EDICION 1

Best of
Banderas Bay
Yachting on the Bay
Best Beaches of the Bay
“Meditation and Yoga
in Paradise”
Safety
In Puerto Vallarta
AUG/NOV
50 MX 3 US
1111PV2021
Waterfalls
in a Garden of Eden

Best of
Banderas Bay
August 2021
DIRECTORY
Best of Banderas Magazine
MANAGING DIRECTOR
David Tarr
EDITORIAL DIRECTORY
GENERAL MANAGER
Pedro Curiel Rosales
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Lori McKinney
IT DIRECTOR
Peter H.
REPORTERS/COLLABORATORS
David Tarr
Michelle Nava
SusiQ Gavin
Directors
Message
Thank you for picking up a copy of Best of Banderas Bay, we
value every person that reads the magazine and appreciate any
feedback that you may have to make it even better.
Bestofbanderasbay.com will be the only website, magazine,
and video program that maintains the integrity of the name
"Best of Banderas Bay". We will only have truly the best on
our platforms. Businesses must have 95% positive reviews, be
personally recommended, and be visited by the staff of Best of
Banderas Bay. This will guarantee the reader, the best
experience and make it easy to find the best of everything in
this beautiful city. We are always looking for articles from
local contributors and business owners. You will find some
interesting things to read about while enjoying your morning
coffee or sitting on the beach. All of us at Best of Banderas
Bay wish you the absolute best vacation, winter stay, or life
here in our paradise. Enjoy the magazine.
Sincerely,
David Tarr

Best Beaches of Banderas Bay
When you travel around beautiful Banderas Bay in Mexico,
from point to point, north to south, and just outside the
northern tip all the way around to the southern edge, you can
find a wide variety of beaches, each one different and each one
completely gorgeous in its way.
Banderas Bay is connected on the north by Punta Mita, on the
south by Cabo Corrientes and the resort city of Puerto Vallarta
is right in the middle. Along the curvy highway of this Mexican
coastline, you will find some of the most unique and intimate
beaches in Mexico, some small and some large, some quiet and
some loud busy but you are certain to find mother nature's best
work.
There are family beaches, surfing beaches, gay beaches, nude
beaches, and a beach where you can buy fresh pie and shrimp
on a stick –beaches for every taste. With the town of Puerto
Vallarta as your center, a true beach lover can choose a different
stretch of sand each day, find a new slice of local Mexican life
and meet beautiful new people every time.
With the dollar being so strong with the exchange rates, Mexico
continues to be a real bargain and with the beautiful winters in
the Bay area, it is the perfect time for a warm escape. Life is a
beach. Check out just some of the hidden gems around the bay.
Los Muertos Beach, Sayulita
Los Muertos Beach, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico, this is my favorite
of two "Beaches of the Dead” and I like to think of this beach for
artists & philosophers. It has a large beautiful quiet sandy space,
protected from the larger waves, and surrounded by a
cemetery so there is no vehicle traffic either.
The sand stretches up to the traditional Mexican graveyard,
which is worth a visit all by itself, you can feel the energy over
here. It is the perfect place to put out some chairs, throw down
a blanket, do some meditation and think about the meaning of
life and death. Do not forget refreshments because there is
nowhere to buy anything. This is one of my favorite beaches but
not really in the bay, it is just outside the bay.
Punta Mita Beach
The beaches of Punta Mita are a string of beaches, some with
comfortable sofas and cabanas, a cool beach shack serving
drinks and burgers, a long polite smile, and of course, this beach
has some of the nicest fine white sand in the bay. Lots of

Life and Vacations are Better on a Yacht in Puerto Vallarta
Yachts for All Occasions
MX ENG: + 52-322-133-0138 US 310-492-5748
www.vallartayachtcompany.com

$ 250,000 PESOS IN CASH AND PRIZES
Best of
Banderas Bay
“I BANDERAS BAY AMATEUR VIDEO CONTEST”
Choose a category and shoot or edit a winning short video
#1.
BEST OVERALL
#2.
THE FUNNIEST
NIGHTLIFE
#3. #4.
MOST CREATIVE
#5. LGBTQ VIDEO #6.
BEST ACTIVITY
#7. BAR VIDEO #8.
APPLY NOW AND FIND MORE INFO ON BESTOFBANDERASBAY.COM/CONTEST
CONTEST START, OCTOBER 1, VIDEOS RECEIVED FROM NOW
Total Cash
and Prizes: 250,000 MX
THE BEST WRITTEN ARTICLE
All videos will be posted and the video with the most votes and likes wins that category. Viewers will be the judges.
Grand prizes include
1. Cash
2. Trips for 2
3. Private yacht trips up to 10 people
4. Travel gift certicates & cool Merchandise
5. Plus many other great prizes
6. Every entry wins Something
Be creative and show yourself!
Max. video length: 10 minutes!
Sponsors are joining us daily to increase the giveaways.
The best brands and companies are sponsoring this competition

