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SETAC's Oct 6 Free Health Fair Postponed
 Ed Thomas
Due to heigtened security measures authorities will initiate October 1 for the upcoming Pan American Games, the Secretaria de Salud and SETAC have postponed their Oct. 6th health fair at Plaza Lazaro Cardenas. The Health Fair is expected to be re-scheduled for November.
Hurricane Hilary Moves Away from Mexico's Coast
 BanderasNews Team
Centered about 125 miles (200 kilometers) south-southwest of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and moving west near 10 mph, Hilary is not forecast to make landfall. The government of Mexico has discountinued the tropical storm warnings and watches along the Mexican coast.
Hurricane Hilary Gaining Strength
 Kathleen Harris
Hilary is now a Category 4 hurricane and could strengthen as it moves parallel to the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is anticipated to pass along Cabo Corrientes on Saturday with possible heavy rains, winds and rough surf in the Banderas Bay region over the next 24-36 hours.
U.S. - Mexican Border Cooperation Strong
 Kelly Trainor de O.
On September 20, US Ambassador to Mexico Wayne met with Mexican Secretary of Communications and Transportation Perez-Jacome to discuss areas of common interest, such as the Long-Haul Cross-Border Trucking program and the creation of a 21st Century shared border.
New High Season Flights Coming to Vallarta
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Virgin America and Arkefly airlines will open new flights to Puerto Vallarta's Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport for the upcoming winter season. These carriers will transport an estimated 77,000 tourists, generating in excess of $106 million USD for the Banderas Bay region.
A New Book of Mexico Tanka Poetry
 Reviewed by Rob Mohr
When poet, accomplished musician, champion swimmer and writer/editor Margaret Van Every came to Mexico, her experiences were deftly transformed into finely-nuanced poetry that you can read in her new book, 'A Pillow Stuffed with Diamonds: Tanka on La Vida Mexicana.'
Discovering Puerto Vallarta's Wild Side
 Andrew McCredie
While it is true Puerto Vallarta has that vibrant and sometimes wild nightlife so many sun seekers crave when on a winter vacation, there are plenty of eco-friendly tours and adventures in and around Vallarta for those who like to go to bed a little earlier.
EXTRA TV Host Mario Lopez on Mexico
 Susie Albin-Najera
Mario Lopez was a presenter at this year’s ALMA Awards. The NCLR ALMA Awards show is a one-of-a-kind tribute, dedicated to honoring the spirit and accomplishments of the most prolific Latinos in the entertainment industry, spanning music, television and film.
An Investment Strategy for Vacation Owners
 Patrick Harrison
Private residence club membership has grown into a sophisticated and popular way to secure vacations for the future. This sophistication has now been raised to an even higher level in Latin America through Swiss Alliance Group’s vacation ownership annuity program.
2012 Children of the Refugio Cookbook
 Kathleen Harris
Chef Seth Cloutman, long-time supporter/fundraiser for RISE and Vallarta Botanical Gardens, has come up with a another great idea. He intends, in the next few months, to put together a cookbook featuring recipes from local chefs and restaurants to benefit the charities.
The U.S. Has a New Ambassador to Mexico
 Kelly Trainor de O.
As part of his initial courtesy calls, the new U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Anthony Wayne, met with Mexico's Attorney General, Marisela Morales Ibañez, at her offices in Mexico City on September 19 to discuss the criminal justice sector and law enforcement cooperation.
Family Health Fair at Lazaro Cardenas Park
Ed Thomas
On October 6th from 9 am to 4 pm SETAC Community Center and the Secretaria de Salud Jalisco will be holding the 1st annual Feria de Salud (Family Health Fair) - a day of free testing and health-related services at Plaza Lazaro Cardenas on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Malecón Progress Report
 BanderasNews Team
According to Malecon renovations project manager, Victor Zayas, 'virtually all of the major construction work on seven blocks in downtown Puerto Vallarta, from the Rosita Hotel to the lighthouse, has been completed.' Project completion is anticipated by October 20, 2011.
 Mexican Art Unveiled in South America
 Miguel Camacho F.
Thanks to Mata Ortiz Art Gallery owner Claudia Lovera's participation at last month's Contaf 2011 Exposition in Brazil, negotiations are underway to organize related activities throughout Mexico, which will largely benefit Mexican art, as well as tourism.
PV Food Bank Celebrates World Food Day
 Vallarta Vive
The Puerto Vallarta Food Bank will be celebrating World Food Day on October 15, 2011 with the commencement of a food drive campaign. The goal is to collect 30 tons of non-perishable food items to be distributed to five thousand low income families in the Banderas Bay area.
Best Time to Buy Puerto Vallarta Property
 Michael Green
Though now is a good time to buy Puerto Vallarta real estate, the perfect time to buy property is when YOU decide the time is right. So do your homework, find an expert agent to help you, look at numerous properties, ask good questions and perform your due diligence.
Retirement in Mexico - Reinvent Yourself!
 Learn Vallarta
Thinking about moving to, or retiring in, Mexico? Life in Mexico can cost you up to 40% less than what you’d pay in the U.S. for a similar lifestyle. It’s also lived at a slower, more gracious pace. And that is what, finally, many expats seek.
