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Carnival to Return to Mexican Riviera Year-Round
 Mike Faust
Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Miracle will begin sailing year round to the Mexican Riviera from Long Beach, California beginning in October 2014. The new three-port itinerary will feature the stunning Mexican resort destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan.
Alaska Airlines Adds Two New Mexican Destinations
 Splash.AlaskasWorld.com
Alaska Airlines submitted its application to begin two new nonstop flights from Portland, Oregon, to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The airline currently operates 240 flights a week during the winter between the West Coast and Mexico — more than any other carrier.
 2 Sportfishing Tournaments Coming to Riviera Nayarit
 Banderas News Team
Calling all Anglers! Get ready for two of the most important fishing events in Mexico: The 54th International Fishing Tournament in San Blas, scheduled to take place May 28-June 1, and the 3rd International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle October 15-19, 2014.
Puerto Vallarta Becomes a MPI Preferred Partner
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
As part of its pro active campaign to attract more business travelers, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has signed on to become a 'Preferred Partner' of Meeting Professionals International, the premier global association community for meeting and event professionals.
Canada Speeds Up Visa Process for Mexican Travelers
 Kim Mackrael
The Canadian Federal Government is taking steps to make it easier for Mexicans to visit Canada, but will leave in place a controversial visa requirement that has strained relations between the two countries. Under the new system, most visas can be issued in a week or less.
Alessandra Ambrosio Fell in Love with Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
The beautiful beaches of Punta Mita on the Riviera Nayarit continue to be a magnet for celebrities from around the world. This time it was Brazilian super model Alessandra Ambrosio, who fell in love with Mexico's Pacific Treasure during a Mother's Day visit with her children.
Cirque Du Soleil to Open Permanent Show in Mexico
 Associated Press
Cirque du Soleil will base a permanent troupe in Mexico's Mayan Riviera, south of the Cancun resort area in the Yucatan Peninsula, organizers announced last week. 'Joya,' which is scheduled to start November 8, 2014, will be their first permanent production in Latin America.
Chinese Resort Plans Alarm Mexican Eco-Activists
 Mark Stevenson
Environmentalists say the only living hard coral reef in the Gulf of California, the Cabo Pulmo reef just off of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is once again under threat - just 2 years after activists persuaded the government to block construction of a 30,000-room resort nearby.
Peña Nieto Unveils National Infrastructure Program
 Alex Erquicia
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced plans to spend $13.8 billion in tourism infrastructure during his tenure until 2018 through the National Infrastructure Program. He presented the plan at the annual Tianguis Turistico, which was held in Cancun last week.
American Traveler Shares Her Thoughts on Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Tammy Barbour has been to Mexico four times - once on a cruise ship, twice flying in and then taking a bus from Cancun to Belize City, and finally, driving over 3,000 miles from the USA through Mexico and down to Belize. Here, she shares some of her thoughts on this country.
Travel Industry Execs: Consumers are Craving Mexico
 Meagan Drillinger
Forget what you may have heard about US travelers' hesitation to visit Mexico. According to industry execs, who gathered at Travel Agent Magazine's roundtable at this year’s annual Tianguis Turistico, held May 6th-9th in Cancun, Mexico is hot on the minds of the consumer.
Protecting 'Green Jewel' Biosphere is Good for Jobs
 Scott Johnson
The Sierra Gorda, known as 'The Green Jewel of Mexico,' is the countries most ecologically diverse protected area. Through 'participatory conservation,' locals getting involved in taking care of their beloved natural surroundings while benefiting economically in the process.
Princess's 50th Anniversary Voyage Includes Vallarta
 Gene Sloan
Princess Cruises will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special Mexico sailing that will recall its very first voyage in 1965. The 14-day trip on the 670-passenger Pacific Princess will offer a blend of ports from the maiden itinerary, including Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta - the New Symbol of Tourism in Mexico
 Vallarta Pride
Puerto Vallarta is becoming the new symbol of tourism in Mexico. International visitors have long known of Puerto Vallarta's charm and natural beauty and, today, improvements to the city's infrastructure and public attractions have made it a world-class vacation destination.
Cabo Corrientes, Mexico: If you're there, are you lost?
 David Kimball
Cabo Corrientes is one of those vaguely heard of places where nobody ever goes because... well, where is it? And why would you go there? Cabo Corrientes is the defining end point of Banderas Bay west of Puerto Vallarta with about 75 kilometers of beautiful and rarely visited beaches.
A Beginner's Guide to Driving through Mexico
 Tammy Barbour
This article is for the folks who are planning on driving through Mexico but haven't done so yet. We decided to create a sort of guide of what we think folks would like to know before beginning a journey throughout Mexico, and we have been to a great many places.
'Zonkey,' Half Zebra Half Donkey, Born in Mexico Zoo
 Diego Sancho
A rare and unusual cross-breed made its debut at a zoo in Reynosa, Mexico last week. It's a zonkey, a cross between a zebra and a donkey. The bizarre animal, named Khumba, was born on April 21st and apparently there was a some romance involved.
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes Visitors' Four Legged Friends
 DogLivingmagazine.com
One of the great joys of traveling is sharing the experience with loved ones — including pets. Puerto Vallarta has a great diversity of offerings for visitors and their four-legged friends including an assortment of pet friendly hotels and flight packages for dogs and cats.
Give Mom the Break She Deserves at Las Alamandas
 Oscar Rivero
Give Mom the break she deserves, in a haven of relaxation and delight. Give her the gift of a vacation in Paradise for Mother's Day. She can celebrate the entire month of May with a wonderful stay at Las Alamandas Resort, 80 miles south of Vallarta on Mexico's famed Costalegre.
Superior Tours Vallarta Announces 2015 Overnight Trips
 BanderasNews.com
Superior Tours Vallarta has already announced their overnight trips for 2015, and bookings are now available on their website. Superior Tours offers travel packages like none other in Puerto Vallarta, and many people are planning ahead so they can see more of Mexico while they're here.
Riviera Nayarit Remains a Hot Destination in Mexico
 Meagan Drillinger
According to the Riviera Nayarit tourism board, 2013 saw 2.3 million visitors to the destination, spending more than $1.6 billion. From the US, travel to Riviera Nayarit is highest from California, with 31% of the market, followed by Illinois at 11%, Texas at 9%, and Colorado at 8%.
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