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Puerto Vallarta Fiestas de Mayo
PVNN
 Puerto Vallarta commemorates its 42nd anniversary as a city and 92nd as a municipality from May 15-31, 2010 during the Festival Cultural de Mayo, an annual celebration that includes cultural events such as concerts, exhibits, film screenings, dance performances, street parades and fireworks.
One Skeptic Succumbs to Mexico’s All-Inclusive Resorts
Maribeth Mellin
 I long loathed the whole concept of all-inclusive resorts. I couldn’t imagine why anyone would want to stay, eat and play in the same place while traveling. But that was then...
Sol Melia's Properties Ranked Among World's Best Hotels
PRNewswire
 Expedia travelers have ranked 14 Sol Melia properties among the world's best hotels on this year's Expedia Insiders' Select list.
Where Does Hollywood Go When it's Sick of Hollywood? Mexico!
PVNN
 Who has not occasionally wished to simplify their life? Who has not longed to pare down their life to just the essentials? Meet newlyweds Heidi and Mark Rice. In their mid-thirties with no kids, they literally traded their corporate Los Angeles jobs for a simpler life in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Father's Day All-Inclusive Golf Getaways in Puerto Vallarta
PRWeb
 This Father's Day, treat Dad to an all-inclusive vacation with Unlimited Golf per day at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's top championship golf courses. Available at Casa Velas Hotel Boutique and Velas Vallarta Suite Resort, the Unlimited Golf package includes unlimited golf rounds per person per day at Marina Vallarta or Vista Vallarta 18-hole golf courses plus complimentary suite upgrade and airport/hotel transfers.
Some of Puerto Vallarta's Best Kept Secrets
Victoria H.
 The tourist appeal of Puerto Vallarta is found largely in the pristine beaches, the warm climate, and the sparkling blue Pacific waters. There are several notable landmarks in Puerto Vallarta that should be on the itinerary of any tourist visiting the city.
Vallarta Fishing Experience: In Fish City, Spring is in the Air - and Summer is Around the Corner
Stan Gabruk
 If you are looking to go Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta this summer, I suggest you start thinking about when you want to be here in Fish City! Mid-July to late October bring world-record sized Black & Blue Marlin, and from early July to December Yellowfin Tuna range from 60 lbs to over 250 lbs.
New Crystal Mexican Riviera Series: Thanksgiving, Technology, Tequila and... Tai Chi
Mimi Weisband
 With its November-December Mexican Riviera series, Crystal Cruises becomes the only luxury cruise line to sail round-trip from Los Angeles to western Mexico's tropical resort towns in 2010.
Positive Outlook For Riviera Nayarit In 2010
TravelVideo.tv
 Riviera Nayarit is looking ahead at 2010 with growth in number of monthly visitors based on hotel occupancy, new hotel openings in 2010 and beyond, as well as impressive accolades as a top destination in Mexico.
Grand Velas Resort Riviera Nayarit to Host Paris' Le Cordon Bleu Gastronomic Festival, June 15 - 25, 2010
PRWeb
 Grand Velas Resort Riviera Nayarit will host top-rated Chefs from Paris' Le Cordon Bleu to serve special menus at no additional cost as part of the resort-goers' all-inclusive rate, as well as cooking classes for guests and locals alike.
Ixtapan Spa Hotel and Golf Resort Summer Discounts
SpaMexico.com
 At Toluca, Mexico's Ixtapan Spa, all your organic treatments are included in Spa Classic packages. In addition, our five star Holistic Spa offers other treatments at affordable prices.
Puerto Vallarta's Grand Miramar Resort and Spa Breaks Ground on Phase 2
PR.com
 Grand Miramar Resort and Spa is pleased to announce Phase 2 has begun construction, with a scheduled completion date for fall of 2011.
Mexico Paving New Future for Devil's Backbone
Chris Hawley
 Mexican legend says when the Archangel Michael threw Satan out of Heaven, his broken spine formed a jagged ridge that winds across Mexico's Sierra Madre: the Devil's Backbone. But, the mountainous terrain that surrounds this serpentine road has another story.
Mazatlan Offers Two Vacations in One: Sun and Culture on a Budget
Carol Pucci
 Golden or Olden? Most tourists choose one or the other when they vacation in Mazatlan, a commercial fishing and port city founded by the Spaniards in the 1500s on Mexico's Pacific coast.
To Be Loved on a 2011 Doo Wop Cruise
live-PR.com
 Grant Williams CEO of Memory Lane Concert Cruises today announced the prestigious Pentagons will be among nine of the greatest Doo Wop recording groups from both the East and West Coasts performing on the Oldies But Goodies Doo Wop Cruise.
Single Parent Rate Promotion This Summer at Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Velas Resorts
PRWeb
 From June 1 through August 31st, 2010, the luxury all-inclusive Velas Resorts at three top Mexican beach destinations are waiving the single supplement fee for single parents traveling with their children.
