Before you take a short five-minute cab ride to downtown Puerto Vallarta immerse yourself in the local culture right at our resort. From authentic Mexican artwork and traditional menu options to interactions with our friendly staff, Secrets Vallarta Bay will allow you to experience this fabulous town firsthand. ‘Like’ our facebook page and take a photo tour of the resort.

Puerto Vallarta was once named La Ciudad Mas Amigable en el Mundo, or friendliest city in the world, a name that it continues to live it up to even today. Puerto Vallarta features open-air cafés, chic boutiques and modern art galleries lining the famous seaside boardwalk also know as the ‘El Malecon’.

This quaint town is surrounded by the gorgeous natural beauty of the San Madre Mountains, lush jungles and Bahía de Banderas, which serves as Puerto Vallarta’s aquatic playground. It begins where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, forming one of the largest bays in the world and the largest in Mexico. The mountains and jungles offer a wealth of land-based adventures, from canopy tours to cultural exploration of the Huichol. When the sun goes down, the fun continues at Puerto Vallarta’s vast array of nightclubs.

 Book your stay at Secrets Vallarta Bay today with a special introductory rate starting at only $188  per person.  We look forward to welcoming you this spring!

View of Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Below is an excerpt from ArtBLT’s blog. To read more about their stay at Secrets St. James Montego Bay and view some great photos, visit here.

Our Secret in Jamaica (Part 1 of 3)

Well, if you don’t know by now, a belle loves to travel! Tamika and I actually have a travel blog that we haven’t updated in over a year. Normally, when we travel we keep a daily log to document our experience. To be as young as we are (late 20′s), we have been blessed to see some of the most beautiful places in the world and hope we’ll see many more.

We had the opportunity to go to Jamaica in August (yeah I’m mad late) and managed to score a great deal that included flight, hotel, and transfers. Since there is so much to share, this post will focus on the hotel. For those of you that have never stayed at a resort, don’t fret because we will give you all the details.

Let’s begin by saying that Montego Bay is absolutely gorgeous. You will hear the locals call it MoBay. I’m a deal hound by nature, so I don’t stop until I find the BEST price for my meager budget. Tamika laughs at my frugality but smiles when we have more money to spend on vacay.

I’m a control freak and LOVE to plan trips, but we allowed a travel agent to book this one, and I still got to do my planning thing by scoping out the spots we would see on our 6 day/5 night excursion.

We stayed at the newly built Secrets St. James (SSJ). The resort is literally about a 10 minute ride from the airport and near downtown. This all-inclusive resort bills itself as having unlimited luxury for adults and I must say they do an excellent job of pampering their guests.

Once you experience a resort, you will NOT want to go back to the cruise ships. Trust us. Resorts are so much better. Unlimited soda (Tamika was in heaven when they had her fav: Coke Light chilling in the fridge!), alcohol, room service, and anything else you want, which of course pleases a frugal belle.

As you can see above, we have a pinboard for each of our resorts as well as boards that represent the locations and cultures our guests experience while staying with us. Pinterest works by aggregating photos that have been pinned by users into several categories like ‘beauty & health’, ‘weddings & events’, ‘travel & places’, etc. You can use Pinterest to follow users who pin content that inspires you, and also use your own pinboards to save great photos, articles and ideas you find while surfing the web. Here’s an example of some of our favorite pins to date:

The Infinity Pool at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

Make it at Home: Secrets St. James' Jamaican Rum Jerk Chicken

A Honeymoon Photoshoot at Secrets Maroma Beach

We hope we’ve piqued your interest in Pinterest! Visit our page today to check it out and follow us!

Three of our Secrets Resorts & Spas have received Gold List Awards! Secrets Marquis Los Cabos, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun and Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun have received the prestigious Gold List Award from Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s premier travel magazines.

The award comes with much accolade as these three resorts are at the top of the Readers Choice ratings. Click below to read more about each property and their award-winning facilities, services and amenities.

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun

During my recent visit to Los Cabos, I, along with three of my friends, were lucky enough to have the chance to head over to Secrets Marquis Los Cabos for the day. It was i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e! Our day couldn’t have been more perfect! As soon as we arrived, we were in awe. The iconic archway in the lobby with a 40 foot waterfall showcased amazing views of the Sea of Cortes, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Speckled throughout the resort are some really great pieces of artwork from local artists. The perfectly-placed Angel Wings, sculpted by Artist Jorge Marin, represent a peaceful and harmonious experience. Interestingly enough, there’s a bit of a story as to how Angel Wings came to reside at Secrets Marquis.

“As they fly over Baja California Sur, the Angels searched for a new paradise and decided to land at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos. Two of the Angels, located in the lobby have their wings open and are standing on a globe, which represents Earth. As they walk through the resort, discovering the beauty and splendor of the resort, a sense of peace and harmony fall over them. They want to stay…yet, they hesitate. As they finish their journey, they end up at the main swimming pool where they decide they will stay and shed their wings, becoming human again.”

As we made our way to the pool, we noticed the grounds were immaculately cared, which really gave us a tranquil experience. We grabbed some lounge chairs and set-up-shop to catch some rays I can’t say enough how truly exquisite this resort is. From the rooms to the pools, every bit of our visit was impeccable. The pool and beach staff were amazing – waiting on us hand-and-foot! It was as if they knew when were thirsty and when we were hungry, we never had to ask for a single thing.

Armando, our pool waiter, was so helpful in recommending the perfect, fruity and frozen beverage, especially for someone as indecisive as I am when asked ‘What drink I get for you?’, I thoroughly enjoyed 2…orrrr 4 of these tasty concoctions. The food was phenomenal – hands down the best ceviche we’ve ever had.  Every inch of the resort features some of the most remarkable views of ocean. By the end of the day, we were fully bronzed, just like the statues, and full of drink and food and wishing we could stay longer!

Below is a quick snapshot of our day at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos. Enjoy

Angel Wing Statues by famous Mexican Artist, Jorge Marin

Endless ocean views

View of the Sea of Cortes from one of the rooms

All the rooms are artistically-inspired

Lush grounds are perfectly maintained

Lounging by one of the infinity pools

View of the motor lobby with Angel Wings in background

Below is a look at a few pictures of one of our recent sushi classes. As you can see, our guests had a great time creating and then enjoying their masterpieces!

If you’re visiting us soon and want to sign up for our sushi class, simply contact our Entertainment Staff. Not a fan of sushi? Have no fear! Try our kitchen tour instead, which occurs each Saturday at 4pm!

Below is a list of 5 books to be released this year that make excellent beach reads. You’ll want to be sure to grab a copy of these or download them to your e-Reader before you visit us!

From December 18^th to 25^th, Secrets Marquis is offering classes for all levels!  Stacie Dooreck brings expertise in Sivananda Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Prenatal Khalsa Way Yoga & much more.

Clear your mind, refresh your spirit and join Stacie at her classes!

We’ll have visiting fitness gurus throughout the year at Secrets Marquis, enjoy the complimentary classes during your next visit!

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articulatebrian Big thanks to @expedia and @secretsresorts for an awesome vacation at Maroma Beach. The beach bed concierges really made the trip!