Welcome to Puerto Vallarta Villas For more than 30 years, we've been helping people turn their dreams of living in paradise into reality.
Our Commitment to Client Success
From a small but growing family travel agency in Flora, Illinois in 1947 to a thriving real estate and property rental agency, Puerto Vallarta Villas has come a long way, figuratively and quite literally! While a lot has changed for us, our commitment to professionalism and excellence has remained the same.
We will always share a passion for travel and growth opportunities with our clients. We are glad we can continue our long-standing tradition of travel hospitality in our work here at Puerto Vallarta Villas real estate.
Our Origin Story :
Our original travel agency was founded by Bill and Martha Holland in Flora, Illinois. It was created in conjunction with a truck service and restaurant, a state-of-the-art truck stop that serviced highway travelers. This fledgling travel agency offered air charters, sales, and flight training, laying the foundation for our deep roots in the hospitality and travel industry.
Puerto Vallarta Villas is Launched!
Michael Holland and Ray Careme officially launched “Puerto Vallarta Villas” in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in 1994 as a property sales and luxury rental company. They are committed to providing their clients with outstanding vacation properties and luxury forever homes.
Holland Cruise Staff Becomes Holland Travel, LLC
On July 1st, 2005, Holland Cruise Staff became Holland Travel, LLC. Under the direction of Michael Holland and Ray Careme, this company began taking luxury travel to the next level with customized trips, cruises, yacht charters and international concierge services. Holland Travel is now a member of Virtuoso. Virtuoso is the leading global network of luxury travel advisors, who work with top destinations and a vetted portfolio of the best travel brands globally. Travelers who have a Virtuoso Advisor tap into a world of in-the-know expertise, unbelievable travel perks, support throughout their travels, and – most importantly – warmer welcomes, deeper connections, and superior experiences in the places they visit.
Holland Travel Marks the Passing of Two Travel Visionaries
BIll and Martha Holland, founders of Holland Travel, sadly passed on in June and November of 2009. But they left behind a true legacy; a family devoted to making dreams come true through travel and Real Estate.
Puerto Vallarta Villas Leads the Way in Puerto Vallarta Real Estate
Many local homeowners were interested in renting their fully-staffed homes to vetted, trusted clients, and that is how Puerto Vallarta Villas was born. Our Puerto Vallarta rentals and properties for sale are an extension of our expertise in creating the perfect vacation for our discerning clients.
Affiliations
At Puerto Vallarta Villas we are highly committed to provide the best Real Estate and travel solutions.
We are proud to be affiliated with the following organizations:
Cruise Line International Association
International Airline Travel Agent Network
Asociación de profesionales inmobiliarios
American Society of Travel Agents
National Association of Realtors
International Real Estate Federation
Federal Real Estate certification by the National Council for Standardization and Certification of Labor Competencies
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Michael Holland
Michael was named as one of Puerto Vallarta’s top 30 selling agents by A.M.P.I and MLS/FLEX (Vallarta/Nayarit) in 2019.
Ray Carême
Ray Carême is originally from France but has been an integral part of our team and Puerto Vallarta Villas for over twenty-five years.
Russell Faulkner
I am a 15-year veteran of the Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Industry. I am an investor, landlord, property manager, homeowner and realtor.
Lance Fulford
Lance Fulford is a California luxury and investment real estate broker with over 30 years of experience in San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma counties.