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Celebrate Oktoberfest Mexico-Style in Cabo San Lucas
 TravelVideo
International beer and food pairings are the highlight of the week-long OktobeerFiesta at Casa Dorada Los Cabos’ The B Lounge. The beer festival honors Germany’s world-renowned Oktoberfest and takes place from October 11th-19th.
Mexico, Vegas, Carib Cruises Popular in Survey
 Associated Press
Mexico, Las Vegas and Caribbean cruising were all high on the list of popular vacation options in a survey conducted by Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates).
Enticing Timeshare Test-Drives
 Melanie Lindner
With fuel prices sky-high, the U.S. dollar still weak and recession all but a certainty, breaks on travel expenses can come in handy for cash-strapped vacationers willing to stomach a two-hour sales pitch for a week's worth of fun in the sun or on the slopes.
 The Surf's Up in Sayulita
 Peter Glenn
Want to learn to ski? Head to the bunny hill. But if you're on a sun and sand vacation on Mexico's Pacific Coast and catching a wave catches your fancy, head to Sayulita.
Kids Love Marriott Resort's Turtle Camp
 Aaron Watson
As part of our new Vallarta for Kids video series, Ileana Ceja shows us what the CasaMagna Marriott Resort is doing to protect Olive Ridely sea turtles during turtle season, and how you can help save the turtles that nest on Banderas Bay beaches.
Dolphin Adventures: It's A Boy!
 Laura Gelezunas
Vallarta Adventures is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of their family. The bouncing baby boy is a Pacific Bottlenose dolphin that was born at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta at 5:30 on the morning of August 15th, 2008.
The Loveliest Beach in Mexico
 Jo Tuckman
It may not have the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya or the glamour of Acapulco, but laid-back Troncones has buckets of charm and a dedicated following of artists and surfers.
Kids Love the Beach... and Parasailing!
 Aaron Watson
As part of our new Vallarta for Kids video series, Sofia Ceja and her family spend a day on Los Muertos Beach, where they enjoyed a thrilling parasail ride over Banderas Bay before bouncing across the waves on an a banana boat ride with Paul Parasailing.
Baja Bike Ride Threatened by Recent Drop in Tourism
 Sandra Dibble
A colorful Baja California group bicycle ride that has traditionally drawn thousands of participants is in jeopardy due to a decline in U.S. visitors to the state.
NH Krystal Business Traveler Services
 PVNN
Recognizing the need of business travelers, the Krystal Hotel Puerto Vallarta recently introduced the NH Tower Club, offering corporate travelers a wide range of business services and meeting facilities to make your business trip successful.
Kids Love Rancho Riders Horseback Rides
 Aaron Watson
As part of our new Vallarta for Kids video series, Ileana Ceja takes us on a horseback riding adventure along the Rio Cuale and into the lush jungles of the Sierra Madre Mountains with Puerto Vallarta's original Caballeros, Rancho Riders.
Family Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes at Grand Velas
 PRWeb
Through January 2009, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the only AAA Five-Diamond Award winning all-inclusive family-friendly resort in North America, is running an online scavenger hunt where families that correctly answer a series of short questions will be entered in a drawing for one free Mexican vacation for a family of four.
Adventure, Relaxation, Education Fill Mexico City Vacation
 Andrew Conte
Mexico City revealed itself to us in layers, spanning hundreds of years from ancient ruins to vestiges of Spanish colonialism through to modern skyscrapers and hotels. In one day, we explored recently uncovered Aztec temples, wandered through the colonial-era National Palace and dined at a contemporary upscale restaurant.
Explore Vallarta Aboard the Ultimate 4X4 Adventure
 Laura Gelezunas
If getting off the beaten path and a little adventure sounds appealing to you, climb aboard one of Vallarta Adventures' ultimate 'go-anywhere' four-wheel-drive vehicles - the UNIMOG - for an off-road voyage of discovery you'll never forget!
RivieraNayaritLife.com Offers Free Three-Day Weekends in Riviera Nayarit to Investors, Retirees & Vacationers
 Market Wire
RivieraNayaritLife.com, the real estate and vacation website exclusively for the Riviera Nayarit region just north of Puerto Vallarta, is offering free three-night vacations to the Mexican resort for those interested in learning about real estate opportunities.
Explore Cancun’s Amazing Wildlife and Majestic Nature
 TravelVideo.tv
Cancun is one of those few places on earth where we can find nature’s richness and diversity at its best. Through its reefs, mangroves and jungles, taking some time off the beach to explore wildlife is an essential part of every trip to Cancun.
