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Forbes Recommends PV for New Year's Eve
 Larry Olmstead
According to Alison Buckneberg of Delta Vacations the best spots with availability for last-minute New Year’s trips are Mexico, Las Vegas and others, and in many cases they are not just available, they're also bargains.
Charlie Sheen: Riviera Nayarit Christmas
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Charlie Sheen is spending the Christmas vacations with Denise Richards and all of his kids in Riviera Nayarit. 'Love spending winter break with Denise Richards and my kids!' he posted in his twitter account on December 21.
2011-12 Puerto Vallarta Walking Tours
 Janice & George Mucalov
The cobblestone streets of Puerto Vallarta’s charming Old Town are best explored by walking, and there are several guided walking tours to acquaint visitors with the traditional, cultural and historical attractions, as well as tucked-away cafes, unique shops and other hidden spots.
Puerto Vallarta 2012-2013 Cruise News
 BanderasNews Team
Holland America 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises on the 1,916-passenger Oosterdam departing Jan, Feb. and March 2012 will feature an extra day in Puerto Vallarta, with an overnight included. Norwegian Star's Dec. 2013 itinerary includes nine 7-day Mexican Riviera sailings.
Riviera Nayarit: a Pristine Destination
Riviera Nayarit CVB
On December 3 and 4, 2011, a team of 45 professional volunteer divers cleaned up the ocean floors, while the community participated in beach cleanups in Rincon de Guayabitos, Los Ayala and La Peñita de Jaltemba, three of Riviera Nayarit's popular vacation destinations.
 Villas in Vallarta Special Holiday Offer
 Patrick Harrison
Casa Tres Vidas is offering a special deal, just in time for the holidays. Here’s the ideal holiday gift idea for family or friends; for a limited time, book a summer stay at Casa Tres Vidas (May 1–Oct. 31, 2012) and receive 7 for the price of 5 nights in Puerto Vallarta!
Four States Deemed 'Treasures of Mexico'
 Vallarta Vive
The states of Jalisco, Queretaro and Yucatan, and the Federal District will join the 'Treasures of Mexico' program, which is dedicated to promoting the high-quality of tourist attractions and amenities available in popular Mexico vacation destinations.
Mexico Builds Immense New Pacific Coast Resort
 Huffington Post
Make room in your closet for a bunch of new tee-shirts proclaiming your love for places like Teacapan, Esquinapa, Las Cabras and particularly for Playa Espiritu. You may have to squint to find these spots on the map, but look for them about half-way down the west coast of Mexico.
Tourists Surveyed About Vallarta's New Malecon
 Lourdes Martinez
In interviews with La Tribuna de la Bahia, tourists who frequently visit Puerto Vallarta say they find the new Malecón much more attractive and pedestrian friendly than the previous one, and describe it as 'very nice,' in both architectural and landscape design.
Mexico to Host G20 & WTTC Summit in 2012
 Jessica Seba
Keeping the momentum going from President Felipe Calderon's successful 2011 'Year of Tourism' campaign, Mexico has been designated the host country for the World Travel & Tourism Council’s first Regional Summit in May and the 2012 G-20 Summit in June.
3rd Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic
 surfline.com
The Punta Sayulita resort community recently announced the dates for the 3rd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic. The 2012 event will be held from March 9-11 in the beautiful surfside village of Sayulita, Mexico, 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
Virgin Launches Weekly Flights to Vallarta
 BanderasNews Team
Virgin America took its low-fare, upscale flights south of the border on Friday with the launch of its newest Mexican destinations – offering five nonstop flights a week from the airline's home base of San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Vallarta's Guadalupe Festivals Begin Dec 1
 Discovery Vallarta
Every year, Mexico’s most colorful nationwide annual festival, the celebration of the appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe, begins on December 1 and runs through the 12th. Here in Vallarta, pilgrimages are staged by local families, organizations, neighborhoods & businesses.
Airline News: Virgin, Alaska & American
BanderasNews Team
With Virgin America's inaugural San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flight arriving on Dec 2, Alaska operating 25 weekly flights throughout the season, and American, despite filing for bankruptcy, continuing flights to PV, it's easier than ever to plan your Vallarta vacation.
Sayulita Mexico's Green Movement
 Maria Zache
Tracie Willis, a tireless Sayulita activist, is bringing a distributor from Guadalajara, Gregorio Lechuga, from the company Comercializado Pituche, to showcase the company's full line of restaurant-oriented biodegradable, compostable and recyclable containers.
Rouge Magazine Showcases Puerto Vallarta
 NN Noticias
A group of 'Rouge' photographers and reporters recently spent five days doing various photo shoots in Puerto Vallarta, capturing the authenticity of Mexico that is observed and enjoyed in the city. The photos will be displayed in the magazine's Spring/Summer 2012 issue.
Travel Age West Features Vallarta's New Malecón
 Sara Sanchez
In May Puerto Vallarta began remodeling the Malecón, and before the work had been completed it was generating a significant buzz in the worldwide media. Such as Travel Age West, which recently recognized the importance of the downtown area's 'facelift' in a feature article.
Tianguis Turistico 2012 Aims to Entice
 Kelly Rosenfeld
Mexico’s most important travel industry event, Tianguis Turistico Mexico 2012, will be held in a new region for the first time in 37 years: Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. The conference will be jointly held by the two destinations from March 25-28, 2012.
