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Casa Cupula Guests Give Highest Ratings Ever to Staff
 PVNN
May 1st was Labor Day in Mexico, marking an appropriate time to announce the highest guest ratings ever for Casa Cupula Puerto Vallarta's incredible staff. Three of the last 4 half-monthly periods have tied for the highest ever, with an average guest rating of almost 4.8 out of a possible 5.
 Help Bring 'The Amazing Race' to Mexico!
 PVNN
Discovery Channel's 'The Amazing Race' is coming to Latin America and the producers are putting it to you, the public, to cast your vote and decide what country they will feature in the upcoming season of this popular program.
Puerto Vallarta: Come On Down!
 Diegotopet
In this video you can see how things are going normal and there is no clear evidence of any pandemic or flu anywhere. The weather is beautiful and Puerto Vallarta is ready to welcome anyone who wants to have a nice time in this region of Mexican Pacific.
Mexico Hotels Offer Flu-Free Guarantee
 Agence France-Presse
Hotels on Mexico's Caribbean coast on Tuesday offered free vacations for three years to any tourist catching swine flu while on holiday there, in a bid to counter swine flu's blow to the industry.
Mexico's Tourist Resorts Safe: Health Secretary
 Presidencia de la República
During this morning’s press conference, Doctor Córdova explained that Mexico’s main beaches, such as Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, Los Cabos, Mazatlán and Zihuatanejo have reported no confirmed cases, meaning that Mexico’s resorts are safe.
Cubans Prepare for a Bonanza
 Frank von Mark
A broad spectrum of Cubans, from dissidents to state workers, and even - albeit begrudgingly - Fidel Castro, the former leader, praised Mr Obama this week for his moves to ease travel restrictions to the country.
Flu? What Flu?
 Elisabeth Malkin
If you are looking for a cheap travel destination, try Mexico. Short of war, Mexico has endured about the worst calamity that can befall a country’s tourism industry over the last few weeks.
Christopher Howe: Move Over, Forrest Gump!
 PVNN
With the state of the world today, there is a strong current of doubt, complaint and negativity riding high. What can be done to reinstate hope within our hearts? One man, Christopher Howe, is 'taking it to the streets,' by walking from Los Angeles, California to Brazil.
To Mexico with Love... Demands Stay Strong for Brides in the Know!
 Zac Campbell
Are you behind in your wedding planning? Are you avoiding inviting everyone from you mother's list of guests? A destination wedding might be your answer - and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is an affordable and attractive option for couples who want to get married with their toes in the sand.
Rooms for Less than 25 Bucks in Puerto Vallarta
 Ed Walsh
If you book by May 20, the gay but "straight-friendly" Boana Torre Malibu Condo Hotel is discounting twenty-five percent off all rooms. That means you can get its cheapest room for under $25 and the most expensive room for around $75.
The Bay of Banderas: Be Here. Be Happy. Be Home
 The Banderas Beat: Special Report
There’s been a lot of Mexico bashing in the U.S. media lately. In this special edition of Banderas Beat, Laura Gelezunas talks to Banderas Bay area residents and business owners about all the negative media attention and its consequences on tourism, and our local economy.
Tequila - The Town and The Tastes
 Ed Schwartz
Tequila lover Ed Schwartz can tell you pretty much anything you want to know about Tequila. Read on to learn what it is - and isn't, how it's made, some of the best brands to try, and where you can taste 220 tempting tequilas right here in the Banderas Bay area.
 Riviera Nayarit: The Growth Continues With New Resort/Vacation Real Estate Development in 2009
 TravelVideo
With the completion of four major resort/vacation real estate developments this year, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest tourism destination, continues to grow impressively.
Battle Cry But No Celebrations
 Louise Egan
Every year, thousands of students, soldiers, musicians and dancers in colorful folkloric costumes crowd into this colonial city east of the capital for the noisy Cinco de Mayo parade to commemorate the 1862 Battle of Puebla against French forces. This year, Puebla's streets were almost empty.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report: May 2009
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
I am happy to report I am still having a lot of fun offshore. For those of you who read my last report you will know I am very excited about the large schools of tuna I have found 90 miles offshore.
Mexico, Once in Demand, Loses Its Brides and Grooms
 Michelle Higgins
Add swine flu to the list of potential pre-wedding worries. Many couples who had planned on destination weddings in Mexico this spring or summer are now scrambling to find an alternative spot or postponing their events indefinitely.
I Went to Mexico and Came Back Flu-Free
 Valerie Streit
I thought I had escaped the daily grind of the 24-hour news business when I went on a weeklong vacation in Mexico with my mom and a friend. I did get the sun (burn) and relaxation - but I also got a side dish of anxiety that I don't remember ordering.
