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2nd Annual Riviera Maya Food Festival Exceeds All Expectations
 Michele Kinnon
On Sunday, November 21, 2010, 43 of the Riviera Maya’s most talented chefs, restaurateurs, beverage purveyors and specialty food merchants gathered in the Parque Fundadores, just steps from the beaches of Playa del Carmen, to present their signature dishes and culinary creations to over 7000 local residents and visitors to the popular Mexican Caribbean city.
 World Cup Travelog Part 3 - Zambia to Livingstone Falls and on to Botswana
 Peter Engel
In Part Three of his seven-part 2010 World Cup travelogue, Peter Engel, a Swiss born Puerto Vallarta resident, takes us from Zambia to Livingstone Falls and on to Botswana, where he stayed in a lodge just outside the Chobe National Park, where encountered many species of African wildlife.
Vallarta to Host FIFA’s Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifiers
 RentalsInVallarta.com
Canada, United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Bahamas, Jamaica and the host Mexico will compete in Puerto Vallarta Mexico for two tickets to FIFA's 2011 Beach Soccer World Cup.
Changing Seasons, Changing Currents, Experienced Captains A Must!
 Stan Gabruk
The Marietta Islands and El Morro are full of fish. This area has been packed full of large Sailfish recently, as is normal for this time of year. Dorado in the 30 lb range, Rooster fish in the 30 lb range, Jack Crevalls, Bonito, Needle fish, Snapper and more are waiting for you in Puerto Vallarta.
Hot Deals on Villas in Vallarta Vacations
 Patrick Harrison
Recently, Vida Mar, Casa Tres Vida's fabulous beachfront 4-bedroom villa on one of Puerto Vallarta's most beautiful beaches, had a little work done... and the result is nothing short of breathtaking! In celebration, we are offering discounts on select weeks - up to 50% savings!
Eventful Moments Vallarta Grows Wedding Services to Include GLBT Couples
 Stephen Davis
Eventful Moments Vallarta (EM Vallarta) recently announced it will expand its wedding services to grow and support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender couples who are seeking destination wedding and event planning services in the Puerto Vallarta region and other select locations in Mexico.
 Mexican President Opens Center for UN-Protected Butterfly
 FOCUS News Agency
Mexico city. Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Wednesday opened a center that will breed and protect the Monarch butterfly, a species recognized by the UNESCO for its universal value, Xinhua informed.
Discover Mexico Through Its Routes
 VisitMexico.com
The Mexico Tourism Board's 'The Routes of Mexico' program aims at promoting the country’s natural beauty, archeological sites, charming towns, colonial cities, ecological reserves, sustainable areas and sun and beach destinations in a more integrated and organic manner.
Japanese Tourism Bra
 Reuters
Lingerie maker Triumph unveils a bra it hopes will welcome tourists to Japan. Kilmeny Duchardt reports.
The World’s Top Retirement Havens For 2011
 Kathleen Peddicord
As we move toward the start of the new year, it’s time to take a look at the world map to identify the world's top retirement havens for 2011. Depending on the size of your retirement budget, here’s where you should be looking to realize the adventure-filled retirement of your dreams.
You Care, We Care: Guests and Crystal to Give Back With New Initiative
 PRNewswire
Recognizing that even one day of assistance can make a difference, Crystal Cruises introduces a complimentary, participatory shore excursion program that enables its guests and crew to assist with charitable projects in destinations they visit during their cruise.
Learn Vallarta Announces New Economical Tour Package!
 Sandra Cesca
With Learn Vallarta's new tour package, you can experience an 'off the beaten path' three-hour guided walking excursion that will introduce you to the people, specialty shops, products, and personalized services that make Vallarta a delightful place to visit or live.
Cruisers Now Find Organic and Natural Foods in Mexico
 Capt. Pat Rains
Here is just a sample of interesting places — some well known, some not - to check out in major cruising ports and hidden getaways alike, for provisioning your galley with natural foods and for eating healthy when ashore.
Keeping a Happy Coast Healthy: One Man's Quest to Save His Little, Fragile Corner of Mexico
 Mike Hale
Davison Collins tried to leave this happy coast ... once. He didn't get far, pulled back by a vortex of sun, sand, culture and natural beauty along a stretch of land the Mexicans call Costalegre.
PEACE Non-Profit Launches Second Season of Home Tour
 Becci Burchett
Step out of your comfort zone and interact with locals on the PEACE Real World Home Tour! Visit four exclusive homes, from spectacular luxury estates to modest pueblos, and experience both the differences and similarities of the locals and the expats who make up Banderas Bay's rich community.
Puerto Vallarta Ready for the High Season
 Shannon Beston
November means the beginning of a new Winter Tourist Season here in Puerto Vallarta, and everywhere you look there are signs of preparation. There are plenty of things to do and the city recently received $76 million pesos for the ongoing campaign to make El Centro more attractive to tourists.
