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Tom Coster Concert at Vallarta Yacht Club
Mary Mack

American keyboardist, composer and recording artist Tom Coster will be performing at the Vallarta Yacht Club on January 25, February 22, March 29 and April 19, 2010. Some of Coster's best known compositions include 'Europa', 'Flor D'Luna' and 'Dance, Sister, Dance' performed by Carlos Santana.

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.

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.

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.'

Vallarta Fishing Experience Heads Out to The Rock!
Stan Gabruk

In this episode of Vallarta Fishing Experience, host Stan Gabruk takes us thirty eight miles out from Marina Vallarta for a fabulous day of fishing at Corbeteña, considered one of the best fishing grounds in all of Mexico - and worth a mention on the world stage as well.

Spotlight on Vallarta: Dr. Javier Diaz Nuñez
SF Productions

In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr speaks with Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Dr. Javier Diaz Nuñez, a Puerto Vallarta doctor who speaks your language! Whatever your ENT surgical needs, Dr. Diaz can provide a solution - at up to half what you'd pay in the US.

Kids Love Fishing in Puerto Vallarta
Adam Kerr

As part of our Vallarta for Kids video series, Adam and his Grandpa Phil take us to Los Muertos Beach Pier on the south side of Puerto Vallarta for an exciting day of fishing - one of his favorite adventures.

Tasty Morning Treats at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas

Jump start your day at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Puerto Vallarta's famous Playa Los Muertos. Breakfast is always a treat while watching the waves crash on the shore, but now this sophisticated beachside restaurant has added some tasty morning treats to their ever-popular breakfast menu.

Salon Diva's Celebrates 13 Years in PV
Laura Gelezunas

The champagne was flowing and everyone received five star treatment at a five star salon, as Salon Diva's celebrated their thirteenth year of providing Puerto Vallarta locals and visitors with full-service salon and spa services on December 6th, 2009.

A Penthouse That's at Home with Nature
Laura Gelezunas

Imagine living a life of luxury in a spectacular penthouse at Sierra del Mar at Los Arcos, an exclusive oceanfront community nestled on the southern shore of Banderas Bay on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, just minutes from one of the world's most popular tourist destinations - Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta: An Easy Escape
Karla Erovick

Nicole Martin teams up with PromoVision to bring us the sights and sounds of Puerto Vallarta in this new promotional video.

Spotlight on Vallarta: Los Arroyos Verdes Hosts Christmas Posada for 50 Needy Children
SF Productions

In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, Kori Rayburn takes us to a Christmas Posada at Los Arroyos Verdes, where 50 children from Orphenata Mojoneras and Manos de Amor enjoyed an afternoon of traditional Mexican Christmas activities, singing, games and swinging at Christmas-themed Piñatas.

Majestic Villa Paloma Blanca
Laura Gelezunas

Recently built and decorated, Villa Paloma Blanca overlooks the Bay of Banderas, the La Cruz Marina and at night, you can see the city lights of Puerto Vallarta. These picture postcard scenes along with modern, tropical style make this luxury villa the perfect oceanfront escape.

Vallarta's Culinary Corner: Mark's Lobster Ravioli and Lobster Butter
SF Productions

In this edition of Puerto Vallarta's Culinary Corner, host Chef Seth Cloutman and Chef Jan Marie Benton of Mark's Bar & Grill in Bucerias show you how to prepare, and share their recipes for, delicious Lobster Raviolis and a fun, no-fail recipe for Lobster Butter.

Toys for Tots Eleventh Annual Gala Dinner
Rose Hunter

On December 13, two hundred people gathered at the CasaMagna Marriott, Gran Salón Vallarta, for the 11th Annual Toys for Tots gala dinner. The popular charity, run by the Puerto Vallarta Navy League, purchases and distributes toys to needy children in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura tells us how to celebrate the holidays Vallarta Style - from taking the stress, work and worry out of holiday meals, to where to get into the Christmas spirit - and shows us the howling good time that was had by all at the 4th Annual Pet Picnic.

Spotlight on Vallarta: Mark's Bucerias Hosts 'Festival del Sabor'
SF Productions

In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, we report on the First Annual Gourmet Festival del Sabor, held in November and hosted by Mark's Bar & Grill. The Festival's first guest chef was Seth Cloutman, owner of Food by Seth Catering and host of Vallarta's Culinary Corner.

