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Strange Weather in Puerto Vallarta Area
PVNN

Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area are experiencing some strange weather today, (January 15, 2010) with high winds, below normal temperatures, heavy rains, high tides and unusual weather phenomenon.

Skin Care In The Tropics Seminar at IFC
Pamela Thompson

HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta is pleased to present Dermatologist Dra. Alma Vargas, who will cover various aspects of taking care of your skin here in paradise, at 10 am on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the International Friendship Clubhouse.

Everything Food with Seth: Three Days in the Life of a Chef
Seth Cloutman

Some people do not understand how an entire life can be filled with food. To so many it is just a way to nourish the body. But this chef is not like that. If it involves anything to do with food I am there. So I thought it might be fun to describe my last three days of food in Vallarta.

Kristine W to Perform in Puerto Vallarta
Jeff Dorta

Kristine W – a fixture on the dance scene since her 1996 hit-packed, Rollo produced debut album, 'Land of the Living' will be performing at Club Mañana in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, February 13th. Kristine will also be the grand marshal at this year's Carnival Parade, which starts at 10 pm.

No Need for Binoculars: Tourists Get a Shock as Grey Whale Bursts from Ocean Just Yards from Their Boat
dailymail.co.uk

Leaping gracefully out of the water, this grey whale was photographed breaching close to two boats in the Banderas Bay off the Mexican resort, Puerto Vallarta.

US Magazines Rank Riviera Nayarit Among the World’s Top Destinations
TravelVideo.tv

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest Pacific Coast vacation destination, once again begins a new year with high honors awarded by some of the world’s leading vacation destination experts.

2010 Lucille Shipley Workshop Exhibition
Mary Ellis

Director Lucille Shipley and her workshop participants are having their annual workshop exhibition on Saturday & Sunday February 13th & 14th from 2-6 pm at the workshop studio on Calle Zaragoza. Maestras Lucille and her artists will be donating 10% of ALL sales to the SPCA Puerto Vallarta.

Paranormal Activity - Reviewed
Alex Gomez

Through the ether it came to me that 'Paranormal Activity' was a must-see movie, one of the scariest ever. 'Julie/Julia' was more frightening. The Puerto Vallarta police scare me more. The most frightening thing about 'Paranormal Activity' is that a sequel is in the works...

Toys For Tots Delivers More Than 10,000 Smiles
Lourdes Bizarro

Thousands of smiles where distributed on January 11th, as Marriott Associates along with members from the Navy League and more than one hundred volunteers distributed toys to kids from underprivileged communities in Puerto Vallarta and around the Bay for Three Kings Day.

Sex, Lies and Puerto Vallarta
PVNN

Puerto Vallarta figures heavily in 'Sex, Lies & Spinnakers' a new novel by local author Steve Van Slyke. Mr. Van Slyke will be signing copies at several locations around the Bay during the last week of January and the first week of February. 10% of each sale will be donated to Ayuda a los Animales.

Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford

From great food and music to the latest news and local happenings, Twila has the inside scoop on everything that's going on in PV and around Banderas Bay, so if you want to be "in the know," be sure to read this week's edition of Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.

Los Amigos de la Peñita Helping Parents Improve the Condition of Their Schools
David Easby

The Third Annual Fiesta La Peñita, a gala fundraising event in support of Los Amigos de La Peñita, a non-profit organization that exists to serve the people of La Peñita, will be held on Sunday, January 31 from 1-5 pm at the award-winning home of Thomas Bartlett in La Peñita de Jaltemba.

Botanical Gardens Noche de las Luminarias
Dianna Madsen

Vallarta Botanical Gardens invites everyone to our 2010 Membership Drive, Noche de las Luminarias, on January 22nd from 5-10 pm. You'll enjoy food, drink and entertainment, the El Tuito Folkloric Dancers, a raffle, a silent auction and free bus transportation from Lazaro Cardenas Park at 3:45 and 5 pm.

Velas Resorts in Mexico are Offering a Valentine's Day Do Not Disturb Package
PRWeb

Couples staying at Velas Resorts this Valentine's Day and beyond must remember to put the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door with all the enticing in-suite romantic offerings.

Guadalupe Church Crown – The Heart of Puerto Vallarta
pvrpv.com

Shortly before leaving office, former Puerto Vallarta Mayor Javier Bravo pledged a total sum of one million pesos to support the final phases of the remodeling of one of the most recognized landmarks in Puerto Vallarta - the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church crown.

Route 200 Bar & Grill 2nd Anniversary
PVNN

Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Route 200 Bar & Grill on Saturday January 16th. Route 200 is a good old fashioned biker bar in Nuevo Vallarta where you can always find bikes out front no matter what day it is - and great food and cold beer make it a favorite gathering place for locals and tourists.

Great Taste and Art in Bucerias
Harold Sokolove

The First Annual Taste of Riviera Nayarit and Bucerías Calk Art Walk will combine great taste in food and great taste in art. It takes place from January 20th through the 22nd, on a Bucerías city street closed to traffic for the 3-day event.

