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Mosquitoes Have Blood-Sucking Preferences
 Marie Callan
It's Summer in the tropics, and you know what that means... Mosquitoes! Puerto Vallarta's rainy season means it's mosquito season, too. The little buggers are not just annoying, but also carry diseases like dengue fever. But why do they bite some people more than others?
A Guide for First-Time Visitors to Mexico City
 Maria O'Connor
Puerto Vallarta is ideally located as a jumping-off point to discover other parts of Mexico. We have all major luxury bus lines at our disposal and, finally, some new options for domestic flights - like to Mexico City, for example - that will not break the bank.
Iconic Sculpture Planned for Marina Nuevo Vallarta
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
A new Sailboat Sculpture will be installed in the Marina Nuevo Vallarta this winter. Conceived by Federico León de la Vega and developed with sculptor Octavio González, the bronze piece will weigh over 2,800 pounds and stand nearly 10 feet tall with a span of over 11 feet.
Mayor Raises Blue Flag on Vallarta's Playa de Palmares
 Gerardo González
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martínez recently raised the Foundation for Environmental Education's Blue Flag on Playa de Palmares, which distinguishes this public beach for its high standards of cleanliness, safety, accessibility, amenities and environmental management.
Las Alamandas Resort Offers Tequila Immersion Getaways
 BanderasNews.com
Las Alamandas Resort, located 80 miles south of Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's famed Costalegre coast, is Mexico's ultimate escape. Especially between now and October 31st, when you can enjoy a special four-day, three-night tequila immersion getaway.
New Temporary Import Permit for US Boaters in Mexico
 Capt. Pat Rains
Revamped import permits for boaters entering Mexico were unveiled last month by three federal officials during a seminar at the San Diego International Boat Show. Last year, problems with the permit lead Mexican tax investigators to impound 338 foreign owned yachts.
Stan Gabruk's Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 MasterBaiters.com.mx
Puerto Vallarta fishing conditins have not changed much from last week. But there are signs of change, Sailfish are taking bait, Dorado are still small, but increasing in numbers and while there is a too much bait in the water, they have a chink in their fish armor.
Special Summer Opportunities with the PV Garden Club
 Bonnie Mott
We hope you are enjoying your summer wherever you are. If you are in Puerto Vallarta and would like to be invited to occasional socials, garden visits, or weekly trimming and weeding of our trees and plants, join the Vallarta Garden Club for some Summer fun in the sun!
International Arrivals to Vallarta Increase by 17%
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
International arrivals to Puerto Vallarta’s international airport increased by 17% in the first 6 months of 2014 when compared to 2013 and with new flights and additional frequencies scheduled for the upcoming Fall and Winter season, Puerto Vallarta is way on track to black.
25th Puerto Vallarta Pro Tennis Tournament July 23-26
 Rodrigo Lopez Becerril
The 25th edition of the Puerto Vallarta Pro Tennis Tournament will be played from July 23 to 26 at the Sheraton Buganvilias Tennis Club. In addition to twenty-four professionals playing for a $25,000 pesos purse, there will be an amateur tournament for children and teens.
Vallarta Receives Numerous Recognitions and Awards
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
As one of Mexico's most attractive destinations, Puerto Vallarta's steady growth has been accompanied by improved services, an extensive expansion of its infrastructure, and an increasing number of cultural activities that have earned it numerous awards and recognitions.
Could the Mexican Riviera be Cruising's Comeback Kid?
 CruiseCritic.com
In cruising's early years, it didn't get much more glamorous than a cruise on the Mexican Riviera. The 'Love Boat' showed cruise ships stopping at exotic ports such as Mazatlan, PV, and Acapulco. Today, you'd be hard-pressed to find Acapulco on a mainstream cruise itinerary.
Scientists Blow The Lid on Cancer and Sunscreen Myth
 Paul Fassa
According to a June 2014 article featured in 'The Independent' (UK), a major study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Says 'Adios' To Pets
 Kelly E. Carter
It was only last month that we ran a press release touting a 'pawsome' pet package for pampered pooches at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit all-inclusive hotel near Puerto Vallarta. But due to the number of inquiries made since the announcement, the pet package has been canceled.
Mexico Travel Channel to Showcase Puerto Vallarta
 Fernando Álvarez
The production team of TV's Mexico Travel Channel recently spent 5 days filming in Puerto Vallarta as part of a 'Rincones de Mi Tierra' (Corners of My Land) project. The 5 episode series will soon be broadcast online as well as on the national cable television channel.
OptiNAM Junior Sailors Test the Waters of Banderas Bay
 Ibis de Teresa
The first of 227 excited young sailors from 19 countries have arrived in Nuevo Vallarta to test the waters of Banderas Bay before the North American Regatta begins at the Vallarta Yacht Club. The championship races commence on July 12th and continue through the 16th of July.
Vallarta Team Wins Highland Park Youth Soccer Tourney
 María Francesca
On Sunday, Puerto Vallarta's team of 12-year-old players won first place in the 2014 Highland Park International Youth Soccer Tournament. Hosted by the Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation, the games were played at Chicago's Olson Park over the Fourth of July weekend.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Sees Climb in Summer Travelers
 Eugenio Ortiz Carreño
There's a lot of enthusiasm among carriers at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. With a few weeks to go before the 'formal start' of the summer season, which starts when the school year ends, the number of passenger arrivals has already increased significantly.
VBG Mexican Orchids Conservatory Dedication Ceremony
 Bob Price
On July 26th, family, friends, and colleagues of Mexican orchid researcher Roberto González Tamayo will dedicate the grand entry stairway to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens' new Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids, which is scheduled for completion later this month.
The Riviera Nayarit Leads the Way in Clean Beaches
 Lorena Sonrisas
During the 10th National Clean Beaches Conference held in Puerto Vallarta June 25-27th, the Mexican Institute of Normalización y Certificación certified four new beaches in the Riviera Nayarit. The four new beaches are in Punta Mita, Banderas Bay, Compostela and San Blas.
CUCosta Alumni Wins First Place in Tourism Congress
 Guadalupe Daniela Moreno Wulff
'A Profile of Whale Watching in the Bay of Banderas,' a poster presentation submitted by CUCosta graduate Rocío Jazmín Rosas Puga, recently won first place in the 'Moving Towards New Tourism Scenarios' competition at the 8th International Congress of Tourism in the Caribbean.
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