Mexico Tourism Board: No Tourists Have Been Effected by H1N1 Virus
 Bruce Greenberg
The Mexico Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism are reporting that no tourists have been effected by the H1N1 virus, now entering into phase 5. The World Health Organization (WHO) has not ordered for the borders to Mexico be closed, nor have they made any travel restrictions to Mexico.
Paradise Vacation Club Golf Tournament
 PVNN
Get out your golf clubs! The Fourth Annual Paradise Vacation Club Golf Tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 am on Friday, May 8th at El Tigre Golf and Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta. All local and visiting golfers are invited to compete for great prizes in a four-player team scramble.
The Secret's Out on Sayulita
 Anne Aurand
Originally a tiny fishing village, Sayulita was discovered by surfers some 30 years ago. Now, tourism and a community of international retirees have spawned cafes, shops and galleries. But it’s still an authentic, humble and relatively safe place to escape crowds and aggressive vendors.
Where are Americans Headed for Summer Vacation?
 ASTA
For the seventh year in a row, Orlando and Las Vegas remain the most popular summer destinations booked by ASTA travel agents, according to ASTA's 2009 Hot Spots for Summer survey.
Friendship 101 vs. SPF 15 in Nuevo Vallarta
 Eileen Mitchell
If this place wasn't heaven, then it had to be a close runner-up. Here we were at Villa del Palmar Flamingos, a luxurious five-star resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, an up-and-coming beachside community about 10 miles north of Puerto Vallarta.
Learning to 'Fly' at the Circus
 Lauren Villagran
Cirko de Mente is one of Mexico City's new contemporary circuses that combine traditional circus feats of strength with elements of dance and theater. Several contemporary circus performances and workshops open to the public are on the docket for April.
CasaMagna Earns AAA Four Diamond Award
 PVNN
For the 18th Consecutive year, CasaMagna Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating for 2009. CasaMagna Puerto Vallarta has won this award more consistently than any other property on the entire west coast of Mexico.
The Sweet Low Down: Mexico Way
 Jan Baumgartner
In The Sweet Low Down - Mexico Way, Jan Baumgartner tells us about life in San Miguel de Allende; the local Buddhist meditation center, the annual Cuban festival, lessons learned, Dogs in the Hood and living life to its fullest.
2009 Vancouver Gay Pride Parade and Festival Moving Forward
 Troy Petenbrink
This year, Vancouver Pride will focus on education by sharing the history of the LGBT community and recognizing the social and legal accomplishments that have been made during the past 40 years.
Las Alamandas Resort Offers Press Rate to the General Public
 PRNewswire
Isabel Goldsmith's Las Alamandas Resort, located midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo along the famed Costalegre Coast of Mexico's Pacific, announced that it will extend its press rate of $370 per night to all guests booking a stay now through August 2009.
A Successful Season of Make a Wish Tours
 Roberta Valdez
I would like to publicly thank everyone that participated in this season's Alegre Events and Tours trips that benefited Make a Wish Mexico by helping them grant the wishes of terminally ill children, not only here in Puerto Vallarta, but throughout the Republic of Mexico.
Costa Rica: Beaches, Jungles – and Operating Rooms
 Daniel Zueras
With traditional tourism hit hard by the global recession, Costa Rica is seeking to draw foreign visitors by offering low-cost, high-quality health care – especially targeting people from the United States, where the same medical procedures can cost up to four times more.
Hook the Cure: The Adventure Continues
 Gary Green
What started as a fishing trip among friends continues this year as one of the most successful fundraisers for Cystic Fibrosis. The fourth annual Hook the Cure, billed as the 'Ultimate Fishing, Golf and Spa Adventure,' happens November 5-8 in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Xcaret Ecological Park to Hatch 2,000 Turtles
 Juan David Lea
Mexico's biggest private ecological park is expanding its already comprehensive sea turtle conservation program and will hatch a record number of them this year.
A BIG DOG Day in Vallarta
 Canopy Los Veranos Wins 'Big Dog' Title
The Big Dog Treasure Hunt gave away $25,000 dollars in cash and prizes during a day of fun and excitement for all the contestants who participated in the pilot program, which took place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Training Sea Lions: A Perfect Job in a Perfect Paradise
 Laura Gelezunas
Sea lions are one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures, and Vallarta Adventures' educational and entertaining Sea Lion Encounter gives people of all ages the chance to learn more about these amazing, energetic, and playful marine mammals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
New Resort in Mexico Worth Trip
 Bob Boughner
You've got to check out the all-new RIU Palace Pacifica in Riviera Nayarit, one of Mexico's newest resorts. The name of the place says it all - no expense has been spared to make it a fitting tribute to the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations of Mexico.
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