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Vallarta Hard Rock Hotel Opens This Weekend
 HardRockHotels.com
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta's grand opening party takes place August 24-26, 2012 offering guests exclusive entertainment from the award winning, international rock band Mana and an all-access, VIP pass to experience three days of all inclusive rockin’ music, memories and memorabilia.
Carnival Tests All-You-Can-Drink Package
 Banderas News Team
Carnival may be the latest cruise line to jump on the all-you-can-drink, alcohol-included beverage package bandwagon - joining lines like Celebrity, Oceania, and MSC. If the 'My Awesome Bar Program' is a success, the beverage package could be rolled out to the entire Carnival fleet.
 Plans Underway for Malecón in La Peñita
 Lorena Sonrisas
After meetings earlier this month, the start date for the construction of the new Malecón in La Peñita de Jaltemba is estimated to be September 17, 2012. The performance period is slated for 106 days, which places the forecasted completion date at January 1, 2013.
New Isla Río Cuale Pedestrian Bridge Open
 Paco Ojeda
The much-anticipated pedestrian bridge connecting Puerto Vallarta’s Isla Río Cuale with nearby Gringo Gulch has been completed, giving visitors and locals new reasons to explore two of the most scenic spots in Puerto Vallarta’s downtown area.
Vallarta Resort Last Minute Spa Getaway
 Lourdes Bizarro
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is saying goodbye to summer in proper fashion: with rest and relaxation. The resort's new Spa Getaway Package includes everything vacationers need to enjoy a last minute summer excursion to paradise.
La Cruz Hosts Weekend Regatta, Sept 1-2
 LivePuntaMita.com
It's sailing time! La Cruz Yacht Club at Marina Riviera Nayarit is organizing a regatta for the first weekend of September. The competition is open to all sailors, and will feature Optimist Boys, Optimist Girls, Optimist Beginners, Laser Radial, Laser, and Windsurfing races.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts Travel Weekly Webinar
 Nora Ocegueda
The recent Webinar the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust hosted for 42 U.S. travel agents via the CruisePlanners.com website was such a success that a second Puerto Vallarta Webinar is scheduled to take place on September 4 - this time through TravelWeekly.com.
Government Protects Wirikuta Sacred Site
 The News
On August 16, the Mexican federal government issued a decree that establishes the Tamatsi Paritsika Iyarieya Mataa Hane mineral reserve in San Luis Potosí as a nationally protected area, which includes sacred Wirikuta sites in central Mexico’s mountains.
Google Mexico Offers Virtual Ruins Tours
 LAHT.com
In order to promote cultural tourism, Mexico’s National Anthropology and History Institute announced a new platform by which cybernauts will be able to take virtual strolls through 30 Mexican archaeological sites using Google Mexico’s 'Street View.'
'South Swell' Hits the Shores of Banderas Bay
 Nicole Majewski
Starting Tuesday, August 21st, the Bay of Banderas will be hit by a different kind of wave. The Wahine Project, an educational program that teaches girls ages of 7-17 how to surf, is offering surf lesson, surf excursions, lectures and field trips in Punta Mita and Sayulita this week.
Bus Fares Raised to 7.5 Pesos in Vallarta
 Duncan Tucker
Under pressure from powerful transport monopolies, a new tariff commission established by the State Congress last week approved a one-peso hike in state-wide bus fares. Bus fares will soon be seven pesos in Guadalajara, 7.50 in Puerto Vallarta, and 6.50 in other Jalisco municipalities.
Riviera Nayarit: 'Mexico's Best Luxury Beach'
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
With over 97% of the votes, Riviera Nayarit earned the 'Best Luxury Beach Destination in Mexico' title by a knockout in Travelocity's Battle of the Destinations III competition. This means that Travelocity's Gnome will soon be visiting (and promoting!) Mexico's Pacific Treasure.
Sunwing Offers Winter Flights to Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
Just as travelers are starting to plan their winter getaways, Sunwing is making it easy for residents of Alberta, Canada to fly to the warm and sunny beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Starting December 19, Sunwing will offer weekly flights to PVR every Wednesday through March 20, 2013.
Mexico’s Tourism Activity Grows 3.9%
 LAHT.com
Mexico’s tourism activity grew 3.9 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2011, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The measures reflect the consumption levels of both domestic and foreign tourists.
Relax in San Sebastian del Oeste, Mexico
 Julie Schwietert Collazo
Summertime is a great time to visit San Sebastian del Oeste, Mexico. Situated 4,500 feet above sea level in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains, San Sebastian's cool climate and historic appeal have made it one of Mexico's last great getaways.
La Tovara Park Offers Endless Adventures
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Located near San Blas, La Tovara offers the largest collection of birds in Mexico, a clever film set, and adventures in the jungle. When you take a tour through the marshes and estuaries of this national park with Chencho as your guide, Riviera Nayarit is revealed in a different light.
Mexico Named 'Tourism Board of The Year'
 Susie Albin-Najera
The Mexico Tourism Board was honored by luxury travel network, Virtuoso, with the first-ever 'Virtuoso Tourism Board of the Year' award. Mexico was awarded for its bold diversification and promotion strategy, creative advertising campaigns, and robust industry partnerships.
