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PEACE Food Drive Helps End 'Septihambre'
 Cecilia Paredes
Every year in September, local non-profit PEACE unites with community members to support a critical project - to help provide food for people in need, in a dignified way, while creating environmentally-friendly communities in the greater Bahía de Banderas region.
Galleria Dante Summer News and Art Sale
 Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante has spent the last few months rearranging the gallery and updating their website. Now that all of the 'Spring Cleaning' is nearly complete, they are celebrating by offering discounts of up to 30% on works by some of Vallarta's favorite artists through September 30th.
Riviera Nayarit: 'Mexico's Best Luxury Beach'
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
With over 97% of the votes, Riviera Nayarit earned the 'Best Luxury Beach Destination in Mexico' title by a knockout in Travelocity's Battle of the Destinations III competition. This means that Travelocity's Gnome will soon be visiting (and promoting!) Mexico's Pacific Treasure.
Puerto Vallarta Reconstructive Surgery Campaign
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
During July's XII Annual Meeting of Medica Sur, members of the Medical Society and SEMARNAT held a Puerto Vallarta Reconstructive Surgery Campaign. Surgeries performed included lip, palate and nose reconstruction, scar revision for burn victims, hand surgery, and ear restoration.
Sunwing Offers Winter Flights to Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
Just as travelers are starting to plan their winter getaways, Sunwing is making it easy for residents of Alberta, Canada to fly to the warm and sunny beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Starting December 19, Sunwing will offer weekly flights to PVR every Wednesday through March 20, 2013.
Time is Running Out: Register to Vote NOW
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
Be an Absentee Voter, Not an Absentee Citizen - VOTE! This slogan has particular significance to the large community of American ex-pats and dual citizens who live throughout Mexico. In Vallarta, Democrats Abroad can help you register to vote and request your absentee ballot.
 Relax in San Sebastian del Oeste, Mexico
 Julie Schwietert Collazo
Summertime is a great time to visit San Sebastian del Oeste, Mexico. Situated 4,500 feet above sea level in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains, San Sebastian's cool climate and historic appeal have made it one of Mexico's last great getaways.
Making the Most of Facebook's Timeline
 myhosting.com
The timeline has drastically changed the visual layout and functionality of Facebook pages and with that has created new challenges for business owners. But taking the time to get creative in how you use your page and all the new features can create new opportunities as well.
La Tovara Park Offers Endless Adventures
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Located near San Blas, La Tovara offers the largest collection of birds in Mexico, a clever film set, and adventures in the jungle. When you take a tour through the marshes and estuaries of this national park with Chencho as your guide, Riviera Nayarit is revealed in a different light.
SETAC GLBT Community Center 'Brigades For Life'
 Javier Gallegos
Taking the tools of education and prevention of HIV - rapid tests, condoms, lubricants, brochures, prevention packages, etc. - directly to the people in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding communities is the purpose of SETAC Community Center's 'Brigades for Life' program.
This Week, Mexico Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
When in Mexico, sample authentic Mexican cuisine. There no better place to try it than at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta during their Summer Sizzle. This week's menu features three courses with choices for each course, plus a complimentary drink for $299 pesos.
 Vallarta Urban Renewal Projects Near Completion
 Lorena Sonrisas
Puerto Vallarta is beginning to see the results of the urban renewal plan that it has been subjected to over the past 7 years. Unlike the Malecón renovations some of the city improvements might have passed unnoticed, but as they near completion, the entire plan becomes more evident.
Interjet Adds New Mexico City-Vallarta Flight
 BanderasNews Team
With domestic flights meeting 100% occupancy during the summer holiday season, Interjet decided that the additional flight was necessary to add to their Saturday schedule to Puerto Vallarta, which currently has two flights from Mexico City and one from Toluca.
2nd Vallarta Bird Conservancy and Festival
 Patrick Harrison
The Banderas Bay region is a hidden jewel on Mexico’s Pacific Coast for bird watchers that's just now being discovered. Following up on the successful Vallarta Bird Festival held earlier this year, organizers have announced dates for next year’s event at Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
Riviera Nayarit Hotels Make T+L's Top 20 List
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Four Seasons Punta Mita, St Regis Punta Mita and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit were included in a list of the Best 20 Hotels in Mexico for 2012, according to a survey made among international readers of Travel + Leisure, one of the world's most influential travel publications.
US Citizens Can Register & Vote From Mexico
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
Are you an American citizen living in Vallarta or the Banderas Bay region, or a citizen of both the USA & Mexico eligible to vote in the US election? Register now to be sure your vote is counted in 2012. Whatever your party or candidate preference, Democrats Abroad Mexico can help!
Demand for Mexico's High-End Tequilas
 Nathaniel Parish Flannery
The Sangre de Azteca distillery is located in the mountainous state of Jalisco, the heart of Mexico’s most important tequila producing region. The distillery produces about 9000 one-liter bottles of the highest quality 100 percent blue agave tequila available, per day.
Mexico Pet Importation Policy Update
 Banderas News Team
Earlier this summer many US and Canadian travelers were up-in-arms over the news that pets were no longer allowed in-cabin on flights to/from Mexico. But due to recent changes in Mexico's aviation regulations, you may bring your pets with you - if you have the proper documentation.
Daiquiri Dick's Offers Vallarta a Taste of Italy
 Laura Gelezunas
The mere mention of Italian food conjures up very specific images, dishes and aromas. This week, you have a chance to sample three courses of innovative Italian food for just $299 pesos during the Summer Sizzle at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Meet Becas Scholarship Students at Los Mangos
 BanderasNews.com
Everyone is invited to stop by Biblioteca Los Mangos to see Becas Vallarta A.C./America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. awarding scholarships to their senior high and university students on August 18, and to junior high students on the 19th - both days from 10 am to 3 pm.
