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Judea en Vivo: The Passion of Christ
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Judea en Vivo at Jala is not only one of the most beautiful in the country, but also one of the oldest. Taking place during Holy Week, it begins on Holy Thursday with the first scene at an outdoor theater known as 'The Council' outside the main church in Jala, Nayarit.
Vallarta Yacht Club Spring Fling Series
 VallartaYachtClub.org
For two weekends, April 16-17th and May 7-8th, a parade of 22 + foot sailing and power vessels will infuse the Bahía de Banderas with color during the Spring Fling Series, a yearly event organized by the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta.
2012 San Diego to Vallarta Yacht Race
 sail-world.com
The 30th Edition of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race hosted by San Diego Yacht Club, a biennial event which starts off San Diego’s Shelter Island and finishes off Punta Mita in beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico, will be held March 1st–10th, 2012.
Open Waters Competition Exceeds Goals
 Riviera Nayarit
The Riviera Nayarit Aguas Abiertas 2011 swimming competition brought a wave of joy to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. With over 300 swimmers participating, many of them international competitors, and important records established, all the goals that organizers set were accomplished.
O'Toole Wins Riviera Nayarit Classic
 RivieraNayarit.com
California's Ryann O'Toole held off some stiff competition to win the Santorini Riviera Nayarit Classic. The third-year pro started Sunday's final round tied for tenth, but carded a bogey-free finish with six birdies to post a winning score of 8-under 211 at El Tigre Golf & Country Club.
Expedia Invites You to Visit Riviera Nayarit
 expedia.com
Travel virtually and win a real trip to Riviera Nayarit for you and 5 friends to experience the magic of the destination known as Mexico's Pacific Treasure. It's easy to enjoy our destination thanks to the FriendTrips campaign, which has been launched by Expedia Travel.
Riviera Nayarit Hosts Aguas Abiertas 2011
RivieraNayarit.com
The public will enjoy watching competitors on April 9 from the beach next to Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, which will host an important competition that will gather some of the most important swimmers in Mexico: the Aguas Abiertas Riviera Nayarit 2011 Nadoseguro.
LPGA Santorini Riviera Nayarit Classic
 Lisa D. Mickey
Tournament Play for the Santorini Riviera Nayarit Classic, the LPGA Futures Tour’s only event held outside the US, begins today and continues through the weekend at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta. Parking and admission are free, so come down and cheer on the players.
St. Regis Punta Mita Hosts Gourmet & Golf Classic
 WorldGolf.com
Designed to excite the senses, the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic invites guests on an unforgettable weekend journey, April 28-May 1, featuring renowned chefs, wine and tequila makers, and celebrated Jack Nicklaus golf.
VYC Junior Sailing Program Dinner & Raffle
 VallartaYachtClub.org
The Vallarta Yacht Club will hold it's semi-annual fundraiser for Banderas Bay's only Junior sailing program this Saturday, April 9th at the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village. The evening will begin with cocktails from 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by dinner, an auction and a raffle.
LPGA Futures Tour Player Roster Revealed
 RivieraNayarit.com
Mexican golfers will strive to take the lead at the Riviera Nayarit Classic, offering over $125,000 USD in prizes for professional golfers who seek to gain a ticket to the LPGA Tour. The tournament will be played from April 4-10 at the El Tigre Golf & Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta.
Riviera Nayarit Hosts LPGA Futures Tour
 RivieraNayarit.com
Nuevo Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit will welcome the LPGA Futures Tour from April 8th-10th. For the second time, 'The Riviera Nayarit Classic' will bring out the best and the most promising female golfers to El Tigre Golf & Country Club at the Paradise Village Resort.
Dr. Leslie Korn at Flower & Garden Show
 BanderasNews Team
On March 26th at 2 pm, join noted author Dr. Leslie Korn at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens 3rd Annual Flower & Garden Show, where she will discuss the making of 'Medicines of the Jungle,' her bi-lingual full-color book on indigenous and biomedical science of local plants and foods.<
Botanical Gardens Flower & Garden Show
 Felix Bañuelos
During the week of March 23rd through 30th, Vallarta Botanical Gardens will host the Third Annual Puerto Vallarta Flower and Garden Show. This week-long event will feature local products, Vallarta's top florists competing for prizes, flower and garden demonstrations and more!
Stan's Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Stan Gabruk
Once more, the big story is El Morro and the Marietta Islands. The Snappers have moved in - in a big way. That's the good news, the bad news is that there is plenty of bait in the water so you want to make sure you are there when the 'bite' happens.
Banderas Bay Regatta - March 8-12, 2011
 Richard Williams
Over 50 boats have signed up for the 2011 version of the Banderas Bay Regatta. The Regatta, now in its 19th year, will start on Tuesday March 8 and run through Saturday March 12. Visitors are welcome to join in the fun as well as the nightly festivities at the Vallarta Yacht Club.
Nuevo Vallarta Arts for the Turtles
 Jim Casey
Don't miss two special Arts for the Turtles events on the beach at Bahia del Sol on February 24th and March 15th. Proceeds support the work of the Nuevo Vallarta Turtle Preserve, which is dedicated to saving the sea turtles of Banderas Bay.
