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Banderas Bay Festival to Expand in 2008
 The Log
The 16th annual Banderas Bay International Festival Nautico is expanding to an eight-day event. Last week, organizers announced the dates for the 2008 event: March 1-8.
El Salvador Gains Prominence on the World Tourism Map
 PRNewswire
El Salvador's presence at The Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week helped spark more interest in this new destination among international tourism operators, especially those in the U.S.
Diver Down at Vallarta Adventures IDC 
 Laura Gelezunas
If you love scuba diving you may want to share your experiences by teaching others how to explore the ocean depths. Vallarta Adventures' PADI Instructor Development Center offers the right training, making it easy to pursue such an exciting job.
Retirees Passionate About Traveling to Foreign Lands
 Kim Palchikoff
About 15 years ago, Diane Burkett, 66, a retired teacher from Sparks, got the travel bug in a serious way. She wasn't just up for a little cruise to Mexico or a weekend in British Columbia, but dreamed of going places more far away, like China and Ecuador.
Sorting out Sayulita's Legendary Surfing Scene
 Jason Blevins
From the far southern longboard breaks of Punta Mita to the beach-breaking tubes at San Pancho to the boat-accessed reefs of Chacala, the state of Nayarit delivers consistent, warm-water surf for all levels. It is renowned as one of the best surf coasts on the planet.
Hiking Through Puerto Vallarta's Jungles
 Owen Neill
After spending a few days on various beaches around Puerto Vallarta it was time to find some fresh water to swim in, so we decided to go jungle hiking and explore a side of Banderas Bay that is often overlooked by your average sun-seeking tourist.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Invites You to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution in Style
 PRNewswire
Mexico Boutique Hotels is giving a 20% discount when you stay at any participating member for any four nights or more in the month of November.
Casa Sin Tiempo Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Previously available only to guests of Verana, the boutique "handmade hotel" located about 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, Casa Sin Tiempo opens its doors for the first time to the general public.
Puerto Vallarta's Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa Announces Honeymoon Package
 LoveTripper.com
The newly renovated Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa welcomes couples to experience the romantic charm of Puerto Vallarta with the announcement of the resort's new Honeymoon Package. Couples can stroll the pristine beach, discover the colonial district or relax and rejuvenate with spa treatments.
Oaxaca Sojourns Offer Unique Experience
 Greg Stiles
When the typical traveler thinks of an excursion to Mexico, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta are more likely to come to mind than Oaxaca. Yet Oaxaca is where Eric Mindling started building a niche tourism business nine years ago.
Mummy of Girl Sacrificed by Incans Prompts Gasps
 Associated Press
Museum-goers gasped at the well-preserved mummy of an Inca maiden that is on display for the first time, a serene gaze etched on her face hundreds of years ago when she was sacrificed and froze to death in the Andes.
Thousands of Americans Flout US Travel Ban to See 'Forbidden Fruit' of Cuba
 The Canadian Press
While a growing chorus of Democratic and Republican lawmakers would loosen the US embargo enough to allow all Americans to travel to Cuba, thousands of US tourists already travel to Cuba behind Washington's back - and many say being sneaky is part of the fun.
DiscoverNayarit.com: New Website for Riviera Nayarit
 PRWEB
DiscoverNayarit.com, a new vacation rental, real estate and investment website, was recently launched. The site contains resort information, owner-direct vacation rentals, real estate listings and investing, retiring and lifestyle sections for the western Mexico coastal state of Nayarit.
Learning Spanish ... With a Gay Twist
 Julia Steinecke
Mariposa is the word for butterfly and for a gay man. Lesbians are thought to wear only blue jeans, so their nickname is Levis – in Spanish, Livais or quiniento y uno, 501. I never thought I'd learn these things in a classroom, but this is no ordinary Spanish school.
Tequila Train Ride is Nonstop Fun
 Michael Martinez
The Tequila Express is operated by the Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce. Tours operate on weekends, and many sell out in advance. The price is 770 pesos, about $70 — not cheap but a worthwhile splurge. The fun begins as soon as the Tequila Express pulls out of the station.
Puerto Vallarta: One of Mexico's Crown Jewels
 George Fuller
Puerto Vallarta does not have the glitzy swagger of Acapulco, the youthful exuberance of Cancun, nor the collection of elite resorts, residential communities and high-profile golf courses that one finds in Cabo San Lucas. What it does have is an authenticity and charm that is singular among Mexican resort towns.
Author James "Tad" Geiger MD Sets Sail on World’s Biggest Book Launch Party
 PR.com
James Geiger MD, author of The Sweet Smell of Success, will sign books aboard the ms Oosterdam. Geiger will join other authors who have recently written books. The 7-day Mexican Riviera Cruise is hosted by Bob Proctor, one of the stars of the hit movie The Secret.
