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Many More Smiles for Tots
 Peter Gray
On May 1st, which is Children's Day in Mexico, a playground for small children was inaugurated on an open space at the side of the DIF building in Colonia Aurora, Delegacion Pitillal. This has been officially named the Toys for Tots Parque Juegos.
Cinco de Mayo – What’s It All About?
 Allan Wall
Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for “May the 5th,” celebrates the victory of the Mexican army, commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza, over the French army on May the 5th, 1862. A number of legends have grown up around this famous battle.
Family Golf Package Offered at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
 PRWEB
Adults and their children can now share a passion for golf at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the only family friendly all-inclusive resort in North America and the only luxury all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta to receive the AAA Five-Diamond Award.
Smart Moves - Buying vs Renting
 Jim Morrison
If you're going to keep visiting Vallarta each year, it make sense to buy a property instead of renting. When you can't use it you rent it, and in a short period of time, your vacation home can be paying for itself, your vacations, and then some.
The Claim Hoax, Less is More
 David Lord
In Mexico, we Veterans find refuge from daily frustrations. We left the chaos, the hectic pace and the hub-bub of American life behind - but we are still in the hands of the bureaucratic technocrats running The Department of Veterans Affairs.
XIV Sidral Aga International Sports Classic
 PVNN
Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, the 2007 Puerto Vallarta Sidral Aga International Sports Classic will take place from May 11-13th at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort, the sports stadium, and resort tennis clubs all around town.
Say "I Love You" with Chocolate this Mother's Day
 Patrick Harrison
On Mother's Day, nothing says "I Love You" like handcrafted artisan chocolates from Xocodiva, where you can select from a wide variety of luscious chocolate truffles including candied ginger, coconut, tequila, chili and amaretto to mention a few...
A Message from the Conchas Chinas Homeowners Association
 Lynda Petty - PVNN
Last week, a landslide in Amapas was erroneously reported to have happened in Conchas Chinas. The CCHA would like to emphatically express to its homeowners and to the public that the landslide did not occur in Conchas Chinas.
Tateikie Huichol Festival in Tequila, Jalisco
 PVNN
The Wixaritari Huichol festival, which took place at the well-known Casa Cuervo in Tequila, Jalisco from April 13th-15th was a huge success, showcasing the amazingly rich culture, color and texture of this indigenous community.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Announces Great Family Summer Getaways
 PRNewswire
Mexico Boutique Hotels announces creative summer holiday themes for quality family escapades. Why not make this the year you do something out of the ordinary for your family summer vacation? Head south of the border, where Mexico Boutique Hotels can help make it the best vacation ever.
The Marietas Islands' Blue-Footed Booby
 PVNN
The Marieta Islands, a craggy, wild, grassswept national park off Punta Mita on Mexico's Pacific coast, are home to one of the area's famous natural residents: the blue-footed booby.
Keller Williams Realty's to Tour El Encanto in Punta Mita
 PRWEB
The International Premier Properties Team of Keller Williams Realty, based in Houston, Texas, will lead an Agent tour of the El Encanto en Punta Mita luxury resort development, located just west of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, during May 3rd through May 5th, 2007.
Café des Artistes: A Gastronomic Adventure
 Molly Glentzer
Well worth an hour's ride from Punta Mita, indeed worth a trip from Houston: a religious experience of the culinary kind at Thierry Blouet's stylish Café des Artistes compound, carved out of a century-old home on the hill above the Malecon.
Retiring in Mexico: No Longer Just a Dream
 Phoebe Chongchua
"Sounds so simple I just got to go," James Taylor sings about Mexico. That's exactly what the developers of a new American-developed, full-ownership, beachfront, active adult community in Mexico are hoping seniors will do.
Man Who Drifted 38 Days Doubts Survival Story
 David Agren
José Alfredo Torres, better known as Tartín, makes a mean ceviche in a small restaurant by the waterfront in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, a fishing village on the north shore of Banderas Bay near Puerto Vallarta. He also serves up a legendary fishing tale from his youth - a story of being lost at sea in a small boat with a fellow fisherman for 38 days.
Upscale and Undiscovered on Mexico's Pacific Coast
 Molly Glentzer
About 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, Punta Mita occupies the end of a foot-shaped peninsula cradling Banderas Bay, with its sole (and soul) massaged by the Pacific. The 9 miles of shoreline here are naturally 'scalloped' into coves and inlets, giving the beaches an intimate scale.
Traveler's Aid: Passport Process Hits Crunch
 New York Times
First-time travelers to Europe used to have it easy. But the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative now means passengers traveling to Barcelona, Spain, and Athens, Greece, must compete with those winging it to Jamaica and Acapulco, Mexico. The result is that getting a new passport can take up to 10 weeks.
Newborn Animals at the Puerto Vallarta Zoo
 Adriana Romero
On April 8th, Puerto Vallarta Zoo owners, Martin and Antonio Castañeda, proudly announced the recent birth of six endangered animals at the Zoologico de Vallarta facilities in Mismaloya - one Jaguar, three Bengal Tigers, and two Lion cubs.
