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PV Tourism Board Appoints New Promotion Manager
 Maile Johnston
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board recently welcomed a new Promotion Manager, Eduardo Paramo, who has extensive experience in travel and tour administration. He will be responsible for leading the management and operation of tourism promotion to and for the destination.
Puerto Vallarta Animal Shelter Kids' Summer Courses
 PrensaGlobal.com
Offering children ages 6-11 fun activities that encourage creativity, knowledge, caring for animals and the environment, as well as self-protection measures, the Centro de Acopio Animal de Puerto Vallarta's 'Cursos de Verano 2014' (2014 Summer Courses) begin on July 21st.
Actor & Comedian Chris Tucker Visits Puerto Vallarta
 BanderasNews.com
Popular actor and comedian Chris Tucker, known for his role in the 'Rush Hour' trilogy, and other blockbuster films like 'Money Talks' and 'The Fifth Element,' recently enjoyed 3 days in Puerto Vallarta with his son and girlfriend, FOX 5 Atlanta commentator, Cynné Simpson.
Banderas News Brief & Upcoming Events: Travel Edition
 Banderas News Team
It's the time of year many of us look forward to annually: the summer vacation, which has us thinking about traveling. So we are doing something a little different with this week's Banderas News brief. We are dedicating it to travel... to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, of course!
Why Hire a Property Manager for your Vallarta Home?
 Timothy Real Estate Group
As an absentee property owner, property management is one of those things that need to be addressed in order to get the most of your Puerto Vallarta home ownership experience. If handled correctly, the right manager can help generate rental revenue, while protecting your investment.
Historical Art Exhibit at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 vbgardens.org
In celebration of the completion of the Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids, a copy of Rafael Montes de Oca's 'Hummingbirds and Orchids of Mexico' and its accompanying 51 frame-ready prints will be on display at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens from July 26-Dec 13, 2014.
Scientists Blow The Lid on Cancer and Sunscreen Myth
 Paul Fassa
According to a June 2014 article featured in 'The Independent' (UK), a major study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Says 'Adios' To Pets
 Kelly E. Carter
It was only last month that we ran a press release touting a 'pawsome' pet package for pampered pooches at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit all-inclusive hotel near Puerto Vallarta. But due to the number of inquiries made since the announcement, the pet package has been canceled.
NAR Vice President Reports on 2014 AMPI Summit
 JoAnne E. Poole
NAR Vice President, JoAnne E. Poole, tells us about the second AMPI Summit, held in the city of Tulum, Mexico, June 12-15, 2014. The conference showcased Mexico real estate opportunities, with a focus on projects and regions that specialize in real estate for international buyers.
Mexico Travel Channel to Showcase Puerto Vallarta
 Fernando Álvarez
The production team of TV's Mexico Travel Channel recently spent 5 days filming in Puerto Vallarta as part of a 'Rincones de Mi Tierra' (Corners of My Land) project. The 5 episode series will soon be broadcast online as well as on the national cable television channel.
Tropicasa Realty Offers Tips for New Homeowners
 Grace Ramirez
You just purchased a home in Puerto Vallarta. But four months later it seems like it is still not yours. You have the property trust, BUT the CFE, TelMex and Seapal bills are not in your name. Disastrous Confusion! Let's see if we can get you on the right track...
OptiNAM Junior Sailors Test the Waters of Banderas Bay
 Ibis de Teresa
The first of 227 excited young sailors from 19 countries have arrived in Nuevo Vallarta to test the waters of Banderas Bay before the North American Regatta begins at the Vallarta Yacht Club. The championship races commence on July 12th and continue through the 16th of July.
The Flavors of France at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant
 Banderas News Team
The French have elevated food into an art form. Nowhere else on earth is so much attention paid to what people are going to eat - unless you happen to be at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where this week's Summer Sizzle menu features the Flavors of France.
Vallarta Team Wins Highland Park Youth Soccer Tourney
 María Francesca
On Sunday, Puerto Vallarta's team of 12-year-old players won first place in the 2014 Highland Park International Youth Soccer Tournament. Hosted by the Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation, the games were played at Chicago's Olson Park over the Fourth of July weekend.
 The Flavors of Puebla at Si Señor Beach Restaurant
 Laura Gelezunas
Celebrate the cuisine of Mexico all summer at Si Señor Beach Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, where you can enjoy three courses for $199 pesos. Executive Chef Victor Manuel Castaneda Romero has put together a diverse menu of recipes from Puebla, which will be served July 7-27.
PV Launches Call for Miss Vallarta 2014 Contestants
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
In search of the beauty who will be representing Puerto Vallarta at national and international events throughout the coming year, the municipal government has launched the call for participants in the 'Miss Vallarta 2014' contest to be held at Los Arcos Amphitheater on September 14.
First Case of Chikungunya Virus Confirmed in Jalisco
 Marie Callan
Jalisco health authorities have confirmed the first case of Chikungunya, a virus that spreads through mosquito bites, in the state. The patient is a 39-year-old woman, who was probably infected during a trip made to the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda last month.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Sees Climb in Summer Travelers
 Eugenio Ortiz Carreño
There's a lot of enthusiasm among carriers at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. With a few weeks to go before the 'formal start' of the summer season, which starts when the school year ends, the number of passenger arrivals has already increased significantly.
VBG Mexican Orchids Conservatory Dedication Ceremony
 Bob Price
On July 26th, family, friends, and colleagues of Mexican orchid researcher Roberto González Tamayo will dedicate the grand entry stairway to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens' new Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids, which is scheduled for completion later this month.
OPC Promotes Art and Culture in Puerto Vallarta
 Maile Johnston
The Office of Cultural Projects is a space with an entirely local label, right in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. It is a space for cultural projects, for museum quality art exhibitions of international stature, with a very contemporary approach, but with a traditional essence.
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