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 Catch the Rhythms of the Night
 Laura Gelezunas
Vallarta Adventures' Rhythms of the Night tour transforms the tropical beach hideaway of Las Caletas into a magical paradise where one of Mexico's most innovative contemporary dance troupes will take you on a journey through time.
How to Fly Mexico's Budget-Friendly Skies
 Christine Delsol
While U.S. airlines have been dropping like flies (or at least grounding their planes and filing for bankruptcy), Mexico's discount airlines have been steadily adding new destinations.
Is it Safe to Visit Baja California, Mexico? Of Course!
 Laura Wong
It is true that Baja California, and especially Tijuana, need to recover the trust of our visitors. It is unrealistic to think this will happen overnight. But action is being taken by the federal, state and local governments to restore security in affected areas.
Club for Fiftysomethings Offers Lodging in Members' Homes
 Judy Babcock Wylie
Travelers 50 years old and older might want to look into a great way to meet like-minded people and travel inexpensively by joining the Evergreen Club.
5 Places in Mexico to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
 TransWorldNews
If you're looking for a weekend getaway that won't break the budget, consider one of these Mexico vacation spots for places to playa this Cinco de Mayo. During this traditional day of festivities, margaritas and tequila shots taste even better in Mexico.
El Camino del Rey
 Ardy
Originally built in 1901, this walkway now serves as an aproach to makinodromo, the famous climbing sector of El Chorro. (I've seen some pretty breathtaking sites, but this took my breath away, even on the computer screen.)
What do Mecca, Mandalay and Puerto Vallarta Have in Common?
 Jim Scherrer
What do Mecca and Mandalay have in common with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Well, it just so happens that they all lie on or very near the 21st parallel north, which means these cities enjoy ideal climates every year from November through May.
The Dollar's Down. But We're Not Out.
 Diane Johnson
For Americans living in Europe, like my husband and me, watching the U.S. dollar slide into the vale of no value has been a bit like gaining weight: At first, when you notice those additional pounds, you tell yourself it's only temporary.
 Hook the Cure Returns to Vallarta in October
 PVNN
Hook the Cure, presented by BJ's Restaurants, returns to Vallarta this October to help those with cystic fibrosis. The inaugural event in 2006 generated $191,000 USD and in 2007 it reeled in $345,000 USD. Help us make this year's event even better!
Sante Fe is an Oasis for Artists and Art Lovers
 Janet K. Keeler
Santa Fe, like San Francisco and Savannah, is one of those places people speak of reverentially. It's not "how did you like it?" but "how much do you love it?" Santa Fe is gorgeous. It's cool, both in vibe and temperature. Even hot summer days give way to comfortable nights.
Mexico Comes to Life in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
During the Tianguis Turístico de Acapulco 2008 Mexico Tourism Trade Show, Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board representatives told members of the press why the Banderas Bay area continues to be one of Mexico's most popular travel destinations.
'Mexico City Sampler Package' Offers Pyramid Exploration, Bazaar Shopping and City Sights
 PRNewswire
Ancient Aztec pyramids, Frida Kahlo's "Casa Azul," and a half-day city orientation are among the activity options featured in the "Mexico City Sampler" package offered by the 209-room boutique Marquis Reforma hotel.
Honeymoon Tips for Lasting Memories and Relaxation
 newsUSA
The headache you've had for the past year planning your wedding, inviting all the guests and meticulously checking to ensure your big day runs smoothly is finally over. And, just around the corner, you can see your honeymoon in sight. The last things on your mind are planning, thinking and otherwise doing anything but relaxing, right?
Now's the Time to Head to the Caribbean
 Stephen Jermanok
It's your choice this summer. Fight the crowds at your favorite U.S. beach spot or leave your footprint in the Caribbean sand.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
I am happy to report that the fishing is great, especially for this time of year. Each and every charter has been action packed for the last 3 weeks, and it looks like things are just going to get better.
Cuba After Fidel Castro: Time to Go?
 Christopher Elliott
Don't pack your bags for Havana just yet. Fidel Castro may have announced his resignation, but that doesn't mean you'll be touring the Plaza de la Catedral, strolling along Varadero Beach or diving on Isla de la Juventud anytime soon.
The Town That Tequila Built
 Luke Sheldon
The town of Tequila, Mexico processes most of the Tequila that is on the world market today. Situated in the central Mexican state of Jalisco, Tequila is the home of centuries-old traditions that are still used to make Mexico's signature liquor.
