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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matthew Breen, a 51-year-old podcast producer and talent manager based in New York who’s currently in Puerto Vallarta. It has been edited for length and clarity.I’m based in New York City most of the year, but for the past couple of…
After cartel violence erupted across the Mexican state of Jalisco this week, images and videos of burning cars and buildings, shuttered storefronts, and cities grinding to a halt hit the news. Flights into and out of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were canceled. Residents were told to shelter in place and…
The blizzard hammering the East Coast might have you dreaming of a beach paradise. The reality could be a nightmare.Locals and tourists in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are dealing with ongoing violence after the killing of a Mexican cartel boss.Located on Mexico’s Pacific coast in Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta isn’t some off-the-beaten-path…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brian Thompson, 75, who lives in New Jersey. The following has been edited for length and clarity.On February 21, my wife and I traveled to Puerto Vallarta, just in time to miss a historic blizzard hitting the Jersey Shore.When we were…
Hannah Donovan is four months pregnant. And with two little ones already at home, she and her husband had been banking on one family trip before life got even more hectic. Puerto Vallarta was meant to be a babymoon — a chance to meet up with family nearby, soak up…
Puerto Rico, also known as the Enchanted Island, has been high on my list of places to visit for years.I’ve always wanted to explore the island’s rainforests, beaches, and colorful, charming old town. When I finally made it to Puerto Rico for a weeklong visit with my family in July,…
