Place to sleep: Playa Fiesta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

About this place:

Playa Fiesta hotel is a lovely little boutique hotel only a few miles from downtown Puerto Vallarta. It's literally right on the ocean so a quick swim in the 85 degree ocean water and views that make you wish you lived there are worth the stay. I was really impressed with the size of the rooms, the staff and of course the quaint and quiet location. The hotel itself has only 21 units—so if you're planning a family trip/reunion, wedding or just want to go for a vacation it's the best place to be in Puerto Vallarta. I was lucky enough to be there for a wedding and the whole hotel was rented out by all guests, family and friends for the wedding. For a whole week it felt like home away from home. A quick dip in one of the two pools or the ocean—tequila, margarita's and corona, laying out, men in speedo's and night time fun with salsa dancing and fire dancers were the highlights of the trip. Playa Fiesta is by far my favorite best kept secret of Puerto Vallarta!