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 Riviera Nayarit Welcomes Growth and Development in the New Year
 Travel Video
Riviera Nayarit looks to 2010 and beyond with anticipation as several hotel properties complete construction and several more break ground. Investor confidence in the destination has brought over $6 million USD, solidifying the tourism potential of this extraordinary destination.
Elton John Concert in Mexico's Maya Ruins
 DPA
British singer Elton John is set to perform amid the ruins of the famous Maya site of Chichen Itza in Mexico on April 3.
Hotel des Artistes Expands for High Season Hosts Area’s First Art Walk, Debuts a New CRATE Interiors Gallery and a Full Service Spa
 Debra Stevenson
This month, Hotel des Artistes, the leading surf destination condo hotel in Punta de Mita, co-hosts the area's first Art Walk, expands its on-property amenities with a full service spa and welcomes the CRATE Interiors Gallery to its lobby.
Whale Watching Regulations In and Around Banderas Bay
 Keith May
Whether you are taking a tour or are a private boater, Keith May, the Executive Director of Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Forum, tells us everything we need to know about safe and legal whale watching for Banderas Bay's official 2009/2010 whale watching season.
Rotary Club of Jaltemba Bay announces 1st Annual Dinner Dance
 Eddie Dominguez
In celebration of it's first year, the Jaltemba Bay / La Peñita Rotary Club is hosting it's 1st Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday January 23rd from 6 pm-12 am at Toñita's III in La Peñita. The event is open to all Rotarians, business and community leaders, and the public at large.
Mexico's Valley of Wine
 Mike Dunne
In Ensenada, the tourist draws are fish tacos and beer. In Valle de Guadalupe, it's wine. There's not much here other than vineyards and wineries, slowly squeezing out the orange and olive groves, alfalfa fields and horse farms that have long set the tone for the valley's rich agrarian history.
Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya
 Winnipeg Free Press
If you're looking for the best use of your vacation dollars this season, search no further than Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya in the Pacific paradise of Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico Tourism Secretary Invites Gays from All Over the World to Get Married
 ENT
Mexico City enacted Latin America’s first law recognizing gay marriage Tuesday and said it hopes to attract same-sex couples from around the world to wed. The law, approved by city legislators on Dec. 21, was published in Mexico City’s official register and will take effect in March.
 Kids Love Fishing in Puerto Vallarta
 Adam Kerr
As part of our Vallarta for Kids video series, Adam and his Grandpa Phil take us to Los Muertos Beach Pier on the south side of Puerto Vallarta for an exciting day of fishing - one of his favorite adventures.
Riviera Nayarit to Host Nextel Bicentennial Edition of Mexico Cup Regatta
 elitetraveler.com
The official Bicentennial Edition of the Mexico Cup Regatta will take place in Riviera Nayarit from February 27-March 13 2010, as part of Mexico's Bicentennial Independence celebrations. Expected to set international standards for sailing competitions, the Regatta will take place in Banderas Bay.
Real Mexico: An Insider's Guide to Rural Tourism
 David Simmonds
Cabo Corrientes has over 50 villages in total, from the mountainous jungle surrounding Chacala to the pristine beaches of Tehuamixtle and Pisota. It is hard to fathom that you are just an hour or two from Vallarta, as few tourists venture this far out of the city.
Mexico Unveils Archeological Park
 Reuters
The Copalita Eco-Archeological Park in Huatulco, Oaxaca opens to the public, featuring a city from 2,600 years ago.
Oaxaca Responsible Tourism Fair Jan 17-30
 planeta.com
A group of friends in Oaxaca, Mexico are creating the Responsible Tourism Fair from January 17th-30th, our 10th event since 2001 and a veritable model of frugality and slow travel. The objective of the Responsible Tourism Fair is to highlight the numerous options Oaxaca locals and visitors have.
Winter Specials at Ixtapan Spa Hotel
 SpaMexico.com
Ixtapan Spa Hotel and Golf Resort was voted one of the most affordable spas in the world this year. From Jan. 1, 2010 until March 27, 2010 we are offering 15% more off our inclusive rates.
Mexico: Perfect Vacations from East to West and Everywhere in Between
 ARA
Whether you want to explore jungles, clamber over ruins or simply kick back on the beach, Mexico has a multitude of places where you can do each of those things - and more.
36 Hours in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
 Rocky Casale
Rocky CasaleWith its breezy blue skies and baroque architecture, San Miguel de Allende has been a tropical haven for expatriates and retirees since the 1930s.
Puerto Vallarta: An Easy Escape
 Karla Erovick
Puerto Vallarta is one of the friendliest and easiest places to travel in Mexico. Since the 1950s American’s have been swarming to the exotic beaches and scenery. This is a city that was built to attract Americans with safe drinkable water, familiar food and brands and English widely spoken.
The 2010 Playa Del Carmen Music Festival in Mexico
 Travel Video
For fans of electronic music and beach, this is your time in Riviera Maya with the 3rd Bar Tenders Promoters and Managers Festival. This electronic festival will take place from January 1st to 10th 2010 in Playa del Carmen.
