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Holland America Tailors Holidays for Families
 Melanie Gretchen
This season, Holland America has released 22 holiday cruises of seven to 17 days, including 50 percent savings and reduced rates for third and fourth guests sharing state rooms on select itineraries.
Hotel Riu Palace Wins Apple Crystal Award
 RivieraNayarit.com
Riviera Nayarit enjoyed great success in travel agent promotions at last week's Apple Vacations Trade Show in Chicago, where the Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico Riviera Nayarit was recognized as the best all-inclusive hotel and presented with the distinctive Apple Crystal award.
Mexico Welcomes Visitors with Open Arms
 M. Pettigrew
There is an advertising campaign that says that you not only visit Mexico but 'you are part of it.' It is true. I have experienced the incredible kindness, generosity and warmth of the Mexican people. I have attended many Mexican weddings and fiestas, and was treated like part of the family.
 Riviera Nayarit Welcomes Birth of Bengal Tigers
 RivieraNayarit.com
After a lot of hard work and commitment from the specialists at Paradise Village, they are proud to welcome the birth of two baby Bengal Tigers, Faith and Hope.
The New Club Med
 Rosemary McClure
Was this the hedonistic singles resort I remembered from the '80s? Or had I taken a wrong turn and ended up at an assisted-living facility? Neither. Club Med, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has matured along with its members.
Tourists Flock To Mexico's West Coast Resorts
 Lisa Monforton
You might think that three popular coastal resort cities along Mexico's Pacific side - Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan - would compete with each other for precious tourist dollars, but you'd be wrong. Each has its own personality and appeals to tourists lured by its distinctive features.
Mexico's 2010 Independence & Revolution Festivities
 Allan Wall
The entire calendar year of 2010 is considered a Bicentennial/Centennial year, the Bicentennial of Independence and the Centennial of the Revolution. There are over 700 activities being held to commemorate this dual anniversary.
This Thanksgiving Holiday Catch the Fever... Vallarta Fever 4!
 vallartafever.com
From Wednesday, November 24th through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, Club Mañana and Club Papi present Vallarta Fever 4 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Vallarta Fever attracts thousands of sexy men from all over the world making this Thanksgiving weekend an adventure in paradise.
Top 10 Activities for Kids in Vallarta
 Nicole Martin
So here you are in sunny Puerto Vallarta and all you want is to have a book in one hand and a Margarita in the other, but oops, the children are with you. There are many activities available to tire the rascals out, so that you can get some well deserved 'alone time' on your vacation.
Celebrity Fitness Experts Set for Crystal's Mexican Riviera Cruise
 Mimi Weisband & Julie Dibble
To jump start New Year's resolutions, best-selling fitness author and head trainer for "Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge," Robert Reames, along with guest specialists in Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi and even paddle tennis, will headline Crystal Symphony's December 5 ultra-luxury Mind, Body & Spirit voyage.
 Sea Turtle Conservation at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta
 PRWeb
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa offers guests a voluntourism opportunity through their sea turtle conservation program. Guests can help rescue sea turtles under the careful guidance of the hotel biologist
Mexico: Crisis? What Crisis?
 David Kaufman
Undeterred by Mexico's ongoing security woes, tourists still flock to Acapulco. While foreign governments advise caution, none has yet urged travelers to avoid the area's popular beaches and pumping nightspots.
Sustainable Water Workshops in Yelapa
 Chrissi Brewer
El Jardin in Yelapa, Mexico is presenting sustainable water workshops from October 21-26, 2010. You'll learn how to design and installation of stepped pools and pond and how to utilize gray water from sinks, showers and laundry as a way to reuse water in sustainable backyard ecosystems.
Responsible Tourism in a Lost Rural Paradise
 Emilio Godoy
At Mexico's Las Canoas Altas ecological ranch, it's a mixture of volunteer work and tourism. The visitor pays to spend a few weeks in contact with nature and carry out the chores of an organic farm. The idea behind it all is to cultivate environmental awareness.
Vallarta Celebrates Mexico's Bicentennial
 PVNN
September is the month when Mexico celebrates Fiestas Patrias, or Mexican Independence, with the Grito of "Viva Mexico!" This year marks the 200th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence and, here in Puerto Vallarta, there's plenty of entertainment and lots of activities going on all month long.
Lectures to Go With That Mai Tai
 Elaine Glusac
The most taxing mental task that you’ll undertake at many all-inclusive resorts is deciding between a margarita and a piña colada. But the Tahéima Wellness Resort & Spa, just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, gives its guests more to ponder in a number of lectures by members of the faculty of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of California, Berkeley.
Inauguration of "Mexico 200 Years"
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
As part of the celebration of the Bicentennial of National Independence and the Centennial of the Start of the Mexican Revolution, Federal Government, through the Executive Coordination of the National Organizing Commission of the 2010 Commemorations presented at major exhibition entitled "Mexico 200 Years" at the National Palace Gallery in Mexico City.
