Petit Notes

Beyond the Beautiful Photograph

Puerto Vallarta wedding photographer Eva Šica on light, rain, first looks and the photographs couples return to years later.

Where Love Finds a Home

Petit Guide No. 2. Eight independent places around Banderas Bay where a wedding belongs to the place, from the hills of Mismaloya to the countryside outside Lo de Marcos.

What 900 Weddings Teach You About Love

After more than 900 weddings, Puerto Vallarta photographer Eva Šica says she knows nothing about love. It turned out to be the best answer we could have received.

Where Puerto Vallarta Blooms: Ten Restaurant Gardens Where Nature Becomes Part of the Meal

Ten restaurant gardens in Puerto Vallarta where the setting quietly becomes part of the memory. A Petit Guide to the places we keep returning to.

What Guests Remember Long After They’ve Checked Out!

The most memorable hospitality experiences begin with the senses. Hospitality has never been more thoughtful. Across the world, hotels, boutique properties, vacation rentals, and luxury residenc...

Puerto Vallarta Through the Eyes of an Artist

Artist Kathleen Carrillo came to Puerto Vallarta searching for a hidden part of her identity. What she found was a city of sea, mountains, jungle, and what she calls “gritty elegance.” In this Peti...

Does your shampoo spark joy?

Most shampoos are full of things your hair doesn't need. Here's why switching to a natural artisan shampoo bar might be the simplest upgrade you make this year.

The Art of Meaningful Gifting: Why Artisan Gifts Stay With Us

Some gifts disappear. Artisan gifts linger. A reflection on why handmade matters — and the real difference between giving something and giving something that means something.

A Quieter Kind of Night: Art, Dinner, and Connection at Casa Cupula

Casa Cupula's Art & Dine evening offers something increasingly rare — a night that slows down. Art, food, and genuine connection in one of Puerto Vallarta's most beloved spaces.

10 Unique Wedding Gift Ideas That Go Beyond the Registry

The registry is just the beginning. These ten artisan gift ideas from Puerto Vallarta offer something more personal — something the couple will actually remember.