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 The Other Side of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Veronica Hackethal
I had imagined Puerto Vallarta to be Cancun transplanted to the Pacific coast. I was prepared for cruise-ship day trippers, spring break groupies, even Canadian snowbirds hastily developing melanoma. But on first impression, I had to admit: Puerto Vallarta is beautiful.
Reader's Digest Canada Recommends Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
According to the Canadian edition of Reader's Digest magazine, 'There's never been a better time to visit Mexico.' A recent article, 'Secret Mexico: 3 Up-and-Coming Destinations to Discover,' presents Riviera Nayarit as one of Mexico's most enticing destinations.
Hotel Viability Workshop in Puerto Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
As tourism’s new worldwide trends have begun generating effective hotel trends, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Department will conduct a Hotel Viability Workshop in conjunction with the Australian company EarthCheck on September 6th and 7th, 2011.
Aug 23 is Manager's Night at Paco's Ranch
 Javier Gallegos
Come out and support the SETAC-GLBT Community Center while enjoying a night full of fun and surprises at Club Paco's Ranch on August 23. Managers and owners of some of Puerto Vallarta's best gay bars and businesses will be putting on performances for your entertainment.
Funjet Vacations Promotes Puerto Vallarta
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
Puerto Vallarta is part of Funjet Vacation’s international promotion program, a series of events launching their new products. These events began on August 15th and continue through the 18th in four of Funjet’s key cities - Saint Louis, Minneapolis, Chicago and Milwaukee.
Mexico City Reaches 1000th Gay Marriage
 Huffington Post
Mexico City has marked its 1,000th same-sex marriage since lawmakers in the capital approved such unions in March 2010. The 1,000th wedding took place on Sunday, August 14, uniting a 37-year-old Mexican university researcher and a 29-year-old Dutch man.
New Highway to Connect La Cruz to Punta Mita
 Live Punta Mita
Representing an investment of $250 million pesos (approximately $20 million USD) construction is beginning next week on the long-promised four-lane highway that will run between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita, with an estimated completion date of late April 2012.
Bombay Brasserie - a New Indian Restaurant in PV
 David Diaz
The exclusive Nima Bay Marina Vallarta development, has received a new attraction, Paul Bhalla's Bombay Brasserie. Paul Bhalla, India's internationally known chef, has a history of success in the U.S. and a reputation for excellent cuisine and selection of dishes.
Vallarta Asks Calderón to Lower Sales Tax
 BanderasNews Team
During the August 11th Citizens’ Dialogue with President Calderón, Puerto Vallarta's Canaco Servytur President, Carlos Gerard, asked the Calderón to reduce the city's sales tax (IVA) from 16% to 11%, which is the rate that Cancun and Cabo San Lucas enjoy.
Xiutla Dancers to Open Panamerican Games
 Paco Ojeda
Puerto Vallarta’s acclaimed Xiutla Folkloric Dance Troupe, led by Enrique Barrios, has received an official invitation to participate in the opening ceremonies of the upcoming Panamerican Games, to take place in Guadalajara on October 14, 2011.
Vallarta Real Estate Investments: Escrows
 Michael Green
In this edition of Ask a Realtor, Joe asks, 'I am trying to buy a fixer-upper house in downtown Puerto Vallarta, directly from the owner. He says that it is standard practice to give the seller a deposit to guarantee the sale and is asking for $10,000 USD. Is this safe?'
Sure Results: The Skinny on Fat
 Dr. Michael R. Lee
Ever notice that the more weight you gain the easier it is to gain more? Does it seem like a vicious cycle that makes you feel a little insane? Well, you're not crazy, it really is happening and, yes, there's a way out, but it's not what you might think.
Travel: Apartment-Hopping Through Mexico
 Dorothy Bell
My husband and I have either RV'ed or hotel stopped throughout Mexico half a dozen times or more, and both have their up and down sides. But we discovered a new way to travel - apartment hopping! There are many clean and economical apartments perfect for weekly or monthly stays.
PV’s Tourism Safety Program Continues to Grow
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
An important safety course is being held in Puerto Vallarta from August 15th-19th. The program encompasses a specific subject to our destination - tourism safety. Representative from all three government branches, Federal, State and City, are participating in the forum.
 Rewind: Simply Puerto Vallarta - The Golden Years
 Laura Gelezunas
Since the US media often opts for ratings rather than facts, we've decided to re-release the 'Simply Puerto Vallarta' video series. This episode is dedicated to Hubert Vicars who enriched the lives of many while living out his golden years on the golden sands of Puerto Vallarta.
Cruise Lines May Return to Mexican Ports
 nctimes.com
On August 5, a senior official with the Mexican Tourism Board said a handful of major cruise lines, which had dropped stops at ports in Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta for the rest of 2011 because of safety and security concerns, may be rethinking their business decisions.
200 Kids Enjoyed 2011 PEACE Summer Camp
 Becci Burchett
PEACE Summer Camp gets children and teenagers off the street and into a positive, fun learning environment during the summer months. This year, the sustainability-themed camp welcomed over 200 children from La Cruz, Sayulita, Punta de Mita, Bucerias, and Higuerra Blanca.
Coffee With Author Staci Marquez-Nichols
 Ric Lehman
Every month ExPats in Vallarta and Book and Bean Coffee Shop sponsor 'Coffee With the Author.' August's featured author is non-fiction writer Staci Marquez-Nichols, who'll read from her books, published articles and poetry at Paradise Community Center on the 18th at 10 am.
