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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.

Puerto Vallarta Orchestra School's 1st Summer Concert
Francisco Juarez

This Friday, July 18th, at 8:15 pm, the String Ensemble of the Puerto Vallarta Orchestra School will offer us a delightful concert in which they welcome new young members, as well as bid farewell to members that will continue their professional studies outside Puerto Vallarta.

Analyzing Mexico Beach Resorts' Digital Marketing Trends
BanderasNews.com

Puerto Vallarta-based marketing agency Mijo! Brands' research project, analyzing emerging trends in digital marketing for Acapulco, Cancun, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit, was presented at the 7th National Congress of Advertising & Marketing.

Tropicasa Announces Return of the Hot Summer Sale
BanderasNews.com

Due to the success of Tropicasa's 2013 Hot Summer Sale, the Puerto Vallarta real estate agency proudly announces the Hot Summer Sale 2.0. Through October 15, 2014 home buyers can save from 5% to 15% off current listing prices of select Banderas Bay area properties.

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!

The Flavors of Australia at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant
Marie Callan

Anyone who loves Asian food will not want to miss this week's Summer Sizzle menu at Daiquiri Dick's. Called 'The Flavors of Australia,' the dishes are inspired by MasterChef Australia's 2010 winner, Adam Liaw, whose family influences were Malaysian, Chinese, Singapore and Japanese.

Vallarta Mayor Gives School Uniforms to 30,000 Kids
puertovallarta.gob.mx

In his commitment to education and effort to help local families keep their kids in school, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramon Guerrero Martinez has made an investment of nearly 15 million pesos to provide students in preschool, primary and secondary schools with uniforms, shoes and supplies.

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.

PV Tourism Board Appoints New Promotion Manager
Maile Johnston

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board recently welcomed a new Promotion Manager, Eduardo Paramo, who has extensive experience in travel and tour administration. He will be responsible for leading the management and operation of tourism promotion to and for the destination.

Puerto Vallarta Animal Shelter Kids' Summer Courses
PrensaGlobal.com

Offering children ages 6-11 fun activities that encourage creativity, knowledge, caring for animals and the environment, as well as self-protection measures, the Centro de Acopio Animal de Puerto Vallarta's 'Cursos de Verano 2014' (2014 Summer Courses) begin on July 21st.

Actor & Comedian Chris Tucker Visits Puerto Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

Popular actor and comedian Chris Tucker, known for his role in the 'Rush Hour' trilogy, and other blockbuster films like 'Money Talks' and 'The Fifth Element,' recently enjoyed 3 days in Puerto Vallarta with his son and girlfriend, FOX 5 Atlanta commentator, Cynné Simpson.

Banderas News Brief & Upcoming Events: Travel Edition
Banderas News Team

It's the time of year many of us look forward to annually: the summer vacation, which has us thinking about traveling. So we are doing something a little different with this week's Banderas News brief. We are dedicating it to travel... to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, of course!

Why Hire a Property Manager for your Vallarta Home?
Timothy Real Estate Group

As an absentee property owner, property management is one of those things that need to be addressed in order to get the most of your Puerto Vallarta home ownership experience. If handled correctly, the right manager can help generate rental revenue, while protecting your investment.

Historical Art Exhibit at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
vbgardens.org

In celebration of the completion of the Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids, a copy of Rafael Montes de Oca's 'Hummingbirds and Orchids of Mexico' and its accompanying 51 frame-ready prints will be on display at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens from July 26-Dec 13, 2014.

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.

NAR Vice President Reports on 2014 AMPI Summit
JoAnne E. Poole

NAR Vice President, JoAnne E. Poole, tells us about the second AMPI Summit, held in the city of Tulum, Mexico, June 12-15, 2014. The conference showcased Mexico real estate opportunities, with a focus on projects and regions that specialize in real estate for international buyers.

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.

Take Your Tastebuds to France at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant
Banderas News Team

The French have elevated food into an art form. Nowhere else on earth is so much attention paid to what people are going to eat - unless you happen to be at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where this week's Summer Sizzle menu features the Flavors of France.


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