Should We Choose Resorts or Airbnb in Puerto Vallarta?
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we're hitting the road again and this time we're headed to the beach we're heading to puerto vallarta mexico
we found a wonderful airbnb at the icon variata condominiums by the way this isn't sponsored we just wanted to share our experience
we found the perfect place in puerto vallarta that gives us the best compromise between the amenities of a resort but the freedom and cost effectiveness of an airbnb
we're really set up beautifully here and we don't have to leave the property all until we're ready
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Resorts/hotel versus Airbnb? It’s a great debate among many who travel often, like us. Michael and I have had trouble picking a side. And since we retired early to slow travel the world, we need to figure this out. What we really wished for, was to have it all. Can we have all the benefits of a resort and an Airbnb in one place? Believe it or not, we found that we could. We found a wonderful Airbnb at the Icon Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta condominiums that comes with all the amenities of a resort. If you’re reading this we bet you love to travel. Comment “I love Mexico!" so we can notice you! KEYWORDS: Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Airbnb Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Puerto Vallarta Airbnb, Airbnb Puerto Vallarta, gay Puerto Vallarta, where to stay in Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta Mexico resorts, living in Mexico, Mexico Living, Mexico travel, slow travel retirement, slow travel, slow travel retirement, retirement travelers, early retirement slow travel, slow retirement travel, Airbnb Link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19767663?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=56b766b3-e0fc-4751-8427-a40656b0aeea 📚 RECOMMENDED READING: Fodor's Puerto Vallarta with Guadalajara & Riviera Nayarit: https://amzn.to/3QIWQAc 🎫 RECOMMENDED TRAVEL EXPERIENCE/TOUR: Rhythms of the Night Cruise & Dinner Show: https://gyg.me/97Detcgz ------------------------------------ 🗺️ Google Map Video Locations: https://bit.ly/mapofgems ------------------------------------ 🛒 Visit Our Travel Store for Recommended Travel Gear & Books, Etc.: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems 🛒 Visit Our Fun Customizable Merchandise Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/emissary000 We've designed some beautiful greeting cards, mugs, t-shirts and more; and you can take them to the next level by fully customizing the designs further with your name, photo, etc. ------------------------------------ ABOUT US: We are a couple who retired early in order to travel and enjoy life. We spend half our time in Washington DC and the other half in extended slow travel all over the world. Our philosophy is to "travel wide" but also to "travel deep" which means really getting to learn the stories unique to the destinations that we visit. Join us for the journey. ☕ PATRON: You can help support the channel by leaving a small donation using the video "Super Thanks" button, or by becoming a channel member at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_-lNUfwWQam7mNQg2ZB1Q/join ------------------------------------ Affiliate Link Offers: [You and I mutually share benefits from these proven companies and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases] 🎤 We Use the DJI Wireless Mics While On the Go https://amzn.to/3MkKOf9 🎙️ We Use the Shure MV7 USB Studio Microphone on the PC https://amzn.to/3pqjseE 🎥 We Use the Insta360 X3 360 Degree Camera https://amzn.to/4577lDj 🎫 We Book Our Touring Adventures with GetYourGuide Because We Trust Them and Tours are Cancellable https://gyg.me/30ks0MhS ✈️ We use the United Explorer Card to Pay for our Travels; Use this Code to get FREE Bonus Miles when you Sign Up too. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/215m/INEXTTZWO3 🌐 We use ExpressVPN for Online Security & Streaming; Get Free Months when you Sign up Here! https://bit.ly/expressvpnfreemonths 📺 To Watch TV & Keep Up with US News When We Travel we Pair Yahoo TV Service with Express VPN; Get at Least $50 Off with this Code https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r18lcduw3uzp0d 🎨 We Create Our Videos Using Graphics from Envato; Use Our Link for Unlimited Downloads of 14+ Million Creative Assets https://1.envato.market/dchiddengems 🖼️ Use Canva for Free to Create YouTube Thumbnails like us: https://www.Canva.com/join/fcs-bzv-hhj 📷 Store and Share Your Video and Photos Like We Do with Smugmug with Free Trial: https://secure.smugmug.com/signup?Coupon=o96vHp1omGClQ ------------------------------------ ❓ Answer to the trivia question at the end of the video: "The interiors of the Icon Vallarta condominiums were tastefully designed by the talented team at Yoo by Phillippe Starck – the same masterminds behind such renowned buildings as the NW8 in London, Icon South Beach and Icon Brickell (both in Miami) as well as the Downtown by Starck in New York." ------------------------------------ Keywords: #dchiddengems #mexico #puertovallarta #gaytravel #slowtravel ------------------------------------ 🎦 Chapters 00:00 Pros and Cons 02:11 Icon Vallarta 02:51 Interior 06:05 Exterior 09:25 Local Shopping 10:09 Closing and Trivia Question