At Get Away Today we're going loco over Mexico! We can't believe how many great deals there are and how much there is to do when traveling to Mexico. This article focuses on Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit with some of our best travel tips and top recommendations of what to do and where to stay.

Mexico offers a diverse range of vacation options but many include the beautiful beaches and oceans you can find on both sides of the country.

Some of our favorite Mexico destinations include:

• Cabo San Lucas - on the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico on the Pacific coast
• Cancun - on the Yucatan Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea
• Cozumel - an island off the coast of Playa del Carmen, nestled in the Caribbean Sea
• Los Cabos - the quieter region of “Cabo” in Baja California, Mexico
• Puerto Vallarta - on the coast of the Mexican Pacific
• Riviera Maya - the hottest up-and-coming destination just south of Cancun
• Riviera Nayarit -on the coast of the Mexican Pacific

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit so you can start planning the ultimate retreat in Mexico at the best prices available.

When planning a trip to Mexico’s pacific coast, lots of people are drawn to the stunning locale of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Being so close together, the two destinations around the Bay of Banderas are often mixed up as being one in the same.

But the differences and similarities are very important when planning a trip that’s just right for you. Between Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit is the Ameca River, which also divides the states of Jalisco (home to Puerto Vallarta) and Nayarit (known as Riviera Nayarit).

Take a look at some of the differences between the two so you can narrow down your perfect destination.

The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit is November through May. And December through March is whale migration season, so that is especially awesome.

As far as resorts go, these are Get Away Today’s' top three picks:

1. Iberostar Playa Mita - All inclusive resort includes all meals, daily activities, nightly entertainment, non-motorized water sports and more.
2. Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta - Another all-inclusive resort that also includes all meals and beverages, daily and nightly entertainment, a supervised kids club for kids 4-12 and more.
3. Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta - This all-inclusive resort includes all of the regular inclusions, plus a huge water park with nine water slides, two zip lines and luxurious pool areas for adults. As an added bonus, two kids 12 and under stay free when staying with two adults.

Some of our agents' favorite family activities in the area include the Pirate Ship by Day excursion, zip lining, swimming with dolphins, or visiting a Mexican ranch for a fiesta. And of course, the beach!

Our agents would love to help you plan the perfect vacation to Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. You can find out more online or call our vacation experts at 855-GET-AWAY.