Safety in Puerto Vallarta
I think its safe to say that the biggest danger you could
face vacationing in Puerto Vallarta or any of the towns
around the magical Bay of Banderas is that you won’t want
to leave. Day or night, walking or being driven, on the bus
or on the streets you will feel safe and happy in Puerto
Vallarta. That’s why year after year Puerto Vallarta is
chosen as one of the safest and best travel destinations in
the world. Safety in Puerto Vallarta is not a worry.
Safety in Puerto Vallarta - Best of Banderas BayPUERTO
VALLARTA IS A 24 HOUR SUPER SAFE TOWN
8. Don’t go alone
PUERTO VALLARTA. SAFE
FOR SINGLES AND WOMEN
Travel magazines like Conde Nast Travel constantly praise
Puerto Vallarta as a great and safe place for singles and
women traveling alone. In fact, it’s one of the top 10 best
travel destinations in the world. One of the top safety
destinations in the world and one of the best.
CAN YOU DRINK THE WATER?
As famous as our amazing sun and beaches are, Puerto
Vallarta rocks 24 hours a day. We are famous
for our nightlife. That means if you’re
a night owl you won’t be
alone and you’ll feel
super safe in our
p u l s i ng d a n ce
c l u b s , o u r
a m a z i n g
r e s t a u r a n t s
and bars. That
alone can tell
you that our
visitors put away
their travel worries
and inhibitions and
enjoy the safety of our
beautiful bay 24 hours a day.
HOW TO BE EVEN SAFER IN PUERTO
VALLARTA
No matter where in the world you go, it always pays to
keep your eyes open and your pockets and purses closed.
Here in Puerto Vallarta almost 4 million annual visitors,
many that return year after year have found a high level of
safety and security along with all the fun. But to up your
safety measures……
1. Don’t leave your valuables exposed when you’re
swimming, pool or ocean
2. Be vigilant at the ATM’s. Look around, others may be
watching
3. Don’t stray into unlit or dark streets unless you are
familiar with them
4. Don’t drink more than you can handle
5. Agree on your fare before you hop in a cab or Uber
6. Respect the waves and watch the beach flags
7. Don’t wander off paths if you’re hiking. It’s a jungle out
there
Yes you can, drinking the water is safe here in Puerto
Vallarta including the ice, but pure bottled
water is always a good idea.
WHAT IF YOU GET
SICK?
Puerto Vallarta
is a first-world
city. We have
n u m e r o u s
world - c l a ss
h o s p i t a l s ,
c l i n i c s a n d
d o c t o r s a n d
dentists. In fact,
Puerto Vallarta is one of
the world’s best medical
tourism destinations. Some of the
best care anywhere is right here on the Bay of
Banderas. That’s another way you’ll feel safe right here.
HOW ABOUT THE FOOD? IS IT SAFE TO EAT?
From 5-star master chefs to the best street-side tacos
ever, you and your tummy will be very happy. Puerto
Vallarta is a foodie paradise and if you’ve eaten more than
your fill, which is easy to do because its all so good here,
there are 51 miles of beach, the famous Malecon and our
charming cobblestone streets to walk it off on and if you
need one there are pharmacies on every corner.
CAN YOU MAKE YOUR TIME
IN PUERTO VALLARTA EVEN BETTER?
Even in the best places, there are those places that are the
best. Visit www.bestofbanderasbay.com and we’ll guide
you to all the best the Bay of Banderas and Puerto Vallarta
has to offer. You’ll love it here, we guarantee it.

