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Lorena Ochoa Hitting the Links in Riviera Nayarit
 Banderas News Team
Lorena Ochoa is hitting the greens in Riviera Nayarit again. She's one of the best golfers in the world and this week she's playing with Aeromexico and their partners and associates at the 7th Aeroméxico Golf Tournament at Punta Mita Club de Golf, which continues through September 6th.
Puerto Vallarta Taxis Will Soon Accept Credit Cards
 Efrén Urrutia
Computerized systems may soon be installed in Puerto Vallarta taxis that will not only allow passengers to pay cab fares by credit card, but will also supply news and weather, flight information, public announcements, location-based advertising, and other digital services.
Gerry Lopez to Lead Punta Mita SUP & Yoga Retreat
 livepuntamita.com
Surf legend Gerry Lopez is coming back to Punta Mita! From November 15-18, 2013, Gerry will lead another SUP camp and retreat, featuring yoga practice, lifestyle discussions, and personalized Stand Up Paddle board instruction, at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort.
Vallarta Mayor Encourages Kids to Excercise Outdoors
 Gerardo González
On September 1, dozens of people enjoyed a 'Botargas' competition conducted by the Vallarta Youth Institute, as part of the Vía Recreactiva activities Mayor Ramon Guerrero Martinez requested to be held to motivate citizens to use the city's open spaces for outdoor exercise.
Festival Sayulita: Film, Tequila, Music and Surf
 Lina Weissman
The first annual Festival Sayulita is a unique gathering for all lovers of Mexico, film, tequila, food, music and surf to be held January 16-18, 2014. The idyllic coastal town of Sayulita provides a scenic, bohemian background that's perfect for this international festival.
An Introduction to Mexico: Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta
 Hiko Mitsuzuka
I knew Mexico would have wondrous features waiting for me when I journeyed down to Puerto Vallarta and visited Riviera Nayarit, but the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is a destination within a destination, loaded with plenty to see, eat and do.
Punta Sayulita Resumes Ongoing Beach Clean-Up Days
 Marie Callan
For several years now, Punta Sayulita has been partnering with Ocean Conservancy and its surrounding community to organize ongoing beach clean-up efforts at this sought-after surfing destination in Riviera Nayarit. Please join them for the next one on Saturday, September 7th.
Puerto Vallarta Visits Sister City Highland Park
 BanderasNews.com
Puerto Vallarta city officials recently made a brief, but productive, visit to sister city Highland Park, Illinois, where they enjoyed the 'Taste of Highland Park/Port Clinton Art' festival, and toured the local high school, library and health clinic, among other activities.
Tourism & Water: Protecting our Common Future
 Banderas News Team
This year's World Tourism Day (Sept 27) theme is 'Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future.' And, as 2013 is UNWTO's International Year of Water Cooperation, World Water Week (Sept 1-6,) is dedicated to 'Water Cooperation: Building Partnerships' to reflect the topic.
'Vallartazo' Tragedy: Three Drown in Flooded Arroyo
 Vallarta Vive
Civil authorities located and recovered the bodies of a young man and two women who were swept away by a flood current when trying to cross an arroyo, as they were making their way to Puerto Vallarta during this year's 'Vallartazo' cross-country motorsport event.
Summer in Vallarta: Clothes CAN Make a Difference
 Laura Gelezunas
Summer in the tropics can be really uncomfortable for visitors that bring the wrong kind of clothes. One of the easiest ways to stay cool is to wear tropical-friendly clothing. Here are some tips to help you pack for your vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Luxury SUP Surf Safari Trip to Punta Mita, Mexico
 supconnect.com
Bodie Shandro, a Pro Certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor and Guide with Surfit, and his wife Brenda have planned a luxury SUP Surf Safari trip for like minded aspiring SUP wave riders that is scheduled to take place November 9th-16th at the Cinco Hotel in Punta Mita, Mexico.
Regal Resort Readies for Launch in Riviera Nayarit
 MeetingsFocus.com
Spain-based hotel company Iberostar Hotels and Resorts will open Iberostar Playa Mita this December - the brand’s first property in the leisure destination of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The all-inclusive, beachfront resort is located just 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta.
Delta Air Lines Ramps Up Flight Frequency to Mexico
 Piers Evans
Delta Air Lines is upping the frequency of its flights from Los Angeles to Cancun, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Flights to Guadalajara have already been increased to a daily year-round service, which turns twice daily in the summer peak. Puerto Vallarta is also now served by daily flights.
Turtle Tagged in Mexico in 2005 Resurfaces in Japan
 James A. Foley
A loggerhead turtle captured and tagged off the Mexican coast in 2005 has been spotted again, albeit a long way from the warm waters of the Baja Peninsula. The turtle was found earlier this month on the shores of Yakushima Island in the far south of Japan.
 First-Timer's Guide to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
 Jimmy Im
If you haven't yet heard of Riviera Nayarit, a 200-mile stretch of Pacific Coastline in Mexico, you will soon. The destination — chockfull of authentic beach towns, all-inclusive resorts, and colonial history — is still relatively off the well-traveled circuit in Mexico.
Vallarta Nayarit Gourmet Weekend, October 17-20
 Marie Callan
From October 17-20, 2013 Grupo Excelencias is organizing a gourmet weekend in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, where professionals and lovers of gastronomy will gather together to host a series of events celebrating the art of eating, drinking, and living well.
2013 LGBT CONFEX Attendees May Visit Puerto Vallarta
 International Meetings Review
As part of the third international LGBT CONFEX taking place in Guadalajara from September 5-7, 2013, the Jalisco Ministry of Tourism has arranged pre- and post- tours that include visits to key tourism sights in Jalisco, including Tequila, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.
Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner to Aeromexico
 PR Newswire
Aeromexico celebrated the first delivery of a 787 Dreamliner from Boeing last Friday, representing a milestone in Mexican aviation history. The Mexico City based airline will utilize the ultra-modern aircraft on key routes to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Road Repairs Underway on Vallarta's Highway 200
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
Last week, the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation began a $10 million pesos project to deep patch and repave a 7 kilometers stretch of Highway 200 from Punta Negra to Mismaloya. The road repairs are expected to improve tourism along the southern shores of Vallarta.
Celebrate Your Independence at Las Alamandas Resort
 Ed Placidi
What better place to celebrate Mexican Independence Day than at Las Alamandas, a relaxing tropical paradise on the Costalegre midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo? Independence Day packages at this all-suite boutique resort start at just $275 per night - and your 3rd night free!
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