Eco Paraiso Xixim offers Yoga Vacations on the Beach in Mexico
 TravelVideo.tv
Hotel Eco Paraiso, located within the Special Biosphere Reserve of Celestun on the remote northern Gulf of Mexico, in the State of Yucatan, will offer a series of intensive Kundalini Yoga and Meditation workshops on its secluded beach.
Meet Chef Betty, The Best Cook in San Blas
 Annie Scott
Visitors love San Blas for its quiet and surf-ready beaches, La Tovara Wildlife Refuge (which you can boat through on a panga to see crocodiles, turtles and endless birds and mangroves), birdwatching, lychee season, exceptional street food and, last but not least, Chef Betty.
Legal Hookers and Hash Bars in Vegas?
 Kitty Bean Yancey
Not if a poll of residents truly reflects locals' sentiments Seventy-nine percent of respondents said no way to allowing Dutch-style marijuana and hashish bars to bring in more tourists. And 64% said nix on legalizing brothels in Clark County.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Presents Incentives to Visit Now
 PRWeb
The summer is not over yet. A beach getaway is still within reach at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, the area's leading five star Mexico resort. Guests who reserve four nights or more can experience more with "one, two, three, four" great reasons to stay and play at this magical resort near Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico’s Freedom Trail
 Jonathan Kandell
This year, Mexico is commemorating its bicentennial with architectural restorations, concerts, literary events and gala festivals, the bulk of which will take place in September in the formerly silver-rich state of Guanajuato, a three-to-four-hour drive northwest of Mexico City.
2010 Has Been Favorable for San Blas Tourism
 RivieraNayarit.com
Despite the economic turndown and swine flu issues of 2009, and even though the result of such events was a decrease in the number of tourists visiting San Blas in 2010, this year has been a favorable one for tourism in this seaside vacation destination on Nayarit's curving coastline.
High Season for Big Game Fishing Hits Vallarta Fishing Grounds, Pro Anglers Flock to Vallarta
 Stan Gabruk
September begins the highest of sportfishing's high season in Puerto Vallarta. When it comes to Black Marlin, Monster Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Dorado, Rooster Fish (and the impressive list goes on) the Banderas Bay area has you covered with plentiful and abundantly packed fishing grounds!
Traveling Mexico's Path to Freedom
 Alan Solomon
On Sept. 16, it will be 200 years since Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a most unusual priest, gave the battle cry for Mexicans to rid themselves of the ruling Spanish by any means necessary. The cities and towns that were part of Hidalgo’s world are, today, fascinating places to visit.
Nayarit is Nirvana for Golfers, Surfers
 Mark Conley
There are myriad Southern Hemisphere destinations to indulge in surf-and-turf nirvana. But there may not be a more enjoyable combo locale than the largely untapped 190-mile stretch of coast that lines the Mexican state of Nayarit.
Mexico's 'Black Tourism'
 Reuters/3 News
Mexico is no longer just a tourist destination for those in search of paradisiacal beaches and impressive archaeological sites. Visitors now come to experience so-called "Black Tourism".
Mexico Beckons as Ideal Family Getaway for All-Inclusive Grandparent Holidays
 EON
Mexico's Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta are premiere beach destinations providing family-friendly all inclusive resort options and activities for grandparents looking to spend quality time with their families, whether it be on a soft adventure vacation or a relaxing getaway.
Celebrating Mexico’s Bicentennial/Centennial
 Allan Wall
It’s 2010, and Mexico is celebrating its dual bicentennial/centennial. The Mexican government has been planning the festivities for the past four years. The pace is picking up now since the actual anniversaries take place within the next few months.
Riviera Nayarit - Mexico's New Riviera Destination
Annie Scott
You've doubtlessly heard of - and perhaps been to - Puerto Vallarta. Well, just north of there, along central Mexico's Pacific coast, is the state of Nayarit. This coastal region has recently been designated "Riviera Nayarit" and has all the makings of an up-and-coming luxury destination.
Crowds Flock to Mexico Drug Museum
 Jon Decker
Mexico's drug museum - the Museo de Enervantes - has seen in a surge in the size of its collection over the last three years.
Mexico City is An Art Lover's Delight
 Ellen Creager
Go ahead and use Diego Rivera as excuse. Mention murals as the reason you're coming. But get down here right away, art lovers, and soak in the atmosphere of one of the most interesting cities in the world.
Turtles & Tourists: A Record Summer for Both in Cancun
 PRNewswire
The beautiful beaches at THE ROYAL in Cancun & Gran Caribe Real Cancun are favorites this summer for vacationers and sea turtles. Amid a record summer for high occupancies, the protected sea turtles were made comfortable and safe by the staff of both resorts.
Growth Continues in Riviera Nayarit With Additional Luxury & Wellness Hotel Offerings in 2010
RivieraNayarit.com
Mexico’s newest and growing destination, Riviera Nayarit, is continuing its development with several highly anticipated hotel openings in 2010.
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