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First: Circumnavigating the Western Hemispher
 Seattle PI
In the early 21st Century, there aren't too many feats of derring-do that can be considered a first. But it sounds like the sea voyage announced this morning in Seattle will qualilfy: Sailing around the entire Western Hemisphere.
The Many Faces of Mexico - A Journey to Find the 'Real Mexico'
 Sara Miller Llana
When we first got to Chihuahua City, my husband said it reminded him, more than any city we'd visited in Mexico, of the United States. The streets were broad; cars whizzed by. Fast-food outlets were at every turn. I protested.
Rincón de Guayabitos: Gone Fishin'
 Judy Slack
I came for the sunshine, the beach and the ocean air, but fell in love with Rincón de Guayabitos because it has so much more.
Day of the Dead Comes to Life in Mexico
 Carol Pucci
One of the biggest holidays of the year in Mexico falls on Nov. 1, the Day of the Dead, when many people believe their deceased loved ones pay them a visit. Nowhere is the Day of the Dead celebrated more enthusiastically than in Pátzcuaro, a 16th-century town in Mexico.
Relive Sacred Mayan Journey
 Lorne Mallin
At first it was just a speck on the horizon of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Then we could see the first of the native dugout canoes with four men in loincloths and one woman in a Mayan dress paddling steadily in the choppy ocean.
 Mexico's Riviera Nayarit Delights Village Hoppers
 Irene Butler
Our goal, with the aid of our rental car, is to seek out as many of the area's natural wonders and drowsy fishing villages that pepper the 180-kilometre coast of Riviera Nayarit as we can fit into a week's stay.
Tijuana Doesn't Deserve Its Bad Rap
 Rick Steves
A year ago I was excited about Tangier in Morocco and wrote in my blog, "It's no longer the Tijuana of Africa." I didn't realize my comments would understandably touch a nerve with people who like Tijuana.
Villa La Estancia Announces Grand Opening
 Hospitality-1st
The Villa Group, a leading privately owned real estate hospitality development company, announced that Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit has completely finished construction and all areas are completely available to guests.
37 U.S. States, 15 Countries Among Entries in 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
 DirtNewz
Legends have a way of becoming even more legendary as time goes by and with over 350 entries from across the world, November’s 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 promises to add even more diamonds in the brilliant crown of the world-famous Granddaddy of all desert races.
Puerto Vallarta Marriott Offers $200 Airfare Credit
 PuertoVallartaMarriott.com
The CasaMagna Marriott in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is offering guests a $200 airfare credit per room when they book by Dec. 16, 2008, and actualize between Jan. 15 and April 14, 2009.
 Hook the Cure Fishing Tournament Oct 23-26
 PVNN
After an amazing inaugural tournament in 2006 and a record-setting event in 2007, Hook the Cure returns to Puerto Vallarta from October 23-26 for an even better IGFA qualifier fishing tournament to benefit cystic fibrosis research and patient care.
Festivals Abound for Visitors to Puerto Vallarta
 Canada.com
It's easy to get a taste of the Mexican spirit in Puerto Vallarta. In addition to being a popular beach vacation destination, the city has become known for its many celebrations and festivals that add an unforgettable touch to many visitors' stays.
Nayarit Riviera: Mexico's Next Hot Beach
 Jeremy Schwartz
The once-remote coast of Nayarit state is no longer going unnoticed: The Mexican government last year dubbed it the "Nayarit Riviera" in hopes of attracting more tourists to the area.
Paradise in Los Cabos
 Janet Vlieg
White sand, impossibly blue waters, sunshine, 30 C-plus temperatures - Canadians know what they want when they seek out a winter vacation hot spot. A non-stop flight, an all-inclusive package, and relief from bulky parkas and icy streets.
Puerto Vallarta and the Mexican Iguana Affair
 Brad Crouch
If ever a movie transformed a town, The Night of the Iguana turned Puerto Vallarta from an anonymous fishing hamlet to a city that has outgrown its geographical boundaries.
Vast and Vibrant, Mexico City Thrives
 Pablo Fernandez
It's not hard to understand why, in such a vast country flanked by warm, sandy beaches, most foreigners who go to Mexico choose Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Cozumel, Acapulco or other sun destinations. But the lure of the sun and the sand may be keeping travellers from exploring the essence from which Mexican history and spirit stem - Mexico City.
Best Spots to Learn Spanish in Mexico
 Christine Delsol
Whether your goal is learning Spanish or getting to know Mexico, language schools provide a wonderful shortcut. As an added bonus, most Mexican schools include homestays with local families; as they prepare your meals and help you navigate the vagaries of day-to-day life in a Mexican city, your desire to please and communicate with them in Spanish is added motivation.
