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Puerto Vallarta New Year's Eve Party Guide
 PVNN
Whether you choose to listen to live music, enjoy fine food, drink some champagne, dance the night away - or all of the above, Puerto Vallarta is the ideal place for those in search of the perfect New Year's Eve party - and you'll find everything you need to know right here on BanderasNews.
Superstar-DJs Hosting 3-Day Long Lesbian Party In Vallarta
 Melanie Nathan
Billed as one of the largest gatherings of lesbians in Mexico, Vallarta Girl is kicking off with a bang as celebrities and world class DJs flock to this famous fishing village from throughout North America. (Friday, February 18th, to Monday the 21st, 2011)
5th Annual Art Festival of San Pancho
 RivieraNayarit.com
The 5th annual Sinergia Cultural Art Festival will be held in San Pancho, Riviera Nayarit, again this year on December 18-28. As before, they will be offering vast and diverse activities for the locals and tourists.
Puerto Vallarta New Year's Party 2011 Promises to be the Best in Years
PVNN
The city of Puerto Vallarta is preparing for a stellar New Year's Eve event to ring in 2011. With a fresh new look for the city, its website and marketing and a positive view on the future, Puerto Vallarta expects 10,000 visitors and locals to join them for the event.
In Austria, It's Pronounced 'Fooking'
 Iva Skoch
It's safe to say that Lord Focko had no idea the village named after him would one day become a sanctuary for English-speaking sex tourists.
Mexico’s First Ecological School Hosts 1st Annual Eco-Contest
 Siobhan Bowers
Playa del Carmen, Mexico – On Sunday, December 5, 2010, parents and children from all across the Riviera Maya and as far away as Mexico City gathered together at Ak Lu’um International School in Playa del Carmen, to participate in the 1st annual Family Eco-Challenge, a contest which invited families to design and build a unique toy or game that encourages play without doing harm to the environment.
Nayarit Unveils Program for Christmas Festivities
 The News
Last week, Charo Mejía, President of the Family Development Agency (DIF), revealed the activity schedule for the Christmas festivities entitled “White Christmas” at an event in the facilities of the Recinto Ferial.
Inauguration Of The New Bridge Connecting Riviera Nayarit With Puerto Vallarta
 RivieraNayarit.com
On Wednesday, December 8, the Ameca I northbound bridge connecting Riviera Nayarit with Puerto Vallarta was reopened to traffic. The original bridge had collapsed on August 31 due to a series of heavy storms.
 Mexico Vacations: A Lovers Paradise
 YouSayToo.com
Mexico vacations are available for individuals of all ages. While many enjoy taking their family on a Mexico vacation, there are others who choose to vacation in Mexico alone with their spouse.
 Treasure Found on 'Hidden Streets Tour'
 Sylvie Scopazzo
On December 3rd, the Power Walk the Hidden Streets of Vallarta Tour welcomed a special group who were in town to take part in the December festivities. They were the Macintosh Pipe Band of San Francisco, who came to Vallarta to perform a free concert on the Malecón on Saturday evening.
Puerto Vallarta Marriott Resort and Spa Launch Brand New Nickelodeon Getaway
 Nadia
Usually all family vacations featuring popular children’s characters come with a high price tag. Thanks to Marriott, that is no longer the case.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - On The Road
 Laura Gelezunas
Despite the controversial news regarding the US Mexican border, thousands of travelers cross this line every day. Many are headed to their winter homes, and can't wait to get on the road again - especially those driving motor homes to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Hotels for Couples Along the Riviera Nayarit
 Susan Breslow Sardone
Encompassing Nuevo Vallarta, the Punta Mita gated community, cultural attractions, and fishing villages updated with wi-fi and coffee shops, Riviera Nayarait is emerging as one of the next great places in Mexico for couples.
Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in the World
 World-Happing
Most of us have simple demands when it comes to travel lodging – a bed, a bathroom, a TV and wi-fi. There are others, however, whose demands far eclipse the simple convenience of your basic hotel room.
Two Bengal Tigers Born at Vallarta Zoo
 PVNN
On December 4, 2010 the Puerto Vallarta Zoo proudly announced the birth of two Bengal Tigers at the Zoologico de Vallarta facilities in Mismaloya. The cubs, born just in time for Christmas, reflect the season's colors - the female is as white as a snowflake and the male is the color of gold.
New Farmers' Market in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
 Kathleen Dobek
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, north of Puerto Vallarta on the Bay of Banderas, can now add a farmers/craft market to its list of attractions. Held every Sunday from 10 am until 2 pm, it is quickly growing each week, both in increasing numbers of vendors and visitors from the bay area.