WE ARE THE BEST
322 133 0138
1 2 3 4
9
2
10
14
8
Best of
Banderas Bay
12
2
14 15 16

Punta Mita
Yacht Charters
MX: 322-191-4572
5 6 7 8
WE ARE THE BEST
12
322 133 0138
1
1
11
10
6
13
Punta Mita
Yacht Charters
6
17
Best of
Banderas Bay
12
MX: 322-191-4572
8

Timing is everything
when it comes to Real Estate in Mexico!
f you have other thought about a vacation home south of the
Iborder, well there has never been a better time to purchase a
vacation property than right now all across Mexico but especially
on the pacific coast in the area of Banderas bay.
The bay starts from the north at Punta de Mita which has been
exploding. If you have not heard of Punta Mita, this is the Beverly
Hills or San Francisco of Mexico with some of the nicest and most
luxurious properties on the planet.
The difference is pricing, where you would spend in California for
an ocean front mansion which would run upwards of 10 to 25
million dollars but here in Mexico, a couple of million USD can buy
you a lot of beachfront luxury.
Punta Mita is one of the most exclusive and expensive areas and
the home to the Four-Seasons hotel. The village is completely
gated and where you will find the most exclusive of properties and
on both sides of the village there are also some incredible
oceanfront and ocean view homes. The area has several world
class golf courses and some incredible mountain and ocean views
from the whole area.
This area is for the executive class and for those that only want
the best and do not paying for it. As you move to the south of
Banderas bay, we have several beautiful communities that all
have been exploding with Americans and Canadians ready to
make a move or create an income stream by renting to
vacationers when they are not using. The further south you go,
the better deals there are, there are thousands of properties
available in every price range. Believe it or not, there are still
properties to purchase as low as $50,000 USD and even cheaper
and go all the way up to 10 to 15 million dollars at the top end.
The towns to the south to look at are La Cruz and Bucerias which
have both been growing over the last 10 years but still have some
good buys and beautiful properties, next we have Nuevo Vallarta
which has some incredible properties and the only area that has
waterfront homes with docks on canals, plus they all have ocean
access. You can find any type of property in Nuevo Vallarta from
exclusive beachfront to a waterfront beauty with space for your 80
foot Azimut.
Of course, Puerto Vallarta has been continually growing yar after
year and rated the best gay travel destination, the safest travel
destination and on top of all the awards, it was one of he only
areas hat stayed open completely during the pandemic. This area
has become the playground for the rich however very conducive
to the regular vacationers and rightfully so, it has incredible
energies and people can feel the love this city provides. It is no
wonder so many are buying their vacation homes in the Banderas
Bay area.
The are to really watch is south of Puerto Vallarta and the many
small beach front areas that are just now being discovered even
beyond the town of Yelapa. It is a town accessible only by boat
however just beyond that town is Chimo and Corralles which will
be very hot areas in the not-too-distant future. I was lucky enough
to fin a hidden gem resort called treasurebythesearesort.com and
was incredible. I fell in love and bought some property during my
visit. Through the entire bay there are little hidden paradises that
very few know about. You must get out and explore, talk to many
people and find the right people to help you or beware. Timing is
right in Banderas Bay to invest in real estate. Take your time but
come down and stay with us on the bay and fall in love.

Yachting on the Bay
The people of Yelapa are so friendly and become family as
soon as you meet them. This is an excellent place to visit
when you charter your boat for the day. There are so many
places to see along the bay. When you charter a yacht
anywhere along the Banderas Bay area, it is sure to make
your vacation even better.
by D. Mckinney
Every year there are hundreds of thousands of visitors to
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico because of the beauty of
the magnificent area. When you visit, one thing that you
should make sure you do is get out on a private yacht and
explore the beauty that many people that are landlocked
never get a chance to see. On my very first trip to Mexico,
I remember getting up early and getting the first look of
the yacht we decided to take out for the day. This is so
exciting and then getting on the bay first thing in the
morning, there really is nothing like it.
You get to visit spots that only a select few have been and
once you do it once, you will want to return time and time
again. To top off our yacht experience, we were lucky
enough to run into a school of Dorado and managed to
pull in three. Banderas Bay is a world class fishing area and
excellent for all water sports, on the north side you find
the wind and kite surfers, at the edge you find surfing, and
of course the many great diving spots for those dive
enthusiasts.
Banderas Bay has something to offer everyone, and the
sites are beautiful, if your lucky enough to come during
November to March, you might even find yourself face to
face with a humpback whale. So when you visit, be sure
and order yourself a private yacht for the day, because it is
true, Life is better on a yacht.
No matter what your budget is, there is a boat for you. I
have so many fond memories of our first trip, we
snorkeled Los Arcos national park in the morning, then
explored the private beach of Colomitos cove which is a
small private cove to the south of Boca which is the last
town you can get to by car. The beauty is amazing and
mostly private because only available by boat. Our next
stop is Yelapa, we wee picked up by a small water taxi
style boat and took us to shore where we rented horses
and took a journey through this tiny fishing village past
many vendors selling local arts and crafts to the famous
waterfalls of Yelapa. They are fantastic and even has a
small palapa bar to grab a drink or a shot of the world
famous Racailla which is the local moonshine from one of
the local business owners.

