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Yes, Puerto Vallarta is for Families
 Kris Hundley
Once you shake the time-share salesmen, who cling like ticks from the minute you clear customs, Puerto Vallarta proves to be a surprisingly laid-back place for a family vacation.
Travel Tips: 15 Places to Avoid
 Jon Douglas
Travel should be about one-of-a-kind experiences, not chain stores or overpriced attractions. Take our advice and be a better traveler: Stay away from these tourist traps that aren't worth your money - or your time.
Baby Bengal Tigers Born at Vallarta Zoo
 Adriana Romero
Over the last few weeks, the Puerto Vallarta Zoo has announced the successful births of nine endangered animals at the Zoologico de Vallarta facilities - one Jaguar, three Bengal Tigers, two Lions, and most recently, three Albino Bengal Tigers.
XIV International Sports Classic Underway
 Bob Cohen
The XIV Annual Sidral Aga International Sports Classic starts this weekend, and you can join in the fun at competitions and exhibition games ranging from basketball, tennis and soccer tournaments to a 5k fun run, an aerobics marathon and bowling.
First Riviera Nayarit Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament
 PVNN
The first destination event for the newly christened "Riviera Nayarit" will be the First Annual Banderas Bay Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament, scheduled to be held on July 13th through 15th at the Paradise Village Marina and Yacht Club.
Grupo Mayan Allies with Wyndham Hotel Group
 hotelmotel.com
Wyndham Hotel Group, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of hospitality companies, and Grupo Mayan of Mexico today announced that four Grand Mayan and five Mayan Palace resorts in Mexico will become allied with the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand.
Riviera Nayarit - A Premier Tourist Destination
 Gretel Zanella
The Coast of Nayarit is being re-christened under a new name, "Riviera Nayarit," with private businesses and government agencies investing millions of dollars all along the Nayarit Coastline to create a premier tourist destination.
Cruisin' with the Blues
 Michael Kinsman
The blues cruise is one of dozens of music-themed cruises that have opened the cruising business to new markets. People come together because of a common love of music and share a series of concerts over a few days at sea. What could be more fun for a music fan?
San Miguel de Allende
 Fred & Karen Eckert
If you want to get a much better feel for Mexico, to experience the real Mexico, you will find what you are seeking in one of the Spanish colonial towns or cities that has retained the flair of Old Mexico.
Family Golf Package Offered at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
 PRWEB
Adults and their children can now share a passion for golf at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the only family friendly all-inclusive resort in North America and the only luxury all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta to receive the AAA Five-Diamond Award.
World Review: Choosing a Cruise Destination
 Roy Witman
These days, the world is at your fingertips. Say the word and you can quickly book a cruise to any of the seven continents. With so many destinations available, how in the world do you choose where to go? Perhaps a quick overview of some exotic, exciting and eclectic spots can help you narrow it down.
Discovering Mexico's Endangered Tortugarios
 Judi Lees
Before a recent visit to the Pacific coast of Mexico, I had thought little about turtles. Now, I am enchanted by them. It began in the small state of Colima. Here, thanks to a knowledgeable guide, we learned about tortugarios - turtles, to us.
All Aboard the Mexico Express
 visitmexico.com
The best way to see Mexico's Copper Canyon is by train. David Usborne and his children get on the rails for an adventure in the Sierra Madre.
Tateikie Huichol Festival in Tequila, Jalisco
 PVNN
The Wixaritari Huichol festival, which took place at the well-known Casa Cuervo in Tequila, Jalisco from April 13th-15th was a huge success, showcasing the amazingly rich culture, color and texture of this indigenous community.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Announces Great Family Summer Getaways
 PRNewswire
Mexico Boutique Hotels announces creative summer holiday themes for quality family escapades. Why not make this the year you do something out of the ordinary for your family summer vacation? Head south of the border, where Mexico Boutique Hotels can help make it the best vacation ever.
The Marietas Islands' Blue-Footed Booby
 PVNN
The Marieta Islands, a craggy, wild, grassswept national park off Punta Mita on Mexico's Pacific coast, are home to one of the area's famous natural residents: the blue-footed booby.
Upscale and Undiscovered on Mexico's Pacific Coast
 Molly Glentzer
About 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, Punta Mita occupies the end of a foot-shaped peninsula cradling Banderas Bay, with its sole (and soul) massaged by the Pacific. The 9 miles of shoreline here are naturally 'scalloped' into coves and inlets, giving the beaches an intimate scale.
