Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Turkey and mashed potatoes may not be synonymous images that immediately come to mind when one pictures the balmy beaches and speedo-clad bodies of Puerto Vallarta, but as many already know, the destination has played host to scores of LGBT party goers every US Thanksgiving holiday for almost two decades now.

This U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday in Puerto Vallarta promises to be bigger and better than ever, with not just one but two great LGBT-oriented music festivals to choose from!

The New Latin Fever 2014 (scheduled November 27th to 30th) will not only be returning for another year, but 2014 will mark the arrival of the much-buzzed about Maxima Festival!

This year's Latin Fever, produced by OC based Will Gorges & Toronto based Gilles Belanger, promises to serve up another year of world class parties with massive new sound and lighting equipment, new venues, international DJs including headliner superstar Tony Moran, hot live performances, and of course the traditional T-Dance and White Party. The $45 USD Latin Fever Weekend Pass includes all events, plus discounts at Mantamar Beach Club.

Scheduled to be held November 26-30, the Maxima Festival is already boasting an impressive DJ line up, with such headliners as Steven Redant, Isaac Escalante and Ben Baker. General all-access tickets are only $1000 pesos and include entrance to all day and night events.

So ditch the awkward family dinners, canned cranberry and stuffy sweaters and give Gracias this year in "Beyond Gay Friendly" Puerto Vallarta!

And, if you’re hankering for a piece of pumpkin pie, Taste Restaurant @ Casa Cupula will be rolling out their traditional Thanksgiving spread, as they do every year, in case you need any more excuse to dance it off! Visit this Orbitz "Best in Stay" award winning boutique hotel's Reservations Page or call them directly at 1-866-352-2511 to book your Casa Cupula "Maxima" experience - and they'll hold your spot on the dance floor!