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Releasing Sea Turtles a Lesson in Perseverance
 Mark Stachiew
Turtle-loving travelers heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in the coming months can join one of the Banderas Bay region's many sea turtle release programs which, every year, help thousands of baby Olive Ridley sea turtles survive long enough to reach the sea.
 Las Alamandas Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World
 BanderasNews.com
Las Alamandas, a luxury resort lying midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo on Mexico's Costalegre Pacific coast, recently became a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s collection of 520 independent properties in more than 70 countries.
7th International Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 7th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay, scheduled for August 8-10, will return to the place where it all started, the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina. Categories include tuna, marlin, dorado, and sailfish catch-and-release.
International Travelers Can Easily Apply for US Visa
 Travel and Tour World
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operation and Related Programs recently approved a pilot program for the use of videoconferencing technology that will make it easier for international travelers to apply for a visa to visit the U.S.
Summertime is a Great Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
 Fernando Álvarez
'Verano en Vallarta' invites all locals, nationals and foreign tourists to enjoy all of the different events that will be taking place in the country's 'Most Mexican Port' this summer and to take advantage of all of the natural attributes that this wonderful destination has to offer.
 Clowns Make Their Annual Pilgrimage to Mexico City
 EFE
The streets of the capital city burst with sound and color as hundreds of clowns from all over Mexico made their annual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady Guadalupe in Mexico City on Wednesday to attend a mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe.
Friends Travel North of Vallarta to Visit entreamigos
 Astrid van Dam
Are you ready for a fantastic escape from your Summer routine in Vallarta? On Friday, August 2nd Superior Tours Vallarta is taking a day trip to San Pancho for a visit to the entreamigos Community Center, then on to Sayulita for an afternoon of sightseeing and shopping.
Aeromexico Boosts Flights from DFW to Mexico
 PR Newswire
Two new daily flights Aeromexico operates to and from Mexico City and Dallas/Fort Worth allow for convenient connections to a larger number of business and leisure destinations in Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Cancun, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, and Zihuatanejo.
32nd San Diego to Vallarta Yacht Race Announced
 Steve Malowney
The 32nd Edition of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race, a biennial event hosted by San Diego Yacht Club that starts off at San Diego’s Shelter Island and finishes off at Punta Mita in beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico, will be held March 13th-22nd, 2014.
Little Known Riviera Nayarit Islands Dazzle Visitors
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Heralded for its nearly 200 miles of golden coast, Mexico's Pacific Treasure, Riviera Nayarit, is also home to remote islands full of wildlife and adventure, each offering a different 'off the beaten track' experience.
West Coast Jazz Party at Sea Coming to Vallarta
 Rick Scott
The West Coast Jazz Party at Sea, a 7-day luxury cruise to exotic Mexican Riviera ports including Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, is much more than a jazz festival and much more than a vacation. From October 12-19 cruisers will spend an entire week completely immersed in the music.
Fees to Cross Border into U.S. Now Appear Unlikely
 Associated Press
According to a US Senator from Maine, a Senate subcommittee has approved a bill that expressly prohibits funding any study looking at the feasibility or cost of imposing a border crossing fee on people entering the United States by land from Canada or Mexico.
You Can Help Hacienda Jalisco Become a Botanical Garden
 Pam Thompson
Hacienda Jalisco has begun to take the many steps it takes to become a Botanical Garden - and you can help! Stop by Fireworks in Los Mercados anytime between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm on Friday, July 26, 2013, and help us create plant-identifying tiles to be placed in the garden.
Vallarta NOT Included in US State Dept Travel Warning
 Marie Callan
The latest travel warning for Mexico, issued by the U.S. State Department on July 12, still exempts the tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Riviera Maya, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City from any warnings or advisories.
AMResorts to Invest in new Mexico Properties
 Gay Nagle Myers
Apple Leisure Group plans to invest $600 million dollars in Mexico through its hotel division, AMResorts. The company intends to invest in six new resorts by October 2015 with a combined 2,800 rooms in Quintana Roo (Cancun and the Riviera Maya), Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.
American Airlines Sponsors LGBT Conference in Mexico
 WebWire.com
American Airlines has chosen to get on board with the 'International LGBT Business Expo,' Latin America’s leading lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender travel business conference and consumer expo which will be held over three days in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Rincon de Guayabitos Offers Affordable Family Fun
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Offering snorkeling, fishing, and all kinds of water sports in a safe environment with all amenities, Rincon de Guayabitos, a jewel in the crown of Mexico's Pacific Treasure, offers everything you need for a fun-filled family beach vacation - at prices you can afford.
Spectacular New Highway to Link Mexico’s Two Coasts
 Katherine Corcoran
The Durango-Mazatlán Highway is one of Mexico’s greatest engineering feats, with 115 bridges and 61 tunnels designed to bring people, cargo and legitimate commerce safely through a mountain range known up until now as an accident-prone road called the 'Devil’s Backbone.'
US Flights to Mexico City Disrupted by Volcanic Ash
 Travel and Tour World
US airlines cancelled more flights to Mexico City as volcano ash clouds continue to threaten normal operations. Authorities said that they were forced to ground flights as a precautionary measure as the Popocatepetl volcano continued to emit vapor and ash.
How to Win a Dream Wedding in Puerto Vallarta
 Lorena Sonrisas
Are you dreaming of getting married with your toes in the sand and spending your honeymoon basking in the sun in a tropical paradise? If so, enter the 'Mexico Wedding of Your Dreams' video contest and you just might win the destination wedding of your dreams in romantic Puerto Vallarta!
Global Gift Gala to be Held in Punta Mita this December
 LivePuntaMita.com
A Global Gift Gala, a star studded international event where celebrity and philanthropy walk hand in hand to pay tribute to those that support and foster awareness for children and the empowerment of women worldwide, will be held at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort this December.
New Technology for Faster Travel Between US & Mexico
 Orlando Garza
On a given year, forty one million people enter the United States walking. To help speed up the entry process at the pedestrian bridge on the border in Larado, Texas, Customs and Border Patrol are implementing new 'ready lane scanners' to help with foot traffic flow.
Scarlet Macaws Reintroduced in Southern Mexico
 Liz Shaw
Scarlet macaws have been released into the jungle near Palenque National Park in Chiapas as part of a reintroduction project to return this resplendent bird to its former range. The first macaw release took place in April, and a second small flock was released on June 23rd.
World Tourism Exemplifies Financial Crisis Resilience
 Travel and Tour World Global News
Feedback from the UNWTO, WTM and other premier travel trade associations shows that holidays are the last to go when the public is cutting back on spending, with consumers choosing to make savings on eating out or home improvements before losing out on their vacation.
'Brand USA' Rolls Out Tourism Media Campaign in Mexico
 Vicky Karantzavelou
'Brand USA,' the public-private partnership which promotes the U.S. as a premier travel destination, is launching consumer campaigns in Mexico and Brazil. The ads feature Roseanne Cash playing under New York's Brooklyn Bridge accompanied by musicians from around the world.
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