🍝 Tramonto – The Walk In Sets the ToneWe thought we were heading to dinner at Tramonto.We weren’t ready for the entrance.Walking through the Mayan Palace, surrounded by massive statues and dramatic architecture, we slowed down without even realizing it.“Wait… are we underdressed for this walk?” 😄By the time you sit down, the experience has already started.And then comes the food.For Cathy, it’s the Spaghetti alla Carbonara...
🌮 Tacos Break – Casual… Until It’s NotWe thought we’d finally try Taco Break… after 12 years of coming to Vidanta.What took us so long?From the moment you walk in, it’s a whole different energy—Mexican street food, super casual, and a vibe that just pulls you in. Waitstaff calling out orders, people moving, food coming out fast… it feels alive. And don't let the name influence you as it is MUCH MORE than Taco's. Quesadillas,...
🎭🌊 LUDŌ – This Is Not Just a ShowWe thought we were going to a show at Cirque du Soleil LUDŌ.We weren’t prepared for this.We were there in 2025 for the official opening, and from the moment you walk in, you realize—this is something completely different.A custom-built theater surrounded by towering aquarium walls… nearly 360° of visuals… and water not just as a backdrop, but as part of the performance itself.Then the show...
Vidanta Concert Series – Plan Your Trip Around ThisLooking for the right week to plan your trip around? Well don't forget to check the Vidanta Concert Series calendar for some of the top artists that are scheduled to perform. Back in 2022 while in Riviera Maya we were invited to a VIP experience where we got to meet Neal McCoy and our brother-in-law, who was a HUGE fan of his song "Billy's got his beer goggles on", actually got to sing...
🌙🍸 Santuario by Night – Just Show UpWe thought we’d stop by Santuario for a drink.We stayed for the night.Every evening brings something different—live music, singers, jazz, traditional dance, acrobatics… even live art unfolding right in front of you. You don’t plan it, you just settle in and see what the night gives you. Check the calendar on the VidantaWorld app to see what the theme is each night. Don't miss the Mexican...
✨ Rhythms of the Night — Dinner, Firelight & Jungle MagicThere are excursions…And then there are experiences that completely transport you somewhere else.That’s Rhythms of the Night.The evening begins with a scenic sunset cruise across Banderas Bay as Puerto Vallarta slowly fades into the distance and anticipation builds onboard. By the time you arrive at Las Caletas — accessible only by boat — it already feels magical.Torch-lit...
Ocean Grill Vallarta — The Restaurant Hidden Inside a Private CoveOcean Grill VallartaSome restaurants have waterfront views.Ocean Grill feels like it was carved directly into the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean.Getting there is part of the experience.After heading south toward Boca de Tomatlán, you take a small boat ride along the coastline before arriving at this secluded tropical paradise hidden inside a private beach cove. The arrival...
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta - May 2026 Follow our daily adventures below to see what we were up to in Nuevo Vallarta. Just when we think we have seen everything that Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta has to offer we find new experiences that make this place even more magical. This time we were able to experience the luxury of The Estates facilities, discovered the ever changing art mural in Bistro Blu, dined at Brezza, finally found Sea Garden and the exit...
🥃 Our First Kentucky Bourbon Trail AdventureDistilleries, Golf, Hidden Gems & Can’t-Miss ExperiencesThere are trips you plan… and then there are trips that turn into something even better.Our first journey along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail did exactly that—blending iconic distilleries, unforgettable meals, great golf, and the kind of moments you can’t script.This one started with our friends Joe and Jen, who coordinated the entire...
Celebrity Beyond Caribbean Cruise: A Week Celebrating 30 Years of FriendshipFebruary 1–8, 2026Some trips are vacations.Others become stories you’ll tell for years.My husband and I recently sailed aboard Celebrity Beyond on a 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise with two other couples — dear friends we’ve shared 30 years of life and laughter with. What better way to celebrate three decades of friendship than exploring tropical islands,...