Getting Arown Puerto Vallarta
by D. Mckinney
Every year there are
hundreds of thousands of
visitors to Puerto Vallarta,
Jalisco Mexico because
of the beauty of the
magnificent area. When
you visit, one thing that
you should make sure you
do is get out on a private
yacht and explore the
beauty that many people
that are landlocked never
get a chance to see. On
my very first trip to Mexico, I remember getting up early and getting the
first look of the yacht we decided to take out for the day. This is so
exciting and then getting on the bay first thing in the morning, there really
is nothing like it.
No matter what your budget is, there is a boat for you. I have so many fond
memories of our first trip, we snorkeled Los Arcos national park in the
morning, then explored the private beach of Colomitos cove which is a
small private cove to the south of Boca which is the last town you can get
to by car. The beauty is amazing and mostly private because only available
by boat. Our next stop is Yelapa, we wee picked up by a small water taxi
style boat and took us to shore where we rented horses and took a
journey through this tiny fishing village past many vendors selling local arts
and crafts to the famous waterfalls of Yelapa. They are fantastic and even
has a small palapa bar to grab a drink or a shot of the world famous
Racailla which is the local moonshine from one of the local business
owners.
The people of
Yelapa are so
friendly and
become family as
soon as you meet
them. This is an
excellent place to
visit when you
charter your boat
for the day. There
are so many
places to see
along the bay.
When you charter a yacht anywhere along the Banderas Bay area, it is sure
to make your vacation even better.
You get to visit spots that only a select few have been and once you do it
once, you will want to return time and time again. To top off our yacht
experience, we were lucky enough to run into a school of Dorado and
managed to pull in three. Banderas Bay is a world class fishing area and
excellent for all water sports, on the north side you find the wind and kite
surfers, at the edge you find surfing, and of course the many great diving
spots for those dive enthusiasts.
Banderas Bay has something to offer everyone, and the sites are beautiful,
if your lucky enough to come during November to March, you might even
find yourself face to face with a humpback whale. So when you visit, be
sure and order yourself a private yacht for the day, because it is true, Life is
better on a yacht.

Waterfalls in a Garden of Eden
By Neil Gerlowsky
Vast stretches of Puerto Vallarta’s mountains are
cloaked in lush forests teeming with a captivating array
of biodiversity. The abundant rains of our summers keep
these forests miraculously flowing with life-giving water
even through to the ends of prolonged dry seasons
when temperatures climb.
Quite naturally, rivers are alluring features for hikers to
follow, especially once our days grow longer and we
seek refuge from the tropical heat. These veins of the
earth course their way down mountain valleys in
babbling descents among sculpted boulders, and, most
spectacular of all, thunderous plunges from mighty falls.
Considering the vast array of mountain streams and
rivers feeding into the Bay of Banderas, it can be hard to
pick a favorite. But for the adventurous and intrepid, one
particular gem stands out to me as not to be missed,
the upper waterfalls of the Río Edén.
For those starting this journey at the trailhead at the end
of the Peña Blanca dirt road of Las Juntas y Los
Veranos, the hike to the first falls, La Niña, takes an
average of just over two hours to reach so long as you
keep up a good pace and aren’t deterred from the nine
river crossings along the way. This first fall is a drop of
about six meters into a deep pool just beckoning you
for a swim.

Vast stretches of Puerto Vallarta’s mountains are cloaked in lush
forests teeming with a captivating array of biodiversity. The
abundant rains of our summers keep these forests miraculously
flowing with life-giving water even through to the ends of
prolonged dry seasons when temperatures climb.
Quite naturally, rivers are alluring features for hikers to follow,
especially once our days grow longer and we seek refuge from the
tropical heat. These veins of the earth course their way down
mountain valleys in babbling descents among sculpted boulders,
and, most spectacular of all, thunderous plunges from mighty falls.
Considering the vast array of mountain streams and rivers feeding
into the Bay of Banderas, it can be hard to pick a favorite. But for
the adventurous and intrepid, one particular gem stands out to me
as not to be missed, the upper waterfalls of the Río Edén.
For those starting this journey at the trailhead at the end of the
Peña Blanca dirt road of Las Juntas y Los Veranos, the hike to the
first falls, La Niña, takes an average of just over two hours to reach
so long as you keep up a good pace and aren’t deterred from the
nine river crossings along the way. This first fall is a drop of about

