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Time to Eat, Drink & Be Merry at Vallarta Restaurants
BanderasNews.com

If you're looking for a place to enjoy Christmas dinner - Vallarta Style! - a number of Banderas Bay area restaurants are offering holiday menus on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day that include everything from traditional yuletide fare to more enticing and innovative dishes.

Puerto Vallarta's Canadian Consular Leaving Jan. 1st
Gerardo Gonzalez

After 20 years of service, Lynne Benoit announced this week that, as of Jan. 1st, she will no longer work as Consular Agent of Canada in the Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit area. In her statement, Lynne thanked her supporters and stated that PV will always be in her heart.

Recipes for the Holidays: Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
Art Rodriguez

Cranberry sauce is a must for your holiday dinner and chipotle can elevate your humble coulis by adding a Mexican twist to your traditional holiday fare. That smokey flavoring and touch of heat will deliver a unique taste unlike anything you've ever experienced.

Home for the Holidays at Puerto Vallarta's OTFM-TC
Erin Staley

Whether you're staying in town or are traveling home for the holidays, you'll want to make sure to stop by the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural this Saturday to pick up some 'make it, bake it, grow it' goodies for your home.

Christmas Specials at El Arrayán Restaurant
Nora Ocegueda

From December 20th, 2013 through January 5th, 2014, El Arrayan Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico invites you to enjoy a selection of traditional Mexican Christmas dishes prepared by Chef Alfonso Corona, which are available for dine in or take out service.

New Santana Recording Done in Puerto Vallarta/Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit were chosen as the recording location for Carlos Santana’s newest record, 'Corazon – Live from Mexico - Live it to believe it,' as part of the promotional campaign by the same name championed by the Mexico Tourism Board.

Enjoy a Shrimply Delicious Christmas at The Blue Shrimp
Media Diva International

Share the holiday spirit with friends, family and a celebration fit for Santa Claus at The Blue Shrimp Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Treat yourself and your family to a 'Shrimply Delicious' Christmas dinner on the beach or under the restaurant's large palapa.

Holidays? Wasn't it Just Summer in Vallarta?
Wayne Franklin

Yes, the holidays have arrived to Vallarta, and the parties, revelry, decorations, and all that the holidays bring are in full swing! Dinner, cocktail, tree-trimming, and Secret Santa parties, along with the good cheer and merriment of the season are in the air!

'Always In Season' at Paradise Community Center
Linda Hobden

For the past two years, Time To Play's engaging and entertaining shows have been delighting their Puerto Vallarta fans, and they are back again to perform 'Always In Season' at the Paradise Community Center on December 20 and 21, 2013, at 8:00 p.m.

VYC Chili Cook-Off/Taste of Nuevo Vallarta a Success!
Richard Williams

On Saturday, December 7th, Nuevo Vallarta was brimming with culinary delights, all in the name of charity. As a result of the Vallarta Yacht Club Chili Cook-Off/Taste of Nuevo, the Toys for Tots and Families at the Dump programs each received donations in excess of $23,000 pesos.

Spend your Christmas with the Daiquiri Dick's Family
Laura Gelezunas

Christmas is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends - and Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach is the perfect place to celebrate the holiday season in Puerto Vallarta. The weather is perfect, the sunset will be sensational, and the meal will be gourmet.

HSBC: 'Mexico Real Estate the Investment of Choice'
Lorena Sonrisas

HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial organizations, recently conducted a study designed to pinpoint the top emerging markets for 2013 and beyond. The study examined Latin America's 3 largest economies, ultimately naming Mexico as the 'investment of choice.'

Elena Martinez Bolio Expo at Espacio de Arte Arrayán
Sheila Cohen

Elena Martinez Bolio comes to Puerto Vallarta via Mérida to show her very moving and beautiful textile art at Espacio de Arte Arrayan, located within Restaurant El Arrayán in downtown. The show will open with a reception for the artist on Wednesday, December 18th at 6 pm.

Mexico Prepares for Mobile Device Money Transfers
LAHT.com

The Bank of Mexico is taking a series of measures to promote the use of mobile devices for making money transfers. The goal is to give customers the ability to move funds with greater ease via cellular phones or other devices that have a linked mobile telephone line.

Condos, Casas & Cocktails: FREE Real Estate Seminars
BanderasNews.com

Everyone in Puerto Vallarta is invited to join Tropicasa Realty and MEXLend Mortgages at Garbo's on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month for 'Condos, Casas & Cocktails,' an informal, yet informative, conversation about purchasing and financing real estate in Mexico.

Purr Project BINGO Starring the Todd and Gaye Ringness
Marilyn Khan

Join us for another evening of fun on Wednesday, December 18th, when local singers Todd and Gaye Ringness will take the microphone at half-time during Kitty BINGO at Margarita Grill. Proceeds will benefit PuRR Project, Puerto Vallarta's no-kill feline shelter.

Photographs to Floral Art Workshop with Mike Laking
Bob Price

On Thursday, December 19th from 1:30-3:30 pm, digital photoartisan Mike Laking will teach you how to create beautiful art from your photographs, find free Photoshop video lessons, and more during his 'Photographs to Floral Art' workshop at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.

Wayne Franklin Joins Posh Haute Residence Network
PRWeb.com

Haute Living Real Estate Network will feature Vallarta's Wayne Franklin as a preferred Mexico real estate professional. This unique circle of realtors presents exceptional estates and luxurious properties to affluent buyers looking to purchase the foremost residential listings.

Democrats Abroad Tues. Films Presents Mariachi Gringo
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their 'Every Tuesday Night Film' series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad presents 2012's 'Mariachi Gringo' on December 17th at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center. Come early and eat before the show with the food vendors at the Center.

December 13 Vallarta News Brief and Weekend Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a couple of community announcements, and a few of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

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