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Spa Meetings for Groups in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
 PRWeb
Pampering, a spa menu, relaxation and stretch instruction during breaks, soothing scents, and calming music elicit increased relaxation and focus during spa meetings at the AAA Five-Diamond all-inclusive Grand Velas Resort.
Mexico City: Capital Refurbishment
 Chris Moss
Mexico City has had a bad press, but work is under way to make it 'safer, prettier and cooler’.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
I am happy to report that the fishing is incredible, and it looks like it is going to be a great summer. The rain season is just starting and the run off is attracting a lot of bait - mix that with warmer cleaner currents and what you get are excellent fishing conditions.
Casa Cupula, Luxury Gay Boutique Hotel, Welcomes Newlyweds With Unique Honeymoon and Wedding Offerings
 Business Wire
With the advent of gay nuptials recently in California, and recognition of these weddings for New York State residents, Casa Cupula in Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for a rush of happy, if long delayed, honeymooners.
Great Summer Deals on Vallarta Vactions
 PVNN
This summer, take a break from the typical lake getaway and escape to paradise! Puerto Vallarta Mexico offers vacationers a timeless, laid-back experience in fantastic accommodations, with a little adventure and nightlife mixed in for good measure.
Grand Velas Over-The-Top Honeymoon Package
 Luxist
Some couples spend heavy on the wedding, others prefer to focus on the honeymoon. If you fall into the later category check out the Over the Top Honeymoon Package from the Grand Velas Resort located 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.
 Two Flippers Up for Sea Lion Kids Program
 Laura Gelezunas
Sea lions are one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures, and Vallarta Adventures new Sea Lion Kids program at Las Caletas gives kids ages 6-12 the chance to learn more about these amazing, energetic, and playful marine mammals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Crews Get Ready for Puerto Vallarta Race ‘09
 Rich Roberts
Del Rey Yacht Club is navigating uncharted waters in 2009 with its 20th biennial competition to Puerto Vallarta. PV09 is no longer just an “International Yacht Race,” but will become a series of four separate races in succession between Southern California and the Mexican mainland, starting Jan. 31, 2009.
Mexico Beckons with Low Prices, Great Deals for Summer All-Inclusive Vacations
 Business Wire
Searching for a summer vacation that makes the most of your dollar? Look South of the Border for sombrero-sized deals. Despite a sagging economy, AAA and Global Insight predict 25.1 million Americans will take leisure trips outside the U.S. this summer, up 2.6% from last year.
A Taste of Puerto Vallarta at the Aspen Food + Wine Classic
 PVNN
Those attending the Food + Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado from June 13-15, 2008, will have the opportunity to sample a Taste of Puerto Vallarta with tantalizing delicacies prepared by acclaimed Puerto Vallarta Chef Guillermo "Memo" Wulff.
Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa To Protect Endangered Marine Turtles During Nesting Season
 Hotel Interactive
With the 2008 turtle nesting season about to begin, Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is gearing up to continue its efforts to preserve the Olive Ridley marine sea turtle through its “Dreaming of Freedom” conservation program.
Liquid Gold Indulgence in Puerto Vallarta
 Karen T. Bartlett
Royal Xocolat, the “liquid gold” cacao-based drink served only to Huichol royals of ancient Mexico, has become the stuff of spa indulgence at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa.
Mexico Reimburses Foreign Tourists for Sales Tax Expenditures
 Ozgur Tore
Sales tax rebates will be paid to foreign visitors beginning in June to enhance the experience of traveling to Mexico and make the country a destination of choice for international tourists.
Mexican State Tones Down Tourism Ad With 'Naked' Actress
 Olga R. Rodriguez
Mexico's government guardians of history didn't mind the fact that a seemingly naked soap opera star was promoting the glories of Hidalgo state. But they say they were miffed that Iran Castillo's curves drew eyes away from a famed aqueduct and convent — and convinced state officials to pull the more provocative of the ads.
Puerto Vallarta's Not Just For Tourists, It's For Artists Too
 Reed Johnson
Last week, a small but energetic group of artists, writers, curators and other cultural savants joined the locals in hopes of adding a new, positive attraction to the area - "Puerto Vallarta Arte Contemporáneo 08," a five-day marathon of art shows, panel discussions, walking tours and public art projects.
Fireworks Fiesta a Dazzling Success
 PVNN
If you missed the National Fireworks Championship at Puerto Vallarta's Sports Stadium last Saturday night, check out our video so you can see what thousands of Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors enjoyed..
