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Casa Cupula's pool club was recently awarded Best Gay Pool Club at the Best of Gays Awards. The award highlights Casa Cupula's two-decade commitment to the LGBTQ+ community in Puerto Vallarta.

Oscar Almeida's infectious grin speaks volumes as he recounts his recent triumph at the Best of Gays Awards. "Honestly, being named Best Gay Photographer in Vallarta is humbling," he confesses

The new Terminal 2 of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport is now expected to be fully operational by 2026, with a gradual move starting in 2025.

Puerto Vallarta's vibrant Chachalaca bar is celebrating a double win – finalist nods for Best Happy Hour and Best Drag Bar in the Best of Gays Awards. 

During my career of selling condos and homes in pre-sale, buyers often ask when they should start paying the Homeowners Association (HOA) fees.

Jet's Private Boat Tours, recently crowned Best Gay Boat Tour at the Best of Gays Awards, is setting the standard for personalized adventures in Puerto Vallarta's breathtaking Banderas Bay.

Zia Ahmad writes about how Joe Jack's fried chicken helped satisfy his craving for fried chicken.

A recent open house at Rincon de Almas 105 showcases the importance of having open houses for other agents and potential buyers.

Insider PV, a new podcast hosted by Poncho Davalos, has unveiled its first episode, featuring the editor and publisher of Out & About PV Magazine Jerry Jones.

Francie Nguyen's eyes sparkle with a mix of gratitude and excitement. Her restaurant, Bonito Kitchen, has been named the winner for "Favorite Specialty Cuisine" in the We Are PV Awards.

“The Cube” is a real-life fantasy! Recently, we had the chance to attend the Open House of @casaluxerealestate in The Cube, Puerto Vallarta a dream home brought to life on Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Street.

Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Sushi is making a splash in Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ scene, recently named a finalist for the We Are Puerto Vallarta Favorite Beach Club (gay oriented) award.

For going on nine years, Blondies has been holding down the corner of Amapas and Pulpito, serving ice cold adult slushies and tasty cocktails to thirsty patrons and passersby. Recently, Blondies was named the winner of the best happy hour in the Best of Gays Awards.

Taraka Yoga is owned by Mark Hanuman. The space exudes a brightness and positivity that is contagious. Mark hails from Baltimore, but has lived in Mexico since 2012. He discovered Yoga due to a life altering event, which very nearly was a life ending event.

Ryan Donner was recently crowned Best Gay Realtor at the Best of Gays Awards. Donner isn't just an individual realtor; he's the driving force behind the phenomenal success of Donner and Associates, a company built on a foundation of exceptional service, community spirit, and genuine human connection.

Virgin Voyages has announced their stunning new ship, the Brilliant Lady, will be calling on Puerto Vallarta as part of its West Coast debut from Los Angeles in Spring 2026.

In Puerto Vallarta, where the ocean meets the jungle, Jet De la Isla stands out as a pioneering force in the LGBTQ+ tourism industry. With a diverse portfolio of businesses that include a clothing-optional beach, the highest rated LGBT+ boat charter company on TripAdvisor, Mexico’s first gay youth hostel, founder of the largest online gay community Facebook group, a new mezcal beach bar, and as a board of director for the new LGBTQ+ community center, Jet has carved a niche for himself in this tropical paradise.

Come one, come all, the magic of ThrIVe IV & MedSpa is arriving at Puerto Magico. The well known MedSpa, which has its home base on Basilio Badillo in Zona Romantica, recently celebrated a soft opening with a second location at Puerto Magico to serve the needs of the cruise ship community as they arrive at Puerto Vallarta.

Cassandra Shaw Jewelry has won the First Annual We Are Puerto Vallarta Favorite Jewelry Shop Award, and was named as a finalist for the coveted Best Business Award. 

Tech entrepreneur and hospitality visionary Tristan Schukraft is expanding his portfolio of iconic LGBTQ+ venues with the acquisition of 75% of the Fire Island Pines commercial district, one of the most celebrated queer community hubs in the United States.