Ariel Sainz: Rastros de Una Genesis Exhibition
 PVNN
To kick off the 5th Annual Art Festival of San Pancho, Ariel Sainz, one of the most active interdisciplinary artists in the area, will be exhibiting his new collection of paintings, 'Ratros de una Génesis,' at Bodega 3, Avenida Tercer Mundo #13 on Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 pm.
Manos de Amor, Angels Undercover
 Roberto Castellanos
If you want to experience the Joy of Christmas in Mexico, Banderas Bay–style, you will find it on Sunday, December 12th, as Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa in Bucerias, Nayarit hosts a Christmas party for the orphaned children of Manos de Amor.
Sayulita Postcard: Saturday at the Beach
 Ed Schwartz
There generally isn't much hard news emanating from Sayulita, so one has to dig for feature stories. Like today. A quiet Saturday. We were at the beach on this fair day. Our youngest grand daughter, Stella, made the mistake of petting a rather large dog so the dog stuck around our chairs...
Playboy to Open Casino in Mexico
 IANS
Playboy said its 7.5 million dollars casino in the Mexican Caribbean resort city of Cancun would open this weekend.
Riviera Nayarit to Celebrate 7th Annual Festival of Migratory Birds
RivieraNayarit.com
All eyes on nature! Riviera Nayarit is welcoming the New Year with the exciting annual Festival of Migratory Birds in historical San Blas. The festival will take place from January 23 – 30, 2011.
Ute/Navajo Elders Open Vail World Cup to Launch 'UN's International Mother Earth Day' Ceremonies
 Suzy Chaffee
On December 4, 2010, renowned Southern Ute/Navajo Elders, Eddie and Betty Box Jr., along with their wonderful dancers/skiers, opened Vail's World Cup downhill event with a 'Blessing Ceremony for the Joy and Safety of Earth's Greatest Skiers,' at the finish line of Beaver Creek's 'Bird of Prey' run.
San Pancho IS Open!
 Geno & Elvia
With the help of a temporary road across the river, San Pancho is indeed open! This short, easy & safe detour will be replaced by the end of 2010 with the new, state-of-the-art bridge.
Riviera Nayarit, Where Whales Leave a Trail
RivieraNayarit.com
The yearly official whale watching season opens between December and March in Riviera Nayarit. This year, these cetaceans are already starting to arrive.
Some Interesting Statistics
 Toots Gabriel
Okay, okay, things are dangerous out there. We all know that. We all hear the scary news about one place in particular, Mexico. Here are some recent statistics to help you decide how you are going to manage to survive all of this terrible stuff we are hearing.
Sobriety Under the Sun - Alcoholics Anonymous 9th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
The local Puerto Vallarta English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group combined with Al-Anon participation will be hosting their 9th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the Krystal Resort on January 28-30, 2011. This year's theme will be "Sunlight of the Spirit".
Expect the Unexpected in San Blas
 Vic Pittman
'Hamburguesas' ...the signs are everywhere. I was surprised when I first came to San Blas, Mexico to see so many hamburger stands. Nothing says 'taste of home' to me like a good cheeseburger. So I was comforted to find that even down here in San Blas I could get a hamburger... or so I thought.
How to See the World Through the Eyes of Hollywood's Golden Couple Liz and Dick
 Frank Barrett
Port Talbot to Puerto Vallarta: from the Welsh valleys to a sunbaked Mexican seaside town - for Richard Burton a journey much further and more amazing than the mere 5,500 miles that separates the two places on the map.
Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Mexico City
 Catherine Bremer
Got 48 hours to explore Mexico City? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most from a short visit in the Mexican capital.
Seeking the Sand in Manzanillo
 Marty Hope
Manzanillo in Mexico is about a three-hour drive from Guadalajara. It's between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco on the west coast of Mexico.
Galeria Pacifico and Learn Vallarta Collaborate on Malecón Sculpture Walks
 PVNN
Galeria Pacifico and Learn Vallarta have come together in a collaborative arrangement to offer two Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours per week. Both happen every Tuesday from mid-November until mid-April at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm starting at the Millennium sculpture on the north end of the Malecón.
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Announces New Conference Center in Puerto Vallarta
 HotelCasaVelas.com
The all-inclusive 80-suite Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, opened its doors to the new 3,663 square foot conference center adjacent to the resorts’ garden area and the Marina Vallarta 18-hole championship golf course.
Sayulita Postcard: Writer's News & Views
 Ed Schwartz
Sayulita, the charming surfing and fishing village 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, has a lot going for it as a vacation destination. With a great beach, some very decent restaurants and, of course, great weather, this charming Mexican beach town has become a darling of travel writers.
Vallarta Yacht Club Fall Membership Drive
 Richard Williams
The Vallarta Yacht Club, the only non-profit, full service, member owned yacht club on Banderas Bay, is offering a 50% discount on initiation fees on all classes of membership. The Club is located on the water at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta adjacent to the Paradise Village Marina.
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