Kids Love Canopy Tours de Los Veranos
 Aaron Watson
As part of our new Vallarta for Kids video series, Sofia Ceja takes us on a tour of Canopy Tours de Los Veranos, an exciting eco-adventure that gives people of all ages the chance to explore the indigenous jungle canopy while zipping from tree to tree.
Model Getaways: Where the Hottest Babes Go To Chill
 Jennifer Murphy
Heidi in Mexico, Gisele in Brazil, Kate in Spain. In the world of supermodels, no last name is required for complete recognition - and no getaway is too decadent or exclusive.
Grupo Velas Hotels & Resorts Launches Puerto Vallarta Travel Blog
 Hospitality
Grupo Velas Hotels & Resorts, which includes Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resorts, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique and Velas Vallarta Suite Resort & Convention Center, has launched a travel blog covering the latest news from the resorts and Puerto Vallarta destination information.
 Ujena Jam Puerto Vallarta Starts Aug. 23
 ujenajam.com
The 2008 UjENA Jam Puerto Vallarta, scheduled to take place from August 23-31, promises to be the best ever, with more than 500 participatants, including 180 models and photographers, and over 30 events, many of which are open to the public.
Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa Now Under Construction in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
 PRNewswire
Whole In One Nuevo Vallarta, S.A. de C.V., today announced the development of its first resort project - the 400-unit Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa - is currently under construction in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
Singles Travel International Announces Fall Tours
 PRWeb
Did the summer slip by without a vacation? It's not too late! Whether you're looking for adventure or pampering (maybe both!), Singles Travel International's fall trips will take you near (Washington, DC) and far (East African safari and Mediterranean cruise).
Swim with Whale Sharks of Baja
 TravelVideo
While not necessarily soft and cuddly, the up to 60-feet whale sharks, the world's largest fish, eat plankton - not people. This makes observing and, yes, swimming with them a people treat in September and October when the whale sharks make their annual fall return to the nutrient-rich waters of Mexico's Sea of Cortez.
IGFA Panama Fishing Expedition Filling Up
 Pete Johnson
Three openings of the dozen limited slots are still available for the IGFA Expedition Series trip to Piñas Bay, Panama, an event described as the ultimate once-in-a lifetime sport fishing experience.
Puerto Vallarta is a Playground For Kids
 Kids Love Puerto Vallarta, Too!
Ileana and Sofia Ceja, two teenaged girls from Southern California, kick off our new Vallarta for Kids series and show us some kid-friendly tours that everyone in your family will enjoy so you can plan an unforgettable family vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
Surfer Girls, Unite! Surfer Camps 101
 Summar Ghias
Costa Rica may be a hot spot for surf safaris, but you can also learn how to ride the waves at these five camps scattered across the globe.
Marina Nuevo Vallarta Reconstruction Continues
 Capt. Pat Rains
New floating docks are being built and installed this summer at Marina Nuevo Vallarta near Puerto Vallarta, according to Licensado Emelio Oyarzabal, the marina’s director general.
In-Suite Spa Treatments Exude Romance in Puerto Vallarta
 PRWeb
For couples looking to spice up the night en-suite, the Diamond Bath for Couples is now available at the AAA Five Diamond Award winning, all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Mexico Tourism Travel & Real Estate Expo
 PVNN
The Mexico, Tourism, Travel & Real Estate Expo, featuring exhibitors promoting the travel/tourism industry and real estate products from throughout Mexico, is scheduled to take place at the Marriott Hotel in Irvine, California on August 23rd.
Botanical Gardens for Groups and Events
 Alice Carter-Tyler
With towering mountain peaks and a profusion of natural diversity for a backdrop and a friendly staff that strives to create custom-tailored services to suit everyone's tastes, the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens are perfect for groups, weddings and events.
New BoatU.S. Radio Tower Improves Communications for Mexico Bound Boaters
 BYM News
When boats break down on the water or run out of gas, West Coast boaters often rely on Vessel Assist, the on-the-water towing company from BoatU.S., to help with a tow back to a safe harbor, fuel drop off or jump start.
Coming to America — For a Great Currency Rate
 Petra Cahill
Disappointed you won’t be taking in the sights in Paris or Rome this summer? If you were hoping to rub shoulders with your French or Italian compatriots, don't worry — they’re all here.
Love is Alive and Well in Mexico
 Katie Weatherall
During my Guadalajara visit, I've discovered that the cynical me is wrong. The curse of singledom has not struck the whole world down as I had previously thought. Love struck couples young and old seem to be everywhere here, which is a delight to see.
Vancouver Aims at Attracting Lesbian Tourists
 Natasha Barsotti
Vancouver city councillor Tim Stevenson wants city hall to invest $25,000 into a Tourism Vancouver marketing campaign specifically aimed at attracting US lesbians to the city.
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