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 Mexico Becoming Top Wedding Destination for Americans
 Ozgur Tore
Mexico’s proximity to the United States has made it the number one international destination for Americans in general and so many Mexico’s visitors are repeat guests, it’s no surprise that they choose Mexico as the setting for such a monumental date in their lives.
 Photo Tip of the Week: Shooting Whale Images
 Larry Bennett
Want to learn how to shoot images of whales? Let's do some preparation before your guide yells 'WHALES!' This is when you will see why photographing a whale is both fun and frustrating...
Club Lobina Fishing Tournament
 Rancho Andrea
To all the fishing fans, Club Lobina will have a fishing tournament from March 13-16, 2009. It will be at Lake Presa De Cajon de Peñas in Tomatlan Jalisco, an hour south of Puerto Vallarta. They will be giving more than $100,000 pesos in prizes.
Enter Vallarta's BIG DOG Treasure Hunt
 PVNN
S.F. Productions would like to invite you to participate in 'The Big Dog Treasure Hunt,' a televised event taking place in Puerto Vallarta on April 3rd, 2009. This is a new reality television show to air nationally in the US.
Healing Sanctuary Does Good Works in Mexican Village
 Nick Gallo
Like a jaguar on the prowl, the morning sun creeps out from a thicket of clouds and stretches itself resplendently across the sky. I hardly care, huddled in the sand under two blankets, shivering with headache, fever and chills. First day on vacation and I've brought a respiratory virus from home.
2009 "Most Excellent Resort" Awarded to Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Nuevo Vallarta by Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Hotel Guide
 PVNN
The Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Nuevo Vallarta was recently named the 2009 "Most Excellent Resort" in Mexico and Central America by Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide owned by Condé Nast Publications Ltd.
Ladies Only: Hotels Cater to Female Guests
 Kiri Blakeley
Women have fought long and hard to be included in the boardrooms and backrooms of an oft male-dominated society, but let's face it, sometimes they just want things men probably don't — like a curling iron or a copy of O. Luxury hotels have begun meeting the demand.
Photo Tip of the Week: Photographing Humpback Whales
 Larry Bennett
Photographing the mighty Humpback Whales are probably one of my biggest sources of frustration as a photographer - but if you have a little patience and wait a few minutes, those mighty creatures will blow and raise those mighty humps in the air.
A Fish Catching Miracle in Mexico
 Bill Bell
Only in Mexico could an architect from Oregon build a bass fishing lodge as a means to fund an orphanage. David Sanders has done just that. He opened Fishinmission on the Santiago River Aguamilpa and donates 25% of the proceeds to the Casa de Niños orphanage in Tepic.
Interested in Deep Sea Fishing at its Best?
 Jim Scherrer
With a perfect climate, a magnificent shoreline, and an abundance of world class game fish, Puerto Vallarta offers what many consider to be the best deep sea fishing in the world.
Gone Coastal: From Guadalajara to Barra with No Reservations
 Jan Baumgartner
When I told my mother I’d be taking an impromptu bus trip from San Miguel to Guadalajara and onto the Costa Alegre (Happy Coast) I could hear her cringe on the other end of the phone. The word happy eluded her and instead she heard only death wish.
How to Choose the Perfect Honeymoon Destination
 NewsUSA
So, you are engaged and ready to choose that romantic spot for your first getaway as husband and wife. But where should you go?
In Search of the Authentic Mexico
 Dennis Jones
It has been 40 years since I first camped on the beach in Puerto Vallarta. Mismaloya Cove of Night of the Iguana fame, was little more than a lovely beach with exceptionally clean water, palapas and a small restaurant.
Live Like an Illegal Immigrant in Mexico
 Ben Barnier
They walked through the cold night for hours with just a flashlight, led by a trained guide, or coyote, as they are known, through the thick woods. They tried to escape the "migra," slang for border patrol, to make it to their dreamland.
Mexico's Running of the Bulls
 Mica Rosenberg
A teenage girl has suffered a dislocated jaw as ten half-tonne bulls kicked at screaming spectators during Mexico's chaotic version of "Running of the Bulls."
Out of Town - Five Gay-Friendly Places Offering Great Values
 Andrew Collins
The travel and tourism industries have suffered severely in recent months, as cash-strapped consumers pull back on discretionary spending and either cancel vacations or plan them closer to home. But if you’re looking for an inexpensive getaway to a GLBT-welcoming city, there’s rarely been a better time to travel.