Grand Velas Wins Award for Luxury Spa Design
 PRWeb
Grand Velas Spa, the crown jewel of Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, just 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, received a prestigious award for Luxury (Five-Star) Hotel Spa Design at the 2008 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.
Enter PV09 and Take Advtantage of Free Seminars
 Rich Roberts
In light of current events, there's a case to be made that sailing off to Mexico in Del Rey Yacht Club's PV09 International Race Series to Puerto Vallarta next Jan. 31 makes economic sense for several reasons.
Frolic in Nature and Taste the Culture in Riviera Nayarit
 Irene Butler
Nothing compares to the thrill of witnessing the beauty, harmony and grace of the Humpback whales that inhabit the Bay of Banderas. The anticipation, the boat trip, and the first glimpse all add up to one of those never-to-be-forgotten moments.
Yelapa: An Indigenous Community on Our Bay, But Outside of Time
 Carolina McCall
Yelapa is not just another little dusty Mexican village by the side of the road. It is a place of pride and rich history. If you come to visit or stay, know that you are a special guest of a unique indigenous community.
Cabo San Lucas: Dolphins Were a Highlight
 Erica Lamberg
We thought it would be a simple boat ride to a secluded beach off Cabo San Lucas for a few hours of swimming and making sand castles. Instead, it was an adventure that wasn't pictured in the Disney Magic cruise booklet or listed among the port-of-call excursions.
Cozumel Welcomes Prestigious Ironman Competition for the First Time in Mexico History
 TravelVideo
Fierce competition will meet serene island life when Cozumel hosts close to 2,000 athletes competing in Mexico's first ever Ironman Competition November 29, 2009.
The Talpa de Allende Virgin Walks
 Jenny McGill
Talpa de Allende is a festive town every autumn, and the party gets started on the first Sunday in August after twelve o'clock mass, when the Virgin of Talpa starts Her Walk. The next time The Lady walks will be October 7th. That's her birthday.
Back to Winging it in Mexico
 Steven A. Holt
I am in awe, standing among millions of monarchs at El Rosario Butterfly Sanctuary, not far from the village of Angangueo. The experience is dreamlike. The abundance of orange-and-black wings beating gently as the sun warms the day is almost overwhelming.
Grabbing the Bull by the Horns: Eating Well in San Miguel - for Less
 Jan Baumgartner
Regardless of how few pesos you sport in your fanny pack, you will most assuredly find healthy, affordable cuisine and a rich variety of fear-free dining that's both delicious and wholesome in San Miguel de Allende.
Mexico Magic for Families
 Anita Draycott
In today's hectic world, it's not surprising that the desire to spend more quality time with our families is becoming a major travel trend. And sun-kissed Mexico is the perfecto playground.
In Mexico City, Bicycles Rule the Sunday Streets
 Ken Ellingwood
On wheels, we charge - a vast and exultant army of cycling, skating, spinning, scooting, sweating warriors in the thrill of conquest. We rule this city - at least for a few hours.
Pye V to Face 78-Year-Old Wooden Rival in PV09
 Sail-World
First, you learn to sail, then to race. Then you learn to race offshore, and no event offers a more comprehensive introduction to the sport than Del Rey YC's biennial race to Puerto Vallarta, now revamped in its 20th year into an International Race Series.
Mexico’s Pacific Coast a Treat for the Prepared
 Capt. Conor Craig
"You’re cruising the Pacific Coast of Mexico from June to November? It’s hurricane season. Are you crazy?" Actually we are not crazy, or even big risk takers.
Long, Hot Summer Deals in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Summer lasts a long time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at least at the Hacienda San Angel, a charming, privately owned bed and breakfast boutique hotel overlooking the heart of downtown, where the 'Summer Rate Discount' extends until November 1st.
The Villa Group Begins Construction on Villa del Palmar Loreto
 Georgi Bohrod
Owen Perry, a partner in the highly successful “Villa Group”, has announced that it has broken ground for Villa del Palmar Loreto; the new 5 star resort is to be built as part of a spectacular 1800 acre resort development in Loreto, Baja Sur, Mexico.
Kids Love the Dolphin Adventures Center
 Aaron Watson
As part of our new Vallarta for Kids video series, Sofia Ceja takes us to the Dolphin Adventures Center in Nuevo Vallarta, where she and her sister spent an unforgettable day of their summer vacation swimming with bottlenose dolphins.
More Kids Growing Up Green: Baby Sea Turtles Rescued at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta
 PR.com
Today’s youths are showing a deeper interest in the environment, recycling, and eco-friendly living. That’s just one of the many reasons why CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort invites families to take part in a unique educational, and eco-friendly vacation experience through its “Secretos del Mar” Sea Turtle Rescue Program.
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