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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Puerto Vallarta Squeeze...Take Two

I manage a corporate incentive trip each year.
The trip has three phases:
1) Select a potential destination and visit as many hotels and resorts as possible in the shortest amount of time humanly possible, causing a whirlwind of room types and amenities to keep track of. Once the resort is selected....
2) Return midway during the planning phase to walk through the details of the program--where the meals and functions are, what decor to use, etc.
3) Execute the program, with your attendees in two.

So in October, it was time for step 2 of the process for our 2018 trip to Puerto Vallarta.
Off to the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit it was.
 I very rarely sit at the window but of all trips to have that seat, the view was pretty good.

 I had a welcoming committee one evening when we were returning from some off site meetings. He was just as displeased about being stuck on my balcony as I was him being there. On that we agreed.
 But once he was helped out of my room (courtesy of maintenance) I could enjoy the signature PV sunset friend-free.
 Just your average Mexican condiments.

Finalizing all the little details for a great program; can't wait to get back to Puerto Vallarta in March. Cue the whales!

Hot Times in the Big Easy

 Work led me to New Orleans in August.
It was hot, but nice to be back. I hadn't been since a cruise we went on in 2005, before Hurricane Katrina.
Other than Bourbon Street going through some roadwork construction while we were there, New Orleans looks to be in fine condition.

 The event I was attending hosted their kick off dinner at Mardi Gras World, located on the banks of the Mississippi. As billed, we were guided through the (stifling hot) garage where many of the amazing Mardi Gras parade floats are stored.
Once through the garage, the venue has a large and multi-faceted event facility, which housed our 4,000 attendees easily.

 As expected, the entertainment in NOLA was amazing.
 Breakfast the next morning....there really wasn't another choice. Beignets for the win.

Can't wait to go back to New Orleans! Maybe not in August.