Beach Club - Punta Mita Style
 Sylvie Scopazzo
Los Veneros, a residential and resort community located on the coast of the Mexican Pacific will soon be opening their gates to the beach lovers of Puerto Vallarta. The mixture of sand, green grass and palm trees makes for a beautiful day of fun and sun.
Why Not Try a Yoga Vacation Beside the Sea in Sayulita?
 Canwest News
Via Yogais a Seattle-based tour operator that runs yoga and surf retreats in Sayulita, Mexico, located 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Via Yoga is offering $300 in savings on any six-night retreat in 2010.
Book Review: Mexico City, in All its Filth and Glory
 Hank Lamport
No self-respecting advertising agency would intentionally dub one of its favored clients a "monster." Yet, Mexico City, which has grown meteorically in the past century to be among the world's largest metropolises, surely qualifies for the close-up, affectionate treatment and evocative nickname that John Ross' new book, "El Monstruo," lavishes upon it.
World's Biggest Christmas Tree and Bionacimiento Enliven Christmas in Mexico's Capital
 Allan Wall
Besides the usual sights to see, visitors to Mexico City this Christmas season have the opportunity to see two great Christmas-related tourist attractions - the world's largest artificial Christmas tree and a 'bionacimiento'.
PEACE Launches Volunteer Vacation Calendar for 2010 Punta de Mita, Mexico
 PR.com
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations. Destination: PEACE Volunteer Vacations, in the Bay of Banderas, can provide an exciting experience for travelers who want to take their vacation, one step further with a Vacation for the Soul.
Guadalajara, Old and New
 Alison Appelbe
Somewhere on a leafy street in the Mexican city of Guadalajara a textured whitewashed house features a Spanish-Moorish tower, a silver door, windows made of blown-glass bottle bottoms and, inside and out, elliptical arches and colourful tiles.
Jack Nicklaus Inaugurates Second Signature Golf Course in Punta Mita, Mexico
 PRWeb
A large, enthusiastic crowd of golf lovers gathered on November 16 to watch Jack Nicklaus inaugurate his second golf course in the exclusive Punta Mita resort community, located 28 miles north of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Remains One of the World’s Most Coveted, Exotic Retreats
 Kate Prihoda
Luxury Destinations: Puerto Vallarta offers visitors a broad spectrum of authentic Mexican experiences, with a wide range of spectacular landscapes, fantastic food, and the chance to see some of the rarest animals on land and at sea.
A Most Incredible Day of Whale Watching!
 Pamela Thompson
December 8, 2009 was the first official day of whale watching in the Bay of Banderas. On December 9th, I stepped off the boat after one of the most incredible days of my entire life! If you do nothing else this winter, do a whale watching tour with Ocean Friendly Tours.
Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa
 A Place to Relax, Refresh and Renew
Tucked away in the lush green farm and ranchland just east of Bucerías Nayarit, is Los Arroyos Verdes - a peaceful retreat where writers can think and artists can practice their art in 29 modern, beautifully appointed 1-2 bedroom casitas surrounded by nature and ecological awareness.
Banderas Bay Whale Watching for Charity
 Pamela Thompson
One of the most thrilling experiences anyone can have, is to spend a day out on the waters of Bandera's Bay with Oscar Frey and his whale-respectful loving crew. This season, you can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience while supporting three local charitable organizations.
Affordable Puerto Vallarta Vacations
 Hotel Paloma del Mar Rental Properties
Looking for an affordable vacation rental in Puerto Vallarta? Whether you are looking for a daily, weekly or monthly rental, you will find it in Col. 5 de Diciembre, just 3 blocks from the beach and 5 blocks north of the Malecón, where Hotel Paloma del Mar has three ocean view properties.
Travel Picks: Top 10 Places to Spend Christmas
 Reuters Life!
Whether your ideal Christmas is about snow and magical lights or a beach and a seasonal cocktail, travel website travelandleisure.com has come up with a list of 10 of the best places to spend Christmas.
Ocean Breeze Hotels: Mexico's New, Affordable, Family Hotel Group
 Grupo Vidanta
Mexico welcomes Ocean Breeze Hotels, a refreshing alternative for travelers seeking an affordable, family fun and exciting getaway in spectacular locations.
Celebrate the Holidays with Vallarta Adventures
 prlog.org
With Christmas and New Year's just a few weeks away, Vallarta Adventures is offering a bounty of adventures and special online discounts to brighten-up visitor’s holiday vacations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Mexico's Grand Velas Resorts Offers Travelers Eco-Tours and Wildlife Packages in 2010
 PRWeb
From a Whale Watching Photo Safari in Banderas Bay to a Muyil Forest and Float Tour through the Yucatan's Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Grand Velas Resorts is offering special packages for guests to see an exotic part of Mexico while enjoying luxurious all-inclusive accommodations.
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