Dozens of Musicians Jazz Up Crystal's Fall Mexican Riviera Cruise
 PRNewswire
More than two dozen jazz legends and contemporary jazz artists will dazzle music lovers aboard Crystal Cruises 2008 Jazz voyage this fall. With a complement of talent to rival the hottest shore side festivals, Crystal Symphony will depart roundtrip from Los Angeles November 30, 2008, on a seven-day musical journey to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Blissport Unveils the Best Honeymoon Vacation Destinations
 PRWeb
Blissport, the first company to offer honeymoon travel planning tools and services exclusively to engaged men, unveiled today the best honeymoon destinations in Baja for 2008.
For $10 a Pop, You, Too, Can Run for Border
 Reed Johnson
The spectacle unfolding here isn't an actual border crossing attempt but a live simulation-adventure that attempts to give participants a taste of what it's like for the thousands of Mexican and other Latin American undocumented migrants trying to enter the promised land of el norte.
Mazatlan's Pacific Views
 Judy Wiley
This city on a peninsula north of Puerto Vallarta has 16 miles of beach, a good chunk of it occupied by the Zona Dorado, (the Golden Zone) named for its tawny sands. Old Mazatlan, about 15 minutes from the Zona Dorado by taxi, is a trip to the past, its restoration bringing the city hope for the future.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Invites You To Experience Haute Cuisine South of the Border
 PRNewswire
If the thought of a chimichanga on the menu leaves you cold, then you're in for a treat: Mexico Boutique Hotels has rounded up a tasty selection of Epicurean Escapes, tailor-made for tempting your palate.
Raintree Resorts Acquires Former Nautilus Property
 Hospitality-1st
Raintree Resorts International has recently acquired its tenth vacation ownership resort in Mexico and its second property in Puerto Vallarta.
Guadalajara — Preparing for the Future
 Luigi Major
The popularity of Guadalajara has surged in recent years, attracting new businesses, residents, and developments that are positioning the city as a world-class business and travel destination.
Passing Through
 Jan Baumgartner
One of the things that I have loved about being in San Miguel is the often progressive, liberal attitudes of not only many expats but natives alike; the no holds barred honesty they imbue, and the exuberant celebrations of both life and death.
San Sebastian Silver Festival May 23-25
 Pamela Thompson
The first San Sebastian Silver Festival will be held in this quaint little town from May 23rd-25th. Leave the heat of Vallarta behind, come and tour the mines and enjoy music, dancing and the cool, fresh mountain air in San Sebastian del Oeste.
Ultimate Golf Getaway for Father's Day
 PRWeb
Golf enthusiasts are trekking to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to celebrate Father's Day and enjoy limitless golfing on world-class greens at Vista Vallarta Champion Golf Club.
 La Cruz Marina Lowers Rates for Summer
 Capt. Pat Rains
Think Summer — La Cruz Yacht Club at Marina Riviera Nayarit is open for summer fun, and the marina’s prices have been lowered for the season.
Charley Tuna Wished He'd Never Visited Vallarta!
 Jim Scherrer
Puerto Vallarta boasts some of the finest deep sea fishing waters in the world; those found in Banderas Bay, an extension of a large canyon running from the Sierra Madre Occidentals, and in the ocean just outside of the bay.
Princess Announces Schedules for 2009-10 Cruises to Sunny Caribbean and Mexican Riviera
 Ozgur Tore
These relaxing, seven- to 14-day voyages offer passengers the opportunity to experience these colorful ports filled with dramatic scenery, diverse cultures, white-sand beaches and ancient ruins, while enjoying the youngest fleet in the Caribbean and some of the largest and most amenity-filled vessels sailing the Mexican Riviera.
All's Quiet in San Felipe - For Now
 Christopher Reynolds
Whether you're coming from the north or south - with or without immigration officials to consider - life can be grand in this corner of Baja California. But it is getting more complicated.
5 New Superluxe Resorts on Mexico's Riviera Maya
 Laurence Iliff
As the Caribbean resort of Cancún heads toward 40 years of wowing Americans with its turquoise waters and often-wild nightlife, the younger Riviera Maya just down the highway is barely coming of age.
Cancun, Acapulco Offering Affordable Options for Business Travelers
 Jeremy Schwartz
For years, business travelers to Acapulco and Cancún had two choices: pay through the nose for big resort hotels or take their chances with cheap, down-market hotels that have never heard of a business center. But recently some reasonably priced options have finally opened up in both places.
Puerto Vallarta: After the Iguana
 Cassandra Hotaling
Puerto Vallarta is most famously known for being the place where Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton flaunted their love affair while Burton was filming "The Night of the Iguana" in 1963. After eight days exploring, relaxing and chatting with the locals, I can say that Puerto Vallarta definitely holds its own, iguana or no iguana.
Cuba Embraces Golf to Boost Tourism
 Reuters
Now that Fidel has handed over power to his brother, Raul, Communist Cuba is setting aside any ideological objections and is embracing golf, the most capitalist of sports.
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