Kirsten Raccuia

Jan 14, 2025 | sandinmycurls.com | Kirsten Raccuia

Last Updated on January 14, 2025 by Kirsten RaccuiaLiving in Puerto Vallarta feels like stepping into a postcard, except the colors are brighter, the air is saltier, and there’s always a cheap taco nearby. When we came here in 2022, we had no intention of staying. But it slowly grew on us, and before we knew it, we realized it was checking off a lot of boxes. But let’s be real. No place is all sparkles and margaritas (though there are plenty of those here).

Nov 12, 2024 | sandinmycurls.com | Kirsten Raccuia

Last Updated on November 21, 2024 by Kirsten RaccuiaTearing your hair out looking for a genuine list of things to do before moving to another country? You’ve clicked on the right page. If you’ve been dreaming about life in a land far, far away for years but suddenly feel overwhelmed by the nitty gritty of moving overseas, you’re not alone. It’s tough to hop from A to B without stress, but with these tried-and-tested tips, it’ll be a smooth(er) transition. You’ve landed in your new city.

Oct 1, 2024 | sandinmycurls.com | Kirsten Raccuia

Last Updated on November 22, 2024 by Kirsten RaccuiaAre you looking for the best luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta? Well, you’re in the right place. We’ve been living in Puerto Vallarta since 2022, and during high season, we’ve had non-stop visitors, which means we know a lot about the hotels here. This is a curated list of luxury hotels that are the best of the best. Not all of them have luxury price tags. Some of them are all-inclusive (optional). Some are adults only.

Sep 6, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Kirsten Raccuia

Stroll down the beaches in Puerto Vallarta, and you’re walking through the pages of a scandalous Hollywood love affair. In the early 1960s, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, turned this sleepy fishing village into a hotbed of romance and gossip. Their love transformed this village into a glamorous playground for the stars that ignited the town’s fame, but it’s the timeless beauty of the beaches that draws the world in today.

Aug 27, 2024 | sandinmycurls.com | Kirsten Raccuia

Last Updated on September 9, 2024 by Kirsten RaccuiaAre you trying to figure out the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta? Well, it’s a good thing you’re here because after living here for over two years, I’ve got the answers. Not to everything, but the best time to come here? For sure. Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular and safest beach towns on the Pacific Coast. And there is never a really horrible time to visit.