Grand Velas Nuevo Vallarta Launches Family Reunion Getaway
 PRWeb
Families looking to get together in Mexico can save close to $9000 at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit with a room upgrade for the head of the family, the Grand Kids' club, and complimentary spa therapies and rounds of golf.
Sayulita: Mexico’s Surf City
 Chester Allen
Sayulita, Mexico, about 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, began as a fishing town, and that hasn’t changed – despite the many small hotels, restaurants and swarms of people carrying surfboards.
Mexican Immersion Adventure
 Theresa Storm
As I boarded a plane last July, I was daunted by the educational venture on which I was embarking. My quest to learn Spanish was taking me from my Calgary home and family to Guadalajara, Mexico, where my three-week vacation would be spent studying a language I barely knew, living with a Spanish-speaking host family, and travelling.
Revel in Luxury, and Savings, at Hacienda San Angel
 Sherman Travel
For luxury accommodations in Puerto Vallarta with plenty of old world charm, consider booking a stay at Hacienda San Angel.
Had Enough of the Frigid Weather?
 Jim Scherrer
Although there are many similarities between US Midwestern cities and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico the differences are substantial; so much so, as to create a steady stream of retirees heading south of the border!
MAW Trip to Talpa's Fiesta of Candles
 Roberta Valdez
On February 2nd, Alegre-Events/Roberta Valdez will be offering a special one day (7 am-7 pm) trip from Puerto Vallarta to Talpa de Allende for the traditional Fiesta de la Candelaria celebration to benefit Make a Wish Mexico.
Mexico's 'Biggest Secret' Promoted in UK
 opodo
The tourist board of Mexico is launching a campaign in the UK to promote what it describes as the country's 'biggest secret' – Riviera Nayarit.
Mexican Resorts are Courting Families
 Deborah Abrams Kaplan
With Mexico a mecca for U.S. tourists - Americans account for almost 90% of international arrivals, according to the Mexico Ministry of Tourism - the trend is to make resorts more family-friendly.
Mismaloya: Not Just Another Fish Story
 Mike Sole
We have all heard the fish stories told by men coming back from their fishing trips, right? This one is no different, but has a bit of twist... it tells you where - and how - to spend a great day on your Puerto Vallarta vacation.
A Day of Whale Watching - and What a Day it Was!
 Sergiu Arhip
On this, my second trip to Puerto Vallarta; I now understand what all the fuss is about. I've always had a love for water, but my whale watching experience aboard the Tinuviel, one of the Pegaso Charters sailboats, is something I will never forget.
Four Seasons Residence Club Punta Mita Opens Phase II
 Marketwire
Four Seasons Residence Club Punta Mita is pleased to announce the unveiling of Phase II - with 15 new fractional homes now available to owners.
Sayulita Could Become the Next Dream Vacation Spot
 Chester Allen
In Sayulita, most of the streets are still packed sand and gravel - and most of them lead to the jungle in one direction and a sprawling bay in another.
Taking a Trip Can Make a Wish Come True
 PVNN
To raise the funds Make-A-Wish Mexico needs to continue granting wishes to terminally ill children throughout the Republic, Alegre Events & Tours is offering trips from Puerto Vallarta to some of the most interesting destinations in Mexico.
Love Is In The Air In Riviera Nayarit in Mexico: Celebrate Valentine's Day In Paradise
 TravelVideo
Don't let the economy prevent you from celebrating Valentine's Day with a loved one. The stylish resorts and intimate inns of Mexico's Riviera Nayarit are offering a selection of romantic packages.
Vacation Homes Can be Good Alternative to Large Resorts
 The Canadian Press
Don't want the resort to dictate your vacation? Instead of having the amenities right outside your door, you can explore and find your own entertainment, restaurants and spas.
Vallarta Whale Watching: Whale Behavior
 WhaleTrust.org
Have you ever wondered why whales do what they do? Every winter, Humpback Whales migrate to the warm waters of Banderas Bay to breed and give birth, making Puerto Vallarta home to some of the most spectacular whale watching in the world.
Mexico City: A Grand Time for a Little Cash
 Julie Watson
Move over, greasy tacos and tacky trinkets: Mexico City is home to a vast network of chic museums, top-notch restaurants and trendy nightclubs. There's even an Icebar. What's more, the city remains one of the globe's best budget stops.
Vacation in Mexico with Yoga on the Beach
 Eric Pero
Winter is only three weeks young, but the cold, snowy and icy weather is already taking its toll. To help combat "winteritis," two locals are organizing a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga trip to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico - and they want you to come along!
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