Synopsis
I think Puerto Vallarta is the most romantic place on the planet, and that is why I want to introduce this amazing town to all of you. The art, the food, the beauty, the unforgettable sunsets, the charm and the wonderful people of Puerto Vallarta await you. My aim, is not only to entice the newcomer, but also to give you, the everyday traveler the incentive and the initiative to stretch your horizons and make the most of your time off in this beautiful seaside paradise on the Pacific coast of Mexico.This is an interactive show where I invite my listeners to give their thoughts and opinions about all things Puerto Vallarta, including all of the Bahia de Banderas. From Saiyulita north, to Cabo Corrientes to the south. I interview the movers and the shakers in town, from restaurateurs, to Resort owners and hotel managers. I interview local artists, local personalities, wedding planners, tour operators, expats, artists, shop owners, you name it! Join my friends and me as we take you on a trip down south of the border. Discover the magic of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
Episodes
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Sell It All and Retire in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
16/08/2018 Duration: 01h30minMany Americans and Canadians Have Chosen Puerto Vallarta Mexico, as an Affordable and Safe Place to Retire. This Week I Interview Barbara Ann Renee who Moved to Puerto Vallarta 3 Years Ago From California. Barbara Ann Tells us How She Keeps Busy Retired.
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Your Own Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Jose Chamaco Castillo
09/08/2018 Duration: 01h13minAn interview with Jose Chamaco Castillo a Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta. Also JR Talks about Sailing White Cloud II, and a Canadian Woman is Eletrocuted in Puerto Vallarta.
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A Day Trip to Bucerias From Puerto Vallarta to Karen's Place, Restaurant
27/07/2018 Duration: 58minThis week I talk with wedding planner Karen Blair of Karen's Place in Bucerias. Karen has been planning weddings in Bucerias for 18 years. We talk about how she helps brides have the perfect wedding planning from thousands of miles away.
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The Babel Bar on Cuale Island in Puerto Vallarta
20/07/2018 Duration: 50minThe Babel Bar on Cuale Island in Puerto Vallarta has Great Food, drinks and is in a Lovely Riverside Setting. I Interview Owner Arancha Asensio. Also, Russian Intrigue in Mexico? The Assassination of Leon Trotsky and connections to Frida Kahlo
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Buying Swimsuits in Puerto Vallarta at La Sirena Reina, an Interview with Robina Oliver
12/07/2018 Duration: 01h07minRobina Oliver is an American Expat who Sells Women's Swimwear in Downtown Puerto Vallarta. She sells Plus Size Ladies Swimsuits to locals and Tourists. Great Puerto Vallarta Travel Tips too. Plus, and interview with Edgar Rene Luna Chan, Known as Ra
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Los Muertos Brewing Company in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
04/07/2018 Duration: 01h08minAn interview with Conner Watts, the Owner of Los Muertos Brewing and Brew Pub, Puerto Vallarta's Original Craft Brewery located in the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood in Old Town Vallarta. He has a great story about brewing beer in Puerto Vallarta,Mexico
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Warique Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta with Marcos Cruz Garcia
22/06/2018 Duration: 49minAn interview with the Manager of Warique Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, A visit with Roberto from Roberto's Silver on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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The Hive Studio Galleria in Puerto Vallarta with Misael Ivan Lopez of PV Street Art
14/06/2018 Duration: 01h20minMisael Ivan Lopez is a Muralist and Artist in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Misael runs The Hive Studio Galleria, where local artists display their art. He also runs the Adopt a Mural Project. Read about them at PVstreetart.com.
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Vallarta 101 Tours with Memo Lira
06/06/2018 Duration: 01h06minMemo Lira has a Tour Business in Puerto Vallarta Called Vallarta 101. He gives Historic Walking Tours, Taco Tours, Food Tours, Tours of Vallarta Neighborhoods and more. We Talk About His Favorite Places to Eat and About his Tours Also, Should you Bring a Carbon Monoxide Alarm with you to Mexico? [caption id="attachment_3290" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Vallarta 101 Tours[/caption] Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be [caption id="attachment_2021" align="alignright" width="300"] The Vista Grill, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa,The El Dorado Beach Club, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with th
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Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico an Interview with Owner Andreas Rupprechter
31/05/2018 Duration: 01h06minAn interview with the owner of Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant, Andreas Rupprechter. We talk about how he arrived in Puerto Vallarta from Austria, and the history and menu of one of Vallarta's Most Popular Restaurants. Also, Puerto Vallarta Celebrates their 100 year anniversary as a Municipality. Plus, an interview with Benjamin, the Shoeshine Man on The Malecon. [caption id="attachment_3210" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2003" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Beach Club
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Puerto Vallarta Sculptor Jim Demetro Tells Us about His Sculptures, Bronze Casting Techniques and Demetro Galeria
25/05/2018 Duration: 52minJim Demetro is One of Puerto Vallarta's Most Prolific Sculptors. He has Created works in Bronze such as Vallarta Dancers, The Washer Woman and Ándale Bernardo The Burro Project. For Puerto Vallarta's 100 Year Celebration, Jim Demetro will Unveil His Latest Creation, a Bronze Called The Fishermen. Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Pride Week, Restaurant week, and prepares for the 100 Year Centennial Celebration coming up May 31st, 2018. [caption id="attachment_3178" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Jim Demetro, Sculptor, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are The La Palapa, [caption id="attachment_2022" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]
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Fun Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Marty and Ian
18/05/2018 Duration: 42minA Meet and Greet for The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. Meet Marty Juel from Indiana. His Lions Club is bringing an eyeglass exchange to the Lions Club of Puerto Vallarta. Then we talk with Ian Tait From East Vancouver British Columbia. He has been coming to Puerto Vallarta since 1972. Both Marty and Ian tell us about their favorite Restaurants, and things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2017" align="alignright" width="300"] Vista Grill on The Beach Romantic Dinner[/caption] El Dorado Beach Club, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms
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Sailing a Sailboat From Seattle Washington to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Captain Kirk and Heidi
09/05/2018 Duration: 01h27minHave you Ever Thought it Would be Fun to Sail a Sailboat from the West Coast of The United States to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? I interview two Adventurers, Captain Kirk and Heidi Hackler who with Their Two cats, Sailed to Marina Vallarta and now Live Aboard Their Sailboat, Due West, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. [caption id="attachment_3049" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Sailing a Sailboat From Seattle Washington to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Captain Kirk and Heidi[/caption] Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is [caption id="attachment_2017" align="alignright" width="300"] Vista Grill on The Beach Romantic Dinner[/caption] performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El Dorado Restaurant, an
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Fredy's Tucan Restaurant and Roberto's Superb Seafood in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
02/05/2018 Duration: 01h07minThis week I have two Interviews with very special people in Puerto Vallarta. One is Fredy Garcia, You know him as Fredy from Fredy’s Tucan, and the other is Roberto Castellon, the Owner of Roberto’s Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood, both on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_2978" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Fredy's Tucan and Roberto's Superb Seafood[/caption] Listen To The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Subscribe On iTunes & Leave a Good Review Subscribe on Android With Spreaker That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2021" align="alignright" width="300"] The Vista Grill, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for d
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Nacho Daddy Restaurant and Bar and the Boutique Community Theatre in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
26/04/2018 Duration: 01h04minNacho Daddy Restaurant is Known For its Expat Friendly Service and Activities, and the Boutique Community Theater, a Real Grass Roots Neighborhood Theatre. We Talk with Sean Moore and Tammy Carruthers Prust, Owners of Nacho Daddy Restaurant and Bar, and Catherine Caldera From the Boutique Theater in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Listen To The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2936" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Nacho Daddy, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2021" align="alignright" width="300"] The Vista Grill, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado trans
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El Rio BBQ and Moro Paraiso Restaurants, Along The Rio Cuale in, Puerto Vallarta
18/04/2018 Duration: 01h19minThe towns of Paso Ancho and Paso Del Guayabo are just minutes up the Rio Cuale by Bus or Taxi from Downtown Puerto Vallarta. We visit two restaurants, El Rio BBQ and Bar, and Moro Paraiso, Restaurant and Bar Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2876" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] El Rio BBQ and Bar, Paso Ancho, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. [caption id="attachment_2889" align="alignnone" width="300"] Moro Paraíso, El Paso Del Guayabo[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2891" align="alignleft" width="300"] Kurt Sinner and Hollis Harris of El Rio BBQ[/caption] That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, [caption id="attachment_2017" align="alignright" width="300"
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Vallarta Co-Work and The Digital Nomads of Puerto Vallarta
12/04/2018 Duration: 01h10minThe internet has made things like working from home an option for lots of people out there. Many businesses allow employees to perform part or all of their work from their own homes, right? Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be able to go anywhere in the world, anywhere you like, like Puerto Vallarta for example, and do your job from there? [caption id="attachment_2835" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Chase Buckner of Vallarta Co-Work[/caption] Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Subscribe On iTunes & Leave a Good Review Subscribe on Android With Spreaker That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2017" align="alignright" width="300"] Vista Grill
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Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse in Puerto Vallarta
04/04/2018 Duration: 01h19minJ.R. returns after an absence from the show and we are going to talk about Street Dogs and bugs, then I have two interviews from JR’s Meet and Greet at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. One with a couple of listeners Todd and Ginette from Canada, and the other an interview with the owner of Kelly’s Pour Favor, another Canadian Kelly Gauthier, but first, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, April 4th, 2018. Listen to The Show [caption id="attachment_2779" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cantina[/caption] Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, [caption id="attachment_2022" align="alignright" width="300"] Vista Grill o
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Act II Entertainment Stages in Puerto Vallarta, an Interview with Danny Mininni
28/03/2018 Duration: 57minAn Interview with Danny Mininni, Owner of Act II Entertainment Stages in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We Talk about His Lovely Theater and What It's Like to Run a Business in Puerto Vallarta. Semana Santa in Puerto Vallarta is in Full Swing and Learn how to Make Aguas Frescas Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2719" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Act II Entertainment Stages Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa
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Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Mavi Graf of Arte Culinario
21/03/2018 Duration: 57minThis week, I have a couple of interviews, one with Christopher Mattocks at Lighthouse Specialty Foods on Lazaro Cardenas, on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta, and my featured guest Mavi Graf of Arte Culinario and we will be talking about her and her cooking classes and all about herself, but first, what’s happening this week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico March 21st, 2018. Listen to The Show [caption id="attachment_2687" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mavi Graf[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2689" align="alignleft" width="220"] Mave Arte Culinario[/caption] Semana Santa in Puerto Vallarta Semana Santa is coming early this year. Yes, Easter falls on April first and Semana Santa Starts Sunday the 25th of March, and ends on Saturday the 31st. Then Easter on Sunday…April Fools, and another week of Spring Break. Remember that Puerto Vallarta will be at full occupancy during this time. You have the locals on spring break from school, you have many families coming in from Guadalajara and the surrounding are