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Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Meets at PCC on April 17
Suzanne Kirkpatrick

The Vallarta Garden Club's monthly meeting will be held at the Paradise Community Center on April 17th, and will feature researcher, educator and clinician-healer, Dr. Leslie Korn, who will speak on 'Traditional Healing and Medicinal Plants of Bahia de Banderas.' Join us!

Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic a Smashing Success
LivePuntaMita.com

Every year, the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic keeps topping itself in terms of events, guest chefs and winemakers, golf play, and participants! The IV edition, which took place April 4-6, was a smashing success, with flawless organization and all events filled to capacity.

Celebrate Earth Day at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Marie Callan

Every year on April 22, over a billion people celebrate Earth Day by inspiring awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. If you are in the Banderas Bay area, consider visiting the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Traditionally, they celebrate with tree plantings and Gardens tours.

Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival May 9-11, 2014
Kimberley Bennett

Now in its second edition, the Bugambilia Festival showcases what Puerto Vallarta is all about; a sense of community, remarkably friendly folks, a vibrant culture, good times, great food, and incredible natural beauty. Join us May 9-11, 2014 to explore and enjoy springtime in Vallarta.

Vallarta to Host its First FIVB Beach Volleyball Open
FIVB.org

Puerto Vallarta is preparing to host the first FIVB Puerto Vallarta Beach Volleyball Open from May 6th-11th. While this will be the first FIVB international event in Vallarta, it will be the fifth time that Mexico has hosted a FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event.

Hunting for the Perfect Easter or Spring Getaway?
BanderasNews.com

Still hunting for the perfect Easter or Spring getaway? Look no further than Las Alamandas Resort. Located 80 miles south of Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's famed Costalegre coast, Las Alamandas is the perfect place to create vacation memories that will last a lifetime.

Celebrating Semana Santa & Pascua in Puerto Vallarta
Banderas News Team

In Mexico, the Easter holidays are a two-week celebration, combining Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Pascua (the following week). A time of national vacations, 'Spring Break' brings thousands of Mexicans to Puerto Vallarta and the beaches of Banderas Bay for some family fun.

2014 Gala Vallarta - Nayarit Surpasses Expectations
Rodrigo Lopez Becerril

With 1,897 business meetings held between 74 travel wholesalers and 90 Banderas Bay area hotels, the 2014 Gala Vallarta-Nayarit, held at Puerto Vallarta's International Convention Center April 2-4th, surpassed expectations, said Jalisco Tourism Secretary Enrique Ramos Flores.

Exploring the 'Time Capsule' that is Havana, Cuba
Jeff Bates

Exploring Havana is a treasure trove. As a first time visitor, I visited a rum distillery, learned how cigars are made, and savored the best Cuban coffee. But the true beauty of Havana is the people, who are warm and welcoming to those that are compelled to visit their special land.

Pasitos de Luz Kids Visit Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Anne-Marie Haynes

As in other cities around the world, Vallarta youth are all too often disconnected from the wild world around them. Canadian Children's Shelter of Hope Foundation is proud to collaborate with the Vallarta Botanical Gardens in environmental and horticultural education for Vallarta's kids.

21st Annual Gala Vallarta-Nayarit Business Expo
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 21st Gala Vallarta-Nayarit Business Expo will bring together 82 hotels from the Banderas Bay area and 73 wholesaler agencies, with an expected 3,000 business appointments to be held at Puerto Vallarta's International Convention Center, April 2-5, 2014.

Mexico Prepares for Easter Influx of US-Based Mexicans
Fox Latino News

On Friday, Mexico's Government Secretariat launched a special operation to accommodate an influx of US-based Mexicans visiting their homeland for the Easter holidays. Close to 300,000 Mexicans living in the U.S. are expected to arrive for Holy Week, the secretariat said in a statement.

Becas Classic Golf Tournament - Don Eastcott Memorial
Polly G. Vicars

The 2014 Becas Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday April 6th. Join us for a game of golf on a great course and the opportunity to win fabulous prizes while helping to secure scholarships for deserving young people in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta: What Every Gay Destination Should Be
Michael Sanchez

Competition for Gay travelers has been heating up in the past few years, with cities large and small vying for what is perceived to be a bonanza in pink dollars. As a Gay resort destination, Puerto Vallarta has a lot going for it. Besides being gorgeous, it boasts a bustling Gay scene.

State of Jalisco Prepares for 2014 Hurricane Season
prensaglobal.com

With five high intensity hurricanes expected to affect Mexico's Pacific Coast this year, Secretary General Arturo Zamora Jimenez recently met with Jalisco State security and emergency representatives to discuss preventive operations to be undertaken by all coastal municipalities.

Puerto Vallarta's Club Regina Celebrates Earth Hour
Banderas News Team

Raintree Resorts is joining the international community in celebrating Earth Hour at 8:30 pm on March 29, when Raintree Resorts across Mexico and the US will turn off all non-essential lights for one hour. Puerto Vallarta's Club Regina will also offer guests contests, shows, and more.

Vallarta Hotel Infrastructure Continues to Evolve
Fideicomiso de Turismo Puerto Vallarta

Spring Break may just now be getting into full swing, but Puerto Vallarta is already getting ready for this Fall, when two new properties will be opening in Mexico's most popular international Pacific Coast destination.

Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board Elects New Director
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board

Puerto Vallarta's Tourism Board welcomes Rolando Miravete as its new Tourism Director on March 17, 2014. Miravete will be charged with continuing the city's arrival and occupation rates, while increasing visitors from emerging markets such as South America and Europe.

Puerto Vallarta Continues Award Winning Streak
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board

Like some of the celebrities whom have visited Puerto Vallarta, most recently Modern Family's Sofia Vergara, True Blood's Joe Manganiello, and Hello Ross's Ross Mathews, PV has been awarded with accolades from the public, media and trade magazines in the U.S. and Canada.

Mexican Orchids Conservatory Construction Has Begun
Bob Price

Construction is now underway at Vallarta Botanical Garden of the new Conservatory for the National Collection of Mexican Orchids. Progress so far includes leveling of the site, delivery of materials, and installation of steel and concrete for the building's columns.

Punta Mita Golf & Gourmet Classic, April 3-6, 2014
Banderas News Team

The Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, an annual celebration of world-class food, wine, and golf, returns to Riviera Nayarit April 3-6, 2014. The event will allow you to experience the best of local and international food, wine, and golfing on Jack Nicklaus' signature courses.


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