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Moving to Mexico: Box & Bring it - or Bag & Donate it?
 Grace Ramirez
What does it take to make the move to Mexico? The subject came up the other day when one of our home buyers asked, 'Along with all the other changes - from immigration to capital gains and car importation - what can I bring to my new home in Mexico, and what is the procedure?'
 Tierra Alta: Cabin Getaways Just One Hour from Vallarta
 Eco-friendly Cabins for Vacation and Retirement
Set on 5 hectares of rolling hillsides, the Tierra Alta eco cabin development will comprise 28 country cabins built for weekend enjoyment or full-time living. Located near El Tuito, about an hour south of Puerto Vallarta, Tierra Alta offers all the modern conveniences of urban living.
Puerto Vallarta Launches Vacation Getaway Sweepstakes
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has launched three promotional campaigns targeting the family, romance, and LGBT travel niche markets. From now until September 30, 2014, you can enter any one of three sweepstakes for your chance to win the vacation of your dreams!
 Key Hurdle Cleared for Cross-Border Airport Terminal
 Elliot Spagat
An agreement has been reached with US Customs clearing the way for construction of the cross-border airport terminal connecting San Diego and Tijuana. The agreement requires the investor group to pay for the inspection facilities and inspectors' salaries at the new terminal.
IHG Opens Holiday Inn Express in Puerto Vallarta
 InterContinental Hotel Group
InterContinental Hotels Group has introduced one of its most successful brands to Puerto Vallarta with the opening of the 115-room Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta hotel. Equipped with 15 suites, this is IHG's second hotel in Vallarta, adding to the company's hotels in the area.
Vallarta Hosts 4th LGBT International Business Expo
 Carlos Lopez
LGBT Confex's 4th International LGBT Business Expo has ended its early-bird special period with almost 30 entities already confirmed to participate in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit edition at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, June 12-14, 2014.
PV Hotels Offer Special Rates for Vallarta Pride
 BanderasNews.com
Several Puerto Vallarta hotels have come together to show their pride and support for the LGBT community by offering a Vallarta Pride Special: Book 5 nights and get one free. The hope is that more international and national visitors will join the celebration from May 22nd to 26th.
Peña Nieto Unveils Holy Week Highway Safety Program
 Maurilio Soto
During the opening ceremonies of the newly renovated stretch of the Jerez–Tlaltenango highway in Zacatecas, Peña Nieto launched a federal plan to provide for the safety of Mexican nationals and foreign visitors as they travel on the highways during these Holy Week holidays.
Derelict Market Transformed into Majestic Hideaway
 Kaitlyn Schaeffer
The first market in Toluca, Mexico closed in 1975, leaving the beautiful 'Art Nouveau' style building with no purpose. That is until a local artist came up with an ingenious plan to transform the dilapidated building into the majestic hideaway now known as 'Cosmovitral.'
Hippest Winery in Mexico is Made of Recycled Boats
 Maanvi Singh
A lot of artists find inspiration in unlikely places. Architects Alejandro D'Acosta and Claudia Turrent, a husband and wife team who have secured a niche designing upscale wineries in Baja's Guadalupe Valley, most often find theirs digging through dumpsters and junkyards.
Hunting for the Perfect Easter or Spring Getaway?
 BanderasNews.com
Still hunting for the perfect Easter or Spring getaway? Look no further than Las Alamandas Resort. Located 80 miles south of Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's famed Costalegre coast, Las Alamandas is the perfect place to create vacation memories that will last a lifetime.
Investors Bet Big on the Mexico Hospitality Sector
 Hospitality Net
Mexico has earned a top spot among the 15 most-visited destinations worldwide, drawing more than 23 million visitors a year. Strong tourist demand and a budding economic environment is creating a positive outlook for the lodging sector and driving investment into the region.
Exploring the 'Time Capsule' that is Havana, Cuba
 Jeff Bates
Exploring Havana is a treasure trove. As a first time visitor, I visited a rum distillery, learned how cigars are made, and savored the best Cuban coffee. But the true beauty of Havana is the people, who are warm and welcoming to those that are compelled to visit their special land.
Mexico Prepares for Easter Influx of US-Based Mexicans
 Fox Latino News
On Friday, Mexico's Government Secretariat launched a special operation to accommodate an influx of US-based Mexicans visiting their homeland for the Easter holidays. Close to 300,000 Mexicans living in the U.S. are expected to arrive for Holy Week, the secretariat said in a statement.
Puerto Vallarta: What Every Gay Destination Should Be
 Michael Sanchez
Competition for Gay travelers has been heating up in the past few years, with cities large and small vying for what is perceived to be a bonanza in pink dollars. As a Gay resort destination, Puerto Vallarta has a lot going for it. Besides being gorgeous, it boasts a bustling Gay scene.
Chefs to Gather in Mexico for Guinness World Record
 EFE
Mexico City is planning to host 'the largest number of chefs and sommeliers to gather in one place' on May 17th in an effort to set a new Guinness record. The event's goal is to promote Mexican cuisine, which was declared part of the world's cultural heritage in 2010.
Vallarta Hotel Infrastructure Continues to Evolve
 Fideicomiso de Turismo Puerto Vallarta
Spring Break may just now be getting into full swing, but Puerto Vallarta is already getting ready for this Fall, when two new properties will be opening in Mexico's most popular international Pacific Coast destination.
Baby Boomers Savor Retirement on Boats in Mexico
 Alfredo Corchado
They’re nomads, sailing freely, crossing international waters, guided by one principle: Just float. With an estimated 80 million baby boomers retiring in the coming years, Mexico looms large as an alternative place to live not just on land, but on sea for some Americans.
Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun in Danger of Collapsing
 Elizabeth Rosales
In a recent study from the National Autonomous University of Mexico led by Dr. Arturo Menchaca, it was discovered that the soil beneath the south side of Mexico's largest pyramid was severely dry, putting it at risk of collapse like a sandcastle lacking enough water.
Punta Mita Golf & Gourmet Classic, April 3-6, 2014
 Banderas News Team
The Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, an annual celebration of world-class food, wine, and golf, returns to Riviera Nayarit April 3-6, 2014. The event will allow you to experience the best of local and international food, wine, and golfing on Jack Nicklaus' signature courses.
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