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Sci-Tech Cruise: Crystal Sails with Astronauts, Medical Experts
Kirk Cassels

Got clients who are, perhaps, a tad geek chic? You may want to educate them about an "Experiences of Discovery" voyage by Crystal Cruises that will focus on science and technology, from space travel to the latest in medical technology, while cruising the Mexican Riviera.

Let Your Mouth Taste the World
Gary Sorensen

What is a vacation without trying the local foods? Where ever you travel to, you will be sure to find new tastes and smells that you will remember for a long time.

Looking to Book a Wedding in Vallarta?
Patrick Harrison

Thinking about getting married in Mexico? According to Bride Magazine, Puerto Vallarta is listed as a top 10 world-wide favorite among brides. And, according to a recent issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Magazine, the secluded beach at Quinta Maria Cortez is the perfect place to say 'I do'.

Mazatlán Offers Visitors Full Calendar of Events On Mexico’s Pacific Coast
GoMazatlan.com

Mazatlán is home to a wide range activities throughout the year, from world-class sporting events and fishing tournaments to culinary fairs, music and dance festivals, holiday celebrations and more.

Baseball Legends Go To Bat for Charity in Vallarta
hookthecure.com

Baseball legends Cy Young and Matt Young will join in the fun at the Fifth Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hook the Cure catch-and-release fishing tournament in Puerto Vallarta from October 21-24. The catch-and-release IGFA-qualifier has raised more than $1.3 million USD over the last four years.

Sailing on the Bay of Banderas
David Schoenberg & Darlene Ball

No trip to Puerto Vallarta would be complete without a day on the Bay of Banderas. One way to enjoy the day is on an intimate beautifully restored 45 foot ketch. Our choice was aboard the sailboat Ada, which took us from Marina Vallarta to Punta Mita before heading south to Los Arcos and beyond.

Mexico Embraces Food Tourism to Bring Visitors
Martha Mendoza

Mexico offers innumerable riches for tourism, but beyond the beaches, the archeological sites and the ecotourism, there's the cuisine, which should be known throughout the world, providing magnificent opportunities for visitors.

Our Favorite Place for Lunch in Mascota
Kathleen Dobek

On our quest for great lunches, we found ourselves in Mascota recently, and turned up a winner in the lunch department. Tacos de Ollita serves traditional Mexican dishes that are worth the drive. After lunch, Mascota offers visitors a leisurely afternoon of sightseeing and activities.

Planeta Indigena - A New Indigenous Awareness Center to Open in Fall of 2010 in Sayulita, Mexico
Bonnie Metzger

This fall, the small pueblo of Sayulita Nayarit, popular for its surfing and restaurants, will also be home to Planeta Indígena - a new Indigenous Awareness Center that will focus on international indigenous cultural exchange, women's education and more.

Mazatlán Sways Into Summer For Day of Music Celebration
GoMazatlán.com

The coastal city of Mazatlán sets the vibrant stage for renowned musical performances during its seventh annual Day of Music. This unique celebration takes place Saturday, June 12, beginning at 7pm and continuing well into the night amid warm, Pacific Ocean breezes and twinkling stars.

Gay Travel Has Never Been Easier for Everybody
PRNewswire

From the producers of the world's most watched gay and lesbian travel series and Canada's most successful gay TV show export, comes a spunky new multimedia app series for smart phones: Bump! Travel Guides.

Hacienda Jalisco Story Circle Retreat
Pamela Thompson

Escape the heat and humidity in Puerto Vallarta and head for the mountains of San Sebastian on Saturday, June 26th, for a Story Circle retreat with Lynn Rogers, PhD. This fun-filled day trip gives everyone the opportunity to share personal stories and a delicious lunch at Hacienda Jalisco.

Discover Thai Yoga Massage on a Volunteer Vacation in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
destinationpeacemexico.com

Thai Yoga Massage, it’s In – and Destination:Peace is bringing it to Mexico as part of the newest trend in travel, Voluntourism. They are now taking reservations for a Thai Yoga Massage Volunteer Vacation from December 11–16 in Punta de Mita, one of Mexico’s most popular travel destinations.

Freedom Fiestas Mark Mexico's Independence Bicentennial
Ellen Himelfarb

Mexicans are good at celebrating and this year they have every reason to do so with more abandon than usual, as the country marks the bicentennial of its independence movement.

Mexico Drug War Doesn't Stop Americans from Moving South of the Border
Sara Miller Llana

In towns far from the US border, Mexico's drug wars seem like another world. No one knows how many foreign retirees, entrepreneurs, and families have relocated to Mexico in recent years, but judging from observations by locals, it is not a few – nor is it ebbing.

Azul y Blanco Amorosa
Emily Heston

Summer is coming to us all (they say) and when it arrives, wouldn't it be nice to be ready to enjoy the pleasures it brings? Though it is cold and grey in the northwest - we enjoyed a lovely taste of sunshine this past weekend south of the border, down Mexico way, at Casa Mi Ojo in The Careyes.