Mexican National Surfing Champs to be Held in Rosarito
 Mexican Surfing Federation
For the first time in its history, the Mexican National Surfing Championships will be held in Rosarito Beach this Sept. 19 through Sept. 23, according to Alex Vega Meza, president of the Mexican Surfing Federation.
If I Had To Be Sick...
 Janet Podolak
If I had to be sick while on the road, Casa Velas was a perfect place to hole up. The destination resort in Puerto Vallarta has the kinds of amenities that encourage guests to stay put.
Women of the World, Unite!
 Jann Huizenga
Move over all you Marco Polos, Ernest Shackletons, Bruce Chatwins — you armies of men who long ago defined wanderlust as an all-male preserve. We itchy-footed women are laying our own claim to the big wide world. And now, to cheer us on and offer us direction, we’ve got Stephanie Elizondo Griest’s 100 Places Every Woman Should Go.
Indigenous México in the Heart of Jálisco
 Adriana Romero
Since August 9th, Jalisco's Indigenous groups have been hosting "Indigenous México in the Heart of Jalisco," a month-long festival in Guadalajara that celebrates the richness, magic, diversity and beauty of México's Indigenous cultures.
Mexican Riviera Heating Up as Cruise Destination
 Diane Tierney
With the Pacific coast's fascinating marine life, sizzling nightlife, great souvenir shopping and sugary beaches, it's no wonder the Cruise Holidays 2007 Travel Trends Survey showed Mexican Riviera cruises jumped from fifth to third place in popularity.
Canopy Tours de los Veranos Celebrates New Arrivals
 Adriana Romero
During the first few days of July 2007, Canopy Tours de los Veranos woke up to a very pleasant surprise... what seemed to be a totally unexpected captive birth of two adorable little Marmoset monkeys.
Hurricane Dean's Wake: Updates from Mexico & the Caribbean
 Diana Dawson
Despite Dean's initial strength, popular tourists spots such as the Yucatán Peninsula and the Caribbean escaped severe damage. Here is a look at the damage left from the Category 5 hurricane and what travelers should know.
Vallarta Zoo Celebrates Another Victory over Extinction
 PVNN
Once again, the Vallarta Zoo is celebrating a wave of births that includes endangered species. On Aug. 2, Marisol, a black jaguar, gave birth to two gorgeous kittens, and on Aug 6, Toña the tigress gave birth to two playful Bengals cubs.
The Villa Group’s Desert Spa Makes a Splash with Grand Opening in Cabo San Lucas
 Dawna Robertson
Known for its exclusive resorts, remarkable weather and abundant ocean diversions, Cabo San Lucas has hit another high with the grand opening of the most elaborate facility in the entire state of Baja California - The Villa Group’s Desert Spa.
Hip Mexican Hotels Book Style and Comfort
 Laurence Iliff
This beach-rich, colonial country has long been about where to go: Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, indigenous haunts such as Oaxaca and Chiapas. Where to stay has taken second place.
One Killed, 24 Injured in Mexican Bull Running
 Reuters
One man was gored to death by a bull's horn and 24 people were injured in a weekend running of the bulls in central Mexico, a less well-known cousin of Spain's famous Pamplona festival.
Casa Velas Hotel Offers $150 All-Inclusive Travel Agent Rate
 PRWEB
The all-inclusive Casa Velas, a deluxe adults-only boutique hotel nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course, is offering a special Travel Agent Rate available now through December 20, 2007.
Mexico Top Bargain Destination for Fall 2007
 Christine Sarkis
As summer cools off, fall sales heat up. For flexible travelers on a budget, this upcoming season is the ultimate time to travel. Better prices, fewer crowds, and often the most pleasant weather of the year make fall an unbeatable time to get the most for your money.
Vallarta Mainstay Partners with Alaska Airlines
 PVNN
Administradora de la Bahia (ADLB) and Timothy Fuller and Associates announced today that they are pleased to partner with Alaska Air and Horizon Airlines to offer their clients a 10% discount on airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta.
Recently Renovated Casa del Mar Resort Recognized as 'Mexico's Leading Golf Resort'
 PRWEB
With Mexico all inclusive resorts peppering the country's shores, it is sometimes a challenge for travelers to find authentic culture along the beaches.
Gay Aesthetic Enhances Great Haciendas of Mexican Retreat City
 Julia Steinecke
We step into downtown Cuernavaca, which is surprisingly gritty and traffic-laden for a Mexican retreat destination. Still, it's quieter than Mexico City from which most of those seeking peace and greenery come.
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