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Mexican Fiesta night at the resorts.  We passed on the Mexican buffett and had a chicken Salad in our toom..Our room also had a great view of the show.

When we first arrived they tried to sign up up for the 'Owners update' on day 2.  With the day before being a travel day .. hell no! So we scheduled for day 3. So we had to meet in the lobby at 9am.  Transported us to Villa Del Palmar Flamingos in Neuvo Vallarta. Was about a half hour drive. Once there we had a great buffet breakfast.  It started out easy enough.  Had explained the we wanted info of the resorts .. not a sales pitch. Did the tour of the resorts after break fast.  Nothing new .. we had stayed there about 7 times. Next came the high pressure sales pitch. We said No.  So they gave us an offer that was good for a year.  PICTURE IS ATTACHED.  They wanted us to buy additional points  about an additional 180,000 points at a bargain price of $ 226,000.  Really? Cab back to our resort after a hell no.

So it is day 2 of our vacation in Puerto Vallarta.  We are are the Villa Del Palmar in Centro. The first task in the list after a good night's sleep is to get some groceries.  Even if you ad planned on dining in resort restaurants for every meal, there are some basics you will probably need.  Paper towels, coffee, coffee filters to name a few. We had planned of doing some dining in the room.  The Villa Del Palmar in Centro is going to be updated.  So the on resort market had been temporarily downsized. We found a decent size market about 2 blocks away.  Anacceptable walk. When we got done it was clearly more than we wanted to carry back to the resort. We called for a Uber to take us back to the resort.  The fare was about 450 pesos,  about $2.50 US.  We gave the driver about the same as a tip. Then we settled down for drinks,followed by dinner and then more drinks.  

 Day 1   at Villa Del Palmar - Puerto Vallarta Cento Day 1 -     The first day is mostly travel.  Check in at most resorts is typically 3pm.  In our case we did not land until a few minutes after 4,  so it was 6pm by the time we got to our room.  A couple o glasses of wine and some buffalo wings delivered by room service and we were ready to retire. Looking Down on one of the pools.

 Our 2 Week vacation in Puerto Vallarta starts today. Yesterday we drove to Portland and spent the night at the Holiday Inn Portland Airport.  The Holiday Inn stay will be addressed in another post. So it is 4am and we are catching the 5:20am shuttle to the airport.   Flying on Alaska airlines from Portland to LA in first class.  Then from LA to PV in premium economy.  Will need to make sure the luggage goes through since we booked the first leg using my miles and the second leg with my wife Marilyn's miles. More to follow:

 Choosing the right seat on an Aircraft. We fly out early Tuesday morning for Puerto Vallarta.  So it raises the question, "How do you choose the right seat on the plane." Choosing the best airplane seat isn't a single "secret," but a strategy based on your personal priorities. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors, trade-offs, and pro-tips to help you pick your perfect spot. 1. Define Your Priority Start by asking yourself:  What matters most to me on this flight? Comfort & Sleep:  Legroom, recline, and minimal disturbances. Convenience & Speed:  Quick boarding, easy bathroom access, fast exit. Peace & Quiet:  Fewer disruptions, less engine noise, away from lavatories/galleys. Views & Experience:  Window for scenery, wing for stability, away from the wing for unobstructed views. Safety:  A consideration for some, though statistically minimal variance. 2. The Seat Map: A Zone-by-Zone Breakdown Front of Cabin (First/Business or Econ...