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Spending The Holidays in Puerto Vallarta
 Timothy Real Estate Group
December is always a busy and joyful time of year in Puerto Vallarta, which makes it a great time to visit! From colorful traditions and wonderful fiestas to the annual arrival of Humpback whales in Banderas Bay, there are plenty of 'Very Merry' things to do.
Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta Highway Report
 Lorena Sonrisas
After over ten years and several attempts to implement a shortcut between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, the 190 kilometer toll road from Jala, Nayarit to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco is finally moving forward thanks to municipal, state and federal initiatives.
Operation Breathalyzer Program Continues in Bahía
 Que Hay
The 'Operativo Alcoholímetro' (Operation Breathalyzer) program is having continued success helping to rid the Banderas Bay roads and highways of drivers under the influence of alcohol. This past weekend was a perfect example of how well the program is working...
Christmas Golf Tournament December 15th
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Nothing says luxury like the astonishing sea-side landscapes surrounding the Litibu Golf Course in Riviera Nayarit, and they have prepared a special farewell to 2012 with a Christmas Golf Tournament that will be held on December 15th.
US Warnings Exempt Mexico Tourist Spots
 Kitty Yancey
Updated US State Department Travel warnings exempt most Mexico tourist spots. The new reports make few essential changes but give an extremely detailed, state-by-state rundown, getting even more specific about what to worry about where.
 Wahine Project Returns to Banderas Bay!
 Nicole Majewski
Wahine Project founder and director Dionne Ybarra and her team have been working hard to get together everything they need for the Dec 15-16th girls' surf clinic in Punta de Mita, and Festival Anonymous is doing everything we can to support them and their wonderful work!
Vallarta's IFC Offers Medical Evacuation Insurance
 Janie Albright Blank
Vallarta's International Friendship Club offers many advantages to its members; from social activities, to great classes, to restaurant discounts. Another important offering is the Travel Assist Network Air Rescue insurance for medical evacuation from anywhere in the world.
Puerto Vallarta Mexico's Best Destination
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, just released the results of their Travelers Choice Awards, and Puerto Vallarta has been voted 'Best Destination in Mexico.' In the 'Best Beach Destination in Mexico' category, Puerto Vallarta ranked ninth.
Riviera Nayarit 1/2 Marathon Whole Success
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Over 700 runners from all over Mexico attended the fourth annual 'Riviera Nayarit Touristic Half Marathon' which was held last Saturday November 17th. The increasing popularity of the event attracted more than 200 additional athletes over last year's marathon.
Toys for Tots Getting Into the Christmas Spirit
 Jerry Lafferty
It's never too early to turn one's thoughts to the joys of the Christmas gift-giving season! Toys for Tots Vallarta is pleased to announce the 13th consecutive year of fund raising events to purchase toys for distribution to needy kids on 3 Kings Day, gift-giving day in Mexico.
7th Annual Hook the Cure Tournament Raises $400,000
 Gary Green
The 7th annual 'Hook the Cure' event, held in Puerto Vallarta November 8th-11th, was highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala. Participants enjoyed Banderas Bay's fabulous amenities while raising $400,000 for cystic fibrosis research.
Visit Cuba with Superior Tours Vallarta
 Astrid van Dam
Superior Tours owner Astrid Van Dam suggests everyone see Cuba before everything changes on the nostalgic Caribbean island. Superior Tours can arrange your flight, your hotel, the transfer to the hotel, your visa and travelers insurance, and yes, this includes any nationality.
Hoops for Hope Classic in Puerto Vallarta
 Hoops for Hope
Basketball Organizer PlanBC3, LLC and the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation have announced pairings for the newest Men’s College Basketball tournament, the 2012 Hoops for Hope Classic in legendary Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 23rd through 25th.
Motorcyclists Gather in Puerto Vallarta
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
Motorcyclists from Mexico and all over North America will arrive on November 15th through 18th, for the 3rd annual Puerto Vallarta International Motorcycle Assembly. A parade on the Malecon, rock bands, and a biker girl contest are just some of the activities scheduled for the event.
Banderas Bay Whale Watching Begins Dec. 3
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Whale watching season officially starts again on December 3rd as hundreds of Humpback whales arrive off the coast of Puerto Vallarta. Their annual migration from the cold waters of Alaska brings them to the Bay of Banderas where they will raise their young in our warm waters.
 16 Cool Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta
 Susie Albin-Najera
Visitors to PV will find a Mexican pueblo that has become a cosmopolitan destination that maintains its heritage. Due to its nearly perfect year round climate, the Banderas Bay area promotes a healthy, active lifestyle. Here are 16 cool things to consider on your next trip to the region.