six meters into a deep pool just beckoning you for a swim.
From La Niña up to the second falls, La Pinta, the going gets much
steeper, and, unless you have the balance and strength of a billy
goat, climbing there requires the use of your hands in a few places.
La Pinta is roughly thirty meters high and splashes its waters over a
cluster of giant jagged boulders.
Continuing past La Pinta is not for the faint of heart. The ascent is
up steep walls of rock and dirt gullies and the only aids climbers
normally encounter are old abandoned ropes, several of
questionable strength and condition. But for those who persevere,
the reward is a breathtaking natural paradise. Santa María Falls
drops over seventy feet off a sheer cliffside of impressive
proportion. As you wade up to the base of it, gusts of wind push
with increasing force until you feel as if fighting a hurricane, even on
a still day.
If your stamina and courage allow you to continue past this spot,
you may gain the top of the Santa María falls and the base of what
most hikers to this area call their final fall, Cristóbal Colón. Thrusting
forth from under an enormous perched boulder, this fall plunges
about sixty meters into an enormous and deep natural pool. Just
around the corner, you can swim right to the lip of the Santa María
falls and stare down the canyon from a dizzying height. There’s also
a pair of smaller falls nearby from a side stream that meets the
Eden just before the Santa María.
For those who reach this point and still have the time and energy,
it’s possible to ascend the next ridge and gain a vantage high in the
pine trees with a view all the way to the ocean past Mismaloya.
Following the river course upstream from there would allow you to
discover still more falls and cascades, but I personally don’t
recommend such an attempt with just a day hike. For me, exploring
this area is not a matter of rushing by and marking off a checklist of
falls, it’s about stopping long enough to truly enjoy them.

Enhance your health
with the practice of yoga
By Michelle Nava certified yoga teacher, registered teacher
trainee specialized in prenatal yoga. ERYT-200, YACEP, and
PRYT by Yoga Alliance
There is a lot to be said about Puerto Vallarta and
Banderas Bay and rightfully so, most everyone talks
about the best food, the best party spots, and activities, but
something you do not hear people talk about
balance in your life with matter whether
you live you are just visiting for
vacation, you should alw the time
to center and gr yourself and
yoga is a g way to do it.
You may have heard the
word yoga more than
once, maybe you have
taken a class or more,
maybe it is the first time
you hear about this
discipline you read this. Let
me tell you something, it
took me 14 understand how
yoga is every day important to
work on and your spirit.
Let me start by explaining what yoga does to
humans, with the more palpable part of this practice, which is
the physical part. It stretches the muscular system in a way
that you can feel as if your muscles are breathing. It gives
maintenance to your skeletal system by strengthening,
lengthening, and opening space on your spinal cord. Yoga
detoxes your digestive system, giving you the same feeling
as eating healthy more and more as you are building up your
practice. Remember when you do not feel like it, this is the
most important time to commit to having your yoga practice.
There are 12 major benefits but let's talk about only the 3
most important and the benefits that yoga gives to your
body and all things that will make your stay in Banderas Bay
that much better.
Mind
When you commit yourself to a constant practice of yoga,
your mind starts to center itself, not an easy task, but it is
possible with your commitment to be a balanced and
content being, for you and for everyone around you.
more in touch with your emotions, so, the magic starts to
happen as you get in touch with uncomfortable emotions
instead of making them disappear with substances or
distractions outside. When that happens, you are in the path
of self-knowledge and that is pure magic and bliss, believe
me.
Spirit
And last but not the least, what yoga does
to your spirit, it connects you back to
your higher self, to your intuition
and if you are persistent in
your practice, most likely
you will find what your
mission is on this planet
and remember who you
are.
D o e s Yo g a s o u n d
appealing to you? For me,
i t c h a n g e d m y l i f e
completely 15 years ago.
From being a party animal using
drugs in NYC, yoga shaped me from
the inside out and connected me back to
my source of health, energy, love, power, and
contentment. I am infinitely grateful for all that yoga has done
for me. So, during your stay with us in this paradise Banderas
Bay, join in on a local yoga class on the beach or contact us
for a private class at your hotel, villa, or Airbnb. We can take
you to some beautiful spots to really get the maximum
benefit from this practice. Even if you have never done yoga
before, instructors are trained to teach you and work with
you at your own pace.
Namaste
Espiral Yoga Estudio
Emotions
Human emotions are complex, it is a whole language that not
everybody is willing to explore. With yoga, you start to be