Its People Make Vallarta Hard to Beat
 Quebec Daily Herald-Tribune
If it is safety and security, combined with fantastic tourism opportunities, beautiful beaches and great cuisine, then Puerto Vallarta should be at the top of your vacation destination choices.
Newcomers Both Friends and Foes of Mexico's Sea Turtles
 Peggy Grodinsky
You may not have flippers or a shell, but if you are among the growing number of tourists and expatriates captivated by the beautiful Pacific coastline north of Puerto Vallarta, you do have something in common with sea turtles: a taste for pristine, undeveloped, remote beaches.
Own a Piece of Luxury Paradise in Mexico
 PVNN
One of the biggest trends that the global tourism industry is encountering in 2007 is the growing demand for condo hotels. This does not mean just spending a relaxing break at a luxurious hotel; rather, there is increasing interest in the ownership of one of these fabulous apartments in some of the top mainstream hotel resorts in the world.
'Voluntourism' a New Trend for American Vacationers
 Erin Roach
More Americans are opting to spend their vacation time participating in what Christians have known for years as mission work - building houses and schools or visiting orphanages.
Pascuala: The Orphaned Orca 
 PVNN
The baby Orca that was rescued off the Mexican Pacific Coast near San Blas on April 12th, is still being cared for at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta, where Vallarta Adventures' dedicated staff is nurturing her back to health.
Banana Cantina Helps Nina Help Niños
 Denise Derameé
Join La Bodega de Nina owner, Nina Goodhope, and Banana Cantina owners, Mike & Debbi Egan, on Wednesday, April 25th as they raise funds for the Alfredo V. Bonfil School at the restaurant's last "Local Celebrity Night" of the season.
A Perfect Puerto Vallarta Wedding
 Polly G. Vicars
The backdrop for the ceremony was blue skies and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay. No hitches, no foul-ups, no rain, no wind detracted from the wedding of Yoanne Carrillo Jiménez and eldest Bambino, Gerardo Carlos Morales Salinas.
La Punta Realty - Christie's Great Estates is Pleased to Invite...
 PRWeb
La Punta Realty - Christie's Great Estates is pleased to invite individuals to the initial pre-sales phase of IconVallarta, a very interesting new pre-construction opportunity on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta people should know about.
US Retirees in Mexico Drawn by Lower Costs, Good Climate
 Vicki Vaughan
American retirees living along Lake Chapala near Guadalajara, Mexico, say they've moved there because it's less expensive, the climate is marvelous and the pace of life slower and more agreeable than in the United States.
VIP Event Launches Icon Vallarta
 Chris Lyman
On Thursday, April 12th, Miami-based Related International launched its first Mexico project, ICON Vallarta, at a VIP event held at the former site of the NH Krystal Hotel.
Free Fashion Shows at Los Arcos Hotel
 PVNN
Brigitte Coussard of Cousart Designs recently announced that she will continue to host her free fashion shows in the lobby of the Los Arcos Hotel on Olas Altas every Wednesday night at 8:30 pm - at least through the end of April.
Baking Perfection at The Deli
 PVNN
BanderasNews videographer Laura Gelezunas stops by The Deli to give us a glimpse of the baskets of bagels, cinnamon rolls and scones that line the counter along with baguettes, foccacia, bread sticks and whole wheat loaves that are baked fresh daily.
What's "Cooking" at Punta Mita Time
 PVNN
From radio talk show hosts and famous musicians to classic movies and excellent cuisine, seems like owner/chef Art Mendoza is always cooking up something special at Punta Mita Time Restaurant in Punta de Mita, Nayarit, México.
Ultimate Divorce Vacation at Grand Velas Resort in Nuevo Vallarta
 FV Newswire
Recently divorced and wondering where to go and what to do with the diamond wedding ring? The deluxe all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, a recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award, is offering the Ultimate Divorcee Vacation.
Legal Woes Continue to Dog Bounty Hunter
 Nick Lewis
There is still hope that Duane (Dog) Chapman, the 53-year-old American bounty hunter made famous by a reality show on A&E, will not have to face extradition charges to Mexico in Puerto Vallarta's infamous Andrew Luster case.
Free Night Stay At Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas
 Aimet Arill
Guests receive one free night when staying four or more nights at Casa Velas adults-only, all-inclusive boutique hotel and the only member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Mexican Fishing Village Retains Rugged Charm
 Jason Blevins
Legend holds that those who drink the water in this whimsical fishing-village-turned-surf-hideaway will fall prey to the region's siren song, assuring not only several return trips but a lifetime spent snaring others under Sayulita's salty spell.
Event Planning Means Millions for Banderas Bay
 Patrick Harrison
Led by industry-leader EM-Vallarta, the Puerto Vallarta event and wedding planning business is booming in the Banderas Bay area. Last year, PV played host to approximately 175 weddings, bringing an estimated 14,000 additional visitors to the area.
The Beginning of The End for Traditional Puerto Vallarta
 Ronald Walker
The period of "desincorporation" of four Puerto Vallarta parks took 2 years and 7 days. But the loss of the traditional parks was not a singular event. As it can now be seen, it was the beginning of the end for traditional Puerto Vallarta.
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