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Riviera Nayarit Events Attracted Over 37,000 Tourists
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
During the first semester of 2013, Riviera Nayarit hosted 280 special events and conventions with the participation of 37,483 tourists. This represent 7% of the total number of visitors to Mexico's Pacific Treasure during the first half of this year.
Women on Vacation Prefer Cozying Up with Books Over Men
 Travel and Tour World
Men and women have different notions of what makes a vacation truly relaxing. According to Princess Cruises' 4th annual Relaxation Report, almost one in four women would rather read more, whereas 34 percent of men would rather have more sex on vacation than at home.
 Sixteen Cool Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta
 Susie Albin-Najera
No matter what your interests, this impressive and colorful city by the sea lays out its welcome mat for all to enjoy. The following 16 recommendations are experiences or activities I suggest as a frequent traveler to Puerto Vallarta - even though there are 100's of cool things to do.
Mexico Tops List of Boomer Top 5 Vacation Spots
 Megan Ray
Many older adults use retirement to visit countries they may not have had the chance to explore while they were working. While there are no bad choices when it comes to traveling during senior living, a recent survey revealed Mexico as the No. 1 choice among baby boomers.
Turtle Season is in Full Swing in Puerto Vallarta
 Lourdes Bizarro
Turtle season is in full swing in the Banderas Bay region and, since beginning its Sea Turtle Protection Program 11 years ago, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort's hatching initiative has safely delivered more than 337,000 baby turtles to the sea.
Summer Tourism in Puerto Vallarta Exceeds Expectations
 Gerardo González
With between 90 and 100 percent of Puerto Vallarta hotel rooms occupied, this Summer's tourism figures have far exceeded expectations. Over the past three weeks, an average of 20,700 rooms were occupied each day, representing an economic influx of more than one billion pesos.
Mexico: A Traveler's Guide to Safety Over Sensationalism
 amar.org.mx
While the media often portrays Mexico as the most dangerous place on earth, it is statistically quite safe. According to NationMaster.com which uses U.N.-based data, Mexico doesn't even make the list of the 36 nations with the highest murder rates.
Puerto Vallarta 'Bailando Bajo la Lluvia' Festival
 María Francesca
Offering fun and educational activities for the entire family, the city's new Bailando Bajo la Lluvia (Dancing in the Rain) Festival, an homage to the rains that bring new life to Puerto Vallarta each Summer, will be celebrated from August 15-17, 2013.
VBG to Create a Magnolia Vallartensis Preserve
 vbgardens.org
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens are now cooperating with researchers from the University of Guadalajara and the OPD Xihutla for the conservation of Magnolia Vallartensis, a new species of magnolia discovered near Mismaloya last year, and the cloud forests of our region.
ClubHotel Riu Jalisco to Close for $12M Renovations
 RIU Hotels
RIU will invest 12 million dollars into a complete renovation of its ClubHotel Riu Jalisco facilities. This resort, located in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, was the hotel chain's first property on Mexico's Pacific Coast, and has been attracting tourists from all over the world since 2002.
Summer Rally for Punta de Mita Kids Set for August 10
 LivePuntaMita.com
Summer should be a fun time for all kids so, before the new school year starts, Serendipity Restaurant & Mezcalería is organizing a fun-filled rally through Punta de Mita for all kids between 7 and 15 years of age. This free event will take place on August 10 from 9 am to 1 pm.
Two Unique Cruises to be Operated by Carnival Legend
 Travel and Tour World
Carnival Legend will operate two unique and exciting cruises – a 13-day Panama Canal cruise that includes a call in Cabo San Lucas, and a 23-day trans-Pacific voyage with an extended visit to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - prior to its deployment to Australia in Fall 2014.
Never Stop! 10 Tips for Hitting the Road at Any Age
 petergreenberg.com
There is no question that some aspects of travel get harder as we all get older, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay at home. Women’s and boomer travel expert Phyllis Stoller shares the top 10 travel tips for female travelers aged 50 and up.
Mexico Tourism Board's 2013-14 Game Plan
 Arnie Weissmann
In addition to the Mexico Tourism Board's 2013-2014 federal tourism promotion budget of $43.3 million, more than $10 million in federal, state and regional funds will also be spent in the U.S. and Canada on the rebranding of Vallarta-Nayarit over the 12 months beginning in September.
Funjet Vallarta-Nayarit Ad Campaigns in the Works
Sara Sánchez
With the recent signing of the agreement between Funjet Vacations and Vallarta - Nayarit, advertising and promotional campaigns designed to promote the new flights, and fill up the 10,469 new seats that these new flights will generate, are already in the works.
Puerto Vallarta Has 2 of World's 9 Coolest Hotel Rooms
 Kate Schneider
Whether you're a high flyer, a the party animal, water lover, or Hollywood actor, there's a suite for every type of traveller. From the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Mexico to the W Singapore, the nine hotels with the coolest suites have been named by US lifestyle magazine Elite Traveler.
 Funjet Adds New Vallarta/Nayarit Flights for 2013-2014
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
On July 30th, an agreement to increase the number of flights and achieve greater connectivity between the Banderas Bay region and four US airports was signed by Funjet Vacations and local tourism authorities during a press conference at the Marival Resort and Suites in Nuevo Vallarta.
Hassles Add to Grief When Someone Dies Abroad
 Karen Schwartz
Thousands of Americans die while traveling abroad each year - including actor James Gandolfini, who died in Italy last June - and the process of bringing their bodies home can include hassles ranging from bureaucratic hurdles to high fees.
LGBT LatAm Conference: Diversity & Inclusion at Work
 Andres Reyes
Delegates at the 3rd International LGBT Business Expo to be held in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico this September are set to learn from industry experts about an issue that is expected to increase in importance in many workplaces in Latin America in the months and years ahead.
Releasing Sea Turtles a Lesson in Perseverance
 Mark Stachiew
Turtle-loving travelers heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in the coming months can join one of the Banderas Bay region's many sea turtle release programs which, every year, help thousands of baby Olive Ridley sea turtles survive long enough to reach the sea.
Las Alamandas Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World
 BanderasNews.com
Las Alamandas, a luxury resort lying midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo on Mexico's Costalegre Pacific coast, recently became a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s collection of 520 independent properties in more than 70 countries.
7th International Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 7th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay, scheduled for August 8-10, will return to the place where it all started, the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina. Categories include tuna, marlin, dorado, and sailfish catch-and-release.
International Travelers Can Easily Apply for US Visa
 Travel and Tour World
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operation and Related Programs recently approved a pilot program for the use of videoconferencing technology that will make it easier for international travelers to apply for a visa to visit the U.S.
Summertime is a Great Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
 Fernando Álvarez
'Verano en Vallarta' invites all locals, nationals and foreign tourists to enjoy all of the different events that will be taking place in the country's 'Most Mexican Port' this summer and to take advantage of all of the natural attributes that this wonderful destination has to offer.
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