Hear what guests and owners have to say about their recent stays at The Villa Group Properties

Ken and Josie from Calgary Canada

Just want to say that my wife and I are so glad we did not cancel our trip over the fear of the flue. The news media should be ashamed of them self for putting the fear in everyone .It has put people out of work ..anyone who has a trip planned come Pv is the place for fun and food There was not a sign of any problems the people and the staff at villa del palmar have treated us so great Looking forward to our friends arriving this sat.
They were worried we reassured them it is okay So to anyone who reads this come on down.

May 5, 2009

To All UVC members,

I am a long time owner at the Villa DelPalmar in Puerto Vallarta. I have been here at the VDP in PV since Aprl 25th. On April 26th the "flu warnings" advising against non-essential travel to "Mexico" began in the US. These warnings increased in intensity daily.

I am here for two weeks, and after 10 days have not seen the flu anywhere in PV. I have been told that no cases have been reported in PV. In fact, I have many friends, who are also members here, from all over the US and Canada. None of them have gone home early. The information that the flu is here in not correct.

What I have seen ths week is UVC members have cancelled their reservations, the VDP has lost business, and flights are nearly empty from the US to PV. This incorrect information about the flu is causing serious damage to the tourist industry in Puerto Vallarta, and I am sure in all parts of Mexico.

My fiends, who are still here, and I encourage all UVC members to contact the UVC office for the facts, before changing your travel plans.

Sincerely,
Janice Huttula

Villa del Palmar in Puerto Vallarta has been our home away from home. We discovered this place by accident eight years ago when Interval International gave us a bonus week that was about to expire and VDP was one of the resorts that was available for exchange. We immediately fell in love with the place. The people are warm, the place is well maintained, accommodations are excellent, the place is centrally located with a big supermarket with shops and food court just a block and a half away.

We have been coming here regularly once or twice a year. The staff treats us like family. We have made lasting friends. The people who frequent this place are very classy and this is because the management of Villa del Palmar maintains a high standard of decency that is manifested in the behavior of their staff. Our conversations with other guests confirm that people who have stayed at Villa del Palmar do not wish to stay anywhere else in Puerto Vallarta.

The year of 2009 was a troubled year for Mexico because of the drug conflict between the drug lords and the Mexican government. Many of our friends in the US had been cautioning us about coming to Mexico. We never had any doubts about our safety in Puerto Vallarta. We proceeded with our scheduled vacation and even increased our stay to four weeks.

A week into our stay here, the news of the swine fly broke out. Each day, the media brought worse news, grossly exaggerated and irresponsible. Many cut their vacations short. A lot more canceled their reservations. At this very moment we are saddened because VDP has had to resort to making their staff take personal leaves without pay due to the very low occupancy. There is nothing we can do about the news media. They are very powerful. When we get back, we will still write letters to the press to make them aware of the negative effects of their reporting without proper research. The flu was concentrated in Mexico City but the reports did not make that distinction. "The swine flu is no different than the regular flu." This statement was issued after a week of hysteria when the damage was already done.

VDP and Puerto Vallarta in general will recover from this tragedy. We will pray to the good Lord that he keeps the wonderful people of Villa del Palmar in His safety. We will continue to come on a regular basis. In the meantime, we will leave our piece of paradise in your capable hands. We hope to be able to visit for many more years to come.

Very truly yours,

Jerry and Lourdes Waggoner

James & Cindy Morrison

Excellent Job!

Members since pre-construction, very safe environment. I Have traveled with my family and friends.

The Food is excellent, we feel very safe and have notice NO evidence of the flu. Everyone is happy and healthy & we are having a great time enjoying the pool and the hotel facilities, night life in Cabo. We invite everyone to visit Cabo!

Harry & Elaine Wilson

We enjoy the Villa del Palmar Cabo Mexico in general. The city & Resort are free from any health issue & it´s a pleasure being here again. We would encourage people to Travel here and enjoy themselves. Free from worry.

Bibergall Wayne

We have NO problems and concerns of flu virus here. Anyone can have some problems at home as going anywhere. Exercising caution and common sense will help more than everything.

Food and drinks at the hotel is extremely Safe! We are not worry of the flu virus. Cabo Mexico is safe!