Puerto Vallarta Remains One of the World’s Most Coveted, Exotic Retreats
Kate Prihoda

Luxury Destinations: Puerto Vallarta offers visitors a broad spectrum of authentic Mexican experiences, with a wide range of spectacular landscapes, fantastic food, and the chance to see some of the rarest animals on land and at sea.

Spotlight on Vallarta: Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in Puerto Vallarta
SF Productions

Can you say "Phacoemulsification?" Dr. Jose Antonio Rodriguez can not only pronounce it, he is the first board-certified ophthomologist in Puerto Vallarta to use this state-of-the-art cataract removal technology on cataract patients.

Native Mexican Design Meets High Fashion at Los Arroyos Verdes
Roberta Rand

The designs of up-and-coming clothing designer Ximena Cortes were the highlight of a fashion, interior design and beauty product showcase held at Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa, near Bucerias, Mexico, last month.

Kaiser Maximilian Scallop Ceviche Recipe
Laura Gelezunas

During the 15th Annual Festival Gourmet, Guest Chef Jeremy Kittelson stirred things up in the Kaiser Maximilian kitchen. Chef Kittelson could not resist the area's fresh produce and seafood, so he came up with a great version of Scallop Ceviche, which you can make using this video recipe.

Spotlight on Vallarta: Learn Spanish at the Spanish Experience Center
SF Productions

In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, we interview the staff and students at the Spanish Experience Center to get a handle on how the 'immersion' approach to language learning can help students pick up Spanish more quickly and effectively than other language learning programs.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura introduces us to Sierra del Mar Los Arcos, exclusive condominium residences on the south shores of Puerto Vallarta that offer much more than spectacular views and a new diva in town who'll make you look and feel great.

World Wide Fishing with Phil - Hook the Cure
Precision Productions

Phil Kerr gives us a look at the Fourth Annual Hook the Cure Tournament, billed as the 'Ultimate Fishing, Golf and Spa Adventure,' which took place in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 6th & 7th 2009, and reeled in a whopping $450,000 NET for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

BanderasNews Entertainment Report
Precision Productions

Considered by many to be the world’s greatest solo acoustic bluesman, John Mooney brought his signature syncopated delta blues to beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for three incredible performances at the Casa Iguana Hotel & Residences in Magical Mismaloya.

On the Water with Vallarta Fishing Experience Host Stan Gabruk
SF Productions

In this episode of Vallarta Fishing Experience, host Stan Gabruk shows us all of the hot fishing action and all of the excitement at the 54th Annual Puerto Vallarta Marlin & Sailfish Tournament, which took place at Marina Vallarta from November 11-14, 2009.

Boat Fire Sets Back Fishing Tournament
SF Productions

A fire aboard the C’est la Vie fishing yacht, a contender in the 54th Annual Puerto Vallarta Marlin & Sailfish Tournament postponed the weighing in on November 13, as competitor's boats were prevented from entering Marina Vallarta with their day's catch.

Daiquiri Dick's Guest Chef Tribute 09
Laura Gelezunas

Celebrate eight years of culinary classics at Daiquiri Dick's. They have assembled a special menu featuring their favorite recipes from past Festival Gourmet guest chefs, which visited the restaurant between 2000 and 2008. Treats from Oaxaca and Asia will be featured until November 22.

Stirring Things Up at Kaiser Maximilian
Laura Gelezunas

The annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet features chefs from all over the world and guest chef Jeremy Kittelson is stirring things up at Kaiser Maximilian. Be sure to reserve your table for his special Chef's Table Dinner, a six-course meal paired with wines, on November 18th.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura shows us what's cooking this month - from a behind-the-scenes look at the Festival Gourmet with Kaiser Maximilian guest Chef Jeremy Kittleson, to how Kuko's, a new pizza joint on the south side, tosses up a great pie.

Mexican Revolution Day 2009
Allan Wall

Mexico has a number of fiestas patrias, and the one coming up next is the November 20th celebration of the anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Well, it's called November 20th, although it's now officially celebrated on the third Monday of November, which is today, so happy Mexican Revolution Day!

BanderasNews Entertainment Report
Precision Productions

In this edition of The BanderasNews Entertainment Report, Host Nicole Martin gives us a peek at some of this week's hottest events and some upcoming activities around Banderas Bay that you won't want to miss.




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