Seven Super Reasons to Pick Puerto Vallarta for a Honeymoon or Romantic Getaway

1) Weather!

Winter getaways here mean warm days and sultry nights. Summer can be hot, hot, hot--but great for long swims and cold margaritas.

2) Easy Access

Quick and frequent air connections from the US make a trip here simple, even if the two of you can only make it for a short getaway. Count on two hour flights from Houston, three hour flights from LA.

3) World-Class Dining

More than any other Mexican beach destination, Puerto Vallarta is home to a wide array of gourmet restaurants. Sure you'll find plenty of tacos and enchiladas, but you'll also find top notch eateries featuring cuisine from around the world. The city hosts an annual gourmet festival but any night of the week you'll find lots of romantic options (and at prices far lower than their counterparts in most areas of Europe.)

4) Bustling Nightlife

Pick your activity level -- mild to wild -- for your evenings out. Busy bars like Señor Frog's or Carlos 'n Charlies throb with a spring break scene while discos like Christine's keep the dance floor moving. For something more subdued, try the romantic Nikki Beach Club, where the two of you can share a romantic bed lounger right on the sand as you listen to live music and sip a tropical drink (try the house specialty--the mojitos.) Nikki Beach Club is located at the Westin resort.

5) Beaches, beaches, beaches

Wide swaths of sand invite the two of you to lounge the day away. Los Muertos Beach is the most popular; don't miss restaurants like La Palapa where you can enjoy a meal then spend the day on a chaise lounger on the sand. Waiter service will bring you buckets of iced beer, snacks, or whatever you choose.

6) Spas

Treat yourselves to spa treatments at one of PV's excellent spas. The two of you can opt for a romantic couple's massage in a candlelit room for two at the Westin or a whole menu of spa treatments at the elegant Quinta Real.

7) Romantic History

Walk in the footsteps of one of history's most famous celebrity couples--Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. This famous duo came to Puerto Vallarta when Burton filmed The Night of the Iguana here; today you can visit the set or tour the couple's former home.