New TV Channel for Panamerican Games
 Elizabeth Ibal
In an effort to continue providing educational and cultural programming, Jalisco System Radio and Television (SJRT) have launched a new station, C7 Puerto Vallarta. This is the station on which the coastal region will have free access to Pan American Games coverage.
 Vallarta Cardiologist Keeps up the Pace
 Laura Gelezunas
Advances in medical technology continue to make big strides and CardioMed Cardiology Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico keeps up the pace. Since 1995 Dr. Jorge Chavez and his team have delivered top cardiology care and they continue to measure their progress.
Malecón Renovations Suspended for Holiday
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
Though the remodeling of the Puerto Vallarta Malecón is one of the most important tasks being undertaken at present, work was suspended in the downtown area at 3 pm on September 15th in anticipation of the city's Independence Day festivities and long holiday weekend.
Escala Magazine Praises Puerto Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Airline magazines, including U.S. Airways, Virgin America, Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico, are praising Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This month, AeroMexico's onboard magazine, Escala, features Puerto Vallarta on its' cover, calling it 'The Friendliest Place in the Pacific.'
Independence Day Street Closures in El Centro
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
Due to Independence Day festivities, on Thursday, September 15 beginning at 3 pm, parts of downtown Puerto Vallarta will be closed to vehicle traffic. Morelos and Juarez Streets will remain closed until around 2:00 pm on Friday, September 16, after the civic-military parade.
The Story of Mexico's War of Independence
 Allan Wall
Mexican Independence Day is a 2 day celebration that begins at 11 pm on September 15 with El Grito 'Viva Mexico!' and continues on September 16, a national holiday, with festivities and parades to commemorate the beginning of Mexico's independence movement in 1810.
Que?Pasa's Saturday Morning Trash Brigade
 Chase Buckner
The overall goal of Que?Pasa's Saturday morning Brigada de la Basura (Trash Brigade) is not just to clean the streets of Puerto Vallarta, but to educate local children as to why littering in general is bad - not just for their neighborhood - but for the world as well.
Ron Morgan Properties Opens Bucerías Office & Gallery
 Edward Padalinski
Ron Morgan is pleased to announce the opening of Ron Morgan Properties Real Estate Office and Art Gallery in downtown Bucerías. Located across the street from the Art Walk Plaza, this new concept provides a great venue to host the works of great artists in the region.
Travel Weekly Features Riviera Nayarit Cuisine
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Travel Weekly, one of the most influential publications for travel agents in the United States, dedicated an article to the Gourmet Experience, which is taking place in Mexico's Pacific Treasure, Riviera Nayarit.
Don Julio Unveils World’s First Anejo Claro
 Susie Albin-Najera
Tequila Don Julio, Mexico’s most popular ultra-premium tequila, is celebrating Mexican Independence Day by introducing a new addition to its portfolio – the world’s first Anejo Claro, Tequila Don Julio 70.
Blanca Blue's Monthly Wine Pairing Events
 Michelle Dumaine
Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa, on the southern shores of Puerto Vallarta, pairs its monthly dinner events at Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge with perfect notes of flavor featuring wines from Mexico’s flourishing Monte Xanic winery.
Mexico Independence Day and El Grito History
 Chase Buckner
The time of Mexico’s most energetic celebration is once again upon us as Thursday, September 15th marks Mexico’s 201st Independence Day. Millions will kick off the celebration at 11 pm with 'El Grito,' the traditional cry of: 'Viva México!' But do you know its history?
Vallarta's Night Owl Buses Start Sept 16
 BanderasNews Team
Nighttime public transportation in Puerto Vallarta is a reality. Beginning September 16th, city buses will offer nighttime service between 11 pm and 5:00 am, with special routes and circulation only along the main avenues. The 'Night Owl' fare will be $10 pesos.
Puerto Vallarta Home Decorating Tips
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone dreams of living in the tropics. The weather is wonderful, the ocean breeze is always blowing and the sun is always shining, but if you are moving to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from the United States or Canada, you have to decorate your house in a different way.
Violence in Mexico Old News for U.S. Travel Agents
 Chase Buckner
A delegation of Mexico tourism officials recently returned from a tour of several US cities, where they met with hundreds of travel agents. Headed by Secretary of Tourism Gloria Guevara, the delegation reports that for most agents, the safety of Mexico was old news.
No Travel Warning for Puerto Vallarta
VisitPuertoVallarta.com
While it is true that Mexico’s state of Jalisco has had incidents in Colotlan and Yahualica, Puerto Vallarta is located more than 300 miles away from these cities, the distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This is why there are no travel warnings for Vallarta.
Climate Change Research in West Mexico
 Leslie Korn
Center for World Indigenous Studies Chairman Rudolph Ryser has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to conduct research in western México and deliver lectures at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Jenny McGill's Last Book Now Available
 Denise Derameé
Thanks to the efforts of Jenny's beloved husband Howard and a few dozen of the McGills’ many friends, Jenny McGill's last book, 'Tales from the Sierra Madre, including The Woman in the Trunk,' is now available at Amazon.com - and right here in Puerto Vallarta.
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