Meditation
The Best Vacation for the Mind
life!”— Hugh Jackman
“I taught Katy Perry, Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, and Lena
Dunham how to use Transcendental Meditation (TM) because of its ability to
increase clarity, focus, and resilience,” says Bob Roth, executive director of the
David Lynch Foundation.
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
By Claudia Llop
Transcendental meditation, certified instructor from Banderas Bay
Did you know that everything we see, smell, touch, hear, taste, and the
experience becomes information for our brain to process while sleeping? Let
me clarify. Movies, news, gossip from social media, your favorite playlist, that
new series from a famous streaming source at work, family issues, driving in the
traffic of Puerto Vallarta, even your shopping list or mom´s new cake, all are
information that will keep your mind busy at night. More information means less
time to sleep. Less time sleeping means more stress. More stress leads to
health problems.
According to the WHO these are some causes of stress at work:
Job insecurity
Lack of promotion opportunities
Under or over promoted
Work of low social value
Piece-rate payment schemes
Unclear or unfair performance evaluation systems
Being over or under-skilled for a job
But also emotional pressure causes stress: feelings like anger, sadness,
frustration, happiness, love, loneliness, etc., so stress is physical, emotional, and
psychological such as PTSD or being the victim of domestic violence.
We know how stress affects our health in many different ways. But what we
often don't know, is how to deal with it and more importantly, how to get rid of
it. Many people use therapy, which is great, some others spend hours at the
gym, though few try using yoga – beautiful by the way. But something is
missing because we often still feel tired or anxious. So, we take ourselves on
vacations. Nothing is more relaxing than spending some time on the beach, one
of the huge attractions of Puerto Vallarta. The entire Banderas Bay is a great
place to forget about stress. But let´s be honest. After a few days, stress often
creeps back in.
So it is not just about the place or the activities we do, it´s about getting rest.
When we are sick, doctors often tell us, “Try to get as much rest as you can”.
Getting rest is especially important for releasing stress and strains. As simple as
it sounds, most find it exceedingly difficult. It seems that we forgot how to relax,
rest, and enjoy life, even when in a paradise-like Banderas Bay.
That´s why rest is so important, it allows our mind to vacation every day. And a
simple way to do this is by practicing Meditation. As you know, many people
around the world are practicing this effortless technique. Students, teachers,
doctors, military personnel, artists, and even many celebrities (Paul McCartney,
Clint Eastwood, Katy Perry, Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Hands, Opra Winfrey, Ellen
DeGeneres, and some others)
Here is what some of them say about it:
“I have been a meditator for years, but recently learned TM. It has been a
game-changer for me... Overall, I am more balanced and at ease.” Peg Samuel
Founder of Social Diva Media
“Transcendental Meditation? Love it!” Tom Brady
“I'm trying to listen deeply, and the beginner's mind is informing me to step
back so that I can create what wants to be, not what was,” Marc Benioff
"I started Transcendental meditation in 1973 and have not missed a single
meditation ever since. Twice a day, every day. It has given me effortless access
to unlimited reserves of energy, creativity, and happiness deep within. This level
of life is something called ´pure consciousness´- it is a treasury. And this level
of life is deep within us all". David Lynch
People from Banderas Bay are learning it too. With incredible benefits. But
what is this TM about?
Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural, effortless technique practiced 20
minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.
The TM technique allows your active mind to easily settle inward, through
quieter levels of thought, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level
of your awareness — pure consciousness.
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
The TM technique is so easy and enjoyable that anyone
can do it, even children with ADHD.
No concentrating
No control of the mind
No monitoring of thoughts (mindfulness)
No trying to “empty the mind”
More than 600 peer-reviewed research studies on the TM technique have been
published in over 160 scientific journals. These studies were conducted at many U.S.
and international universities and research centers, including the Harvard Medical
School, Stanford Medical School, Yale Medical School, and the UCLA Medical
School.
Benefits: Reduced Stress and Anxiety, Decreased Depression, Reduced Insomnia,
Lower Blood Pressure, Decreased Cholesterol, Reduced Congestive, Heart Failure,
Reduced Atherosclerosis/Stroke, Decreased Free Radicals, Reduced Metabolic
Syndrome/ Pre-Diabetes, Reduced Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Reduction in Pain,
Higher Levels of Brain Functioning, Improved Intelligence, Creativity and Learning
Ability, Improved Academics, Improved School Behavior, Benefits for Special and
Remedial Education, Improved Integration of Personality, Increased Longevity, and
Reduced Substance Abuse.
* To ensure the success of each student, the Transcendental Meditation technique is
taught exclusively by certified teachers over four consecutive sessions. The first
session of the TM course is always face to face, but the following three can be done
either in-person or remotely with our new custom app (availability varies by location)
and zoom.
Travis F, Haaga DA, Hagelin J, Tanner M, Nidich S, Gaylord-King C, Grosswald S,
Rainforth M, Schneider RH. Effects of Transcendental Meditation practice on brain
functioning and stress reactivity in college students. International Journal of
Psychophysiology 2009 71(2):170-176
Wenneberg SR, Schneider RH, McLean C, Levitsky DK, Walton KG, Mandarino JV,
Salerno JW, Wallace RK, Waziri R. A controlled study of the effects of
Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular reactivity and ambulatory blood
pressure. International Journal of Neuroscience 1997 89(1/2):15-28
“Nothing has ever opened my eyes as Transcendental Meditation has. It makes
me calm and happy and it gives me peace and quiet in what's a pretty chaotic

