Luzmaria Ortiz & E. Russell Smith

Status: Couple

Employed or Retired:  Semi-retired

Where did you live previously:  We live in Santa Barbara, California. Thinking of spending more time in PV every year. This year we are spending the summer in PV.

What part of town do you live in:  Hotel Zone

Why did you decide to move to Vallarta:  My family lives in Guadalajara. My son owns a condo at el ICON we purchased one two years ago.

What were the main reason(s) you moved here:  To be closer with the family

What are the top (3) things you have learned that you think might help someone moving to Vallarta now:

• It is a safe community
• There is always things to do and places to explore
• Shopping almost as good as in larger cities.