Flying into Puerto Vallarta and staying in just one resort would be a perfectly lovely way to spend a vacation. But there is something to be said for making an itinerary of the trip, spending time both in town and at a coastal retreat. We had a wonderful time enjoying the art galleries and restaurants of Puerto Vallarta before decamping to a tranquil resort along the Riviera Nayarit. Each of our four recommended properties there has its advantages.