Riviera Nayarit Hosts Regata Copa Mexico
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
On October 14, Mexico's Navy Ministry officially announced that the Regata Copa Mexico Olympic Edition will return to Riviera Nayarit March 2-18, 2012. Over 2,500 sailors from 26 countries are expected to compete in the Regatta Cup's seven different sailing categories.
The Six Best Places to Be a Snowbird
 Kathleen Peddicord
It used to be that snowbirds looked to Florida and Arizona for wintertime sun. Today, you have many other appealing options, some only slightly farther away. Live and Invest Overseas founder and author Kathleen Peddicord lists the top six places to be a snowbird this season.
Dutch Travel Agents & Press to Tour Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Tourism Board President, Fernando González Ortega, recently announced the November 10 arrival of a group of 220 Dutch travel agents and journalist that includes those who will be promoting the Amsterdam to Puerto Vallarta weekly flight.
Travel Experts: PV a Top Vacation Destination
BanderasNews Team
According to US News Travel and other travel experts, Puerto Vallarta gets more rave reviews than most other Mexican vacation spots. The blend of excellent beaches, authentic regional cuisine and a quaint setting sets 'PV' apart from other Mexican vacation destinations.
 Simply Puerto Vallarta: Frequent Visitors
 Laura Gelezunas
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico continues to serve up years of vacation memories and fun. In this edition of our Simply Puerto Vallarta video series, you'll meet three people who visit Vallarta every year and have been enjoying the Banderas Bay region for around 30 years.
Mexico Takes 4th in Pan American Medals
 Chris Lehourites
At the 2011 Pan American Games medals table, the United States finished first with 92 gold and 236 overall. Cuba ended up in second place with 58 gold and 136 overall, while Brazil was third with 48 gold and 141 overall. Host Mexico finished in 4th with 42 gold and 133 overall.
VYC: The Little Yacht Club That Can
 Richard Williams
With 225 members, the Vallarta Yacht Club is certainly not the biggest kid on the block but it certainly acts and gets results like it is one of the big boys. VYC can now put another notch in its belt - that of assisting in staging the 2011 Pan American Games sailing competition.
Mexico's Gay Market Worth $67 Billion
 Rose Ibarra
A new event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico next month is set to focus attention on the large scale market opportunities that better targeted marketing towards the country's 4.8 million gay and lesbian people can deliver to a broad range of companies and organizations.
Cervantino Festival in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
As part of the Cervantino Cultural Festival, which will feature Nayarit as its honorary guest, the State Council for the Culture and Arts of Nayarit (CECAN) will present a concert by the Argentinean orchestra El Quinteto Real in the main square of Bucerías, Mexico on October 24.
Vallarta Wins Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award
 Sara Sánchez
Each year, Travel Weekly presents the coveted 'Gold Magellan' awards to the best of the global tourism industry. Its October issue includes a section dedicated to the 2011 winners, and Puerto Vallarta has won this coveted award in the Overall Destinations - Cultural/Arts category.
Pan American Sailing Events Start Oct 17
RivieraNayarit.com
The 2011 Pan-American sailing events will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina, October 17-23. Spectators will be able to enjoy the competitors' 12 pm daily departures from the public entrance to Nuevo Vallarta's south beach, a.k.a. Villa 5.
Princess to Reinstate Vallarta Port Calls
Donna Tunney
Princess Cruises is heading back to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan next year, on six winter sailings aboard the Sapphire Princess from Los Angeles. The ship will also call at Cabo San Lucas on these Mexican Riviera cruises, sailing between Nov. 17, 2012, and April 20, 2013.
Pan Am Beach Volleyball Starts October 16
BanderasNews Team
Are you ready for some Volleyball? The 2011 Pan American Games Beach Volleyball tournament will begin on Sunday, October 16th at the newly constructed Pan American Beach Volleyball Stadium, located at the south end of Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone, near the Sheraton.
Aeromexico’s Gran Plan for Your Mexico Vacation
 Mexico Premier
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, invites travelers to find spectacular promotions and book upcoming vacations using its brand new online platform - Gran Plan. In Puerto Vallarta, Aeromexico is partnering with the hotel Barceló, a stunning, AAA and 4 Diamond Awarded Resort.
Surf with Gerry Lopez - The Legend!
 Live Punta Mita
There are still a couple of spots left for the upcoming Gerry Lopez Standup Paddle and Yoga Camp taking place on October 20, 21 & 22, 2011 at the CINCO Watersports Center, Hotel des Artistes, in Punta de Mita, Mexico.
Maya 2012: A Guide to Celebrations
 Susie Albin-Najera
Travel writer Joshua Berman has just announced the release of his new book, 'MAYA 2012: A Guide To Celebrations in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras,' which lists next year's events, tours, festivals and happenings in the Maya region as December 21, 2012 approaches.
PV's Pan Am Celebrations Begin October 7
BanderasNews Team
From October 15-23, Puerto Vallarta will host four 2011 Pan American Games - the deep water swimming, triathlon, sailing and beach volleyball competitions. But before the games begin, the Pan American flame's arrival on October 7 will kick off the Banderas Bay region's celebrations.
Simply Puerto Vallarta: On The Road Again
 Laura Gelezunas
Despite the controversial news regarding the safety of the US - Mexico border, thousands of travelers cross this line every day - especially the snowbirds who drive their motor homes to RV parks in Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area every winter.
Mexico Travel Bargains for Pan Am Games
Max Emanuel Donner
If you can’t wait to see the Olympics next summer there is good news. The Pan American Games start October 16 in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, Mexico. And there are some great last minute trips on sale starting at just a few hundred dollars.
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