Banderas Bay Area Home Gardening Tips
 Laura Gelezunas
Many properties in the Bay of Banderas area offer magnificent gardens where you can putter or have someone else get their hands muddy. Timothy Real Estate Group Broker Jay Burchell shows us some of the tropical and flowering plants that are perfect for your Puerto Vallarta home.
The Good Life in Puerto Vallarta
 Jeff Book
Puerto Vallarta — a mix of tradition and tourism, recreation and spectacle, nature and artifice. That distinctive blend helps explain how, over decades of growth, this Pacific playground has managed to remain one of Mexico’s top vacation destinations.
Luxury Real Estate in Riviera Nayarit
 Buzzy Gordon
Mexico’s Pacific Coast has been a playground for North American snowbirds for decades. Although it stretches for more than 2,000 miles, only a few enclaves have attracted the luxury market. One of them is Riviera Nayarit, just north of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
Vallarta to Guadalajara Weekend Flights
 RivieraNayaritBlog.com
Want to get away for the weekend? Vallarta Adventures is offering weekend flights from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara. The round-trip flight costs $3,200 pesos per person and takes off from the Aerotron facilities at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Riviera Nayarit Turtle Programs Making News
 RivieraNayarit.com
On August 11, one of the most prestigious newspapers in Mexico, El Universal, published an article about Riviera Nayarit's turtle release programs. The article highlights the impressive growth in eco tourism caused by turtles release programs in the greater Banderas Bay region.
How to Make Chicken Satay & Peanut Sauce
 Laura Gelezunas
Want to learn how to make Chicken Satay like they serve at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant? Pick up your copy of 'Sand in Your Shoes, The Daiquiri Dick's Kitchen Workbook,' or check out the chef's recipe and step-by-step cooking video right here on BanderasNews.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens August News
 Bob Price
Whoever coined the phrase 'the lazy days of summer' obviously didn’t work at a botanical garden! Although Vallarta has fewer visitors at this time of the year, cultivating the Vallarta Botanical Gardens is a full-time job that just cannot be put off.
3 More Blocks of Vallarta Malecón Open
 NotiVallarta.com
On August 8th, three more blocks of the Puerto Vallarta Malecón were opened to pedestrians under the supervision of Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz, who toured the area to ensure that the renovations were in order and on schedule.
The Flavors of Japan at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
This week, send your taste buds to the far east... without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! As the Summer Sizzle goes on, Daiquiri Dick's rolls out a Taste of Japan from August 10-15th, featuring a special 3-course menu for only $299 pesos per person.
Money-Saving Tips for Vallarta Vacations
VisitPuertoVallarta.com
From choosing the right itinerary, flight and accommodations to finding online discounts, rebates and free activities that are fun for the whole family, there are plenty of ways to keep costs down when traveling to, and vacationing in, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
1st Int'l Meeting of Journalists in PV
 Vallarta Vive
To mark the tenth anniversary of Radio Universidad de Guadalajara in Puerto Vallarta, the first International Meeting of Journalists will be held in conjunction with the Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUCosta) of the University of Guadalajara (UDG) September 8-9, 2011.
PV Part of Destination Weddings Symposium
 BanderasNews Team
August 10-12, DestinationWeddings.com and El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels in Riviera Maya are hosting their second annual DestinationWeddings.com Symposium - and Puerto Vallarta will be one of the select few to play a part in the event’s full program.
City Hall Responds to 2011 Habitat Program
VisitPuertoVallarta.com
As Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz's continues working to fulfill his commitment to improve living conditions for all Puerto Vallarta residents, City Hall will be funding Habitat 2011, a federal program that aims to create large-scale infrastructure and social development.
Famous Friends Visited Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Only a few days after announcing her separation from David Arquette, Courtney Cox spent the weekend in Riviera Nayarit, staying at the exclusive Los Ranchos community in Punta Mita. Cox's trip adds to the long list of celebrities that have visited our destination in 2011.
Tourism Behind The Scenes – A PV Gardener
 Sylvie Scopazzo
There are movers and shakers in Puerto Vallarta who play an important role in our tourist destination and unfortunately, some go unnoticed. My mission is to write about the people we often walk by but don’t always 'see.'
Mexico Wants American Tourism Back
 Nancy Trejos
The number of foreign visitors to Mexico grew 2.1 percent between January and May, compared with the same period in 2010. Of roughly 22 million international visitors annually, 60 percent are from the US, and Mexican officials would like to keep it that way.
A Terrific Way to Celebrate a Birthday
 Patrick Harrison
On Sunday, July 31, No Way José! threw an unforgettable birthday bash for one of its owners, Julie Guerrero, but all of the presents went to the new Banderas Bay Women’s shelter. The total raised for the shelter came to $13,600 Pesos, which is enough to buy 27,000 cement blocks.
Dalai Lama to Visit Mexico in September
 PV Mirror
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is coming to Mexico in September. His first stop will be the 3rd International Conference on Human Values and Rule of Law in Monterrey on September 9th. The next two events will be held in Mexico City, September 10 and 11, 2011.
Puerto Vallarta Interior Design Made Easy
 Mike Hickman
I could write a book on interior design projects and clients in Puerto Vallarta. You know, all about the dream clients and the scream clients and the joys of bringing visions to light. But I'll keep it simple: colors, textures and finishes are all important keys of interior design.
Liana's SazOn - New Puerto Vallarta Blog
 Kathleen Harris
Puerto Vallarta chef Liana Turner has a new blog: Liana's SazOn - About The Art of Food and Living Well in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. A fine and entertaining writer, Liana has a lot of experience in how to live well in Mexico, and she also shares fabulous recipes on her blog.
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