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 The Bay of Banderas: Be Here. Be Happy. Be Home
 The Banderas Beat: Special Report
There’s been a lot of Mexico bashing in the U.S. media lately. In this special edition of Banderas Beat, Laura Gelezunas talks to Banderas Bay area residents and business owners about all the negative media attention and its consequences on tourism, and our local economy.
Tequila - The Town and The Tastes
 Ed Schwartz
Tequila lover Ed Schwartz can tell you pretty much anything you want to know about Tequila. Read on to learn what it is - and isn't, how it's made, some of the best brands to try, and where you can taste 220 tempting tequilas right here in the Banderas Bay area.
 Kaiser Maximilian Celebrates 14 Years
 PVNN
From May 11th-30th, in addition to Vallarta Restaurant Week, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Cafe is celebrating 14 years of serving fine continental cuisine, which means that you have more time to enjoy a special three-course meal for only $299 pesos at this popular Puerto Vallarta restaurant.
Medicare in Mexico is Possible!
 PVNN
If you're an American living in Puerto Vallarta, mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 13th from 1-4 pm so you won't miss an information-sharing and fund raising event for the newly established non-profit lobbying and advocacy organization, Americans for Medicare in Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Dining - Le Kliff Restaurant and Bar
 ..an amazing gourmet experience in Puerto Vallarta
Perched on the edge of a cliff just 25 minutes south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, you'll find one of the finest dining experiences on Banderas Bay, Le Kliff Restaurant and Bar.
Riviera Nayarit: The Growth Continues With New Resort/Vacation Real Estate Development in 2009
 TravelVideo
With the completion of four major resort/vacation real estate developments this year, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest tourism destination, continues to grow impressively.
Banana Cantina Hosts Children of the Dump
 PVNN
On Wednesday, May 6, bANANaCANtiNA Charity Night will host Josh Gillespe and his team, who work hard to raise funds for Children of the Dump. They are young and full of great energy and love for all they do to help local children, so join us for an evening of great food, friendship and fun!
ITF Pro Tennis Futures Tournament at Canto Del Sol May 11-17, 2009
 Bob Cohen
From May 11-17, 2009, The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta will once again host the ITF Futures Professional Tennis Tournament. The total purse of $10,000 USD will draw not only Mexican professionals, but pro players from all around the world.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report: May 2009
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
I am happy to report I am still having a lot of fun offshore. For those of you who read my last report you will know I am very excited about the large schools of tuna I have found 90 miles offshore.
Swine Flu Scare: Puerto Vallarta Hotel Fights Back
 PVNN
Though there have been no confirmed cases of swine flu in the entire state of Jalisco, the media has turned the resort town of Puerto Vallarta into a virtual ghost town. Don Pickens, the owner of Casa Cupula Resot, is fighting back against the CDC's Mexico travel advisory.
What Will Become of Us?
 Pamela Thompson
Today's update is a bit different - from a bit more personal and less medical terminology point of view. It is Sunday morning, May 3, 2009.
In Vallarta, All's Quiet on the Home Front
 PVNN
Many savvy and well-seasoned international travelers have decided NOT to cancel or postpone their upcoming Puerto Vallarta vacations due to the global Swine Flu outbreak - but they are concerned that once they get here, the city will be closed down and there will be nothing to do.
Fear and Panic... Totally Unfounded
 William Thomas
Though there has not been one reported case of Swine Flu in the Banderas Bay area, people all over the streets are wearing masks. In an open letter, Nuevo Vallarta resident William Thomas expressed his concern for the dire consequences this hysteria will have on our beloved Mexico.
A Buyer's Market South of the Border - Real Estate Foreclosures in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Because the US has been recently hit so hard financially and Banderas Bay area developers have overbuilt, Puerto Vallarta is a true buyer's market. There are 1000's of new condos currently on the market in PV and with interest rates at an all time low, the time to buy will never be better.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
Those of us living here are getting a lot of questions from people wondering if it's safe to travel to Vallarta right now. But with no reported cases of the flu in the Banderas Bay area to date, life goes on and there are still lots of fun things to do when you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Reporting on Swine Flu Direct from Mexico - Part 2
 Margo Jodyne Dills
Is the World Health Organization using Homeland Security's Operation Manual? From the point of view in Puerto Vallarta, where living normally ground to a halt sometime this week, it appeared as if the entire world has gone mad.
2009 Vallarta Altruism Festival Postponed
 Kelly Trainor
Due to the recent swine flu pandemic situation and the local sanitary regulations that have been implemented in Vallarta over the past days, The Altruism Festival Committee has decided to postpone the 2009 event until further notice. It will most likely be rescheduled after the rainy season.