New Orchid Conservatory to Rise at VBG
vallartabotanicalgardensac.org
 A long term goal is about to be realized at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, as ground breaking begins on the Conservatory to house the National Collection of Mexican Orchids, the largest collection of native Mexican Orchids on public display anywhere in the country.
Bucerias Celebrates Earth Day
Becci Burchett
 Celebrate the first ever Earth Day in Plaza Central de Bucerías from 10 am to 5 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2010. There will be activities for all ages ranging from ecology presentations & exhibitions to children’s art workshops.
Naked Lunch in Mexico City: On the Beatnik Trail
David W. Koop
 Mexico City was a magnet in the 1950s for some of America's greatest Beat Generation writers — Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and others. Many of their old haunts in Mexico's capital have now faded. But fans of the Beats can still find traces of their sojourns here
Kunlun Nei Gung Workshop in Yelapa
Jeff and Janice Godfrey
 Kunlun Nei Gung is a very ancient art, said to be 'the forgotten practices of self-awakening' because it was kept secret only in monasteries and temples, shared with a chosen few. Join Jeff & Janice Godfrey for a Kunlun Nei Gung Level 1 & The Arts Workshop in Yelapa Mexico from April 23-25.
So You Want to Drive to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
Johannes and Maureen van Pinxteren
 When PVRPV owner Tim Longpré found out that we had been driving to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from Toronto, Canada for three years he was most intrigued - for not many Canadians do. Listening to our stories he thought that it was quite an adventure.
Great Savings at All-Inclusive Grand Velas Resorts
PRWeb
 Value-added meeting packages have been unveiled at the all-inclusive Grand Velas Resorts in the Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya.
A Return to Mexico to Find Lost Dignity
Jillian Levy
 After spending all of last week being regaled with stories about sandy white beaches, margaritas served in foot-long tubes, karaoke clubs in China and all the glory that was Spring Break 2010, I decided I’d had enough. I gathered my troops, planned and booked a seven-day getaway to Mexico.
Spotlight On Vallarta Spends the Night in Yelapa
Sf Productions
 In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr takes us to one of Puerto Vallarta's most favorite beach towns, Yelapa. Accessible only by boat, Yelapa is an interesting blend of a South Seas island lifestyle, an artists retreat, a hippie hangout - and an escape from civilization.
More Tequila Express in Mexico
Jimm Budd
 Negotiations are underway to have the Tequila Express operate on Thursdays and Mondays as well as Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. And, if this were to come to pass, the train would actually go to Tequila (the town) for a visit to Cuervo Centro, the Tequila Cuervo visitor center.
Off the Beaten Path at Mexico’s Colonial Villages
Paula Griswold
 Several colonial villages along the Mexico Trans-peninsular Highway 1 might not be the no. 1 of the guide books but many visitors admire the charm and serenity as well as historical heritage of the region.
Spring-Breakers Still Seek Sun, Sand in Mexico
Bob Retzlaff
 How safe is Mexico? The answer, according to Rochester area residents just back from Puerto Vallarta and local travel agents, is that safe travel to Mexico depends upon where you go. Most of the violence has occurred in border towns, but that's not where most vacationers go for sun and sand.
Private Boutique Resort Puerto Vallarta Beach Club Opens
hotelworldnetwork.com
 For nature lovers, planning the perfect vacation puts a lot of focus on what there is to do outdoors. While some places may send you indoors for the bulk of the fun, Mexico is just the opposite.
Ancient City Yielding New Clues in Michoacan, Mexico
Thomas H. Maugh
 The Purépecha people occupied a central place in western Mexico, right next door to their better-known neighbors and enemies, the Aztecs.
The Easiest Contest to Win 3 Nights in Vallarta Unveiled!
Patrick Harrison
 This maybe the easiest contest ever! Simply become a fan of Quinta Maria Cortez and Casa Tres Vidas on Facebook, post your best vacation photos of your time spent with them or in Vallarta, and you and a guest could win three free nights at Quinta Maria Cortez in sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
Puerto Vallarta Power Walking Tour Review
Garnet C.
 Stretching while waves are crashing beside you... what a way to prepare yourself for a city walking tour! Taking a Tours de Jour Power Walking Excursion is the perfect way to get in your morning workout, while exploring the hidden neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta that most tourists never see.
On the Water with Vallarta Fishing Experience Host Stan Gabruk
SF Productions
 In this episode of Vallarta Fishing Experience, host Stan Gabruk takes us to the Second Annual Latin America Boat Show, which took place from March 11-15, 2010 at the Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit.
Villa Bella, A Hidden Treasure in La Cruz
Gina Naya
 Discover Villa Bella... a hidden treasure in the hills of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. A popular alternative to Puerto Vallarta hotels, Villa Bella Bed & Breakfast offers you the ultimate in privacy and relaxation from a secluded hilltop overlooking the deep blue waters of Banderas Bay.
San Miguel's Unique Music Festival
Cindy Loose
 San Miguel de Allende's magic is heightened for two weeks every August by the sounds of world-renowned musicians. They perform in ancient churches with bright frescoes, a concert hall, a former monastery and other historic buildings.
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