Same Latitude Relaxed Attitude
Hawaii has always been a place of tropical relaxation , Green mountains against sugar sand beaches and a blue ocean filled with wonders. Being in Hawaii during December through March gives you an opportunity to see the enormous humpback whales breach the oceans surface and splash down.
The Aloha spirit is a gentle welcome home along with sunshine and rainbows. Along with this amazing experience comes a hefty price tag. The hotels are moderate to very expensive . Most Islands you visit require a car rental which is another chunk of cash, plus hotels and resorts charge you a daily fee to park.
As much as I love fresh Mahi-Mahi , poke , sashimi and Mai Tais, going out for meals adds up very quickly. A dinner for 2 of mahi-mahi tacos and mahi-mahi fish and chips with a drinks totals $85.
I love Hawaii for all its tropical beauty, although, I have now found an alternative choice for Tropical relaxation and whale watching!
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the same latitude as Hawaii and comes with beautiful beaches, swaying palm trees , warm weather and YES! Breaching humpback whales!! This spot on the Pacific coast is also breeding grounds for humpback whales.
The hotel and resort stays are much cheaper in Mexico with some hotels/resorts offering prices with all-inclusive (food/drink) or an option for buying all-inclusive packages. This makes dining and drinking a fraction of Hawaii prices.
If you like sampling different restaurants you’ll experience shrimp/prawn tacos, ceviche , table side guacumole ,homemade salsa , fantastic chile rellenos along with Mahi-Mahi , Sea bass fresh and mouthwatering. Don't forget the refreshing Margaritas!
We stopped for dinner at a Marina restaurant and enjoyed huge coconut shrimp , spicy beef fajitas and delectable sea bass with 2 Margaritas for $473 pesos ($23 USD) , Yes, I typed that correctly!
Puerto Vallarta offers whale watching excursions like Hawaii along with the beautiful sculptures you can view on the Malecon , which is an amazing walk way with beach on one side and restaurants , shops on the other.
If you are worried about speaking Spanish , although it helps to know some phrases and words, from my recent visits most of the Mexican people I encountered spoke English or would ask someone to assist with translation. The Mexican people are gracious and fun loving just like the Hawaiians.
Both Hawaii and Mexico offer so much more than sun and fun. Their cultures worth experiencing first hand!
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