Puerto Vallarta is one of those destinations that has it all. Any age group will feel comfortable in this popular beach port, and there are literally activities to entertain visitors aged 1 to a 1 hundred! For families this is a perfect vacation destination and the ideal place for purchasing a vacation property, whether full time or as a timeshare. You benefit from the fact that the destination is constantly evolving and that the scope of things to do and see is virtually never ending, meaning that you could go there year after year and still experience something new and inspiring.
The proximity of Puerto Vallarta to the United States and Canada makes it ideal for traveling with small children, as flights are not too long and there are many direct flights from most major cities. Airplane tickets are also quite reasonable and you can get some great deals if you book in advance.
One of the attractions for families is the variety of beaches. Being located at the heart of Banderas Bay, the sea is generally very calm around the resorts and hotels, and currents are relatively predictable. There are some fabulous resorts where the ocean is quite shallow with typically low waves, great for small children while there are specific beaches where conditions are excellent for surfing and kite-surfing. That way you can entertain toddlers and still keep the teenagers happy.
Another concern for families on vacation is the quality and variety of the restaurants available. In Puerto Vallarta, you will simply be spoiled for choice. While it is renowned for amazing gastronomy and fine dining, Puerto Vallarta also has a whole host of clean, delicious and reasonably priced eateries and bistros, perfect to take all the family. The other advantage to Puerto Vallarta is the number of excellent all inclusive options, which is often a great idea for families. Even if you are staying in a timeshare property, most reputable resorts will give you the option of buying an all inclusive pass, whether for the whole time of your stay or just for a few days.
The weather in Puerto Vallarta is family friendly. Although the the summer months see temperatures get very hot, they rarely go above 90ºF. Also, summer is the rainy season, so the afternoons or evenings will enjoy a few hours of lush tropical rain to bring down temperatures a little. As a winter getaway, you will benefit from the best weather: the rain stops around November and temperatures remain warm with cooler evenings. In fact, Puerto Vallarta makes a perfect destination for families at Thanksgiving and during the Christmas Holidays.
And finally, when traveling with children, one of the biggest obstacles to rest and relaxation is finding something to keep all the kids occupied and entertained. If you are staying at a major resort, you will benefit from the organized hotel activities, that will offer distractions for all the family. Puerto Vallarta also has a huge selection of tours and adventures from zip lining, jungle trekking, bungee jumping and skydiving to bird watching, golf, whale watching and swimming with the dolphins. And if you are lucky, you might even get to see giant turtles laying their eggs on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta or baby turtles being released into the ocean to face their destiny.
