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Mexican Riviera Heating Up as Cruise Destination
 Diane Tierney
With the Pacific coast's fascinating marine life, sizzling nightlife, great souvenir shopping and sugary beaches, it's no wonder the Cruise Holidays 2007 Travel Trends Survey showed Mexican Riviera cruises jumped from fifth to third place in popularity.
Water Wonderland at the Rio Cuale 
 PVNN
Following the deluge resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Dean that doused the Banderas Bay area with heavy downpours, BanderasNews videojournalist Laura Gelezunas took a journey upriver to capture the natural beauty the summer rains bring to our tropical paradise.
MEXLend Now Offering Mortgages for Canadian Citizens
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta based MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, recently announced two new mortgage programs that make it easier for Canadian citizens to purchase their dream home, villa or condo in Mexico.
Bloodydecks.com's Tuna Shootout Results
 PVNN
Bloodydecks.com's Second Annual Tuna Shootout was hosted at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico over the August 17th to 19th weekend. The annual event drew 16 boats and 65 anglers competing for cash and prizes totaling over $21,000.
Casas del Mar Names Brenda Retzlaff de Rivera General Manager
 PVNN
Casas del Mar, a property services firm that rents, manages, and inspects vacation rental properties in Puerto Vallarta and throughout Banderas Bay, recently named Brenda Retzlaff de Rivera their new General Manager.
Help the Street Boys at New Life Mexico
 Pamela Thompson
Yesterday's heavy rains have finally passed us by, but they left some dampened spirits over at the New Life Mexico shelter. Today, 34 boys have no dry clothes, not one dry towel, and are soaked to the skin - but you can help!
Vallarta Zoo Celebrates Another Victory over Extinction
 PVNN
Once again, the Vallarta Zoo is celebrating a wave of births that includes endangered species. On Aug. 2, Marisol, a black jaguar, gave birth to two gorgeous kittens, and on Aug 6, Toña the tigress gave birth to two playful Bengal cubs.
Honoring Those Who Give
 Soumitro Sen
For 20 years, Erik Zetterberg of Grass Valley, CA has collected used and rejected prostheses from local prosthetic companies and distributed them for free while driving to his time-share condominium in Puerto Vallarta.
Get Ready for the Best Bikini Jam Ever!
 PVNN
Featuring location photo shoots, a 5k Run/Walk, nightly parties, fashion shows, a golf tournament and a Bikini Model Big Game Fishing Tournament, this year's Ujena Jam International Puerto Vallarta promises to be the best Bikini Jam ever!
Casa Velas Hotel Offers $150 All-Inclusive Travel Agent Rate
 PRWEB
The all-inclusive Casa Velas, a deluxe adults-only boutique hotel nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course, is offering a special Travel Agent Rate available now through December 20, 2007.
Rio Amapas Event a Huge Success
 William Michael
The "Meet the Developer" event held at Rio Amapas in Puerto Vallarta earlier this month was a huge success, attended by more than fifty real estate agents and buyers who enjoyed wine and cheese while getting to know developer Claudio Javelly Aldana.
Pleasing the Palate in Paradise - Spiaggia
 Gary R. Beck
Spiaggia, which means "beach" in Italian, is the name of an exciting new Puerto Vallarta restaurant that combines three concepts in one location: Beach Club, Restaurant and Bar Lounge.
A Dog-Gone Good Place to Volunteer
 Laura Gelezunas
The dogs are barking, the cats are howling and the volunteer behind the registration table at the PEACE/Ayuda a los Animales mobile spay and neuter clinic in Puerto Vallarta is checking in a long line of animals with patience and a smile.
What Your House Wants You To Know - Keeping Cool
 Jim Morrison
Incorporating passive cooling techniques into your home design makes a lot of sense because not only is it much better for the environment; but also because it can lower your energy bill, and make your air conditioning equipment last longer too.
Vallarta Mainstay Partners with Alaska Airlines
 PVNN
Administradora de la Bahia (ADLB) and Timothy Fuller and Associates announced today that they are pleased to partner with Alaska Air and Horizon Airlines to offer their clients a 10% discount on airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta.
La Vida Buena Beckons Boomers to Mexico
 Annika Mengisen
Retirees, not young adventurers, are the largest and latest group to migrate to this fabled country in droves. What besides cool margaritas and balmy weather is so attractive about a Mexican retirement?
Chivas Soccer Team Helps Make Wishes Come True
 PVNN
When MAKE-A-WISH Mexico contacted Carlos (18), Jose Manuel (6) and Diego (16) who have cancer and asked them in private interviews what their most important wish was, they all said "To Meet Las Chivas!"
