“My Shangri-La, the place I could recommend without reservation or caveat ... I’ve been in search of the perfect beach since I first saw the ocean, decades ago. Now I’ve found it.” The Washington Post We invite you to visit your home away from home in warm, sunny Mexico. Our Villa Michelle at Playa Las Tortugas beckons you to the vacation of a lifetime where colorful, tropical sunsets are always in season. You can take a leisurely walk, or a barefooted run, on miles of pristine sand beach that goes on as far as the eye can see. Up the beach just a few hundreds yards is the mouth of the mangrove estuary where you can watch numerous species of exotic birds including the resident pelicans. Playa Las Tortugas is only 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Your scenic drive north through areas of old-growth jungle which border the coast is simply spectacular. Before arriving you might select a variety of fresh fruits and coconut products in stands along the road. Optionally we can arrange transportation for you from and to the airport, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a traditional meal prepared by one of our cooking staff, or make yourself at home in our complete kitchen. As you walk in, the bright, plant-filled entry and sun motif of our roomy villa welcomes you. Just off the entryway are your two spacious bedroom suites with private baths, king-sized beds, desks, and a terrace with outdoor shower. From the bedrooms a gently-curving tiled circular stairwell leads you to the second floor living and dining areas which open onto a shaded slate terrace. Here is the perfect place for a cup of coffee while taking in magnificent views of the ocean down through rows of coconut palms with their gently swaying leaves. The open kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, is tiled with colorful hand-made "talavera tile" and decorated with glazed pots and vases from various parts of Mexico. Exotic furniture creates a comfortable space in the living room. From the interior living area of the home you head up to your roof-top terrace with its own shaded "palapa" and generous views of palm tree-lined beach. Here is an ideal place for sunbathing, for a get together to grill your lunch or dinner, or just to enjoy the tropical ocean breezes and lovely ocean, estua