SusiQ's
Corner
Best of the Bay
of Banderas North
By Sue Gavin / Bucerias Magic
In December of 1997, I drove to Puerto Vallarta from Daytona Beach, Florida with my
now Ex-husband, my Shit-Tzu puppy (who now is in Doggie Heaven after 16 happy
years), and everything I owned all stuffed into my tiny 1994 two-seater, Honda Del Sol. I
was on my way to Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo where I had a job lined up. Then after just one day,
like so many people, I fell in love with Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas, and
through many trials and tribulations, I am still here after all these years later and very
happy to share my experiences.
After living in many areas of the Bay over the years I found my heart and home is right
here in Bucerias. Even though this is still a small town, the expansion is rapid as many
baby boomers choose this area as a perfect retirement destination. Located just 15
minutes north of the international airport and 30 minutes from Centro Puerto Vallarta
this little gem of a town is a must to explore. Bucerias is bursting with activity in our high
season which is November through April. The low season here is quiet but many
restaurants, shops, galleries, and much more are still open for everyone's enjoyment. I
am excited to share with you the Best of the Best that this once little fishing village has
to offer.
One of my personal favorites here as well as so many locals is Karen's Place, located in
the “Golden Zone” of Bucerias which is just south of downtown. Karen's Place is one of
the best beachfront restaurants and bars on this stretch of beach. The owner, Karen, is a
young entrepreneur from England who started her first venture here 20 some years ago.
This now bustling restaurant was once a cozy coffee - tea house on the corner of Lazaro
Cardenas and Benito Juarez when Bucerias was still a tiny village and not much was
here. Over the years, just like Bucerias, Karen expanded, and her business is now in this
beachfront location directly behind Costa Dorada's Suites condominium. Guests can
choose to dine under the huge new palapa roof or one of the shady umbrellas on the
beach where you can bury your feet in the sand. This is a delightful eatery as the food is
consistently delicious and very moderately priced. My favorite dish is Karen's Taco Salad
which I order topped with steamed shrimp. Another favorite is the mahi-mahi drenched
in a lemon caper white wine sauce. The staff here is also very friendly and attentive.
Karen's Place offers a Happy Hour from 3 to 5 every day where you can enjoy a frosty 2
for 1 margarita. Diners can relax and enjoy the sound of the surf or watch the spectacular
evening Bay of Bander's sunsets.
I recently had the pleasure of being entertained by kite surfers literally, flying across the
bay. Kite surfing season is from mid-March to mid-June in Bucerias with the entire
skyline sprinkled with the colorful sails of giant kites and beautiful surfers, if you know
what I mean ladies and guys. This is an extreme sport that uses wind power with a kite to
skim the water and to jump into the air! The kite surfer rides on a bidirectional or a
directional surfboard attached to the power kite by about 20 meters of lines to a control
bar and harness. Kite surfing combines the aspects of many sports and is considered
less expensive and more convenient than its sailing counterparts and really takes some
strength and practice. I had the fortune to interview, Santiago Grimaldi, an 18-year-old
Nuevo Vallarta local, who has been mastering this sport since he was 8 years old. I was
told by his competitors that he is the Best on the Bay of Banderas! Santiago's goal is to
be sponsored for a world-class competition next year in the RedBull Megaloop
competition held in the Netherlands. Let us all send best wishes and prayers that he
gets a sponsor so this ambitious and talented young man can represent our little town
of Bucerias as a winner.
Should you be interested in trying this sport there are two schools along with rentals
and other water sports available in Bucerias that can be found easily just by walking
down the beach and talking to one of the guys.
Stay tuned for more articles, blogs, and videos from your reporter in the little paradise
town of Bucerias and the very Best of Banderas Bay northside. I hope to see you in
Bucerias soon!