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week 2009
 PVNN
For the fifth year in a row, some of the most recognized restaurants in Puerto Vallarta will once again be offering you the chance to dine at your favorite Banderas Bay area restaurants - and save a bundle - during Vallarta Lifestyles' Restaurant Week 2009 - May 15th-31st.
Paradise Vacation Club Golf Tournament
 PVNN
Get out your golf clubs! The Fourth Annual Paradise Vacation Club Golf Tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 am on Friday, May 8th at El Tigre Golf and Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta. All local and visiting golfers are invited to compete for great prizes in a four-player team scramble.
Puerto Vallarta Little League All Stars Compete in Guadalajara
 Bob Cohen
Last Friday afternoon a group of 15 and 16 years olds selected to participate in the Category 15-16 Little League All Stars in the Jalisco division left on a bus supplied by the city to travel to Guadalajara. Coaches and some parents accompanied the kids as well as League President Miguel Vargas and associate Oscar Mercado.
Children of the Dump Fundraiser at Vista Grill
 PVScene.com
Despite the Swine Flu scare in many parts of Mexico, life goes on here in Puerto Vallarta. Wednesday, April 29th at 7 pm, Vista Grill will be hosting a fundraising event to support the Children of the Dump, a non-profit organization that helps the poor children living in and around the city dump.
Still No Sign of Swine in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
According to the Governor's office, there still has not been one single case of Swine Flu confirmed in the state of Jalisco. However, preventive measures are being taken to ensure the health and well-being of locals and visitors.
Eagles Wings Foundation Celebrates its 10th Anniversary of Philanthropy and Community Service
 MMD Newswire
The Villa Group's Eagles Wings Foundation is recognized for its leadership in helping a variety of educational, health and personal development programs with its nomination of the prestigious ARDA Circle of Excellence "ACE" Award.
Swine Flu Postpones Another CONCACAF Tourney
 Associated Press
CONCACAF announced Tuesday it is postponing its beach soccer championship, scheduled to begin Wednesday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. A new date hasn’t been set, and soccer’s governing body for the North and Central American and Caribbean regions said it is evaluating options with local authorities.
No Sign of Swine in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
According to a press release issued by the Jalisco State Governor's office, there has not been a single case of Swine Flu confirmed in the state of Jalisco as of this morning. However, preventive measures are being taken to ensure the health and well-being of both locals and visitors.
Chantal Sicile-Kira
 Autism and Hope, South of the Border
Autism knows no geographical boundaries, so in honor of World Autism Awareness Day, I decide to head south of the border instead of attending awareness events in the United States.
PV Int'l Fireworks Art Symposium Wrap-Up
 PVNN
If you missed the 11th International Symposium of Fireworks, which took place in Puerto Vallarta from April 20-24th, you can catch all of the highlights in this exclusive video provided by Willie and Rocio Flores and Ray Dion of PromoVision Professional Video Services.
The Secret's Out on Sayulita
 Anne Aurand
Originally a tiny fishing village, Sayulita was discovered by surfers some 30 years ago. Now, tourism and a community of international retirees have spawned cafes, shops and galleries. But it’s still an authentic, humble and relatively safe place to escape crowds and aggressive vendors.
Puerto Vallarta Hospital Basics - Part 2
 Pamela Thompson
Last week, we covered Puerto Vallarta hospital basics, such as the admission process and getting settled in to your hospital room. This week, we'll cover what you can expect as a patient in a Puerto Vallarta hospital, including diagnostic studies, treatments and the discharge process.
Grotesque Stranglers Living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Invariably, when tourists visit Puerto Vallarta, they inquire about the flora and fauna they encounter in the Banderas Bay area. So we decided to do a little research so as not to seem so oblivious to the natural beauty surrounding us.
Wedding and Event Expo Coming to Vallarta
 PVNN
Over 120 local, national and international bridal suppliers will be showcasing the latest trends and newest styles in weddings at the Expo Bodas & Eventos (Wedding & Event Expo) scheduled to take place at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center from October 1-3, 2009.
Celebrate Children's Day at Banana Cantina
 PVNN
Please plan to join us in celebrating the Day of the Children on Wednesday, April 29th from 7-10 pm at Banana Cantina’s Charity Night. The feature charity for this special evening is Pasitos de Luz, a marvelous day care facility for children with special needs.
Fantastic Fireworks Light Up Vallarta
 PVNN
Exclusive videos and continuing coverage of the 11th Annual International Fireworks Symposium will help you keep up with all of the dazzling displays in Vallarta through April 24th.
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