Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Since the early 60's, when Night of the Iguana was filmed in Puerto Vallarta, the Banderas Bay area has been a celebrity hot spot. Hollywood's top personalities such as director John Huston and movie stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, whose love story unfolded as the filming was in process, put this place on the map; buying and building in what was, at that time, a small rustic fishing village.
This beautiful bay, secluded, private, and difficult to get to at that time, enjoys, lush mountains, warm waters and excellent climate, making it an ideal choice to find some peace and quiet away from the frenzy.
This location has been able to retain its quaint Mexican colonial style, with modernized and updated facilities and services, while also offering sleek, avant garde designs, all framed by exceptionally beautiful natural surroundings. The area can now be easily reached from anywhere, it is one of those few places that, though located just two hours by air from Los Angeles, feels like it's a million miles away.
The ABC program Bachelor in Paradise showcased many of the area's exclusive possibilities. These have long been choices for a wide range of celebrities including Kate Hudson, Sofia Vergara, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashton Kutcher, Orlando Bloom, Vince Vaughn, Cheryl Tiegs, Thierry Henry, as well as Mario Lopez who celebrated his wedding at Joe Francis's private villa here. The Kardashian-Jenner family has all been here numerous times. Younger Hollywood stars like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Lea Michele, Zendaya, Anna Kendrick, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lawrence, Joe Jonas and others, have chosen the Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit area as well. Musicians Quincy Jones, Sheryl Crow, Lady Gaga, John Mayer and countless more have also come to this beautiful area.
This playground for the rich and famous combines natural beauty, private white sandy fully swimmable beaches with warm ocean water, priceless seclusion, incredible 5-star international cuisine, world-class golf courses, deep-sea fishing, surfing hot spots, International Regattas, rejuvenating health and wellness centers, private meditation and yoga sessions, and endless activities in unparalleled luxury, a getaway destination unlike any other.