Love, Sex, Hollywood and the Making of Puerto Vallarta

Its weather is gorgeous. Its beaches are beautiful. Its locals are friendly and welcoming.  So it’s hardly surprising that over the past 50 years Puerto Vallarta has transformed from an idyllic fishing village into a getaway spot that draws thousands of tourists a year. Yet, not every cute little beach town turns into a renowned travel attraction.  What was Puerto Vallarta’s secret recipe that propelled it into vacation stardom? If you trace the city’s history back in time, you’ll find that PV, as the locals call it, owes its fame to one break-up story, one love story, and a heavy dosage of Hollywood glamor, drama, and decadence. Read Full Story