🎂 Timothy's 50th in Puerto Vallarta
The Main Event • August 10-20, 2026 • Inner Circle Planning
💵 Cash & Cards
Many higher-end places take cards, but most small shops, taxis, and markets prefer cash. Get pesos at the airport ATM for the best rates.
💧 Water
Most visitors stick with bottled or filtered water. Casa Creciente provides reusable bottles for your stay.
☀️ Sun & Heat
Puerto Vallarta's sun can be intense. Stay hydrated, reapply SPF, and find shade during peak midday hours.
🕶️ Safety
Zona Romántica is friendly and walkable. Stay aware of your surroundings and stick to active, well-lit areas at night.
🌴 Why We Love Puerto Vallarta
PV is freedom — the kind you feel the second you step outside. Same-sex couples holding hands down cobblestone streets, rainbow flags flying above Zona Romántica, drag brunches spilling into the afternoon, beach clubs where everyone's welcome and the dance floor doesn't close. It's joyful, unapologetic, and openly queer in a way that's rare anywhere.
Layer that over warm Pacific water, world-class food, the Malecón at sunset, and locals who genuinely seem happy you're there — and you understand why we keep coming back. This trip is about all of us being together in a place that lets us be fully ourselves.
🌦️ August Weather: Highs around 90°F (32°C), warm ocean temps, brief afternoon showers (rainy season)
🛡️ A Quick Note on Recent Headlines
You may have seen recent press about cartel activity in parts of Mexico. The coverage has been dramatically overblown when it comes to Puerto Vallarta — particularly the tourist zones where we'll be (Zona Romántica, the Malecón, the beach clubs, the marina).
These areas are heavily policed, walkable, and consistently rank among the safest tourist destinations in the country. We've spent weeks here over the years and have never once felt unsafe. Use normal city common sense — stay in well-lit, active areas at night, keep an eye on your stuff — and you'll have a beautiful, easy time.
📖 Our Puerto Vallarta Guide • Official Visitor Guide
⬆️ Arriving: Beth, Evan (from Honolulu)
🌅 First arrivals — quiet settle-in day
⬆️ Arriving: Sam, Kerri (from Austin)
🏖️ Settle in — beach, pool, eat, chill
⬆️ Arriving: Timothy, Adam, Kim, Joyce, Soul, Debra
🍸 Welcome Cocktails at Casa Creciente
Open to everyoneLocation: Casa Creciente (D'Vine 603)
Attending: Timothy, Adam, Kim, Joyce, Soul, Debra, Sam, Kerri, Beth, Evan
The whole crew comes together for the first time. Relaxed, no reservation needed.
No arrivals or departures
🏖️ Open day — beach, pool, eat, chill
🐟 Casual Dinner at Joe Jack's Fish Shack
Out-of-town guests only6:30 PM · Basilio Badillo 212, Zona Romántica, 48380 PV
Table for: 10
Attending: Timothy, Adam, Sam, Kerri, Beth, Evan, Kim, Joyce, Soul, Debra
Laid-back seafood spot with a Vallarta vibe — a relaxed welcome dinner with everyone who's arrived.
🚗 Transportation provided from D'Vine to the restaurant — or walk (short stroll). Uber back after dinner.
🌐 Website⬆️ Arriving: Courtney, Matt, David, Peter, Brandon, Toya (arrive midday)
🎂 Birthday Dinner at Bodegón de Pastas
7:00 PM · Calle Libertad 330, Centro, 48300 PV
🍸 Optional pre-dinner drinks at Casa Creciente from 6:00 PM
🔒 Full restaurant booked
Attending: Kim, Joyce, Soul, Debra, Sam, Kerri, Beth, Evan, Poul, Gene, Tim, Courtney, Matt, David, Peter, Brandon, Toya, Timothy & Adam
Italian-Argentine fusion — handmade fresh pastas from family recipes, blending classic Italian cooking with homemade Argentine flavors.
🚗 Transportation provided from D'Vine to the restaurant. Uber back after dinner.
💛 HOUSE RULES
No cash. No cards. No coin counting. No math at the table — ain't nobody got time for that. If you'd like to chip in, Venmo @adamstanleyatx — otherwise, just be present and pour the wine.
🌈 GET RATCHET AFTER DINNER 🌈
Everyone welcome but some may not want to join!