Mexican Deputies Reject US Statements
 Prensa Latina
Mexican deputies denied the veracity of US statements, according to which the cities of Acapulco and Monterrey are dangerous for tourists, due to the violence existing in both cities.
Newborn Animals at the Puerto Vallarta Zoo
 Adriana Romero
On April 8th, Puerto Vallarta Zoo owners, Martin and Antonio Castañeda, proudly announced the recent birth of six endangered animals at the Zoologico de Vallarta facilities in Mismaloya - one Jaguar, three Bengal Tigers, and two Lion cubs.
Lap of Luxury Discovered in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
 Allison Neves
Nestled on the glorious Yucatan peninsula, midway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, lays the sleepy seaside town of Puerto Morelos, that has become home to one of the most luxurious accommodations in the area, a stunning resort called Ceiba del Mar.
Its People Make Vallarta Hard to Beat
 Quebec Daily Herald-Tribune
If it is safety and security, combined with fantastic tourism opportunities, beautiful beaches and great cuisine, then Puerto Vallarta should be at the top of your vacation destination choices.
Mexico Is Hotter Than Ever With Liberty Travel
 PRNewswire
Mexico is hotter than ever, and Liberty Travel, America's largest independent travel agency, has the best deals on vacations to Mexico during the annual Mexico Extravaganza.
'Voluntourism' a New Trend for American Vacationers
 Erin Roach
More Americans are opting to spend their vacation time participating in what Christians have known for years as mission work - building houses and schools or visiting orphanages.
Fine Wine Tasting Awaits Just Across the Border
 Beau Russell
A little known but highly revered wine country has finally begun to gain the recognition of Mexican and American winos alike. Ten years ago, the Valle de Guadalupe began to sprout vines full of grapes, transforming into the wine- producing region it is today.
TripAdvisor Travelers Keen on Going Green
 FirstCall
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel community, today announced the results of its ecotourism survey of more than 1,000 travelers worldwide.
Sedona's Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village
 Sarah Horton
It's so much more than a collection of high-end galleries and boutiques - those you can find anywhere. What makes Tlaquepaque unique is the way the arts play a role in every single shady corner of the 30+ year-old enclave.
Ultimate Divorce Vacation at Grand Velas Resort in Nuevo Vallarta
 FV Newswire
Recently divorced and wondering where to go and what to do with the diamond wedding ring? The deluxe all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, a recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award, is offering the Ultimate Divorcee Vacation.
Cabo: Windows to Paradise
 Tom Uhlenbrock
Dressed for the trip north, the woman dashed around in the early morning light, getting one last snapshot of the pool, the beach and the cloudless sky over Las Ventanas al Paraiso. "I can't believe we're going back to ice and snow," she said.
Mexican Fishing Village Retains Rugged Charm
 Jason Blevins
Legend holds that those who drink the water in this whimsical fishing-village-turned-surf-hideaway will fall prey to the region's siren song, assuring not only several return trips but a lifetime spent snaring others under Sayulita's salty spell.
Free Night Stay At Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas
 Aimet Arill
Guests receive one free night when staying four or more nights at Casa Velas adults-only, all-inclusive boutique hotel and the only member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Have Spatula Will Travel
 Taylor Holliday
Insights that might never occur to you while eating hot yogurt soup in a restaurant in Istanbul suddenly take on a surprising clarity when making that soup yourself in a hotel kitchen there.
Silversea Unveils Ultimate Golf Getaway
 Michael Coleman
Silversea Cruises has introduced a number of golf getaways on 15 diverse itineraries aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, featuring more than 45 challenging courses in 25 countries and islands in Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico.
Thousands of Mexicans Wait Patiently for US Visa
 Chris Hawley
Unlike Americans, who can enter Mexico simply by showing a passport, birth certificate, or driver's license, Mexicans need a pre-approved visa to enter the United States. Mexico City is the State Department's busiest visa office in the world, according to the embassy.
Ecological Preservation at the Heart of Dynamic Boca de Iguanas Development
 PRLeap.com
Environmental conservation and clean, low impact living are the inspiration for Boca de Iguanas, the newest beach front development found in a curved bay along the Costalegre on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
Riu Hotels Launch Early Bird Specials
 PRNewswire
Riu Hotels & Resorts, the world's premier vacation brand, just announced Fall 2007 Early Bird All- Inclusive Specials. These outstanding all-inclusive vacation deals feature some of the most breathtaking beaches in the Caribbean and Mexico.
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