Gay on The Bay
Love. What makes anyone think they know just what
that is. Or who to love. Or how. That thinking describes
no one in Puerto Vallarta or anywhere around the stunning
Banderas Bay. That's why from the tip of Punta Mita to the
southern shore of Yelapa, Puerto Vallarta is constantly
chosen as the #1 LGBT friendly, world-class, drop-dead
gorgeous, kicked-back, glammed-up, pulsing hot, totally
cool, vacation destination in the world.
We're the first place in Mexico to receive the “Gay Travel
Approved” distinction by GayTravel.com. The entire Bay of
Banderas, particularly Old Town and the Romantic Zone, is
filled with LGBT-friendly businesses, stores, bars,
nightclubs, and hotels from budget to boutique, including
the elegant, gay-owned, and operated Oceano Sapphire
Beach Club.
The LGBT community has
always been welcomed
here in the Puerto
Vallarta area, with
open arms. We host
the annual Gay Pride
march. Support Pink
and Proud Women's
Party and so much
more. 3 of 10 hotels
around the Bay are
LGBT friendly and offer
w e d d i n g s a n d o t h e r
symbolic ceremonies from
simple to elaborate. We're also home
to the International LGBT
B u s i n e s s E x p o s a n d
conferences. Fashion
shows, parties and
music events, great
theater, and clubs.
You can take the
Gay VIP Bars tours.
Down a few “Gay
tequilas” and get up
again with a “Gay
Energy “drink. Then hit
the sand at Playa de Los
Muertos, a world-famous,
LGBT-friendly beach, where you won't
raise a pair of shades or an eyebrow.
Love is what Puerto Vallarta is made of and made for. From
the warm-hearted people to the warm sandy beaches to
the delicious food from cuisine to food cart. You may have
left your heart in San Francisco, but you'll never want to
leave Puerto Vallarta and the entire Banderas Bay.
Puerto Vallarta - the top gay-friendly destination in the
world!

The Number One Travel Destination
for The LGBT Community
The LGBT community's favorite Puerto Vallarta
neighborhood is the Romantic Zone, also called Old
Town, just south of downtown, and the famous Malecon.
After a perfect day on our perfect beaches, after
swimming in a body temperature, warm and wonderful
ocean, you can come alive again at all the pulsing dance
clubs, the cool trendy boutiques, endless cafes, gayfriendly
hotels, and more. You will find art galleries
galore, shopping to die for, endless Margaritas and
Mojitos. And fun, fun, fun.
Those are just some of the things that make Puerto
Vallarta and makes it the #1 choice for gay travelers.
Whether it is just you or you and your significant other
or BFF you will have the time of your life.
PUERTO VALLARTA LOVES THE LGBT COMMUNITY.
Why do the LGBT community L-O-V-E Puerto Vallarta
and the other charming towns around the Bay of
Banderas so much? Love it so much, that it is the #1
travel and vacation destination in the world for LGBT
and gay travelers. And if you want to know why LGBT
travelers pick Puerto Vallarta as their #1 vacation
destination year after year, pull up a seat, this could take
a while.
Puerto Vallarta hosts the annual gay pride march.
Supports pink and the Proud Women's Party. You can
find gay-owned hotels, bars, beaches, boutiques so
come and see for yourself why Puerto Vallarta is the #1
LGBT vacation spot in the world. Our website, will lead
you to the best this warm, wonderful place has to offer.
We've got everything here; we're just waiting for you.
Saludos, Irv
YOU DON'T GET TO BE THE NUMBER ONE
DESTINATION FOR LGBT TRAVELERS FOR NOTHING.
There is no shortage of great vacation destinations
around the globe so why is our little paradise on
Banderas Bay always the #1 LGBT vacation spot in the
world? Open minds. Open hearts. Beauty, endless
beauty, from the sparkling Pacific to the endless power
beaches. Great food, great beaches, great people, Great
times. If you are an LGBT traveler, Puerto Vallarta is
where you want to be. You will love the fact that here in
Puerto Vallarta you will only attract the attention you
want. That is why year after year, season after season,
vacation after vacation, Puerto Vallarta is the best
vacation spot for LGBT travelers in the world.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD LGBT TRAVELERS CALL
NUMBER ONE