2011 UN Ocean Ceremony in Puerto Vallarta
 Suzy Chaffee
Given the amazing results of many Tribes of the Americas along with groups of diverse cultures performing New Year's ceremonies to heal the oceans, it appears that our Earth Family has begun to fulfill the prophesy of what the tribes call 'The Purification.'
San Blas Int'l Migratory Bird Festival
 RivieraNayarit.com
From January 23–30, 2011, San Blas will be hosting the 7th Annual International Festival of Migratory Birds, offering bird enthusiasts the opportunity to experience guided bird watching tours, insightful conferences, activities for children, dance presentations, plays, music, and more.
Shift of Earth's Magnetic North Pole Affects Tampa Airport
 TBO.com
Scientists say the magnetic north pole is moving toward Russia and the fallout has reached - of all places - Tampa International Airport.
Expedia Pulls the Plug on American Airline Tickets
 Associated Press
Expedia Inc. has stopped selling tickets on American Airlines flights, the latest twist in a simmering pricing dispute between American and travel websites.
Can You Travel With an Animal? You Bet!
 Nicole Martin
Many folks vacation to Puerto Vallarta and during their stay and a homeless cat or dog is found! What do you do? Take it home with you of course! Here are a few tips as to what steps should be taken to make sure your new family member receives the frequent flyer miles he/she so deserves.
 Napolitano: Pat-Downs Are Here to Stay
 David Edwards
Airline passengers should get used to invasive full body scans and enhanced pat-downs, the Homeland Security secretary suggested this week.
Thermoses, Coffee Cups Added to US List of Possible Terrorist Weapons
 Brad Knickerbocker
Airline travelers this holiday season have one more thing to think about: whether to pack or carry a thermos bottle or beverage cup.
Puerto Vallarta Tourism is YOU!
 Sylvie Laitre
No matter who you are or what your job is, if you live in Puerto Vallarta (or the surrounding areas) tourism affects YOU in some way, shape or form.
$385 Million TSA Program Fails to Detect Terrorists: Behavioral Profiling Program Is Pseudoscience
 Matthew Harwood
When the uproar over full-body scanners and enhanced pat-downs at airport checkpoints hit a crescendo around the Thanksgiving holiday and then quickly dissipated, many security professionals and journalists asked why the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does not behaviorally profile passengers as Israel does.
Transcontinental Cyclist Tours Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Jesse Steiner, who departed from Montreal aboard his bike across the American continent, says he has been delighted with the treasures of the Mexican Pacific.
Mexico Battles ‘Sun, Sea and Severed Heads’ Image
 Tavia Grant
Mexico wants to sharply boost tourism by luring Canadians to explore the country beyond its seaside resorts. First, though, it’s got an image problem to fix.
Mexico’s Velas Resorts Continue to Make Waves in the Social Media Sphere
 HospitalityNet.org
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit along with ZipSetGo.com and the Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau recently hosted the first ever remote #TNI (Travelers Night In) tweetchat.
The NMA.tv Carolers Present the 'TSA Christmas Carol'
 NMAWorldEdition
Dash this line is slow, It's taking all friggin' day. Now he's refused a scan, prolonging the delay. Now I'm not very shy but I really got a shock, when the TSA guy rubbed my thigh and brushed against my ****.
Austin Commission Opposes ABIA Body Scanners
 Josh Hinkle
Austin's Airport Advisory Commission approved a resolution on Tuesday night advising the city council to oppose airport body scanners and invasive body searches.
Río Bravo-Donna Border Bridge for a More Efficient, Safer Border
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
During the launching of the Río Bravo-Donna Bridge, in the municipality of Río Bravo, Tamaulipas, the President explained that over seven thousand jobs have been estimated in property and industrial development, together with a billion pesos in investment.
 Violence Means Making Hard Safety Decisions for Tourists
 Bill Bell
My home town of Vancouver Canada is just getting far too dangerous for us to visit this holiday season. As a husband and father I have to put my wife and children's safety first, so this Christmas we are staying in our retirement home in nice, safe La Penita de Jaltemba, Nayarit, Mexico.
GAP Reports Passenger Traffic Decrease for November 2010
 live-PR.com
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. announced decreased Mexico terminal passenger traffic figures for the month of November 2010 compared to traffic figures for November 2009.
Río Ameca North-Bound Bridge Opens
 NoticiasPV.com
At 8 am on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, Nayarit Governor Ney González officially opened traffic on the north-bound bridge over the Rio Ameca, which collapsed during heavy rains on August 31st. Original estimates suggested that the bridge would not be functional until March of 2011.
US Announces New Visa Procedures in Mexico as of January
 United States Embassy – Mexico
Beginning January 10, 2011, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates will process visas differently. The new process will provide several advantages to applicants.
How to Avoid Holiday Travel Scams
 Lark Gould
Before heading to the snow-covered highlands or sandy, sunny lowlands this holiday season, it's best to be aware of the vacation experiences not to have.
Chinese Passenger Train Tops 300 MPH During Test Run
 Associated Press
A Chinese passenger train hit a speed of 302 miles per hour (486 kilometers per hour) during a test run Friday on a route between Beijing and Shanghai that is expected to open in 2012.
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