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Zafiro Resort Coming to Jalisco's Costa Alegre
 Timothy Real Estate Group
There is a new resort coming to Costa Alegre just 140 kms south of Puerto Vallarta. The Zafiro Master Plan on 910 hectares of land will include an 18 hole Robert von Hagge Golf Course, a 52 Villas Maison Cheval Blanc Hotel, 18 Cheval Blanc Branded Villas and up to 525 real estate units.
Grand Marshalls of Vallarta Pride 2016 Confirmed
 Carmen Porras
The Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee is pleased to confirm the participation of Idan Matalon and Myriam Montemayor as Grand Marshalls for the city's 2016 LGBTTI pride festival, scheduled to be held from May 16 through 29 in this popular Mexican Pacific tourist destination.
Las Caletas: Family Fun in Puerto Vallarta
 minitime.com
If you've never been to Mexico's beloved Puerto Vallarta before, you'll most likely have a hard time narrowing your must visit list down to a few attractions to fit your time there. Yet some attractions in Vallarta are better than others, especially for family travelers with kids in tow.
 Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week from PVRPV
 Andrew Christian Signature Skyhouse – Condo
PVRPV presents Sky House, a celebrity owned private end unit located on the 6th out of 7 floors at Signature by Pinnacle. With a modern glass private heated plunge pool, this luxury residence is one of the most posh two bedroom condominiums available for rent in Puerto Vallarta.
Overview of April Events Throughout The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
Travelers visiting Riviera Nayarit this month will have an abundance of things to see and do, as the cuisine, adventure and cultural experiences that make 'Mexico's Pacific Treasure' such a highly sought-after destination continue with a variety of top-notch festivals and events scheduled.
Daylight Saving Time Begins in Mexico on April 3, 2016
 BanderasNews.com
Daylight saving time, usually referred to as the Horario de Verano in Mexico, begins at 2:00 am local time on Sunday, April 3, 2016. So if you are lucky enough to be enjoying Spring South of the Border, don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night!
Puerto Vallarta a Family Favorite for Summer Vacation
 Ron Morgan Properties
Summer vacation is almost here and thousands of people return to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with their families and children year after year. They think about going someplace else, but many say that Vallarta is, without a doubt, the best destination for a family vacation.
Safety Not a Concern For Expats Living in Mexico
 TheStreet.com
For many, the thought of living in certain places in Mexico or Central America can be alluring: fabulous beaches, colonial cities, inexpensive, quality healthcare, a slower pace and much lower cost of living. But some people think mistakenly that it isn't safe.
Puerto Vallarta's LGBT Pride Festival, May 16-30
Travel Pulse
When the 2016 edition of Vallarta Pride takes to the streets of Puerto Vallarta's La Romantica Zone from May 16-30, a voice of unity will resonate via multiple messages. Chiming in with Pride's 'We Are One Family' theme is Jalisco state's legalization of same-sex marriage on Jan. 27.
Holland America Adds More Mexican Riviera Cruises
 USA Today
Holland America's 1,916-passenger Westerdam will sail 13 week-long voyages to the Mexican Riviera out of San Diego starting in October through February 2017. The seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries will call at Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.
Highway Between La Cruz-Punta de Mita Now Open
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Governor of Nayarit has officially opened the new highway between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita just in time for the two-week Easter vacation period in the Riviera Nayarit. The new four-lane highway has all the benefits of an expressway - without a toll.
Brothers Plan to Paddleboard from Alaska to Mexico
 Associated Press
Two brothers from California, Casey and Ryan Higginbotham, have set off from Ketchikan, Alaska to paddleboard to the U.S.-Mexico border. They set off from Ketchikan on Friday on two 18-foot paddleboards and intend to spend the next five months making the 2,200-mile journey.
W Brings Whatever/Whenever Service to Punta de Mita
 Travel Pulse
This May, Starwood Hotels & Resorts will extend its presence in Mexico with the debut of uber cool W Punta de Mita. The 120-villa luxury retreat will join Starwood's 120-room St. Regis and a 173-room Four Seasons in the 1,500-acre Punta de Mita resort & residential community.
Puerto Vallarta Exhibited at 23rd Original LGBT Expo
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board exhibited at this year's Original GLBT Expo held in New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from March 12 & 13, 2016, marking the destination's fifth year to participate in the tourism fair, which targets gay consumers.
Houston Hoping to Draw More Tourists from Mexico
 Houston Chronicle
Tourism boosters at Visit Houston last week launched a marketing campaign in Mexico City called 'Hola Houston' to draw more tourists from Mexico, and they enlisted one of Houston's most famous street artists, GONZO247, to add his talent to the cause.
Formula E Heads for Historic Mexico City Race
 CNN
Formula E is heading to Mexico for a history-making race, Saturday. The inaugural Mexico City ePrix on March 12 is ready to energize the nation and follow on from the triumphant return of the popular Formula One Mexican Grand Prix last November.
Tour Operators, Travel Agents Touting Vallarta - Nayarit
 Travel Agent Central
Tour operators, hoteliers and agents are touting the popularity of Vallarta - Nayarit these days. International visitor numbers for 2015 reached close to the two million mark. If the first quarter of 2016 is any indication, those numbers will rise even more.
Mexico Doesn't 'Spring Forward' Until April 3, 2016
Banderas News Team
While the U.S. will be turning their clocks ahead for daylight-saving time on Sunday, March 13th, in Mexico we won't be 'springing forward' until the first Sunday of April. So make a note if you'll be traveling to Vallarta-Nayarit this month - there will be an extra hour's difference in time.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Wins AAA Four-Diamond Status
 PR Newswire
The management team and hospitality staff at Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta are excited to share that, after an in-depth evaluation by AAA inspectors, the American Automobile Association has awarded the resort with the Four Diamond distinction for the second year in a row.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported international traffic up 13.07% and an overall passenger increase of 19.2% at its 13 airports, (12 Mexico-based airports and 1 in Montego Bay, Jamaica) for the month of February 2016, compared to traffic figures for February 2015.
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