~2 min · open-air street party
~3 min · rooftop, go-go dancers
~7 min · refined cocktails
~5 min · karaoke, camp
⬇️ Departing: Sam, Kerri
🏖️ Open day — beach, pool, eat, chill
⬇️ Departing: Kim, Joyce, Soul, Debra
⬆️ Arriving: Jen, Sarah, Mel, Jeffrey, Deanna
🍸 Welcome Happy Hour at Casa Creciente
Evening · Casa Creciente
Round-two welcome — toast the new arrivals (Jen, Sarah, Mel, Jeffrey, Deanna) before scattering for dinner.
No arrivals or departures
⚓ Half-Day Private Boat Trip on Banderas Bay
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · meet at the pier by 9:15 AM
Departure: Los Muertos Pier · only a 10–15 min walk from Casa Creciente
Plan for the day: Swim, snorkel, and soak up the Pacific together — full crew on the water.
✅ Confirmed Attendees 17
Adam, Timothy, Beth, Evan, Courtney, Matt, David, Peter, Jen, Sarah, Mel, Gene, Tim, Brandon, Toya, Jeffrey, Deanna
⬇️ Departing: Beth, Evan, Brandon, Toya
🎂 Gene's Birthday Dinner at Barcelona Tapas
6:30 PM · Calle 31 de Octubre 291, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Table for: 14
Attending: Timothy, Adam, Courtney, Matt, Jen, Sarah, Mel, David, Peter, Jeffrey, Deanna, Tim, Gene, Pat
Spanish tapas overlooking Banderas Bay — perfect for a shared celebration of Gene's birthday.
🌐 Website⬇️ Departing: Courtney, Matt, David, Peter
⬇️ Departing: Jeffrey, Deanna
⬇️ Departing: Timothy, Adam, Jen, Sarah, Mel
📍 Your Puerto Vallarta Guide
Timothy & Adam have put together a comprehensive guide with all their favorite spots — restaurants, bars, beaches, activities, and insider tips from years of visiting PV.
💛 The Birthday Fund — totally optional
A few of you have asked how to chip in toward Timothy's celebration. There's zero expectation — Adam's got it covered. But if joining the toast in a small way matters to you, this is the place.
Venmo: @adamstanleyatx · Zelle: 646-265-8324
🛒 Pre-Arrival Tip
Ask your property manager about pre-arrival grocery service — arrive with the fridge already stocked.
Casa Creciente (603)
Owned by Adam & Timothy
Timothy & Adam • Aug 11-20
1 bed / 2 bath
Casa Dragonfly (D'Vine 304)
Sam & Kerri • Aug 10-14
Available Aug 14-20 for additional guests!
1 bed / 2 bath
Book NowD'Vine 504
Beth & Evan • Aug 9-17
Available Aug 17-20 for additional guests!
1 bed / 2 bath
Book NowD'Vine 201
Courtney & Matt • Aug 13-18
Available Aug 10-13 and Aug 18-20 for additional guests!
1 bed / 2 bath
Book NowD'Vine 204
Brandon & Toya • Aug 13-17
Available Aug 10-13 and Aug 17-20 for additional guests!
1 bed / 2 bath
Book NowAugust is low season in Puerto Vallarta. Several other units in the building have availability if additional friends want to join:
Unit 503 • 1 bed / 2 bath
Sleeps 2 · king bed · balcony with mountain views
✓ Available Aug 9-19
~$130/night
Book NowNot in the D'Vine building, but a great budget option a short walk away in Zona Romántica:
Casa Lumine Poética
Owned by Kayoko (Casa Lumine network)
2 bed / 1 bath · sleeps 4 · 2 king beds
Zona Romántica · 2 blocks to Los Muertos Beach
From €60/night (budget-friendly)
🐱 Must love cats — resident kitties on site
Joining the Austin party before the Mexico trip?
🏖️ Beaches Near Casa Creciente
On open days, here are the three closest beaches — walk to two, taxi or rideshare to the third.
Playa Los Muertos
5 min walk | 0.35 km
The closest and liveliest beach. Walk straight down Lázaro Cárdenas to reach the famous pier, beach clubs, and endless ocean views.
Playa Amapas
12 min walk | 1.1 km south
A quieter cove just beyond Los Muertos Pier—clear water, soft sand, and relaxed energy. A favorite for couples escaping the crowds.
Playa Conchas Chinas
7 min drive | 2 km south
Tucked-away coves, tide pools, and emerald waters framed by rock formations. Ideal for snorkeling or a quiet afternoon swim.