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GAP Reports 10.3% Passenger Increase in Mexican Airports
Digital Journal

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico has reported total terminal passengers increased 10.3% in it's 13 airports during October 2018, compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic increased by 12.6%, while international passenger traffic increased by 6.5%.

Vidanta Mexico Names Winner of 'The World's Best Job'
BanderasNews.com

Vidanta is pleased to announce the company has named their official hire for 'The World's Best Job' position. Andrea Martens will act as Vidanta's social influencer while experiencing the luxury and adventure offered at their 5-star resorts on Mexico's most beautiful beaches.

Uber will Begin Accepting Cash Fares in Mexico City
Reuters

Seizing on a recent Supreme Court decision, Uber said it will begin accepting cash fares in Mexico City, though it has not yet been approved by local government. Before the court's decision, Uber accepted cash in all but 2 of the 43 Mexican cities in which the ride-hailing company operates.

Puerto Vallarta to Expand Airport, Add Connections
Marie Callan

Offering flights to more than 50 destinations around the world, including Helsinki, Los Angeles, San Diego and Chicago, and transporting nearly 5 million passengers a year, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport is busier than ever. So busy that GAP is planning another expansion.

Many Beaches in Quintana Roo are Now Sargassum Free
El Universal

Authorities on Mexico's Caribbean coast said that beaches in two Quintana Roo municipalities have been cleared of the sargassum that has been washing ashore over the past five months, causing a significant drop in tourism and triggering warnings of a serious environmental disaster.

Mexico's Traveling Virgin Returns to Home in Zapopan
BanderasNews.com

One of the most important religious celebrations in Mexico is held every year on October 12, when millions of pilgrims, led by tribal dancers and priests, accompany the Virgin of Zapopan on her five-mile journey from the Guadalajara Cathedral to the Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan.

Mexico Chock-full of 'Magical Towns' - 121 to be Exact
BanderasNews.com

Mexico offers more than just beach resorts; it is full of magical towns. At the fifth annual Pueblos Mágicos Fair, held October 11-14 in Morelia, Michoacán, Tourism Secretary Enrique de la Madrid Cordero introduced 10 new towns designated as 'magical,' bringing the total to 121.

Family Travel to Increase 25% by 2022, says GlobalData
BanderasNews.com

The family travel market will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.6% from 300 million trips in 2017 to 376 million in 2022 and, in the coming year, parents are 54% more likely to book sun and beach holidays, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Thanksgiving Weekend 'White Party' in Puerto Vallarta
Diego Sancho

On Thanksgiving weekend, the world's largest gay dance music festival, Jeffrey Sanker's White Party, will bring thousands of gay guys from around the world to Puerto Vallarta for a weekend full of fun in the sun, fabulous pool parties, and dancing on the beach at Mantamar Beach Club.

5 Arts-Rich, Low-Cost Beach Towns for Retirement Living
BanderasNews.com

Today's beach-loving retirees are seeking more than just sun and sand, but a sophisticated lifestyle offering fine dining, theater, and art in abundance. International Living identifies five arts-rich, great-value beach towns around the world - in Mexico, France, Uruguay, Spain, and Malaysia.

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos at Velas Vallarta Resorts
Lorena Sonrisas

From October 31st through November 4th, Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit are celebrating Día de Los Muertos, considered to be one of the most representative holidays of Mexican culture, with ofrendas, traditional recipes, tasting menus, special décor and more.

American Airlines Adds More Flights from DFW to PVR
Dallas News

American Airlines is bulking up its service to Mexico and Latin America from DFW International Airport, with new routes and additional frequencies to six Mexican cities it already serves: Guadalajara, Leon, Queretaro, Chihuahua, San Luis Potosi and Puerto Vallarta.

October Lineup of Exciting Events in the Riviera Nayarit
Norma Hernández

Travelers visiting the Riviera Nayarit will have an abundance of things to see and do this month. The Pee Wee Surfing League, 5th Guayabitos 5K, 10K, and 3K Color Race, and 10th Vallarta–Nayarit Gastronómica are just a sampling of what Mexico's Pacific Treasure offers in October.

Visit Valle de Guadalupe - The Napa Valley of Mexico
Forbes

Nowadays California's must-visit wine region isn't in California at all: it's in Baja California, 90 minutes below the Mexican border, in Valle de Guadalupe. And it has legions of in-the-know wine lovers heading there - especially for the Valle Food & Wine Festival, happening October 6-8.

Tianguis Lo De Marcos' 5th Season Begins November 3
BanderasNews.com

The Tianguis Lo de Marcos will reopen its doors for its fifth season on November 3, 2018. Held every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, this weekly event expects to continue its growth and history of drawing shoppers from around Banderas Bay to this small town on the Riviera Nayarit.

Take a Reconnaissance Trip Before Retiring Overseas
amar.org.mx

Deciding to retire abroad is a huge step, even if you're a seasoned world traveler. Living in another country is a different story, and one of the most important things you should do before making the move is to take at least one reconnaissance trip to your chosen retirement location.

NASHIELLI Plastic Surgery Puerto Vallarta • Guadalajara
Attraction Begins With You

One of the most appealing things about cosmetic surgery vacations is being able to relax and enjoy yourself while recovering from treatment. NASHIELLI Plastic Surgery Center offers aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in two of Mexico's popular destinations: Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.

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