U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta Has Moved
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta's U.S. Consular Agency has moved from its provisional quarters in Paradise Village to the Paradise Plaza Shopping Center, located at 85 Paseo de los Cocoteros Sur, Local #l–7, in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.
Singlar Marina Soon to Open in San Blas Harbor
 Capt. Patricia Miller Rains
Another new marina is slated to open this fall, within the harbor at San Blas, Nayarit, said Lic. Guillermo Acosta of Singlar-Fonatur. The San Blas marina is part of Phase 3 of the Sea of Cortez Project, formerly known as the Escalera Nautica, or Nautical Stairway.
Regional Hospital to House Municipal Agencies
 PVNN
Last week, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Javier Bravo was joined by City Council members and City Hall executives for a ground-breaking ceremony at the Old Regional Hospital, which is being remodeled to provide office space for four Municipal Agencies.
Governor Emilio González Opposes Condoms
 Juan Carlos García
The Governor of Jalisco, Emilio González Márquez (PAN), recently made some incredibly uninformed statements about condom use, HIV, young people, and gay men. Perhaps he intended his comments to be funny, but the result was insulting.
Pet Clinic Supplies Needed for M*A*S*H
 PVNN
For over five years, Ayuda Los Animales, part of the PEACE non-profit organization, has been holding free spay and neuter clinics from their Mobile ANIMAL Surgical Hospital in Nayarit. They are now setting up shop in Jalisco - but they need your help!
Prosecutors Appeal 'Dog' Ruling
 Honolulu Advertiser
Mexican prosecutors have appealed a Mexican court's decision to dismiss all charges against bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman; his son, Leland; and colleague Tim Chapman, Chapman's attorney confirmed.
El Tigre Bikini Jam Golf Tournament
 Bob Anderson
The 2nd Annual El Tigre Bikini Jam Golf Tournament is set for August 30th at Paradise Village’s world class El Tigre Golf Club and Spa. This is one golf tournament you can’t afford to miss.
Snip and Clip Clinic 2
 Laura Gelezunas
The Jalisco Department of Health (Salud de Jalisco) recently joined hands with PEACE to hold a high-volume spay and neuter clinic in Colonia Mojoneras. From July 9th- 13th, sixty-five animals were either spayed or neutered at no cost to the pet owner.
Guadalajara Dominates 23rd Copa Canto del Sol Results
 Bob Cohen
Warm weather and hot competition scorched the courts at the Canto del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta from July 31st-Aug 5th. After a week full of action, final matches of the 23rd Copa Canto del Sol Tennis Tournament were played on Saturday.
Coastal Dream - 10 Days in Fabulous Puerto Vallarta
 Maribeth Mellin
The bells in the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe rang every quarter hour night and day, obliterating the need for a bedside clock. Into a drawer it went, along with my laptop and magazines.
The Interest for Puerto Vallarta Beachfront Property Skyrockets with the Use of an IRA
 FinanceVisor
Modern IRA holders are discovering an effective means of managing their future earnings through a self-directed IRA. Self-directed IRAs are helping many of these investors find a lucrative return in Puerto Vallarta real estate.
PV Hosts 2nd Annual Bloodydecks Tuna Shootout
Capt. Juan Pablo Moll
Bloodydecks, the world's leading online fishing community, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual "Bloodydecks.com Tuna Shootout" will be held at the luxurious Paradise Village Resort and Marina in Nuevo Vallarta from Aug 17th-19th, 2007.
Discover the Benefits of Healing Mud
 JOY!
Mud treatments not only make your skin look and feel wonderful, they also draw the toxins from your body for enhanced overall health. But not everyone can afford fancy spa prices. Luckily, I discovered David's 'magic mud' on my first visit to Vallarta.
Case in Limbo Against Bounty Hunter
 PVNN
A Mexican judge has ruled to close the criminal case against bounty hunter and TV reality star Duane "Dog" Chapman, but state prosecutors have appealed the decision, officials said Thursday.
Banderas Bay Fishing & Bikini Tournament
 Capt. Juan Pablo Moll
The Banderas Bay Big Game Fishing & Bikini Tournament, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta Aug 29th-Sept 2nd, offers anglers hot competition, smoking bikini models, a professional photographer on every boat and over $200,000 USD in prizes.
Saving Sea Turtles from a Silent Death
 Ariel Dueñas
Puerto Vallarta is one of the world's most important breeding grounds for endangered species of sea turtles. But poaching and rapid development make it difficult for baby sea turtles to survive long enough to reach the sea. Here's how you can help...
All Roads Lead to... Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Morrison
The Romans liked to say: “Omnes viae Romam ducunt” or “All Roads lead to Rome” - and it was true once, though no more. Nowadays, you are more likely to hear “Todos los caminos llevan a Vallarta” or “All roads lead to Vallarta.”
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