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Cruise Ship Arrivals Increase 78 Percent in Acapulco
 BanderasNews.com
Acapulco, Mexico is proud to announce a massive increase in the number of new cruise ship arrivals throughout 2017. With nine cruise lines making port calls, the city is expected to welcome 32 ships this year, versus 18 for 2016, a 78 percent increase.
PV is the Promised Land for 'Vallartazo' Participants
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust
The 2017 edition of 'Vallartazo,' an annual motorsport event in which people from all over Mexico rev up their motorcycles, ATVs, jeeps and 4x4s for an off-road trip to Puerto Vallarta, begins this weekend and continues every weekend through the end of September.
The Fountain of Youth Rediscovered in Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
Thousands of North Americans that visit Puerto Vallarta every year arrive looking pale, wrinkled, obese, and or with dental problems. But a week or two later they return home looking tan, younger, thinner, and/or with clean white and straight teeth!
Why Puerto Vallarta is the Gay Beach Capital of Mexico
 Mónica Ramírez López
Puerto Vallarta is one of the LGBT community's favorite destinations. Due to its safety and welcoming environment it is the first city in Mexico to receive the 'Gay Travel Approved' distinction by GayTravel.com. Here's how and why PV became the Gay Capital of Mexico.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Single Parent Vacations.htm
 BanderasNews.com
Solo parenting isn't for the faint of heart. You wipe the tears and make the tough decisions. The upside is you get all the hugs and all the rewards that come with being a parent. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is offering those parents going it alone a vacation package just for them.
Volunteers Needed for 2018 WGC Mexico Championship
 pgatour.com
Following the successful debut of the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship, thanks in large part to our volunteers, the PGA TOUR has announced that volunteer registration is now open for the 2018 event, which is set to return to Mexico City, February 28-March 4, 2018.
Hook the Cure Returns to Puerto Vallarta November 2
 Gary Green
Fishing and golfing enthusiasts are already making plans to visit Puerto Vallarta from November 2-5, 2017 for a long weekend of friendship, fun and entertainment at the 12th edition of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's premiere fishing, golf and spa outing, 'Hook the Cure Powered by IOTEC.'
Mexico Grand Prix to Build on Day of The Dead Theme
 iol.co.za
Mexican Grand Prix organizers are planning to play up the Day of the Dead at the 2017 race, after previous reticence due to Formula One's inherent danger and tragic past. The Oct. 29 race precedes Mexico's 'Dia de Muertos' holidays, celebrated annually from October 31-November 2.
Mexico, Canada Boost Security for Laptops on US Flights
 UPI
Laptops and tablets on US-bound flights from Mexico will be subjected to heightened carry-on security measures at the request of the US Dept. of Homeland Security. Canada also began enforcing enhanced security measures on 'electronics larger than a cellphone.'
 Summer Savings on PVRPV Vallarta Vacation Rentals
 V399 Condominiums
PVRPV Puerto Vallarta Vacations is offering Special Summer Rates on two properties in the luxurious new V399 building in one of the best locations in the city due to its proximity to the Downtown and Old Town areas, Banderas Bay, and the Romantic Zone's restaurants, bars and shops.
Vallarta Wins PriceTravel Award for Tourism Marketing
 María Francesca
At the PriceTravel Awards ceremony held last week in Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta received an important recognition for the marketing strategy that made 2016 a historic year for tourism, largely due to the increase in hotel occupancy that maintains its upward trend this year.
New Tourism Director's 'Strong Plan' for Puerto Vallarta
 Travel Weekly
The new director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust has big plans for the destination. His intention is to generate more visitors and attract younger travelers, which he said is possible thanks to the fact that PV not only offers fun in the sun, but also in the jungles and mountains.
5th Playa Platanitos Sea Turtle Festival, July 22-23
 Norma Hernández
Set to be held July 22-23, the Riviera Nayarit's 5th annual Playa Platanitos Sea Turtle Festival is bigger than ever, as in addition to the usual activities - including an Environmental Tourism Fair - there will also be a volleyball tournament, a bicycle circuit and a swimming competition.
New Projects on the Horizon in The Riviera Nayarit
 Travel Pulse
As it approaches its 10-year anniversary, the Riviera Nayarit has not only scheduled a year's worth of celebrations to honor the milestone, but is also looking forward with a bevy of new developments. New resorts are in the works, as are upgrades to the area's highway system.
Why Expat Retirees Feel Like They're in 1950s America
 Chuck Bolotin - nextavenue.org
I'm seeing a yearning of many people around my age to return to a simpler time. If you long for the sense of community, respect and family you recall growing up, you'll find lots to appreciate and enjoy about life today in the popular expat destinations of Mexico, Panama and Nicaragua.
Jala & Xalisco, Nayarit Corn Festival, August 6–15
 María Francesca
During the first two weeks of August, the annual Corn Festival in Jala & Xalisco, Nayarit, a region where the largest corncobs in the world are grown, gives everyone a chance to experience a very Mexican tradition. This year's Feria del Elote is set to take place from August 6–15.
It's Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Vallarta-Nayarit
 Marie Callan
It's not just tourists that like the beaches of Vallarta-Nayarit. Sea turtles love them, too. Puerto Vallarta is the birthplace of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles, and every summer they return to the Banderas Bay beach on which they were born to nest. Come witness this wonder of nature!
Mexico Consumer Agency Targets Airline Bag Fees
 Reuters
Mexico's federal consumer protection agency has fined five airlines for violating the rights of passengers. PROFECO explained that the sanctions were the result of charging travelers for their first checked bag, which should be free of charge, on flights from Mexico to the US & Canada.
Sunwing to Offer Abbotsford Vallarta Vacation Packages
 newswire.ca
Sunwing is excited to announce it will be offering vacation packages from Abbotsford for the first time this winter. Beginning December 17, and running weekly until April 8, 2018, travelers can look forward to convenient Sunday departures from the airport direct to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal Renovations Update
 Lorena Sonrisas
The modernization of Puerto Vallarta's cruise ship port is underway. Next year, it will resemble a traditional Mexican hacienda that, in addition to a new passenger terminal and tourist services area, will house a tequila museum, a shopping center and an aquarium.
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