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Travel and Outdoors
Although best known as a beach resort, Puerto Vallarta is one of the most versatile adventure travel destinations in the world. Nestled between the jungle-covered Sierra Madre Mountains and the sheltered waters of Banderas Bay, this region's geographical diversity offers an extremely wide variety of natural attractions and outdoor adventures.
Mexico Eases Visa Requirements for Tourists to Mexico
In order to make it easier for international tourists to come to Mexico and to increase tourism, the federal government has launched a new visa policy that came into effect on May 1, 2010.
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Unlike many other popular beach vacation resorts, Puerto Vallarta is actually several destinations in one. Situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico just south of Baja California, the Banderas Bay area offers more than 34 miles of incomparable coastline in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit - and innumerable activities that are affordable and easily accessible.
For those who just want to relax, miles and miles of beautiful golden sand beaches offer one of the best ways to experience the beauty and magic of the Bay of Banderas. And with 322 days of sunshine annually and an average temperature of 80 degrees F, Puerto Vallarta is one of the few places on Earth that can boast an "ideal" climate for sun worshipers.
With picture-perfect weather and extraordinary natural beauty, outdoor recreation around the bay is limitless. Traditional sports like golf and tennis are unforgettable. This region is one of Mexico's leading golf destinations with golf courses designed by some of the world's greatest golfers including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Robert von Hagge.
Puerto Vallarta is also a major tennis destination with a growing number of tennis clubs, classes, workshops and tournaments each year. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing whale watching and sportsfishing await you in the warm, clear waters of Banderas Bay and the Mexican Pacific.
On land you can explore the Sierra Madre Mountains and jungles on an exciting excursion provided by one of the area's many professional tour operators. If you prefer to do a little exploring on your own, the quiet pleasures and local colors of Mexico are waiting to be discovered in a variety of unique and inviting fishing villages and beachside retreats.
A recent Travel and Leisure Magazine Readers' Survey listed Puerto Vallarta as the number one beach destination in Latin America because of the wide variety of beach communities and sleepy seaside villages around the bay. During your stay, be sure to explore these towns and enjoy a genuine taste of the real Mexico.
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Facebook Contest: Vacation in Vallarta
 PRWeb.com
Velas Resorts is launching a Facebook contest on Valentine’s Day to win a luxury all-inclusive vow renewal vacation for a lucky couple and up to 10 guests at Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel and ocean club in Puerto Vallarta.
 Arts for the Turtles Fundraiser Fiesta
 Jim Casey
Arts For The Turtles fundraising fiestas will take place on February 15 and March 15, 2012 at the Bahía del Sol resort in Nuevo Vallarta. Through AMA Mexico, or the Association for Mexican Environmental Unity, these events support the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve.
Gerry Lopez SUP Surfing & Yoga Camp
 LivePuntaMita.com
Gerry Lopez is not only a surf icon, but an example of maintaining a balanced, water-centric culture. Called the 'epitome of a healthy surf lifestyle,' this champion surfer will take you out on the waves for personalized instruction, as well as lead morning yoga classes.
Vallarta's First Extreme Adrenaline Event
 Kim Yañez
On February 12th, the whole family can spend an adventure filled afternoon at Lienzo Charro Prieto Ibarria Stadium at Puerto Vallarta's first ever Extreme Adrenaline event, featuring a series of extreme sports competitions that will surely get your adrenaline pumping!
Trip Advisor Lists Mexico's Best Hotels
 Kathleen Harris
Trip Advisor, one of the world's busiest and most influential travel websites, has announced the 2012 Traveler's Choice Awards for the best hotels in Mexico. Five properties in the Bay of Banderas region have been honored with spots on this prestigious list.
 Simply Puerto Vallarta - Welcome to Paradise
 Laura Gelezunas
Puerto Vallarta is known as one of the friendliest cities in the world, and, according to many international publications and websites including US News and World Report, AARP, Orbitz, USA Today, and Trip Advisor, the best place in Mexico to vacation, retire, or start a new life.
Special Hotel Rates For Tianguis Turistico
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Vallarta will host 'The Tianguis Turístico' this year, marking the 1st time in 37 years it has been held in a new region. Several hotels in Riviera Nayarit will offer reduced rates for participants of the largest event of the touristic industry in Mexico in 2012.
Vallarta Cup 2012 - Everyone Won!
 Vallarta Yacht Club
The 2012 Vallarta Cup was a success by any measure, but the most important gauge was the smiles on the faces of the participants. The film crew from the Canadian travel series 'Paradise Hunter' got great shots of how we do racing events here in beautiful Banderas Bay!
Full Moon Horseback Ride & Beach BBQ
 Live Punta Mita
Rancho Montalbeña is organizing their monthly Full Moon Horseback Ride. Riders will be guided from the departure point of Rancho Montalbeña, through the village of Higuera Blanca, along a tropical forest trail, then down to the secluded beach at Imanta for BBQ.
Canadian Magazine Xtra Visits Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
As one of the print and online magazines with the largest circulation within the LGBT community, the Canadian publication Xtra's visit to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will reach more than 40,000 readers and potential visitors.
Live Coverage of Vallarta Carnaval Parade
 BanderasNews.com
Puerto Vallarta's 4th Annual Carnaval Parade, scheduled to start at 9 pm on February 18, 2012, promises to be bigger and better than ever! The parade circuit is about three times longer than in years past - and this year, you can watch a live broadcast on the Internet.
Explore Copper Canyon with Superior Tours
 Superior Tours Vallarta
Superior Tours Vallarta is once again offering their successful tours to Mexico's Copper Canyon. As a certified Copper Canyon Specialist, owner Astrid van Dam has the only travel agency in Puerto Vallarta that offers both group tours and individually arranged tours.
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