Parenting Conference at American School
Elena Garza

On Thursday, January 21st, the American School of Puerto Vallarta will be hosting conferences for parents by 'Parenting is a Contact Sport' author Joanne Stern, PhD. A much-sought-after speaker and keynote presenter, Dr. Stern is an expert in the field of family relationships and communications.

RISE for Hope 2010 - Feria Carnival
Sue Fornoff

February 6th marks the date for the 8th Annual RISE for Hope Fundraising event, a Mexican carnival. The event is scheduled to take place at the American School from 5-9 pm to benefit the children living at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, a children's shelter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Meet PV Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz
Precision Productions

Reporter Victor Morales interviews Puerto Vallarta's new Municipal President, Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz, who talks about his plans to increase tourism in the Banderas Bay area and his focus on building a government that is responsive, accessible, practical and of service to the community.

Luma Opens, Mexico's First Active Adult Beachfront Community
Kate Rapson & Adam Landres-Schnur

Luma, the first full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, announced the opening of Tower One, featuring ocean views, well-appointed homes and extensive resort-style amenities.

HealthCare Resources Bone Density Clinic
Pamela Thompson

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become more fragile and more likely to break. If you are over the age of 50 with one or more risk factors for osteoporosis, you won't want to miss the Bone Density Clinic presented by HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta on January 18, 2010.

Spotlight on Vallarta: Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa
SF Productions

In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host Kori Rayburn takes us to Bucerías, Nayarit, where she talks with Los Arroyos Verdes owner Guadalupe Dipp, an accomplished architect whose love of nature, design and human possibility have found expression in an eco-friendly resort and spa retreat.

PV Little League Kicks Off 2nd Season with Inaugural Opening Ceremony
Bob Cohen

The 2nd season of the Puerto Vallarta Little League kicked off Saturday in front of a large crowd with opening ceremonies that included an appearance from the Navy band that played the Mexican National Anthem after all eight teams marched down the left field line with their brand new uniforms.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Casa Pilon – Colonia Tabachines

Located near the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone, Casa Pilon is a beautifully maintained, 3,497 sq. ft. Mexican-styled home with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a private pool and views of the Sierra Madre Mountains and private gardens.

Creative Nonfiction - The Puerto Vallarta Writers' Group February Conference Theme
Barbara Sands

Puerto Vallarta Writers' Group has chosen 'Creative Nonfiction' as the theme of its fifth annual conference to be held at and in collaboration with Biblioteca los Mangos from February, 26-28. The roster of writers coming to Vallarta this year will satisfy any reader's or writer's curiosity.

Mundo Nogalito Canopy Tour
Puerto Vallarta's Newest Canopy

Vallarta has become the hot spot for zip line tours and with so many around, how does one decide which tour to take? Mundo Nogalito Canopy Tour, just 20 minutes South of Puerto Vallarta, sits within a beautiful, lush jungle that offers bird lovers and extreme excursionists a place to enjoy.

New B&B Villa Opens North of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Patrick Harrison

A restful experience in the charming Mexican seaside village of La Peñita awaits you at El Panorama de la Peñita. Just 40 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, this B&B Villa is a calm and comfortable retreat overlooking the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains and the deep-blue waters of the Pacific.

Deadline for Cheap Slips in Paradise Is Feb. 1
Capt. Pat Rains

The 18th annual Banderas Bay Regatta starts March 16, so you have plenty of time to head down to the Puerto Vallarta area for this five-day nautical festival. But to get a 50 percent discount on a full-service slip at Paradise Village Marina, you need to register for the Banderas Bay Regatta and then complete your slip reservation at the marina by Feb. 1.

Riviera Nayarit Welcomes Growth and Development in the New Year
Travel Video

Riviera Nayarit looks to 2010 and beyond with anticipation as several hotel properties complete construction and several more break ground. Investor confidence in the destination has brought over $6 million USD, solidifying the tourism potential of this extraordinary destination.

Spotlight on Vallarta: The Bucerías Art Walk
SF Productions

In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host Kori Rayburn takes us to Bucerías, Nayarit for a look at one of the most unique art walks of it's kind - the Bucerías Art Walk. Now in it's 4th year, this bi-monthly event takes place on Thursdays, when 17 local galleries 'Bring Art to the Streets.'

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at SETAC January 12th
Paco Arjona

Free Movies are shown every Tuesday night at 7:30 pm at the SETAC Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. On Tuesday, January 12th come out for a screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Becas Valentine Classical Concert Under the Stars
Cecile Scriban

On February 12th at 7 pm, the Westin Resort will host the Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars, featuring two of Vallarta's own artists, guitarist Mario Blanco and pianist Adriana Martínez, playing classical romantic music that will satisfy the most demanding of music lovers.

Plastic Surgeon Doctor Ricardo Rivera
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Puerto Vallarta

Vacation surgery is gaining in popularity, and when it comes to plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques, Puerto Vallarta Plastic Surgeon Doctor Ricardo Rivera has the skill and experience that makes it easy and affordable to go home looking - and feeling - refreshed, rejuvenated and revived.


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