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Astrid van Dam
 Are you ready for a fantastic escape from your Summer routine in Vallarta? On Friday, August 2nd Superior Tours Vallarta is taking a day trip to San Pancho for a visit to the entreamigos Community Center, then on to Sayulita for an afternoon of sightseeing and shopping.
Vallarta’s Infrastructure Welcomes Four-Legged Friends
travelvideo.tv
 One of the great joys of traveling is sharing the experience with loved ones — including pets. Visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Buddy, Bella or Shadow is made easy with the city’s pet friendly hotels and the destination’s love for four-legged friends.
Aeromexico Boosts Flights from DFW to Mexico
PR Newswire
 Two new daily flights Aeromexico operates to and from Mexico City and Dallas/Fort Worth allow for convenient connections to a larger number of business and leisure destinations in Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Cancun, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, and Zihuatanejo.
World Travel Awards Winners Celebrate in Lima, Peru
Travel and Tour World
 Mexico, Peru and Ecuador were among the big names to emerge victorious during the World Travel Awards South & Central America Gala Ceremony 2013, held at the Huacca Pucllana Temple, Lima on July 20th 2013. The industry elite attended 'the Oscars of the travel industry.'
32nd San Diego to Vallarta Yacht Race Announced
Steve Malowney
 The 32nd Edition of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race, a biennial event hosted by San Diego Yacht Club that starts off at San Diego’s Shelter Island and finishes off at Punta Mita in beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico, will be held March 13th-22nd, 2014.
Little Known Riviera Nayarit Islands Dazzle Visitors
Riviera Nayarit CVB
 Heralded for its nearly 200 miles of golden coast, Mexico's Pacific Treasure, Riviera Nayarit, is also home to remote islands full of wildlife and adventure, each offering a different 'off the beaten track' experience.
West Coast Jazz Party at Sea Coming to Vallarta
Rick Scott
 The West Coast Jazz Party at Sea, a 7-day luxury cruise to exotic Mexican Riviera ports including Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, is much more than a jazz festival and much more than a vacation. From October 12-19 cruisers will spend an entire week completely immersed in the music.
Fees to Cross Border into U.S. Now Appear Unlikely
Associated Press
 According to a US Senator from Maine, a Senate subcommittee has approved a bill that expressly prohibits funding any study looking at the feasibility or cost of imposing a border crossing fee on people entering the United States by land from Canada or Mexico.
You Can Help Hacienda Jalisco Become a Botanical Garden
Pam Thompson
 Hacienda Jalisco has begun to take the many steps it takes to become a Botanical Garden - and you can help! Stop by Fireworks in Los Mercados anytime between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm on Friday, July 26, 2013, and help us create plant-identifying tiles to be placed in the garden.
Vallarta NOT Included in US State Dept Travel Warning
Marie Callan
 The latest travel warning for Mexico, issued by the U.S. State Department on July 12, still exempts the tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Riviera Maya, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City from any warnings or advisories.
Natural Mosquito Repellents for Vallarta's Rainy Season
RonMorgan.net
 The rainy season has descended on Puerto Vallarta. It's a wonderful time of year because the added moisture cleans the landscape and makes everything green again. However the water leads to mosquito season, too. The little buggers are not just annoying, but also carry diseases.
Virgin Australia Offering Mexico Flights
Angela Saurine
 Australians will find it easier to get to Mexico after Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines expanded their partnership. Customers of both airlines will now be able to fly from Australia to Mexico City, Cancun, San Jose Del Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Cozumel.
Rincon de Guayabitos Offers Affordable Family Fun
Riviera Nayarit CVB
 Offering snorkeling, fishing, and all kinds of water sports in a safe environment with all amenities, Rincon de Guayabitos, a jewel in the crown of Mexico's Pacific Treasure, offers everything you need for a fun-filled family beach vacation - at prices you can afford.
Vallarta Businesses Support 'City Marketing' Strategy
Sara Sánchez
 In an unprecedented effort, Puerto Vallarta has invited approximately 10 million people from eight Mexican cities to visit our destination during the summer vacation season, thanks to the initiative and combined efforts of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust, Grupo ACIR, and local businesses.
VBG Rain Forest Environmental and Conservation Festival
Stephen Clay
 The Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be presenting their 'Rain Forest Environmental and Conservation Festival' from 9 am to 6 pm every day from August 18th to August 31st. Fun for the whole family, daily activities throughout the festival include tours, arts & crafts and more!
How to Win a Dream Wedding in Puerto Vallarta
Lorena Sonrisas
 Are you dreaming of getting married with your toes in the sand and spending your honeymoon basking in the sun in a tropical paradise? If so, enter the 'Mexico Wedding of Your Dreams' video contest and you just might win the destination wedding of your dreams in romantic Puerto Vallarta!
Mexico to Play Bigger Role in Protecting Sea Turtles
EFE
 Mexico was elected to preside over the 'Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles,' or IAC, for the 2013-2015 period, according to the National Protected Natural Areas Commissioner. Mexico will also host the 2015 Conference of IAC Members.
Global Gift Gala to be Held in Punta Mita this December
LivePuntaMita.com
 A Global Gift Gala, a star studded international event where celebrity and philanthropy walk hand in hand to pay tribute to those that support and foster awareness for children and the empowerment of women worldwide, will be held at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort this December.
New Technology for Faster Travel Between US & Mexico
Orlando Garza
 On a given year, forty one million people enter the United States walking. To help speed up the entry process at the pedestrian bridge on the border in Larado, Texas, Customs and Border Patrol are implementing new 'ready lane scanners' to help with foot traffic flow.
Riviera Nayarit Golf Invitational July 6-7th
Riviera Nayarit CVB
 In Riviera Nayarit luxury is 'par for the course' - and nothing says 'luxury' like the astonishing sea-side landscapes surrounding the Litibu Golf Course, which is where the Riviera Nayarit Golf Invitational tournament will be held on July 6th and 7th.
La Cruz Celebrates July 4th with a BBQ Pool Party
Katrina Liana
 On Thursday, July 4th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is hosting a pool-side BBQ in celebration of Canada Day and U.S. Independence Day. The fun starts at 5:00 pm at the Marina pool. Join us for a party the whole family will enjoy!
World Tourism Exemplifies Financial Crisis Resilience
Travel and Tour World Global News
 Feedback from the UNWTO, WTM and other premier travel trade associations shows that holidays are the last to go when the public is cutting back on spending, with consumers choosing to make savings on eating out or home improvements before losing out on their vacation.
Vallarta Yacht Club's Sailing Summer Camps are Back!
Ibis De Teresa
 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) summer sailing camps are back, and this year they are bigger and better than ever. With classes offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced sailors, students can now choose to learn Optimist dinghy, Laser dinghy or sailboard.
2nd International Beach Polo Cup in Riviera Nayarit
Marie Callan
 The Second International Beach Polo Cup, scheduled to be held July 5-7, 2013, can be summed up in four words: 'Glamour', 'Rock', 'Polo', and 'Beach'. The Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit will host the event, which is free and open to the public.
Tourism Will Be 3rd Biggest Cash Source by 2018
Jose Enrique Arrioja
 Mexico’s tourism industry, already the nation’s fifth-biggest source of revenue, is seen taking on more economic importance by the end of 2018 as international visits rise and new infrastructure is built, according to Tourism Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu.
Mexico to Make It Easier for US Tourists to Visit
LaPrensa.com
 Immigration procedures are being streamlined to make it easier for tourists from the United States to visit Mexico. Tourism officials are discussing the progress being made in the 'Global Entry Program,' which makes it easier for trusted travelers to enter the country.
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