If you fly into Puerto Vallarta, it is best to use their VIP taxi service from the airport to Las Alamandas. It is well worth it since the trip is approximately 2.5 hrs and I would not recommend navigating yourself anywhere in Mexico. Our driver was very nice and courteous. They gave you 2 water bottles for the trip the moment you have clear custom. Once we get to the hotel, it was amazing. They have people waiting for us with margaritas and hot towels. They even have fresh fruits in the minibar for refreshment. The hotel is absolutely majestic. The view is unlike anything I have seen before. The hotel is ran and managed like a mansion. When we arrived, we found out that we were the only people onsite, which means we have the whole entire beach and resort to ourselves. I highly recommend watching the sunset at the Mirador with a cracker and cheese plate along with a nice bottle of wine. If you want to go swimming, go to Las Cuatas where the rip current is not too strong. As for a mid day picnic, try horseback riding from the hotel to Playa Soledad beach and enjoy your day from there. The food is a little on the high side in term of price, but that is expected. All in all, this is worth an investment if you truly want to unplug from the whole world. I highly recommend it. The memories here will last an entire lifetime and I will definitely go back in the near future.