Skeletons, Earthenware and SpongeBob Piñatas
 Gregory Dicum
For those with a serious love of shopping, and on the lookout for deals — especially on artisanal goods like pottery, ironwork, glass and furniture — it’s worth leaving the calm elegance of Tlaquepaque for the exuberant chaos of nearby Tonalá.
Seals of Approval
 Andrew Curry
Once close to extinction, elephant seals are now the California coast's most curious wild attraction. From mid-December until early March, thousands of seals the size of four-wheel-drives arrive to fight and fornicate at publicly accessible beaches just an hour south of San Francisco.
Yelapa: A Strange and Exotic Piece of Paradise
 Luke Sheldon
Only accessible by sea, Yelapa is an isolated beach and village near the southern point of Banderas Bay that attracts backpackers, hippies, Yoga fans, and those with a desire for exploration and something out of the ordinary.
Just Monkey Business and Then Some
 Laura Gelezunas
Nestled between the Sierra Madres jungles and the sheltered waters of Banderas Bay, Las Caletas is one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth where you can get up close and personal with tropical birds, marine mammals and other wildlife.
Guanajuato: Finding Old Europe South of the Border
 Carol Pucci
In a part of Mexico's heartland that resembles a medieval European city, visitors get lost exploring a maze of pedestrian passageways.
Villa Ganz is an Oasis of Beauty in Busy Guadalajara
 Stephen Franklin
I had immediately liked the small hotel on arrival because it has the feel of a quirky art gallery run by delightfully quirky people. Carefully pieced together by owners Sally Rangel and Klix Kaltenmark, it is a mixture of old Europe and old Mexico.
Gay Travel: Merida, Mexico
 Troy Petenbrink
Long known for its tolerance, Merida is a magnet for American expats - many of whom are gay and have opened restaurants, hotels and shops.
Marina Nuevo Vallarta to Be Torn Down, Rebuilt and Enlarged
 Capt. Pat Rains
Marina Nuevo Vallarta will be torn down and rebuilt as a luxury marina with a better mix of slip sizes, according to the marina’s new director general Lic. Emilio Oyarzabal Garcia.
Kids Relish Huichol Indian Crafts at Grand Velas Resort's new Grand Kids’ Club
 TravelVideo.tv
Young travelers can create colorful jewelry and lizards with beads following the Huichol Indians’ tradition, decorate cupcakes with a resort chef, get nose-to-nose during interactive sea lion and exotic bird shows, and learn basic Spanish at Grand Velas Resort's new Grand Kids’ Club.
Adventures in San Sebastian
 JOY!
Semana Santa is a good time to flee Vallarta and leave it to the tourists who flock to the beach for the holiday. So, on Good Friday, I drove up the mountain to San Sebastian del Oeste with some friends.
Travelers in Search of Mexico’s Magic Find Town of Witches and Warlocks
 James C. McKinley Jr.
To kill a man, Alejandro Gallegos García explains, all you need is a black cloth doll, some thread, a human bone and a toad. Oh, and you must ask the devil permission, in person, at a cave in the hills where he is said to appear.
Travel Update: Homeland Security and State Departments Announce WHTI Land and Sea Final Rule Implementation to Occur on June 1, 2009
 PVNN
The WHTI final rule requires travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States. These document requirements will be effective June 1, 2009.
Acapulco Puts on a New Face
 Aric Chen
Head south from the Zocalo, or old city, past the wall of high-rise hotels, and the new Acapulco emerges like a Miracle Mile of new celebrity-driven restaurants and bottle-service nightclubs.
Vallarta to Host World Fireworks Fiesta
 PVNN
Preparations are underway for the International Fireworks Symposium, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta in April of 2009. China and Brazil were bidding for the event, but negotiations by Puerto Vallarta officials are bringing the event here.
In Mexico: On the Lam With Ken Kesey
 Lawrence Downes
I am in the ocean, doing nothing, just bobbing. I said I was doing nothing, but I’m actually trying to summon somebody: Ken Kesey, novelist, psychedelic prophet, leader of the Merry Pranksters, hero of “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.” It was here, on this beach, that he took to the waves as I did, back in 1966.
Baja Counts on Spring-Break Boom
 Sandra Dibble
After months of plunging sales, Rosarito Beach, a city of 140,000, is counting on thousands of student visitors from the United States to help it regain its place as a popular recreation spot for Californians.
Villa Premiere – Wind Down & Drink Up
 Susan Derby
Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is offering an all-inclusive special that includes room, massages, and meals and drinks.
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