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Airbnb: Mexico City #1 Destination for Christmas Travel
Mexico News Daily

At 117%, Mexico City ranks No. 1 on Airbnb's list of Christmas holiday destinations that have seen the highest growth in interest and bookings this year. Puerto Vallarta ranked third with 92% more interest, while Tulum, Quintana Roo, came in fourth with 78% more.

Finnair Resumes Winter Season Flights to Puerto Vallarta
Ricardo Acerco

Finnair has resumed its seasonal flight from Helsinki to Puerto Vallarta. The inaugural flight of the 2018-2019 season arrived on December 13 with 295 passengers on board, many of whom came on the recommendation of those who visited Vallarta-Nayarit last season.

Ritz-Carlton Reserve Hotel Coming to Riviera Nayarit
Travel Weekly

A Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel is slated to open on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit in 2022. The resort will feature 110 luxury rooms, suites and private villas within the master development of Costa Canuva near Puerto Vallarta. The Costa Canuva development will also have a 250-room Fairmont hotel.

Garza Blanca to Host Stand Up Paddle Race Jan 26-27
Garza Blanca Resort

Enjoy sunny skies, salty surf and the thrill of competition in Puerto Vallarta on January 26 and 27, 2019, as the Garza Blanca Preserve and Vallarta SUP & Surf host a Stand Up Paddle Race, with three different competitions open to everyone 12 years of age and older.

¡Felices Fiestas! Celebrating Christmas in Mexico
Lorena Sonrisas

Mexico is a country rich with tradition. Take, for example, Mexico's many Christmas traditions. In other countries, only the 12 Days of Christmas are celebrated, but in Mexico, the holiday season festivities begin on December 1st and joyously continue through February 2nd.

Vallarta Wins 2018 Gay Cities 'Fun in the Sun' Award
Diego Sancho

The warmth Puerto Vallarta offers visitors has once again been recognized internationally. This time, GayCities.com readers chose the winners of 15 categories in the 10th edition of the Best of Gay Cities Awards, and PV was named 2018's best 'Fun in the Sun' destination.

Aeromexico / Delta to Connect Guadalajara and Detroit
Global News Wire

Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines continue to strengthen their joint cooperation agreement alliance by adding the Guadalajara-Detroit route to their transborder network starting May 1, 2019, with a focus on promoting technological and industrial development in the region.

It's Whale Watching Season in Vallarta-Nayarit!
María Francesca

Discover the extraordinary world of whale watching on your Puerto Vallarta vacation! Each year from December to March, Banderas Bay and the waters off the coast of Vallarta-Nayarit offer some of the most spectacular whale watching opportunities in the world.

GAP: Passenger Traffic Up 10.0% in Mexican Airports
AccessWire

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico has reported total terminal passengers increased 10.0% in it's 13 airports during November 2018, compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic increased by 10.3%, while international passenger traffic increased by 9.4%.

Mexico Tourism Board on Industry Growth, 2019 Plans
Travel Agent Central

According to Mexico Tourism Board CEO, Hector Flores Santana, Mexico's tourism industry saw a 6.9% increase in international tourist arrivals from January to September. Tourism revenue has reached $16.6 billion, marking a 4.5% increase from the same period in 2017.

Sara Gonzalez Brings Fresh Energy to Villas in Vallarta
Marie Callan

Villas in Vallarta, the boutique resort located directly on the beach at the South end of Puerto Vallarta, is pleased to announce that Sara Gonzalez has assumed the role of Property Manager, bringing her expertise and fresh energy to Quinta Maria Cortez Bed & Breakfast and Casa Tres Vidas.

Avoid Winter in These 7 Great-Weather Overseas Escapes
BanderasNews.com

A new report from the editors of International Living puts Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at the top of the list of seven idyllic warm weather destinations - dotted around the globe - for North Americans to escape to when the weather outside is frightful.

Beach for the Disabled Planned in Puerto Vallarta
Lorena Sonrisas

Puerto Vallarta may soon have a beach that caters to the disabled. Municipal authorities in the Jalisco city are planning to develop what would be the state's second disabled-inclusive beach, using Cuastecomates Beach in the southern municipality of Cihuatlán as a model.

Riviera Nayarit Offers Luxury, Hotel Rates 'Not an Issue'
Travel Week Group

If you're waiting for Riviera Nayarit's tourism scene to explode the way Cancun and Riviera Maya's did, you'll be waiting a long time. According to the CVB's Public Relations Manager, Richard Zarkin, the region is going niche, with luxury clientele being top of mind.

TUI Plans New Flight from Manchester to Puerto Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

TUI Airways, formerly Thomson Airways and the world's largest charter airline, plans to increase flight frequency from Manchester, England to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for winter 2019 and summer 2020. The new flights, which will be on a 787 Dreamliner aircraft, are available to book now.

New US Travel Advisories Exempt Mexico Tourism Spots
BanderasNews.com

On November 15, the U.S. State Department issued an updated travel advisory for some parts of Mexico. But most popular tourist areas are still considered safe, including resort regions such as Cabo San Lucas - San Jose del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit.

Sales Tax Rebates at the Puerto Vallarta Int'l Airport
Tropicasa Realty

If you have travelled through the Puerto Vallarta airport, no doubt you have seen kiosks advertising tax rebates on IVA (sales tax) for foreigner visitors. But what is this program and who applies? Tropicasa Realty offers information about sales tax rebates in Mexico.

Find The Perfect Place to Live in Mexico - Online!
MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico

So you've decided you would like to live in Mexico. But where? There are a variety of online resources that you can use to learn about all the different cities and towns in Mexico, and ultimately, decide just where in this vast and enchanting country you'd like to live.

If you have a great travel destination that you would like to share with our readers, or would like to suggest a location for a future feature story, contact Destinations@BanderasNews.com.

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