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Conde Nast Traveler, Travel Companies Focus on Vallarta
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
On October 30th, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board's Executive Director, Guillermo Ohem, participated in a Conde Nast Traveler focus group aimed at gaining insight to the state of US outbound tourism to Mexico in general, and to Puerto Vallarta specifically.
November 1 Vallarta News Brief and Upcoming Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a couple of community announcements, and a few upcoming local events you won't want to miss.
SETAC Community Center Celebrates 4th Anniversary
 Laura Gelezunas
The SETAC Community Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a local non-profit, is celebrating its fourth anniversary. They are having an open house on Tuesday, November 5th between 10 and 6 pm. It is a great opportunity for everyone to learn about their wide range of services.
 Kaiser Maximilian Welcomes Guest Chef Tony Aiazzi
 Media Diva International
The annual Vallarta Festival Gourmet features chefs from all over the world, and guest chef Tony Aiazzi is working with the talented team at Kaiser Maximilian. Be sure to reserve your table for their Chef's Table Dinner, a fabulous 6-course meal paired with wines, on November 17, 2013.
Kitty BINGO Starring 'Patsy Cline' at Margarita Grill
 Marilyn Khan
Back by popular demand, a brand new season of PuRR Project Kitty BINGO! The first PuRR Project BINGO of the new season will take place on Wednesday, November 6th at our new location, Margarita Grill - located on the corner of Basilio Badillo and Pino Suarez.
Engage Mexico: Sunshine & Beach Tweeting with the Pros
 Armando Contreras
On November 15, 2013 the Engage Mexico Social Media Conference will bring together top experts in social media marketing at the Sheraton Puerto Vallarta Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center. Don't miss your chance to learn from, and network with, the professionals!
Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market Kicks off 5th Season
 Erin Staley
Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural kicks off their fifth season this Saturday at 9:30 am with a Day of the Dead celebration and over 80 vendors selling all your favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products in a new location - Lazaro Cárdenas Park.
Oktoberfest: Good Food, Good Deeds, Good Times
 Minerva Zamora
The American Legion and the Navy League of Puerto Vallarta are joining the Vallarta Women's Association in throwing a traditional Oktoberfest celebration on November 13th at Hacienda Alemana in Old Town. The proceeds will benefit Puerto Vallarta's children with cancer.
No Borders Animal Rescue Society's Pesos for Puppies
 Laura Gelezunas
A 'Pesos for Puppies' fund raiser for Puerto Vallarta's No Borders Animal Rescue Society will be held from 1-11 pm on November 2nd at Blake's Restaurant, where 100 percent of the day's food and beverage proceeds will go towards helping NOBARS fly resued animals to Canada.
No More Fideicomiso/Trust for Mexico Real Estate?
 Wayne Franklin
There's been a lot of misinformation circulating regarding the proposal by Mexico's Congress to eliminate the trust system. This article is intended to not only set the record straight, but also to talk about what this means for foreigners who wish to purchase real estate in Restricted Zones.
'Angels for Mexico' Work Magic in Puerto Vallarta Again
 Sarah Papke
A father-son from Chestermere, Alberta, recently returned home from a heartfelt trip to Mexico where they joined 'Angels for Mexico' in refurbishing and rebuilding a playground for the impoverished children of Saint Nicholas, in memory of their wife and mother.
ExPats in Puerto Vallarta November Schedule of Events
 Sara Wise
During the month of November ExPats in Vallarta will be having two Happy Hour gatherings at Langostinos. The first one will be on Tuesday, Nov. 5th and the second on Tuesday, November 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. There will also be a Wine and Appetizer Evening on Nov. 15th.
Vitea Hosts First Becas Breakfast of the Season
 Polly G. Vicars
On November 13, the season's first Becas Breakfast will be held at the beautiful oceanfront bistro, Vitea. This is a time to greet old friends back from summer vacation, meet newcomers who are just discovering Puerto Vallarta, and help 400 students keep receiving their scholarships.
'Bedazzled Broadway' Opens November 2 in Puerto Vallarta
 Joe Heininge
Fifty years of Broadway's best is celebrated in Bedazzled Broadway, a dazzling musical revue opening at Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center stage at 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd, and playing every Saturday night through December 14, 2013.
Living the Chic Life, Mexican Style, at Las Alamandas
 Mexico's Ultimate Escape...
Las Alamandas, a five-star resort lying midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo on the Costalegre, is Mexico's ultimate escape. Far away from the bustling crowds of Mexico's tourist towns, this chic beach-side getaway offers romance, seclusion, and exotic tropical beauty.
Punta Mita: An Ideal Location for the Novice Surfer
 Kate Rice
Only 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita is a beachfront village surrounded on three sides by nine and a half miles of Pacific Ocean beaches and coves. It offers beautiful scenery with reliable, manageable, and perfectly shaped waves for any novice surfer to handle.
Los Cuatro Vientos Hosts Women's Personal Growth Week
 Roberta Rand
Los Cuatro Vientos Hotel in Puerto Vallarta is hosting a women's gathering Nov. 10-15, with group activities designed to help women overcome self-limiting mindsets and create a new vision for their lives. Local women are invited to join in a week of fun, rejuvenation, and camaraderie.
 Hairspray 2 Helps SETAC Fight Against Aids in Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
Around 200 people were dazzled by the work of 11 local salons during the '2nd Annual Hair Spray Night' held at Sky Mandala earlier this month. This amazing runway spectacular raised just over $40,000 pesos for the SETAC Center and their fight against HIV and AIDS in Puerto Vallarta.
October 25 Vallarta News Brief and Upcoming Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's breaking Mexico news stories, a couple of community announcements, and a few not-to-be-missed events in the Banderas Bay area.
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