Mexican Resort at Los Tules

We went through Royal Holiday Club and wound up with a two-story three-bedroom unit with full kitchen and living room. Two large patios with an ocean view. Note that many of the rooms on the sprawling property have no ocean view and some are very close to the noisy street. At least six swimming pools were open, plus a hot tub. The staff was friendly and helpful. One big complaint: The two so-called heated pools were still quite cold. This is important because the beaches throughout Puerto Vallarta are not the best and certainly not the cleanest. Puerto Vallarta is still a lovely city with much to offer. Its reported to be the second best food town in Mexico. Its also a thriving art center. Go to the Zocolo on Sunday and join the locals for free entertainment and reasonably priced street food. All the water in Puerto Vallarta proper is purified, so you don't have to worry about you know what. Los Tules is great for a romantic getaway, and I like the fact that there isn't blaring music near the pools or any organized activities whatsoever. Theres only one bar/restaurant here, so there isn't any great social or party atmosphere here, which is okay by me. Its close to El Centro (downtown) which has all the bars and restaurants you could need. For bars, try Senor Frogs, The Zoo, and Hilo. You can rent internet access for a reasonable price and Los Tules has its own convenience store, but theres a large shopping mall just across the street with a Soriana grocery store with a wide selection including dirt cheap produce and freshly baked goods. For an expensive but out-of-this-world dining experience, try Teatro Limon (reviewed elsewhere). Cafe Des Artistes is certainly the fanciest place in town.