An Ancient Culture in Mountainous Mexico
 James Estrin
Ruben E. Reyes is Mexican. He was raised in Mexico City. But some of the indigenous Tarahumara people of northern Mexico had a word for him when he first traveled among them in 2002. The word was “gringo.”
In Spite of Border Violence, Mexico Remains a Popular Tourist Destination for Americans
 Scott Mayerowitz
Mexico remains the top tourist destination for Americans traveling outside the United States, with the number of international tourists arriving by air increasing by 18.8 percent this year compared with last year.
Mexican Haciendas Presentation on Nov 18
 Pamela Thompson
Whether you are a Mexican history buff or are looking for a different type of getaway in the upcoming months, you won't want to miss a free presentation on various haciendas throughout the state of Jalisco at the Twisted Palms in Plaza Romy on November 18th at 7 pm.
IFC Home Tours Starts New Season With Some Exciting Changes
 Mandy MacLeay & Mike McGee
The Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club kicks off another season of Home Tours beginning November 17 and 18 and continuing every Wednesday and Thursday until April 14, 2011. We will be visiting four outstanding homes representing the architecture and variety of Vallarta living.
Values Bring Tourism Back to Puerto Vallarta and to Playa del Sol Costa Sur
 Vocus
Great service and added values with better rates than ever in Puerto Vallarta Hotels. Just the perfect getaway for a family vacation; beautiful beaches, good food and a very safe destination.
San Pancho Friday Night Art Walks
 Susan Sanborn
Starting November 19th, and continuing every Friday evening along Avenida Tercer Mundo (main street) in San Pancho, art galleries, jewelry stores, Mexican handicraft and Mexican folk art stores along with various restaurants will be participating in the Art Walk from 6 to 8 pm.
Medical Tourism in Mexico - Part 4: Mexico Medical Care
 Laura Gelezunas
At the Global Medical Tourism Conference & Expo, which took place in Puerto Vallarta from August 24-26, 2010, local videographer Laura Gelezunas talked with Mazatlán emergency room doctor Dr. Juan Baraza about tourists' fears of getting seriously ill in a foreign country.
Out & About: Tales From the Sea
 Jim Winsor
This year's Atlantis Mexican Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas has sailed into the history books, and wow, what a week it was.
3rd Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament
 Phil Kerr
November 5th is the final registration day for The Third Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament, so if you are into great sport fishing but don't have a lot of money to enter the professional tournaments in and around Banderas Bay - don't delay - sign up today!
World Cup Travelog Part 2 - The 54 Hour Train Ride from Tanzania to Zambia
 Peter Engel
In Part Two of his seven-part 2010 World Cup travelogue, Peter Engel, a Swiss born Puerto Vallarta resident, tells us about his experiences and adventures on a 54 hour train ride through Tanzania to Zambia, the second stop on his journey to the final destination: Cape Town, South Africa.
Bravo to the Hotel Marriott!
 Pamela Thompson
I recently had the opportunity to witness some outstanding customer service provided by the Hotel Marriott staff. This type of service is commendable and one we can all learn from. As ambassadors of Vallarta, we must take every visitor's request to heart and treat it with patience and respect.
2010 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards
 Travel Weekly
The Choice is yours. Cast your vote today. You chose the finalists. Now, choose the winners. Select your choice for the 2010 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.
Paradise with a View in Riviera Nayarit
 Bill Bell
There are many of us who want a Mexican vacation outside of the mega resorts. For those few precious days away from the everyday working grind, we want some sun, beautiful accommodation, an authentic peaceful experience. You can find it all in La Peñita de Jaltemba on the Riviera Nayarit.
Eve Magazine Presents Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Because of the passionate and stylish elements of the Riviera Nayarit region, Eve Magazine, which focuses on style and passion for professional women with high purchasing power, recently conducted a photo shoot in Riviera Nayarit for an upcoming edition.
Top 5 Most Personally Safe Countries
 Global Top 5s
One concern that binds people from New Delhi to Denver is personal safety. So where, then, do the most people feel the safest? With help from Gallup's global research, we decided to explore this question and find the world's most personally safe places.
Tournament Season Level Fishing Happening Now in Puerto Vallarta!
 Stan Gabruk
Once you enter the middle of October you'll find the best fishing conditions of the year anywhere within 400 miles of Puerto Vallarta. With Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin and Dorado all firing right now, you can only imagine how good conditions are right now for anglers looking for a trophy.
The Lessons of Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo
 Peter Barnes
Little Mexico: A guide to the smaller resort towns where even Britney Spears soaks up the mellow (with video).
An Intimate Vallarta Wedding - Behind the Scenes
 Rev. Lynn Rogers
While many people who choose a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta work with a wedding planner, Alicia and David's plans for an intimate ceremony included a 'party of two' and a modest budget that didn't fit into the usual model.
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