 Vallarta Urban Renewal Projects Near Completion
 Lorena Sonrisas
Puerto Vallarta is beginning to see the results of the urban renewal plan that it has been subjected to over the past 7 years. Unlike the Malecón renovations some of the city improvements might have passed unnoticed, but as they near completion, the entire plan becomes more evident.
Interjet Adds New Mexico City-Vallarta Flight
 BanderasNews Team
With domestic flights meeting 100% occupancy during the summer holiday season, Interjet decided that the additional flight was necessary to add to their Saturday schedule to Puerto Vallarta, which currently has two flights from Mexico City and one from Toluca.
Riviera Nayarit Hotels Make T+L's Top 20 List
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Four Seasons Punta Mita, St Regis Punta Mita and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit were included in a list of the Best 20 Hotels in Mexico for 2012, according to a survey made among international readers of Travel + Leisure, one of the world's most influential travel publications.
2nd Vallarta Bird Conservancy and Festival
 Patrick Harrison
The Banderas Bay region is a hidden jewel on Mexico’s Pacific Coast for bird watchers that's just now being discovered. Following up on the successful Vallarta Bird Festival held earlier this year, organizers have announced dates for next year’s event at Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
Mexico Pet Importation Policy Update
 Banderas News Team
Earlier this summer many US and Canadian travelers were up-in-arms over the news that pets were no longer allowed in-cabin on flights to/from Mexico. But due to recent changes in Mexico's aviation regulations, you may bring your pets with you - if you have the proper documentation.
Jala and Xalisco Sweet Corn Festival
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Every year during the first half of August, the Nayarit Colonial communities of Xalisco and Jala celebrate a Sweet Corn Festival. The festivities are organized to honor the first harvest, but local cuisine, dancing, music, cockfights, rodeos, and horse racing play honorary roles.
VBG Celebrates Rainforest Cacao & Vanilla
 Carlos Mendoza
Experience the splendor of Puerto Vallarta's rainforest in its divine abundance with a visit to the enchanting Vallarta Botanical Gardens, where everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the annual Rainforest Cacao and Vanilla Celebration through August 31, 2012.
Olympic Soccer: Mexico Beats Japan 3-1
 Chris Brummitt
Oribe Peralta scored with a swerving, long-range strike to help Mexico beat Japan 3-1 on Tuesday and secure a spot in the final of the men's Olympic soccer tournament. Mexico will play Saturday against the winner of the Brazil-South Korea semifinal.
Riviera Nayarit Featured on 'Top Spot'
Riviera Nayarit CVB
'Top Spot,' a TV show by the producers of House Hunters International, recently filmed in Mexico's Pacific Treasure, where Cristin and Gregory took on the challenge of choosing one out of three different Riviera Nayarit properties in which to spend their vacation.
Driving & RVing Safely Throughout Mexico
 Jaltemba Sol
Thousands of Canadian snowbirds continue to drive south to Mexico every year, many to RV and camp, despite well publicized safety concerns. On September 9, Mexperts Bill & Dorothy Bell will be in the Vancouver area to teach you the tips on driving and RVing south of the US border.
FIDETUR Promoting Vallarta via the Internet
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is promoted in domestic and international markets through the mixed medias of internet, print media, radio and television. The Internet has been the primary means of promoting the city in the US and Canada, accounting for 90% of the international publicity budget.
Puerto Vallarta on Travel + Leisure's Top 10 List
 Lorena Sonrisas
TRAVEL + LEISURE is an important magazine for the tourist industry, and in their 2012 'World’s Best Cities' readers' poll, Puerto Vallarta was named the 7th top city to visit in Mexico, Central and South America - moving up a notch from #8 in 2011.
Mexican Diver Laura Sanchez Wins Olympic Bronze
 LAHT
Mexico’s Laura Sanchez won the bronze medal in 3m springboard diving at the London Olympics on Sunday, giving her country its fifth medal at the Games. China’s Minxia Wu took the gold medal, while her countrywoman, Zi He, won the silver medal in Sunday’s competition.
Should You Think About Moving to Mexico?
 David Simmonds
It seems like a simple enough question, doesn’t it? You're at point in your life when a major change is possible. You’ve traveled to Mexico and thought 'maybe I could make the move...' then go back home. But now, more and more of us are acting on those elusive dreams.
Kardashian and Kanye Vacation in Nayarit
 Marie Callan
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have continued their summer of romantic jet-setting by joining 'Girls Gone Wild' creator Joe Francis on his recent vacation to Riviera Nayarit. During their time on Mexico's Pacific coast, the group did it all, including ziplining through the jungle.
UNESCO Status Secure for Mexico's Agave Region
 Fox News Latino
The U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is maintaining its designation of the area of Mexico where tequila originated as a World Heritage Site. 'We're convinced this was a decision well taken, UNESCO official Nuria Sanz said in a recent press conference.
Summer Getaways: San Sebastian and Mascota
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Looking for an escape from the heat? Not far from Puerto Vallarta, the Western Mountain Region of Jalisco (Sierra Occidental) offers activities for all tastes and preferences, from enjoying the natural surroundings to visiting museums and archaeological sites.
Women Win Mexico's 1st Olympic Archery Medals
 EFE
Mexico ended its medal drought in Olympic archery in London today with a double triumph for Aida Roman and Mariana Avitia, who came away with the silver and bronze, respectively. South Korea's Ki Bo-bae beat Roman in the final to take the gold.
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