La Jolla de Mismaloya Reports No Damage; Hurricane Kenna Ravages Puerto Vallarta

Business Wire, Oct 28, 2002

Business Editors & Travel/Lifestyle Writers

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2002

The legendary La Jolla de Mismaloya All-Suites Resort located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is happy to announce that it is fully operational, and eager to welcome its visitors.

Spared by the wrath of Hurricane Kenna, La Jolla de Mismaloya suffered no damage as Hurricane Kenna passed by the property on Friday without incident.

"Our staff worked hard to ensure that the building was secure, and most importantly, our guests were comfortable," said Santiago Gutierrez, Managing Director. "Mismaloya Bay and the resort are fortunate to have been spared damage from this dangerous storm, and we are all happy to return to 'business as usual.'"

Currently 321 guests are staying at the resort and enjoying their accommodations. Plus, La Jolla de Mismaloya is providing assistance to other resorts and hotels affected by Hurricane Kenna by providing accommodations to guests displaced by this natural disaster.

- The resort is fully operational, having experienced no damage, flooding or electrical problems due to Hurricane Kenna. The resorts water purification system, hot water, air conditioning, elevators, and telephone systems are working as usual.

- The beach is in top condition and guests are enjoying increased visibility when snorkeling and diving.

- Two swimming pools are open. The third pool was closed due to scheduled repairs and is expected to open this week.

- The restaurants, including El Patio Restaurant, La Iguana Italiana Restaurant, Beach Club, Sets of the Nights of The Iguana Restaurant, and John Huston's Restaurant, are open for business.

- The gifts shops, spa and fitness center are open.

- The highway leading to La Jolla de Mismaloya is clear and the Puerto Vallarta International Airport is fully operational.

The hotel is fully staffed providing service to each suite and throughout the property.

The 303-suite La Jolla de Mismaloya is located just south of Puerto Vallarta on a 27 acre landscaped Mismaloya Bay, making it Puerto Vallarta's only luxury resort on the legendary set of Night of the Iguana, the film made on-site starring Richard Burton and Deborah Kerr. A full-service property, La Jolla de Mismaloya offers ocean view suite accommodations, five restaurants and four bar/lounges; daily guest activities program, for adults and children, such as nature walks, crafts fair, volleyball, hiking, horseback riding, bike tours; entertainment; water sports; Jollamigos Kids Club children's program; spa; fitness center; a shopping gallery featuring six of Puerto Vallarta's finest shops; tennis, nearby golf; and convention facilities. La Jolla de Mismaloya is conveniently located 15 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta's colorful downtown and 35 minutes from the international airport.

For reservations or more information, please call La Jolla de Mismaloya directly at 52-322-22-606-60 or toll-free at 877-868-6124. Visit the resorts web site at www.lajollademismaloya.com or email the resort at reservations@lajollademismaloya.com.