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80 real weddings / life, which you can easily spot whether you're out enjoying the hotel's renowned scuba diving, kayaking or paddle-boarding amenities. When it's time to chill in your spacious oceanfront suite, you'll nd all the comforts of home waiting for you, and you can fall blissfully asleep to the soothing sound of waves outside your window. Also a one-stop shop for weddings, the event professionals at Costa Sur provide a wide range of services, whether you need special amenities for your guests, an impeccably served gourmet dinner, or reworks to light up your big night. costasurpuertovallarta.com WHERE TO DINE Blanca Blue: Part of the spectacular Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa complex, Blanca Blue is ideal for a romantic and decadent evening out. Request a seat on the ame-lit terrace to enjoy the stunning backdrop of Banderas Bay and peruse the menu of artistic culinary creations by the restaurant's acclaimed chef. garzablancaresort.com River Café: For a more casual but equally mouthwatering experience, head to the River Café, built right over the Rio Cuale. e brightly painted dining room is open to the great outdoors, so you'll feel surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and the sounds of nature no matter where you're seated. e diverse menu o ers a tasty mix of international and local dishes, from traditional Peruvian ceviche to wild mushroom risotto. rivercafe.com.mx El Arrayan: Owned and operated by one hard- working local couple, El Arrayan serves up an authentic taste of Mexico within a comfortable, colourful and airy space. Named for the arrayan fruit tree growing in the centre of the restaurant, the friendly eatery's signature arrayan margarita is a must-try. If you have time, book a hands-on cooking class for a lively lesson on making every- thing from pulled pork to fresh salsa with re- roasted tomatillos and chilis. elarrayan.com.mx To help plan your own stay in Puerto Vallarta check out visitpuertovallarta.com. rw PHOTOS COURTESY PUERTO VALLARTA TOURISM, COSTA SUR RESORT & SPA AND EL ARRAYAN WHAT TO DO Sensory Workshops: Can't tell one tequila from another? Then you haven't experienced a "sensory workshop" at Casa Velas resort. Hosted in the luxury hotel's pretty botanical garden, the workshop provides expertly guided tastings of three di erent tequilas, paired with freshly prepared bites by the hotel chef. hotelcasavelas.com Spa Time: What's a relaxing honey- moon without some couple's time at the spa? Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa is located right on the beach and welcomes every guest with a chilled glass of champagne and a refreshing towel. That's before you're whisked into its serene Mind & Soul Spa for a dreamy couple's massage or treatment of your choice. The hotel also o ers signa- ture Spa Suites, which include an in- room jacuzzi plus a complimentary daily massage for each of you. Just say ahh. premiereonline.com.mx Walking Tours: For a true taste of something di erent, skip the tour- isty eateries and book a foodie walking tour o the beaten track with Vallarta Food Tours. The small independent company's guided tour in the working-class neigh- bourhood of Pitillal brings you to the area's family-run eateries and food stalls for generous samplings of authentic tacos, tamales, churros and more, just as the locals enjoy them. puertovallartafoodtours.com River Café Costa Sur Resort & Spa Grand Miramar Puerto Vallarta El Arrayan