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Why You Should Vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Florida News Line
Why choose Puerto Vallarta for a vacation? Easy: Vallarta, as the locals call it, brings tourists something different - authentic Mexico with a friendly flair. Plus, Mexico is inexpensive compared to other beach vacation destinations, and airline flights are numerous.
Stretch of New Highway to Open in Time for Semana Santa
 Oseas Lorenzo Bravo
According to the North Coast Regional Director of Tourism, José Ludwig Estrada Virgen, the Secretary of Communication and Transport has announced that the first stretch of the Jala-Compostela highway, in the state of Nayarit, will open in time for the Semana Santa holidays.
Top Beach Retirement Spots on Mexico's Pacific Coast
 U.S. News & World Report
Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán are two of the best-known beach retirement options on Mexico's Pacific coast. According to Live and Invest Overseas, if you want to spend your retirement years relaxing on a Pacific Ocean beach, these two cities should be at the top of your list.
U.S. Travel Agents Report Mexico Sales Are Solid
 Travel Market Report
Despite concerns expressed in consumer and trade press that US travel to Mexico might be hurt this year, a survey of travel professionals, conducted on March 21 and 22 by Travel Market Report, shows sales over the past year have gone up, rather than down.
Expedia and TripAdvisor Showcase Nuevo Vallarta
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Riviera Nayarit - more specifically, Nuevo Vallarta - is giving the tourism world even more to talk about now that two of the most important companies in the industry, Expedia.mx and TripAdvisor Mexico, have placed the micro-destination squarely on its popularity lists.
 Uruapan: THE Place to Spend Semana Santa in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
The city of Uruapan, Mexico, has numerous cultural events during the year. But, the premiere event takes place during Semana Santa, when more than 1,300 artisans from 47 villages come to sell their wares in the four block long main plaza. This year's dates are April 8th to 23rd.
Why Traveling to Vallarta is More Important Than Ever
 Gina Zammit
Despite what may be happening in Washington, traveling to Puerto Vallarta is more important than ever because we have the power to make a statement with where we choose to frequent. A visit to Mexico is a statement of support and friendship in a time when projecting kindness is vital.
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire in Mexico?
 msn.com
More and more North Americans are retiring South of the Border to enjoy better weather, new experiences, relaxed lifestyles, access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living. Here, we take a quick look at how much money a couple might need to retire comfortably in Mexico.
U.S. Warns Against Spring Break Travel to Mexico
 Marie Callan
With spring break underway, the US State Department and media have been reminding students that a travel warning for Mexico remains in place. And while it's true that parts of Mexico are in turmoil, what's lost in the uproar is that many Mexican resort areas haven't been affected.
3rd Edition of Bike Fest Guayabitos, March 17-19
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The third edition of Bike Fest Guayabitos kicks off today, Friday, March 17th, in the Riviera Nayarit, offering cycling enthusiasts 3 days of bike rides and cycling competitions, talks on bicycles as a means of transportation, exhibitions, food, music, and contests.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Up 10.9% in Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico has reported total terminal passengers increased 10.9% in it's 13 airports during February 2017, compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic increased by 14.9%, while international passenger traffic increased by 6.3%.
Mexico Welcomed 35 Million Int'l Tourists in 2016
 Mexico Tourism Board
A record-breaking 35 million international visitors traveled to Mexico in 2016, representing a growth of 9 percent compared to 2015. This growth is more than twice the global industry average, most recently reported at 3.9 percent by the World Tourism Organization in January 2017.
4th Annual Taste of Lo De Marcos Ready To Take Flight
 Anahi Alvarez
Due to an untimely February storm, the 4th Annual Taste of Lo De Marcos had to be rescheduled. Just like the Phoenix, the event regrouped, reorganized and set the new date for March 12. From 3-8 pm, you'll enjoy great food, live music by Caravane and The Blonde Gypsies & more!
Puerto Vallarta Expects Another Record Tourism Year
 BanderasNews.com
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has announced that preliminary hotel occupancy rates show a 4% increase in tourism arrivals as compared to 2016 when the destination had its most successful year in hotel occupancy since 2008 with an 80% room occupation rate.
Circo de los Niños de San Pancho 2017 Performances
 BanderasNews.com
The Circo de los Niños de San Pancho, (San Pancho Children's Circus) a social and artistic program founded by the co-creator of Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Gilles St. Croix, will present their new show from March 22nd through 25th at 7:30 pm in the Circo Bodega in San Francisco, Nayarit.
Magic Town Music Festival, March 9th and 11th, 2017
 BanderasNews.com
Magic Town Music Festival is back for the fourth annual weekend of concerts, bringing folk, rock, soul, jazz fusion, latin funk, blues, and reggae to the Spanish colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, to benefit Casa de los Ángeles, a local organization that supports working mothers.
March Brings Food, Fastballs and Film to Guadalajara
 BanderasNews.com
Modern, elegant, and refreshingly authentic, Guadalajara is considered to be the quintessential Mexican destination. This March, Guadalajara is bringing together the best in the worlds of film, sports, and culinary arts to offer travelers the ideal experience for a late winter getaway.
NatGeo Ranks Playa del Amor Among World's Top Beaches
 Jorge Jiménez
National Geographic recently published its 2017 list of the 'Top 21 Beaches in the World' and Playa del Amor, the 'Hidden Beach' located off the coast of Vallarta-Nayarit at Las Islas Marietas Marine Reserve, was not only featured in the article, but topped the chart.
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