The Art of Dining & Living Well: The Pitillal River Walk
Liana Turner

Part of 'living well' is getting enough exercise. After hearing about the Pitillal River Walk, I planned to go see it for myself nearly every day. I finally did, and was pleasantly surprised. It is not a long walk, but you could meander back and forth a few times and get a decent bit of exercise.

Learn Vallarta: An Exciting New Service
Puerto Vallarta Tours and Educational Programs

Thinking about moving to, living or investing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Let Learn Vallarta's courteous guides help you find the answers while they show you around town via their exceptional tour package that includes 15 plus tours and activities for one low price of $99 per person.

Taking The Kids: Have Fun at School While Learning to Cook
Eileen Ogintz

Welcome to Seasons of My Heart Cooking School run by well-known chef Susana Trilling, an American from Philadelphia, who fell in love with Mexico on vacation more than 20 years ago and has lived here most of the time since, raising her two kids here, offering cooking lessons and culinary tours.

U.S. Poets in Mexico 2011 in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Sheila Lanham

With a talented community of poets from the U.S. and Mexico, 80-degree days and stunning beaches with a clear, turquoise surf - the January 2011 workshops will be one of our most thought provoking AND relaxing events to date!

Bass Fishing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
David Olvera

Well... almost! A one and half hour drive south will take you to Rancho Andrea, a hotel retreat and fishing camp on beautiful Lake Cajon de Peñas that offers visitors bird watching, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, and of course, Bass fishing.

New Conference Center Opens in November At Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta
PRWeb

Meeting planners now have a new option for meetings and conventions in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This November, the all-inclusive 80-suite Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, opens its doors to the new 3,663 square foot conference center adjacent to the resorts' garden area and the Marina Vallarta 18-hole championship golf course.

President Calderón Leads Launching of Routes of Mexico
Suzanne Stephens Waller

"Routes of Mexico" is designed to promote the enormous variety of tourist destinations in Mexico, on the basis of ten conceptual tours that will enable tourists to gain access to the cultural and historical diversity as well as the enormous natural wealth that distinguishes Mexico.

Guests Name Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe a Favorite for All-inclusive Travel
Ozgur Tore

Ideally located on Mexico's eastern shore between the sizzle of Cancun and the intriguing ruins of Tulum, the Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe attracts guests for its postcard-worthy scenery, a fully comprehensive all-inclusive program and an unparalleled dedication to quality and guest service, a commitment for which the Barceló brand has become world-renowned.

Fifth Annual Hook the Cure Fishing Tournament Set for October to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis
PR Log

Anglers can make their cast count for cystic fibrosis at the upcoming Fifth Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hook the Cure catch-and-release fishing tournament, slated for October 21-24 in Puerto Vallarta.

Expedia.com Unveils LGBT Travel Site in Partnership with International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association
PRNewswire

Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel agency, announced today that it has opened an LGBT travel site to serve as a resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender travelers.

Villa Group Mexico Resorts Earn Expedia Select Awards
Jennifer Barry

Villa Group Resorts announced three of its resorts, Villa Del Palmar Flamingos and Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta and Villa del Arco were selected as prestigious 2010 Insider’s Select Award winners by Expedia.

"Primera Clase" in Puerto Vallarta
Annie Scott

"Primera clase" refers to the first-class experience you'll have in the brand new penthouses at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa.

Hot Summer Specials in Riviera Nayarit
travelvideo.tv

Pristine beaches? Check. Constant sunshine? Check. Calm water? Check. Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest destination, has it all when it comes to creating the ideal setting of a summer vacation. The destination is gearing up for the season with plenty of irresistible high end packages for families and couples alike.

8th Annual Yoga & Birding Vacation in Yelapa
Judith Roth

Judith Roth, Bruce Ferry, Mudra Baugh, and Susan Scott invite you to come enjoy a week in Yelapa combining the richness of yoga and chanting in an abundant tropical bird habitat from February 4–12th, 2011. Now in its 8th year, this annual event is for people with all levels of experience.

PV11 Series - Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta - Set Your Watches
Sail World

With 269 days left before the start of the PV11 International Race Series to Puerto Vallarta, a dozen skippers are already assembling crews, planning meals, checking gear, dreaming of sipping cerveza at sunset on secluded beaches and finally collecting distinctive prizes at a fabulous fiesta.

New Seven Wonders of Nature
New7Wonders

The New7Wonders of Nature campaign started in 2007. The competition aims to select seven most amazing natural sites from around the globe, and everyone can vote for their favorite place.

Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report: May 13
Captain Juan Pablo Moll

I am very happy to report that the tuna fishing has been great. The water has warmed up to approximately 80 degrees, there’s lots of bait, and we’ve had some very busy days. Not to mention things should just get better as the summer approaches.

One Visit to Mexico 'Never Enough'
Opodo

Juliana Eshraghi, a spokeswoman for the Mexico Tourism Board, said that travellers interested in visiting Mexico may have to arrange more than one trip to the country if they want to experience its full appeal.

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