Punta Mita, November 2007
Four Seasons has the chic for finding Gods blessed magic sites to create the most shimmering resorts. Punta Mita on the Mexican Pacific coast near Puerto Vallarta is a good example. The name of Punta Mita comes from the Aztec word “mictlan” meaning “Gateway to paradise”.

In fact, it is an exceptional peninsula ending the Banderas Bay in the ocean where land and sea marry under the tropical sun: the point of simple pleasures.

At 26 miles ( 42 km ) from Puerto Vallarta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has established an unrivalled vacation experience on 1500 acres ( 607 ha ) of hilly wooded land which looks like an immense prow cutting through the waves of the Pacific ocean. On the top of the prow, pending on both sides lays the Jack Nicklaus' golf course and the resort's amenities stand
behind the sandy beaches completely integrated in the environment.

Green 18 at the real Punta Mita...


Banderas bay view from Tee 8


The famous Tail of the Whale


Tee 13

Where to stay ?

The resort features 141 guest rooms called Casita Rooms and 32 suites in Mexican style houses of two or three stories spread around the property between the trees with balcony or private terrace, luxurious Mexican furniture and modern conveniences (air conditioning and ceiling fan, bar, bathroom with twin basins and separate shower, bathrobes, cable remote-controlled TV, coffee maker, computer connections, sliding doors opening to the ocean view, etc…).
The resort features an Apuana Spa (stream of water) with massage treatments in a tranquil setting near a pool far from the children's corner. Fitness centre with technogym equipment ( Cardio Wave machine)
The Cultural Centre in the Lobby is relaxed setting where to find historic treasures of Punta Mita, Banderas bay: books, videos, computers, lectures… Very exciting!
Art exhibits: in collaboration with Puerto Vallarta 's renowned art galleries, the Cultural Center showcases the work of well-known and upcoming artists, year-round.
Boutiques, facilities for gala banquets, meetings and private receptions.
Other activities: tennis, trekking, swimming with the dolphins, deep sea fishing, scuba diving and seasonal whale-watching…

Dining is a great time at Punta Mita as the multilingual chef Herve Fucho seasons its French Latin cooking with flavors from around the world, Mexican, Asian, European… It makes the menu very attractive will it be at the open cuisine of the Bahia Beach Grill or at the signature restaurant Armada. His daily specials are focused on fresh local produce. Her are some samples the chef's specialties :

- appetizer: Red Snapper “Cevice Tradition”, Serrano Chili Flakes, Keycap Mains
- entrée seafood: T eriyaki Glazed Chilean Salmon, Curried White Bean Stew, Basmati Rice, Dusted Crisp Vegetables

- entrée meat :Grilled Pandora Rock Cornish Hen, Braised Lentils, Glazed Root Vegetables, Hibiscus Flower Sauce
- dessert : Tequila Soufflé, Vanilla and Tequila Sauce
For the wines, leave it to the chef, he knows very well its cellar to find the best choice to match with the dishes.
For example theTequila tasting menu offers 5 courses each one with a glass of a different wine. (No after diner driving allowed! Better to smoke a good Mexican cigar at the Nona Bar with live Mexican music. Last but lot least, each week, the Tequila night brings a Mariachi ambiance.
Attire: casual by day but casually elegant venue for diner.

Best resort of the world was the choice of the readers of Condé Nast Travellers 2006.

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit 63734, Mexico
Tel : +52(3)2916000 - Fax: +52(3)2916060
website : www.fourseasons.com

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