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The Magic of Vallarta: 'Nuestro Pueblo Vallartense'
 Grace Ramirez
When compared to places like Walt Disney World, indisputably the leaders in the service and tourism industry, Puerto Vallarta maintains a very high standard. Nothing compares to how 'Nuestro Pueblo Vallartense' genuinely coddles its own - and its tourists.
Mexico Ranks Second in Worldwide Medical Tourism
 Diario.mx
According to statistics reported by Patients Beyond Borders, a medical and health travel consumer information service, Mexico might soon overtake Thailand as the world's leading destination for medical tourism.
A Guide for First-Time Visitors to Mexico City
 Maria O'Connor
One of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City is a meeting place of old and new cultures, a hub of activity, a culinary mecca and a stunning canvas upon which Mexico's vibrant history is painted. It's extremely accessible, very safe, and you'll never run out of things to do.
Roger Corman Featured at Guanajuato Int'l Film Fest
 Eric Ortiz Garcia
The 2014 Guanajuato International Film Festival promises to be both exciting and surprising, especially thanks to the fact that the event will pay homage to B movie king Roger Corman. Corman, 88, will also be attending - his first ever appearance at a Mexican film festival.
Guadalajara Selected as 1st IEEE Assisted 'Smart City'
 Dr. Victor M. Larios
Envisioning its transformation into a 'smart city,' development has commenced on a 40-hectare area of downtown Guadalajara to create a socially integrated urban environment that attracts some of the world's brightest minds in advertising and other digital-media innovations.
Las Alamandas Resort Offers Tequila Immersion Getaways
 BanderasNews.com
Las Alamandas Resort, located 80 miles south of Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's famed Costalegre coast, is Mexico's ultimate escape. Especially between now and October 31st, when you can enjoy a special four-day, three-night tequila immersion getaway.
International Arrivals to Vallarta Increase by 17%
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
International arrivals to Puerto Vallarta’s international airport increased by 17% in the first 6 months of 2014 when compared to 2013 and with new flights and additional frequencies scheduled for the upcoming Fall and Winter season, Puerto Vallarta is way on track to black.
Could the Mexican Riviera be Cruising's Comeback Kid?
 CruiseCritic.com
In cruising's early years, it didn't get much more glamorous than a cruise on the Mexican Riviera. The 'Love Boat' showed cruise ships stopping at exotic ports such as Mazatlan, PV, and Acapulco. Today, you'd be hard-pressed to find Acapulco on a mainstream cruise itinerary.
 Snappy Ever After! Mexico Mayor 'Marries' Crocodile
 Daily Mail Reporter
The mayor of a San Pedro Huamelula, Mexico 'married' a crocodile in a symbolic ceremony as part of a local tradition. According to tradition, the animal is a 'princess' and the wedding ritual will bring plenty of seafood for fishermen to catch along the Pacific coast.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Sees Climb in Summer Travelers
 Eugenio Ortiz Carreño
There's a lot of enthusiasm among carriers at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. With a few weeks to go before the 'formal start' of the summer season, which starts when the school year ends, the number of passenger arrivals has already increased significantly.
Mexico Has Rebounded to a Hot Cruise Destination
 Mary Forgione
It looks like Mexico has suddenly returned as a hot cruise destination. Disney Cruise Line is coming back to the West Coast for Baja cruises from San Diego in the fall of 2015, and Carnival Cruise Lines will resume its seven-day itineraries to Mazatlan starting in October.
Riviera Nayarit: 'Mexico's Hottest New Destination'
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
A recent article on the UK's 'Mail Online' named the Riviera Nayarit 'Mexico's Hottest New Destination.' The article showcased the region's world-class spas, endless beaches, and luxury amenities that attract celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who visited in June.
Interjet Adds 22 New Flights to Vallarta this Summer
 Eduardo García Gómez
In response to an expected increase in travel during the 6-week-long summer vacation period, Interjet will operate 22 additional flights from Mexico City and Toluca to Puerto Vallarta during July and August. This will add to the 28 flights that the airline currently offers.
Scarlet Macaws Released Into Wild in Chiapas, Mexico
 EFE
The scarlet macaw reintroduction program that began with a dream almost 22 years ago is progressing successfully with the release of 30 birds in Palenque National Park in Chiapas, Mexico. With this release, 100 scarlet macaws have now been set free into the wild in Palenque.
Tequila: Mexico Reckons With its Complicated Spirit
 npr.org
Any bottle of tequila must be made from the Weber Blue species of agave, grown and distilled in the heart of a region that produces the legendary spirit in the western state of Jalisco. Field after field of agave give this land a blue hue, defining an economy and its traditions.
 New Airlines Make Business Travel in Mexico Easy
 Banderas News Team
Since most of us get frazzled at the mere thought of having to pack our bags and get on a plane, we asked Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend co-founder, Terence Reilly, how he manages to stay calm and collected while traveling throughout Mexico to close residential mortgage loans.
UNESCO Names Two New World Heritage Sites in Mexico
 EFE
The Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul in Campeche, Mexico have been named 'mixed natural and cultural' World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The World Heritage Committee added the sites at its meeting in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, June 21, 2014.
Puerto Vallarta to Host International Fireworks Festival
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Christmas holidays are always an exciting time to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but this year will be exceptionally entertaining as the city will play host to the 2014 International Fireworks Festival that's scheduled to take place from December 20th through 31st.
Sayulita Takes Top Honors in Int'l SUP Tournaments
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit's Capital of Surf, was well represented during the recent Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard competitions held in Santa Monica, California, where local paddlers and surfers Javier 'Bicho' Jiménez won third place and Fernando Stalla took seventh place.
Living 'The Good Life' in Mexico's Retirement Havens
 Marie Callan
Have you been thinking about retiring in Mexico, but haven't quite decided where you want to live? It's a big country and you have many wonderful options, from laid back beaches to pristine mountain environments and from bustling culture-rich cities to small, peaceful villages.
8th Banderas Bay Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament
 Banderas News Team
The Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club recently announced that the 8th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina on July 18th and 19th, 2014.
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