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Travel Weekly to Feature Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit is a refuge for the famous, with the best surf conditions and a series of innovative activities. This has made important national and international publications place it as one of the top travel destinations for the upcoming summer vacation period.
Wanderlust: A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss
 Darlene Carucci
For years I’ve dreamed of immersing myself within a culture where I could experience the history of an ancient civilization blended with modern progression. A place where I could feel safe, captivated and motivated. Puerto Vallarta, like a mysterious lover, exceeded my expectations.
HBO Covers Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The largest kitesurfing competition in the region is being held in Riviera Nayarit this weekend. Approximately 150 competitors are participating in the Wind Festival, which has caught the eye of the HBO TV network, who is covering the event for their 'Destino Deporte' show.
Nayarit Jr Sailors Win 9 Olympic Medals
 Richard Williams
Fourteen (14) Junior Sailors from around Banderas Bay competed in the junior sailing events at the Mexican National Olympics in Progreso, Yucatan. 'Team Nayarit' competed in Optimists, Lasers, and Sailboards, bringing home 9 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze.)
Wind Blowing in Favor of Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Kitesurfers from all over Mexico are getting ready to compete in the upcoming Wind Festival 2011, a kitesurfing competition that will assemble the best national and international competitors of this sport when it takes place on the waters of Bucerías, May 20 and 23.
Spend a Day in El Anclote, Nayarit
 Paco Ojeda
Located just south of Punta de Mita Nayarit, you'll find El Anclote, the best gateway in the bay to a host of aquatic activities that include surfing, fishing, diving, whale watching and paddle boarding, not to mention a variety of spectacular restaurants.
Vallarta Adventures Dolphin Extreme Swim
 Vallarta-Adventures.com
This month Vallarta Adventures in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico launched their newest and most innovative program, Dolphin Extreme. This unique adventure provides swimmers of all levels with the opportunity to meet a dolphin family underwater.
A Serene Sojourn to Xinalani Retreat
 Gary R. Beck
On a secluded beach surrounded by lush jungle just 20 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta Mexico, lies Xinalani, a new eco-retreat on the southern shores of Banderas Bay that offers a host of serene personal getaways, group wellness retreats and mind & body workshops.
A Concerted Thrust in Romance Tourism
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
This month the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Department will be participating in some major events in the Romance Travel segment. The events will be held in Los Angeles, New York City, Guadalajara, Austin and Sacramento - all with the purpose of promoting Puerto Vallarta destination weddings.
Vallarta Attracts Glamorous Celebrities
 Shannon Beston
The Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita and Riviera Nayarit area has been a great attraction for glamorous female celebrities in the last month. The iconic Kardashian sisters – Kim and Kourtney were in Punta Mita and the equally iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were also visiting.
Vallarta Wins Traveler's Choice Award
 Trip Advisor
Puerto Vallarta was chosen as a 'Top 25 Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico' in TripAdvisor’s 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. Other Mexican destinations include: Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Chichen Itza, Guanajuato, Tulum, San Cristobal, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Puerto Vallarta Fiestas de Mayo 2011
 BanderasNews.com
From May 18-28, 2011 Puerto Vallarta will commemorate its 93rd anniversary as a city and 43rd as a municipality during the Festival Cultural de Mayo, a celebration that includes cultural events, live performances, film screenings, photo and art exhibitions, parades and fireworks.
El Tigre Roars at Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
On May 13th, amateur golfers from Mexico, the United States and Canada will try to tame El Tigre Golf course, which has proved to be challenging for professional golfers in tournaments as important as the Canadian Tour and the Futures Tour for the past 9 years.
Discover Vallarta's Xinalani Retreat & Spa
Patrick Harrison
Located on the south shore of Banderas Bay near Quimixto, Xinalani Retreat is a new Yoga Resort created for a new generation of travelers who want to experience more than just a cookie-cutter packaged getaway; this is an escape of discovery, nature, wellness and serenity.
Stan Gabruk's Vallarta Fishing Report
 MasterBaiters.com.mx
May does start the warm or summer season here, the deeper into the month, the higher the daily temperature and humidity. If you’re a fisherman this is music to your ears. Warmer waters means the sailfish are back and the Dorado and billfish will soon be coming back in full force.
Young Golfers Compete in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
190 young competitors participated in the LXI Youth Golf National Championship, which was played simultaneously at the El Tigre and Flamingos Golf courses in Riviera Nayarit from May 6th-8th, attracting over 100 families and generating an estimated $240,000 USD for the destination.
