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Stan Gabruk's Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Stan Gabruk
All the conditions for world class sportfishing exist in Puerto Vallarta right now. Warm water at 85 degrees, sapphire blue water, bait in mega amounts... the only thing missing are large fish in any real numbers. All we need are some current changes and we'll be 'swimming' in fish.
Mexico Has Rebounded to a Hot Cruise Destination
 Mary Forgione
It looks like Mexico has suddenly returned as a hot cruise destination. Disney Cruise Line is coming back to the West Coast for Baja cruises from San Diego in the fall of 2015, and Carnival Cruise Lines will resume its seven-day itineraries to Mazatlan starting in October.
News from the P.V. Garden Club - Beautifying Vallarta!
 Suzanne Kirkpatrick
Next week, a PV Garden Club meeting will be convened to discuss, among other items, a proposal for Pulpito Plaza; the recent vandalism of one of the tree and bougainvillea plantings on Insurgentes; tile sponsors for the pier street; and the Vallarta Garden Club's plans for Fall.
Vallarta Showcased at Toronto's 'World Pride 2014'
 TravelWeek.ca
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board brought a touch of Mexican folklore to the 'World Pride 2014' celebrations in Toronto. Those in attendance enjoyed music and food inspired by our unique region and were able to register for trips to PV’s top LGBT friendly hotels.
PV Tourism Board Promotes Wellness Tourism
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board recently hosted a press trip, called 'Wellness on Vacation,' which has become one more reason to visit the Banderas Bay region. Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Glamour, Grazia and The Robb Report were among the participating media outlets.
Riviera Nayarit: 'Mexico's Hottest New Destination'
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
A recent article on the UK's 'Mail Online' named the Riviera Nayarit 'Mexico's Hottest New Destination.' The article showcased the region's world-class spas, endless beaches, and luxury amenities that attract celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who visited in June.
Interjet Adds 22 New Flights to Vallarta this Summer
 Eduardo García Gómez
In response to an expected increase in travel during the 6-week-long summer vacation period, Interjet will operate 22 additional flights from Mexico City and Toluca to Puerto Vallarta during July and August. This will add to the 28 flights that the airline currently offers.
Scarlet Macaws Released Into Wild in Chiapas, Mexico
 EFE
The scarlet macaw reintroduction program that began with a dream almost 22 years ago is progressing successfully with the release of 30 birds in Palenque National Park in Chiapas, Mexico. With this release, 100 scarlet macaws have now been set free into the wild in Palenque.
'Día Nacional de los Jardines Botánicos' in Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Mexico's National Botanical Garden Day will be celebrated this year on July 2nd. Here in the Banderas Bay area, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has won international accolades as a not-to-be missed highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta - so what better place to celebrate the day?
1st Typical Family Cooking Festival in Puerto Vallarta
 María Francesca
The Municipal Tourism Department, invites everyone to taste the typical dishes of Puerto Vallarta during the 1st 'Festival de Cocina Típica Familiar' (Typical Family Cooking Festival), scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 29 at 10:00 am in Lazaro Cardenas Park.
 New Airlines Make Business Travel in Mexico Easy
 Banderas News Team
Since most of us get frazzled at the mere thought of having to pack our bags and get on a plane, we asked Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend co-founder, Terence Reilly, how he manages to stay calm and collected while traveling throughout Mexico to close residential mortgage loans.
Travel Bloggers Take Press Trip to Puerto Vallarta
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
As part of the Tourism Board's innovative public relations campaign, the destination recently brought a group of 19 travel bloggers to Puerto Vallarta for a press trip, one of the first of its kind in Mexico, and one that showed immediate results in the social media travel world.
 Puerto Vallarta to Host International Fireworks Festival
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Christmas holidays are always an exciting time to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but this year will be exceptionally entertaining as the city will play host to the 2014 International Fireworks Festival that's scheduled to take place from December 20th through 31st.
National Clean Beaches Meeting in Puerto Vallarta
 La Prensa
The National Water Commission recently announced that the 10th Annual Clean Beaches Meeting will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from June 25 to 27, 2014. More than 700 participants from around the country are expected to attend the conference.
Sayulita Takes Top Honors in Int'l SUP Tournaments
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit's Capital of Surf, was well represented during the recent Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard competitions held in Santa Monica, California, where local paddlers and surfers Javier 'Bicho' Jiménez won third place and Fernando Stalla took seventh place.
Living 'The Good Life' in Mexico's Retirement Havens
 Marie Callan
Have you been thinking about retiring in Mexico, but haven't quite decided where you want to live? It's a big country and you have many wonderful options, from laid back beaches to pristine mountain environments and from bustling culture-rich cities to small, peaceful villages.
8th Banderas Bay Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament
 Banderas News Team
The Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club recently announced that the 8th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina on July 18th and 19th, 2014.
Vallarta Hosts Pacific Alliance Beach Volleyball Games
 BanderasNews.com
On Wednesday, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martínez welcomed the youth volleyball teams from Colombia, Chile and Peru that competed with local students in the 'Encuentro Amistoso de Voleibol de Playa' organized by the city as part of the IX Pacific Alliance Summit.
Dogs are VIPs at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
 Luxury Travel Magazine
According to the 2013 Pets Survey conducted by TripAdvisor, the biggest concern about traveling with pets is that their animal will get 'stressed out.' Pet owners have no reason to worry at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, where Pet Packages give dogs VIP treatment.
Mamas in PV Breakfast on the Beach Bash at Si Señor
 Nicole Martin
Mamas in PV is a group of friends with two things in common: they are mothers, and they love Puerto Vallarta. In this spirit of friendship, they have organized a Breakfast on the Beach Bash with tons of fun for the whole family on Saturday, June 28th at Sí Señor Beach Restaurant.
Tianguis Lo de Marcos Coming to the Riviera Nayarit
 BanderasNews.com
Lo de Marcos, just north of Puerto Vallarta on the Riviera Nayarit, is a popular weekend getaway for national and beach vacation destination for international tourists. This idyllic pacific coast village will soon be adding a traditional Mexican Tianguis to its list of attractions.
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