Locations to Make You Feel Like a Movie Star in Puerto Vallarta
by Paris Permenter & John Bigley

Want to feel like a movie star in search of a tropical getaway? These locations will pamper, preen, and please you:

Quinta Real: One of the city's most luxurious getaways, this quiet oasis offers luxurious accommodations, championship golf, and a top-notch spa. The hotel is located in the Marina Vallarta area, perfect for chartering a fishing excursion or a romantic sunset cruise.

Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant and Café: A European atmosphere fills this intimate eatery, which offers indoor and sidewalk dining. One of Puerto Vallarta's many fine dining restaurant, you can start your evening here with duck foie gras or escargot, followed by roasted duck, red snapper, or even weinerschnitzel.

Terra Noble: Built high above the city, this unique day spa offers temazcal, a sweatlodge experience, as well as more pampering treatments including aromatherapy, reflexology, and sea salt body treatments. A trip up here is worth it alone for the unbeatable view of the Bay of Banderas.

Nikki Beach Club: Located at the Westin, this ultra cool beach club is the place to see and be seen in the late evenings. Queen-sized beds, surrounded by candlelight, sit right out on the sand, perfect for curling up on with a friend and a drink to hear live music.

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