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Expat Insider 2016 Survey: Focus on Latin America
 BanderasNews.com
InterNations has just released its annual Expat Insider Survey, which ranks the world's best countries for expats based on their experiences living abroad. In 2016, Latin America is favored, with Ecuador, Mexico and Costa Rica among the Top 10 most desirable overall - out of 191 countries.
Marietas Islands' Playa Escondida to Reopen August 31
 BanderasNews.com
The National Commision of Protected Areas announced late last week that Playa Escondido, also known as La Playa del Amor, located within the Marietas Islands National Park off the coast of the Riviera Nayarit, will be reopened on August 31 - under strict rules and regulations.
Mexico Hopes to Bring the 'Jet-Set' Back to Acapulco
 CNSNews.com
Over the last few years, international visitors have disappeared from one of Mexico's oldest and most well-known beach resorts. But investors and the government plan to spend more than one billion over the next few years in the hopes of returning Acapulco to its former glory.
Vallarta Tourism Board in Search of Travel Writer
 BanderasNews.com
Do you love to travel? Have a passion for writing? A talent for capturing perfect photographs? Are you a renaissance communicator with followers on a number of social media platforms? If your answer is 'Yes,' the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has a once-in-a-lifetime dream job for you!
5 Reasons Why North Americans are Flocking to Mexico
 InternationalLiving.com
Current estimates put the number of U.S. and Canadian citizens living in various places in Mexico at well over one million. International Living editors Suzan Haskins and Dan Prescher give us 5 reasons why so many North Americans looking for a quality retirement are flocking to Mexico.
Sept-Dec Full of Culture & Tradition in Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
September kicks off a fall and winter full of national holidays and celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, offering visitors unique opportunities to experience Mexico's rich heritage through a host of exciting events that focus on culture, tradition, history, cuisine and nature.
Extreme Weather Threatens Mexico's Monarch Reserve
 María Francesca
Though illegal logging inside Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve declined by 40 percent in 2015-2016, conservationists said storms and strong winds in March uprooted more than 20,000 trees, fueling fears the habitat could eventually become indefensible.
Guadalajara Hosts 23rd International Mariachi Festival
 Robert Einhorn
Each year, for 10 days, some 500 Mariachis converge on the city of Guadalajara, Mexico to take part in the International Mariachi Festival, the largest celebration of Mariachi music in the world. This year's event takes place Friday, August 26 through Sunday, September 4th.
Five Olympic Sports You Can Practice in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Now that the Rio 2016 Olympic Games are over, many sports fans are wondering what to do with the rest of the summer. Here's an idea... come to Mexico! An integral part of Mexican culture, sports are plentiful here with many international competitions held throughout the country.
Trivago Lists 30 Most Popular Vacation Destinations
 BanderasNews.com
The world's largest online hotel search site, trivago.com, has just released their Travel Advice Guide for the second half of 2016, and Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico are listed among the 30 most popular vacation destinations in North America.
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board Issues Second Statement
 BanderasNews.com
On August 18, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board issued a second statement regarding the August 15 kidnapping, saying, '...rest assured that national, state and local law enforcement are in town to ensure the safety of tourists, and our tourism offerings continue to be completely operational.'
Club de Golf Chapultepec in CDMX to Host WGC Event
 BanderasNews.com
Tournament officials announced Wednesday that the World Golf Championships will be held at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City, March 2-5, 2017. Next year's tournament, the first in a new seven-year agreement with Grupo Salinas, will be the first WGC event held in Mexico.
American Airlines Launches New Flight from LAX to PVR
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
American Airlines will begin operating a new daily direct flight from the Los Angeles International Airport to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport on December 15, 2016, increasing the airlift between Vallarta-Nayarit and L.A. - one of the destination's top U.S. markets.
Be an Olympic Hero: Support Conservation of Oceans
 Suzy Chaffee
The Summer Olympic's first 'green' opening ceremony was a celebration of Mother Earth and our planet's beautiful diversity. Rio's murky waters and Zika mosquito challenges are a preview of coming attractions unless, as an Olympic Family, we boldly mobilize to curb climate change.
Four Seasons Punta Mita's New Photography Package
 TravelPulse.com
From October 31 through November 4, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita will welcome photographers of all skill levels to Riviera Nayarit's stunning landscape for a rare opportunity to learn from a pair of celebrated U.S.-based professional shutterbugs - Robert Caplin and Peter Lockley.
Vallarta Tourism Expanding at an Unprecedented Rate
 Marie Callan
Thanks in great part to the federal and state governments' efforts to strengthen connectivity by air and sea, and private entrepreneurs working with them to create new attractions that will lure even more visitors to Puerto Vallarta, tourism is expanding at an unprecedented rate.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increases in Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported total terminal passengers increased 16.1% in its 13 airports during July 2016, compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic presented a 21.4% increase, while international passenger traffic increased 8.5%.
Wine Lovers Flocking to Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe
 Bloomberg
For wine lovers in-the-know, Mexico is buzzing. Two decades ago, you could count Valle de Guadalupe's wineries on both hands. Now, Baja's Ruta del Vino boasts more than 100 wineries. Despite the exponential growth, Valle de Guadalupe still has a low-key, non-touristy feel.
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