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News Around Banderas Bay 
Irreverent Chef: Eat the Rainbow - Put Some Color in Your Life!
Liana Turner
 When it comes to a healthy diet, it's really more important what you DO eat than what you don't. Eat the rainbow. Blueberries, apples, green lettuce, yellow bananas, orange oranges, red plums, yellow peppers, crimson raspberries... you get the idea.
Galeria Pacifico Joins Open House Exhibition
PVNN
 Galeria Pacifico, recognized by Frommer’s as one of Mexico's finest galleries, joins the Open House Gallery by Tropicasa Realty concept showroom in Flamingos this month, adding to the already impressive roster of art galleries displaying work there.
Lots for Tots Vallarta Provides a Total Solution for Traveling Parents
PVNN
 With many airlines eliminating free checked baggage, it's getting more challenging for parents to take small children and babies on vacation. Lots for Tots Mexico provides an easy and affordable solution for families traveling to Puerto Vallarta.
A New Level of Luxury is Rising in Mexico
Patrick Harrison
 Combining a sound financial investment with access to luxurious resorts in popular destinations, M Hotels is ushering in a new era in flexible Residence Club ownership in Mexico. Let M Hotels introduce you to a whole new way to escape.
What Makes Banderas Bay So Special?
Jim Scherrer
 What makes the Bay of Banderas so special? This horseshoe shaped bay on the Pacific Coast of Mexico boasts over 50 miles of beautiful shoreline and 30 miles of magnificent beaches, with the city of Puerto Vallarta essentially in the center.
VES Launches HIV Prevention Project
PVNN
 After the formal launch of the CENSIDA-funded Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA HIV prevention project, V.E.S. President Paul Crist spoke to BanderasNews about what they are doing to reduce the number of new cases of HIV in Puerto Vallarta.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford
 Whether you want to stay on top of the latest news or find out what's happening in PV this summer, be sure to read Out and About in Puerto Vallarta. Twila's got the inside scoop on everything that's going on - here in town and around the world.
In-Suite Spa Treatments Exude Romance in Puerto Vallarta
PRWeb
 For couples looking to spice up the night en-suite, the Diamond Bath for Couples is now available at the AAA Five Diamond Award winning, all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Laura Gelezunas
 It may be hot outside, but there are plenty of cool things to do in Vallarta this summer. In the August 2008 edition of Banderas Beat, we'll take a look at PEACE's Summer Day Camp for Kids and spay and neuter programs, Daiquiri Dick's sizzling summer menus, hot summer looks from Salon Diva's and Vallarta Adventures UNIMOGS - the hottest truck in town.
WEKAF: All Roads Lead to Puerto Vallarta in 2010
Jonas Panerio
 After failing to secure the title in their own backyard, the country's endless search for the overall crown in the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (Wekaf) Championships will take them to Mexico, who won the right to host the biennial event in 2010 during the organization's world congress which was held last week.
El Arrayán Announces Final Cooking Classes of the Summer
Robin Noelle
 Owner Carmen Porras and Chef Mariano Valdés are offering two final Summer Cooking Classes for residents and visitors wishing to learn authentic Mexican recipes and cooking techniques at Puerto Vallarta's favorite Mexican restaurant, El Arrayán.
The Irreverent Chef: Summertime... and the Livin' Is Easy?
Liana Turner
 I still love summer in Puerto Vallarta, but for those of us who live here year-round, summertime in paradise can be difficult. But, where there are problems, there are solutions. Here are a few ideas to help pick us up and keep us cool.
Fall Teaching Opportunities Available at School of Champions
Robin Noelle
 Local charity and after-school program School of Champions, operated by the Children of the Dump Vallarta, is currently hiring English, Computer and Math teachers for the 2008-2009 school year, which begins in September.
VES Receives Grant Funding from Mexican Government
Paul Crist
 Thanks to a $500,000 pesos grant from the Mexican Government, VES is launching a comprehensive project aimed at stopping the spread of HIV in Puerto Vallarta and encouraging local residents to be tested and enter treatment when required.
Botanical Gardens for Groups and Events
Alice Carter-Tyler
 With towering mountain peaks and a profusion of natural diversity for a backdrop and a friendly staff that strives to create custom-tailored services to suit everyone's tastes, the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens are perfect for groups, weddings and events.
Democrats Abroad Get-Out-The-Vote Update
Paul Crist
 Learn more about how the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico makes it easy for American citizens living in the Banderas Bay area to request and mail their absentee ballots for the U.S. Presidential Elections on November 4, 2008.
Former Vallarta Mayor Banned from Politics
PVNN
 Is former Puerto Vallarta Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor's political career over? The Jalisco Congress recently barred Villaseñor from holding any public office for the next five years for authorizing the construction of the Grand Venetian Resort.
Puerto Vallarta & Lake Tahoe - The Best of Both Worlds
Jim Scherrer
 For those of you fortunate baby boomers wondering what to do with the rest of your life and where to do it, we suggest that you seriously consider this combination of retirement areas; Puerto Vallarta during the winter and Lake Tahoe for the summer.
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