Medical Tourism Companies Eyeing Mexico
 Angela Kocherga
Mexico’s beaches beckon tourists seeking a vacation, but some also see the country as a place to escape from soaring medical costs. Two US medical tourism companies are looking at expanding into Mexico. Possible locations include Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel and Playa del Carmen.
The Enchanting Castles of Costa Careyes
 BanderasNews.com
Almost 40 years ago, Italian artist and financier, Gian Franco Brignone had a vision. He envisioned creating a unique resort which would combine the sensuality of the Mediterranean with the craftsmanship of Mexico and its friendly hospitality. Today his vision is called Costa Careyes.
Mexico Air Travel on Pace to Break Record
 Edvaldo Pereira Lima
The National Air Transport Chamber, an independent think tank set up by different players in the air transport industry, estimates Mexico is on track to break all records this year for air travel. The organization foresees more than 55 million boarding passengers in Mexico in 2012.
Maserati Riviera Nayarit Beach Polo Cup
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Some of Mexico's best polo players will be present when Nuevo Vallarta hosts 'The Maserati Riviera Nayarit Beach Polo Cup' to be played in front of the Hard Rock Hotel in November. The beaches of Nayarit will provide an amazing setting for polo, bikinis, and rock'n'roll!
Golf Night Out - Day of the Dead Edition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
El Nayar Golf Club in Nuevo Vallarta will host a spectacular night golf tournament on October 31st at 6 pm to celebrate the Day of the Dead. There is a minimum handicap of 60 required to register, and the cost will be $1,500 pesos for club members and $1,850 pesos for the public.
Celebrate Like a Star at Las Alamandas
 BanderasNews.com
The list of the glitterati who have vacationed at Las Alamandas reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood, from Julie Christie and Minnie Driver to Frances Ford Coppola, Robert de Niro and Sting. And now you can vacation like a celebrity with the resort's Celebrate Like a Star! Experience.
2nd Electro Beach Spring Break In PV
 Banderas News Team
This March, the 2nd annual Electro Beach Spring Break is expected to flood PV's bars and nightclubs with tourists from all over North America. The event promises 30 nights of an electronic dance music experience that is unlike any other - with performances by some of the world’s top DJs.
Riviera Nayarit at Brazil's Tourism Fair
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit will be represented at Brazil's 'Tourism Fair of the Americas' in an effort to attract travelers to Mexico. The market for luxury goods in Brazil is $2.3 billion a year and capturing this market represents an important opportunity for the Banderas Bay area.
PV Ready for 'Superior' Whale Watching Tours
 Astrid van Dam
From late November until March, hundreds of Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Banderas Bay to mate, breed, and to nurse. From December 8 - March 23 you can observe these magnificent creatures, up-close, on one of Superior Tours' whale watching expeditions.
Interjet's New West Coast Destination
 Banderas News Team
Interjet, Mexico's 2nd largest air carrier, has just added service to Mexico City and Guadalajara to Orange County's John Wayne Airport. The airline gave out one-day passes to Disneyland Resort parks to passengers arriving on the first two flights into California.
Mexico to Break Tourism Record in 2013?
 Patrick Ferguson
At a press conference to announce Grupo Aeromexico’s new flight route between Mexico City and London, Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara stated that Mexico anticipates breaking its tourism record with more than 200 million national and international tourists in 2013.
Meet PV's New Tourism Director at NWJ!
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta's new Director of Tourism, Carlos Gerard, will be holding a round-table discussion with the English-speaking expat community on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, starting at 12 noon, at Restaurant No Way José!, 5 de Febrero #260 on the south side of downtown.
NYC Aims At Luring Tourists From Mexico
 Jennifer Peltz
New York City tourism officials announced intentions to make a push to court travelers from Mexico as the number of Mexicans visiting the city nearly doubled in six years. Tourism arm NYC & Co. is ramping up its presence in Mexico City in an effort to lure more Latin American visitors.
La Cruz Farmers Market Reopens November 4
 Amigos de La Cruz
The Sunday Farmer's Market in La Cruz will begin their third season on November 4, 2012. Open Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, the market, which offers only locally grown or made products, is located next to the Fish Market at the northeast end of the Riviera Nayarit La Cruz Marina.
Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series Resumes
 BanderasNews.com
There are about a dozen different reasons why an orchid plant will not bloom year after year. On Saturday, October 27th at 2 pm, these reasons will be discussed at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The free discussion is part of this season's Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts Canadian Travel Writers
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
SATW Canadian Chapter members will be traveling to Puerto Vallarta this fall for the chapter's first meeting in Latin America from October 16th-21st. The PV meeting will feature an official chapter meeting, training and networking sessions, special tours, and a scavenger hunt.
Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament, Nov 2-3
 Lorena Sonrisas
You don’t have to be rich to enter the 5th Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament! Scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, November 2nd and 3rd, this tournament is for the common man, with entry fees of only $2000 pesos per boat.
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