While our world spins quickly, the colonial tranquility of Puerto Vallarta prevails at an artful pace that speaks of centuries past and exposes the true soul of Mexico. Treading cobblestone streets, exploring a town of pastel casitas and tiled roofs, this is a world full of artists and artisans. Our assignment was to position Puerto Vallarta’s beach resort-style as both a shrine to the past and a timely luxurious refuge of world-class resorts that beckons weary vacationers to its soothing shores.