AT YOUR SERVICE

THE ESTATES BY VIDANTA IN NUEVO VALLARTA, MEXICO, SERVE UP ELEGANCE AND LUXURY IN A DREAMY OCEANFRONT SETTING

- MARY GRAUERHOLZ

Take a breath and meditate on a pictureperfect ocean getaway, complete with warm tropical breezes under a pearly-blue sky. Your only worry is how to juggle a drink and a good book in your hands. Now, imagine that scenario embellished with spectacular dining, endless entertainment options, amenities galore-and your own private butler trained by the British Butler Instituteand you've reached nirvana.

The Sierra Madre Mountains, which follow the Pacific coastline, provide stunning views at The Estates by Vidanta in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

Opposite, In the Empire Suite, a swimming pool stretches almost the length of the deck, perfect for unwinding or practicing your strokes. Dining is a dream for your party of travelers. For pure relaxation, a private chef is available to prepare and serve your meal.

This is life at The Estates by Vidanta, an elegant property in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, where relaxation is as luxurious as you can imagine. Located just north of Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Ocean, The Estates has a sumptuous vibe that simply doesn't stop.

Imagine what 5,000 staff members can accomplish at this expansive resort, set on more than 2,500 acres. While most guests have an ongoing membership, villas are also rented by the night.

Arriving at The Estates, after leaving my cold, gray-sky life behind, my world became all about maximum luxury and pampering. Suddenly, like jumping into a beautiful pool, I was immersed in the moment.