I’m almost home! Have you been worried about me? Well you should have been! I’ve been on a press trip to Mexico and we stayed at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort Hotel and Spa. Wait, this isn’t the reason you should have been worried about me! I adore Mexico, and the hotel was fantastic and very family friendly. Besides, I’m queen of lying on the beach, soaking up the sun, swimming in the pool, ordering a frozen cocktail and taking advantage of all the amenities a nice hotel has to offer. But this trip, I was way WAY outside my comfort zone. On this trip I was fierce!
I kissed and swam with dolphins at Dolphin Discovery.
No, I rode dolphins! That’s a happy face, not a scared one! Seriously!
I conquered the jungle!
Zip lines, repelling, white water rafting and riding mules at Canopy River!
I snorkelled with teeny Jelly Fish? I didn’t mean to. Zap. Zap. Zap. No harm done!
I hiked, took selfies in waterfalls, and ventured into tiny fishing villages through the areas of Yelapa & Majahuitas thanks to Vallarta Adventures.
I got off the beaten path, took a local food tour and ate street meat?
Who does this? Apparently I do!! If I’m with one of Vallarta’s Food Tours.
Quite frankly I don’t even know who I am any more! I am very possibly the Mom my kids have always wanted me to be. I’m brave, adventurous and free. I explored as much of Puerto Vallarta as I possibly could in four days and can’t wait to give you my recommendations for the family friendly tours and must do’s in some of the most unique and untouched areas of Puerto Vallarta. But first; I need a nap!
Lynda Cook says
Happy to hear you had such an awesome time, sounds like you did pretty good in touring and being adventurous, and it all sounded so wonderful, I would of loved the dolphins! now you need a vacation from your vacation..lol
Stephanie says
You are so right! I am a bit tired from all that running around, I need to plan a trip back with some scheduled in beach time 🙂
Lynda Cook says
well at least you had lots of fun and did some new things, so wished I had the guts to do some new and interesting stuff
posh says
Wow that looks like a fun time!
Stephanie says
It was so much fun to get out of my comfort zone and explore!
Bailey says
What a wonderful adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Stephanie says
Thanks for popping by!
paula schuck says
Stephanie: You should feel fierce!! Good for you! You were extremely brave and adventuresome on this trip. I enjoyed spending time with you and your sassy hubs. Wishing I was still in that super warm pool enjoying pina coladas and a good book.
Stephanie says
Oh how I am missing that pool! Was so great to spend time with you and your brave little one! Here’s hoping there are more adventures in store for the both of us soon!
Karren Haller says
You are an amazing mom, need Sassy in front of your name, what a wonderful time you had, sip line, wow Im impressed!!! Your kids should be so proud of their mom!!!! Thats so cool, wish I were younger and could do these things.
Please stop by and share your link in my WW this week.
Enjoy your day!!
Stephanie says
They were a little bit proud, and a whole lot jealous!! I guess I have to take them with me next time!
Nomadic Living says
WOW! What an absolute amazing adventure! Ziplining, snorkeling, eating, & riding dolphins? WOW!!! You ARE that momma all our kids want us to be 🙂
Stephanie says
…and then I came home and laid down the law about homework! LOL
brian miller says
omg…..rode dolphins….how cool is that…you have been on quite the adventure….very cool….
Stephanie says
It was a jam packed, whirl wind of an adventure 🙂
Feed Me Dearly says
Awesome shots! Looks like you had a blast!
Happy Wordless Wednesday! 🙂
Stephanie says
Thank you, we had an incredible time!
stevebethere says
Wow! your a brave girl well done I enjoyed your photos and post quite interesting
Have a busytastic week 😉
Stephanie says
Thank you! I did feel brave after this week!
Alissa Apel says
WOW! You are way more brave than I am. I could not of done the zip line thing. Everything else, I possibly could have done. How fun!
Stephanie says
I’ve been to Mexico a few times now and have to confess I spent most of those visits just hanging by the beach. This time I really stepped out of my comfort zone and tried everything and am glad I did!
Bernadyn @ B is For... says
Hi, found you at Wordless Wednesday @ BeThere2Day…great photos and what an awesome trip! Looks like lots of adventure and nice experience! I would definitely need a long nap after all that, too. 🙂
Stephanie says
I need a vacation to recover from this whirl wind trip, but I’m not complaining!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Busy Bee Suz says
How fun is that??? So glad you got to enjoy it all. I think I might have been kissing a dolphin at the same time you were….but not in Mexico!
Stephanie says
What seriously!! LOL Must pop over and see what you have been up to! 🙂
kristen visser says
awe sounds like an amazing experience and awesome pics! jealous over here lol
Stephanie says
We made some incredible memories on this trip! I highly recommend trying to take a vacay to Puerto Vallarta!
kristen visser says
definitely will keep it in mind 🙂 have to pop out this baby first then i will DEFINITELY need a vacay!!
Stephanie says
Maybe a “baby moon” 🙂
Rick F says
i always wanted to swim with dolphins.
Stephanie says
It was kind of magical! I highly recommend it!
Brandee H says
What adventures!!! I absuletly adore Mexico. Lived there for many years and other than hanging out with locals, I have done nothing on your list! Looks like so much fun! I think I need to book a trip 🙂
Stephanie says
II guess you have the perfect excuse to head back to your old stomping ground 🙂