin Puerto Vallarta. Cebichería Arrecifes is the Westin’s latest on-site restaurant, providing a pleasant number of ceviche tostadas and extra mild plates. This poolside and ocean view restaurant has good variations of the basic Latin American citrus marinating seafood dish. Even when seafood is a no-go, they’ve vegan choices on their menu.

Sporting gorgeous Banderas Bay views, the primary Arrecifes restaurant serves up extremely recent daily-caught seafood and inventive cocktails to go alongside these coastal views. Their seafood and vegetable risotto dishes are tasty, and their grilled mahi mahi is mild but satisfying. In the event you’re actually into surf-and-turf plates, that is the place to seek out it. 

El Palmar is the Westin’s spot for all-day eating and I used to be pleasantly shocked by the octopus tacos. For breakfast, the tofu enchiladas with avocado have been satisfying with out feeling too heavy. 

The Westin Puerto Vallarta accommodates friends who eat vegan, gluten-free and people with different dietary restrictions. As well as, the Westin gives their signature Eat Effectively, Sleep Effectively, and SuperFoodsRx™ menus to any and all friends who wish to preserve their wholesome residing whereas on trip.

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