How to Find Your Puerto Vallarta Dream Home
 Patrick Harrison
Thinking of moving or retiring to Mexico? The Parade of Homes open house series, powered by Tropicasa Realty, is the perfect way to find Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area homes, villas and condos listed in all price ranges through a variety of local realtors.
Kaiser Maximilian's Early Bird Specials
 Laura Gelezunas
August in Puerto Vallarta is filled with balmy afternoons and people enjoying life at a leisurely pace. There's no better place to enjoy this time of day than at Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant and Espresso Bar, where you can enjoy their Early Bird Special menu every day from 1 to 6:30 pm.
VBG Celebrates Rainforest Cacao & Vanilla
 Carlos Mendoza
Experience the splendor of Puerto Vallarta's rainforest in its divine abundance with a visit to the enchanting Vallarta Botanical Gardens, where everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the annual Rainforest Cacao and Vanilla Celebration through August 31, 2012.
Driving & RVing Safely Throughout Mexico
 Jaltemba Sol
Thousands of Canadian snowbirds continue to drive south to Mexico every year, many to RV and camp, despite well publicized safety concerns. On September 9, Mexperts Bill & Dorothy Bell will be in the Vancouver area to teach you the tips on driving and RVing south of the US border.
Aviana Brings Home 4 Videographer Awards
 BanderasNews.com
Continuing their streak of award winning years, Aviana Productions picked up four awards for video marketing at this year's 16th annual Videographer Awards. The Puerto Vallarta based company won 3 International Aurora Awards, as well as 3 Aegis Awards in 2010-11.
Agave Nectar: A Sweet Sugar Substitute
 J.M. Hirsch
Agave nectar, the current darling of the alternative sweetener world, is made from the same plant that is used to make tequila. It is an amber liquid that resembles honey but has a sweeter, even fruitier flavor. In recent years, it has evolved into a booming $200 million industry.
FIDETUR Promoting Vallarta via the Internet
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is promoted in domestic and international markets through the mixed medias of internet, print media, radio and television. The Internet has been the primary means of promoting the city in the US and Canada, accounting for 90% of the international publicity budget.
Puerto Vallarta on Travel + Leisure's Top 10 List
 Lorena Sonrisas
TRAVEL + LEISURE is an important magazine for the tourist industry, and in their 2012 'World’s Best Cities' readers' poll, Puerto Vallarta was named the 7th top city to visit in Mexico, Central and South America - moving up a notch from #8 in 2011.
Should You Think About Moving to Mexico?
 David Simmonds
It seems like a simple enough question, doesn’t it? You're at point in your life when a major change is possible. You’ve traveled to Mexico and thought 'maybe I could make the move...' then go back home. But now, more and more of us are acting on those elusive dreams.
Kardashian and Kanye Vacation in Nayarit
 Marie Callan
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have continued their summer of romantic jet-setting by joining 'Girls Gone Wild' creator Joe Francis on his recent vacation to Riviera Nayarit. During their time on Mexico's Pacific coast, the group did it all, including ziplining through the jungle.
The Flavors of Africa at Daiquiri Dick's
 Banderas News Team
This week, send your taste buds to Africa... without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! As the Summer Sizzle continues, Daiquiri Dick's rolls out their Taste of Africa menu, featuring a fabulous three-course meal and a complimentary beverage for $299 pesos per person through August 6.
Turn Your Old Clothes into a Helping Hand
 Kathleen Palmer
Summertime is a great time to clean out your closet and get rid of all of those clothes that you'll never wear again. This summer, Deja New, a consignment shop in Puerto Vallarta, is making it easy to turn your old clothes into a helping hand for ten Banderas Bay area charities.
August's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Carmen Alicia Condominiums
Four fully furnished Mexican style condominiums are available at Carmen Alicia, a gated and secure complex located on the South side of Vallarta. Whether you intend to live in the home full-time or use it as a vacation property, this neighborhood appeals to locals and expats alike.
Summer Getaways: San Sebastian and Mascota
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Looking for an escape from the heat? Not far from Puerto Vallarta, the Western Mountain Region of Jalisco (Sierra Occidental) offers activities for all tastes and preferences, from enjoying the natural surroundings to visiting museums and archaeological sites.
What Does August Have in Store for You?
 RonMorgan.net
The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are upon us. The August Horoscope, as defined by the star gazer at Ron Morgan Properties in Puerto Vallarta, says to take advantage of steamy scenes, beach fun, and the shenanigans of everyday life in a tourist destination this month.
Mariachi & Charro Festival in Guadalajara
 Lorena Sonrisas
One of the most important cultural events of the year in Guadalajara, the birthplace of Mexico's Mariachi tradition, is the International Mariachi and Charro Festival. This year, the festivities will take place at various venues in and around the city, August 27 through September 9.
European Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
 Michelle Mayer
European cuisine is extraordinarily well represented in Puerto Vallarta, with some of the finest restaurants in the country turning out ambitiously contemporary, as well as traditionally European dishes. Sierra del Mar's Michelle Mayer highlights some of her favorites.
VBG & Terra Firma Present 'We Are Atlas'
 Stephanie Bratnick
How can we learn from our environment in order to become richer, more aware members of society? There is no easy answer to this question. But on August 3, a group of Banderas Bay area teenagers will join in the discussion via an original performance at Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
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