New York New York!!!

Okay, not a true bikini vacation -- but oh how we love New York! Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock

Mom's Birthday at Chez Josephine

Mom's Birthday dinner at Chez Josephine was divine but there was a little magic missing as Jean Claude was on vacation...

Alice's Tea Cup

It doesn't get much sweeter in ambiance or to your taste buds than Alice's Tea Cup. We love it for breakfast! The pumpkin scones are a must!!!

Muy Bonita!

The Westin in the marina is a few doors down from Shangri La (the Bikini Travel place of choice to stay in PV) and always a favorite place to spend a day at the beach, eat a meal and shop in their cute shops.

Favorite pic of Norma from the vacation!

Let the Good Times Roll!

Tai was so happy to share time with Gloria and family on vacation!

Domenic Cuccione (Gloria's husband), Tai Collins & Mike Cuccione

Familiar Faces...

Las Palamas on the Malecon is always a stop when in downtown Puerto Vallarta because from year to year we get to see the familiar faces of the sweet staff that work there!

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Life is Too Short...

...for dull vacations! So vacation where  you can taste lots of tequila! We sampled almond, cream, coffee, pomegranate, coconut,  chocolate, and plain old non-flavored! So good!!! Of course I bought 3 flavors!

Mother Daughter Time Divine!

Tai Collins & Norma Collins

Don Pedro's the the Cuccione Family

Come all the way to Mexico to see friends from Vancouver. Tai was happy for her mom to share time with a special family she feels a part of. We shared lunch at Don Pedro's, a fabulous little restaurant on the main beach in Sayulita. Tai loves the food as the chef used to work at some of her favorite spots at home in California.

Anna Cuccione, Gloria Cuccione, grandma Anna Cuccione, Armando Cuccione, Domenic Cuccione, Mike Cuccione, Karla Cuccione, Tai Collins, Norma Collins

Oh Sayulita!

Puerto Vallarta wouldn't be complete without a trip to Sayulita! I love this charming colorful little beach town.

Tequila Tasting at Mama Lucia

A fun day trip about an hour outside of Puerto Vallarta is Mama Lucia's Hacienda.

Tai  & Norma sampled eight flavors of tequila -- and then had a margarita to top it off. 

Beautiful setting.

Favorite Store in PV

Every year when Norma and Tai share their mother daughter time in Mexico, they make sure to make a stop at their favorite store in Puerto Vallarta, Querubines (Of course Tai would like it because it means Angel.) The store has gorgeous housewares, jewelry and other fabulous colorful fun things!

Si Senor

There are three locations for Si Senor Mexican Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. Two on the sand by the sea where you can have your toes in the sand and watch the sunset and one in downtown. Tai & Norma love the colors of the one downtown and always have a festive time there. The service is wonderful, the fun lively -- and fresh seafood is prepared on on open grill. The margaritas and sangria are wonderful and the guacamole is prepared table side. A  fun and delectable experience always!

Small harp with only 22 strings

Even the stings are colorful!