zihuatanejo (ZEE-wah-ta-nay-ho)

photos!

2006-11-10T18:22:00.000-08:00

more photos can be found at these links

brian linehan's - 2 albums in this one
see photos

jay & brie
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maureen & todd faulkner's - great pool shots!!
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jill & kendra's
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corboy's
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meredith & rick herman's
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scott witt & anita's
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our flickr account - quick little summary
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Less Than 2 wks away!

2006-10-16T13:20:00.000-07:00

GETTING THERE
1 - the airport is about 15 - 10 min from zihuatanejo, you can easily catch a taxi.
shouldn't cost you more than $20 - 25 bucks
2 - there are big tour type buses that head into town, for $10 a head
and they serve beer for a $1- you can take these as well, just make sure they're going to La Ropa beach
3 - do not rent a car, you will not need it, you can take taxi's everywhere
and once the wedding festivities start, everything is within walking distance
4- driving into Zihua, the barrio's are very "typical mexico". just know it gets better as you drive.
5 - There are ATM's at the airport & in town at the banks, most places should take credit cards (exchange rate is best) and most places will take american dollars as well (they'll give you change back in pesos) exchange rate is roughly 10 pesos to $1
6 - there is a small food market on the beach next to Villa Mexicana and a large grocery just outside town, you'll have to take a taxi there

ACTIVITIES
1 - there are a bunch of activities in ixtapa - dolphinarium, water park "magic world"
crocodile reserve, marina, mini golf etc...as well as all the beach rental activities
2 - zip line rope tours - $60 per 2hrs includes lunch & transportation
(email me if you are interested, we will get a group together)
3 - there are 2 major golf courses $75 - $85 + $30 club rental
(email me if you are interested, we will get a group together)
4 - fishing is available for friday morning 6:30am - 2pm - 35 - 40 ft boats
fit 6 people - they have 5 boats available approx $85 per person
(email me if you are interested, this will be friday morning)
5 - snorkeling- there's a snorkeling beach just to the left of la ropa beach (if you're looking at the ocean) they rent equipment there

here's the nightly schedule:
WED - happy hour at our house 6:00 villa carolina - http://www.villacarolina.com.mx/
THURS - downtown zihua, mustache party 9:00 (bring your own OR we will supply)
coconuts bar - http://www.restaurantcoconuts.com/
FRIDAY - rehearsal 6:00 villa vera - rehearsal dinner to follow (wedding party only)
9:00 open bar at La Perla restaurant on the beach - http://www.zihua.net/laperlarestaurant/index.html
SAT - wedding - 5:00 arrive, 6:00 ceremony starts - villa vera puerta mio
http://www.applevacations.com/showHotel.do?lastActive=summary&hotelCode=210509&command=showHotel
SUN - drinks & dinner at Las Brisas in Ixtapa - http://www.brisas.com.mx/?method=hotel&idhotel=3

MISC
1 - it will be HOT & humid - temperature is in the mid 90's and it only cools down to mid 70's at nighttime. there is a chance it will rain, but it's usually a brief afternoon shower
2 - most accomodations will have americanized sockets, so your electrical stuff shouldn't be a problem.
3 - all events are super casual, flip flops, bathing suit & coverups are essential, it's a beach vacation, you can pretty much wear flip flops everywhere. the attire for the ceremony / reception is casual as well:
- guys - the wedding party is wearing shorts & flip flops with oxfords, no need for a suit OR sport coat, unless you want to.
- girls - sundresses, skirts, pants, flip flops, heels..it's up to you. the ceremony isn't on the beach. overall, think tropical & fun, just be comfortable & happy in what your wearing

you'll get a packet of stuff when you get down there, places to eat etc..
email us if you have ANY questions in the meantime
- - > let me know BEFORE friday 10/20 if you're interested in fishing OR golf OR the zipline park so we can arrange groups to go

we leave on tues 10/24

Betsey Johnson loves Zihuatanejo

2006-08-09T12:54:00.000-07:00

Celebs and fashionistas are discovering Zihuatanejo. Famous fashion designer Betsey Johnson went to ZIhua
and ended up buying a hotel 20 minutes south, which
she renamed "Betseyville".
Check out the full story here.

See the villa she owns in Barra de Potosi Betseyville

LAX flight update

2006-07-26T11:59:00.000-07:00

NON-STOP FLIGHT
There is only ONE direct flight from LAX to ZIH
wed 10/25 - sun 10/29
on ALASKA AIR
it still has 10 seats left
prices just went down - $557
BOOK NOW - if you want a non-stop
www.orbitz.com
OR
https://www.alaskaair.com/

ONE STOP
You can make a stop in Mexico City (for an hour) and it's cheaper
Book through Mexicana for $540
https://www.mexicana.com/
OR orbitz
www.orbitz.com

ziuha photos

2006-06-30T15:22:00.000-07:00

Kevin & Kathlene at the Casa Que Canta resort for Easter Dinner 4/16/2006

Kathlene, Justin & Kevin at Villa Vera Puerto Mio. The ceremony & reception will be here.

Monique (our wedding organizer) Kevin, Kathlene & Justin sealing the deal with a margarita!

places to stay

2006-05-15T19:46:00.000-07:00

The home base for the Kathlene Kiernan & Kevin Linehan wedding will be PLAYA LA ROPA All the wedding guests will be staying in & around Playa La Ropa. The beach is 3/4 miles long - so everything & everybody will be within walking distance.

If you want to try and find something yourself (house or a villa) just make sure it's on or just off La Ropa Beach

Villa Del Sol $345 a night - for reservations contact
angelica@hotelvilladelsol.net OR book online

Residencias Villa Del Sol $195 - $300 a night - for reservations contact Isabel - weddings1@prodigy.net.mx
OR book online
****please note Isabel will be on vacation till the end of July
you can contact Marisa during this time 011 52 755 554 2118

Villa Mexicana $95 a night - for reservations contact Claudia - vtasmexhotels@prodigy.net.mx

Casa Don Francisco $175 a night - for reservations contact Francisco - info@ixtapa-weddings.com
OR book online

Villa Vera Puerto Mio this is where the ceremony & reception is, we have reserved rooms here. However, it is a $6 cab ride away from LA ROPA beach. They have given us a discount on their beautiful rooms $140 - $160 a night. Mention our wedding and book through Monique -Mraeder@clubregina.com