Dia Seis En Puerto Vallarta (Part 2)

Every minute that goes by this morning is bittersweet. Our time at Villa Balboa is coming to an end.

On the agenda; gourmet breakfast by chef Kori, a sample of the spa treatments available at the villa, a light lunch and our goodbyes to the wonderful staff.

Chef Kori starts us off right with a fresh mango and cantaloupe smoothie. She insisted that we drink a lot of water as the masseurs would go to work on us and if we’re not hydrated sufficiently we’ll cramp up.

After breakfast we’re told it is time and we head down to our terrace, where I spent those peaceful moments earlier in the morning, and we find the two women already set up for us. No CD of relaxing ocean waves needed, mother nature already provides that sound track. Add the firm touch of an expert masseur and aroma therapy oils to create the best massage experience I’ve ever had.

After the massage a dip in our room’s infinity Jacuzzi is the final touch to our luxurious and relaxing stay.

Our bags are packed we’re ready to go…

I sneak away from our group to take one final walk though the villa to soak up into memory as much of this experience as possible. The garden and koi ponds on the rooftop, the wonderful décor and pool and patio on the main floor, the movie theater, the waterfall, the master suites, the executive apartment, the other bedrooms, the unique bathrooms throughout the villa. The sounds. The smells. The feeling of the sun on my face with the cool rocks at the base of the waterfall beneath my feet.

I want to remember everything!

We say our goodbyes to Christhian, Eduardo, and as we’re about to call a cab to meet us, chef Kori offers to drive us to our next stop…Villa Venado. Chef Kori, who will probably have her own cooking show someday she’s so adorable and spunky, is simply too nice. If you’d like to contact her for event catering or private chef service email her at chefkori@hotmail.com

Good bye Villa Balboa... Hello Villa Venado!

More pictures and video of Villa Balboa will be posted soon!