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78 real weddings / easide easide Romance Glorious beaches aside, Puerto Vallarta serves up a wave of sensory delights By Kim Mah destination + honeymoon Once a quiet fi shing village on the Pacifi c coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta has never been the same since e Night of the Iguana. Shooting on the classic 1964 lm brought Hollywood royalty Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor to the peaceful town, and thanks to their white-hot a air, Puerto Vallarta has been synonymous with romance ever since. Today, the popular resort destination attracts visitors from around the world to its famed sandy beaches, quaint cobblestone streets and sizzling nightlife. Oh, and of course its food. If fabulous eating is the way to yours and your sweetie's heart, you'll soon nd yourself falling for Puerto Vallarta. WHERE TO STAY (OR WED) Grand Miramar Puerto Vallarta: e Grand Miramar is a brand-new luxury hotel tucked high on a hill between the jungle-covered mountains and the sparkling blue sea. e site provides an unrivalled panoramic view of Banderas Bay, especially brilliant when enjoyed from the hotel's Sky Restaurante at sunset along with such chef creations as expertly prepared surf-and-turf and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate mousse. Built only a year ago, the entire hotel gleams, from its polished oors to its contemporary wood and silver accents. e suites are airy and enormous, complete with a comfy king-size bed, daybed, fully equipped marble bathroom, kitchenette and roomy balcony (with view, of course). Not surprisingly, the Grand Miramar provides a picture-perfect setting for a romantic destination wedding. Imagine the spectacular photos as you exchange vows on the resort's uppermost terrace overlooking the wide sweep of Puerto Vallarta below. And thanks to an in-house wedding planner, you can relax knowing every detail will be well looked after. You can also choose from complete wedding packages that include everything from spa and salon services to owers and entertainment from the city's top vendors. Need some blissful beach time after your celebration? Grand Miramar o ers a handy shuttle service to its private beach club at Los Muertos Beach, ve minutes away and steps from downtown shops and restaurants. e hotel is currently o ering low introductory rates only until the end of 2014, with nightly rates as low as US$126, or US$266 for the all-inclusive option. (Hint: book soon!) grandmiramar.com Costa Sur Resort & Spa: If you simply must sink your toes into the sand when you tie the knot, Costa Sur is renowned for its private beach located just minutes from downtown. Protected by a rocky barrier that has evolved into a natural reef, the sheltered waters are home to a vast variety of marine