Travel Expert: Why You Should Go To Mexico
 Robert Reid
The Mexico experienced on the ground almost never matches the Mexico we increasingly see and read about in the US media. Most travel to Mexico, ultimately, is simply good travel. It's fun, affordable, eye-opening and fascinating.
This is Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
PromovisionPV.com
Puerto Vallarta is quite simply one of the most beautiful, cultured, luxurious vacation spots in all of Mexico, and indeed in the world. Here you will find the ultimate fusion of traditional Mexican culture and the finest of resort amenities that cater to your every expectation.
Help Ruben & Win a Vacation to Remember
 Ashley Miller
Project Ruben is an effort to raise $30,000 USD for 5-year-old Ruben Isaisas Jimenez Altamirando, who lives in Puerto Vallarta and suffers from Neurofibromatosis. Vacation Internationale has donated six travel packages valued at up to $1050 each for a raffle to raise money for Ruben.
Sectur: Tourists Return to Mexico
 Adrián Jiménez
On May 1st, the Mexican Tourism Secretariat (Sectur) said that 98 percent of foreign tourists who visited Mexico in 2009 visited the nation again in 2010. According to the Tourist Profile and Satisfaction Level Study, 99 percent of 2010 foreign visitors recommended others visit Mexico.
Enter to Win a Riviera Nayarit Vacation
Riviera Nayarit CVB
If you know Riviera Nayarit, and you're in the know of what's going on in our destination and are willing to prove it through an online survey, you could win a four-night stay at the Villa La Estancia Hotel under an 'Ultra-Inclusive' plan, to be used between June 1 and December 19, 2011.
Stan Gabruk's Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
Stan Gabruk
Little has changed of late if you are targeting Rooster fish, Pargo or Snappers. Plenty of bait, perfect weather, clear green water or blue water farther out. Roosters at the Marietta Islands are anywhere from 40-70 lbs and there are Grouper, Sierra Mackerals and Bonito there as well.
Vallarta Community Garden Sprouts Pride
 Becci Burchett
The Rivera Cuale - PEACE garden is growing quickly and so is the enthusiasm of the Puerto Vallarta children who dug the first holes and planted the first seeds. The same kids who put sweat into the initial stages were the first to enjoy its harvest at the April 16 Salad Party.
Vallarta Flash Mob Video Now on YouTube
 Tim Longpré
Today, the PV Flash Mob video was posted on YouTube. In order to successfully promote our city, we need everyone who knows and loves Vallarta to share the video with their friends so more people will discover that Puerto Vallarta REALLY IS a safe and welcoming destination.
Travel Warning DOES NOT Include Vallarta
 Don Pickens
On April 22, 2011, the US Department of State updated its official travel warning regarding unsafe areas of Mexico to avoid. According to the report, Mexican resort and tourist areas generally do not see the levels of drug-related violence and crime reported in the border region.
Riviera Nayarit a Fun Family Destination
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit is a family destination, as its diverse touristic selection offers something special for every age group - placing Riviera Nayarit as one of the 10 best places to enjoy with family, as stated by users from TripAdvisor in its Traveler's Choice Awards.
Anticipated Flash Mob Video Hits The Web
 pvrpv.com
The highly anticipated video of the flash mob that broke out at Los Arcos Amphitheater on Puerto Vallarta's famed Malecón has been uploaded to the popular Dailymotion site and event organizers are encouraging everyone to share the video, leave comments and help the video go viral.
XVIII Puerto Vallarta Int'l Sports Classic
 Howard Kelsey
Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, the XVIII Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic will take place from May 6-8. Based at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center, events will be held at the Municipal Sports Stadium and various local sports venues.
Pro Am Golf Tournaments Coming to Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Marriott CasaMagna and Vista Vallarta Golf Club will again host the Adidas Golf International and TaylorMade Invitational Pro Ams coming to Vallarta in November, 2011. More than 160 TaylorMade / adidas Golf professionals, along with 480 amateurs, are expected to participate.
Bucerias Classic Regatta April 30-May 1
 René Ibáñezrene
The Third Annual Bucerias Classic Regatta will take place on the beaches of Bucerías on April 30 and May 1. This competition includes local sailors trying to break into the sport of kite boarding, windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle.
Puerto Vallarta Partners with Nickelodeon
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board is partnering with Nickelodeon to promote the destination’s multiple family attractions and offerings. During the months of May and June Puerto Vallarta will run electronic banners across Nickelodeon’s webpages.
Four Mexico Beaches Among World's 25 Best
 Chase Buckner
The April 7th Trip Advisor Members’ Update included their Travelers’ Choice results for Top 25 Beaches in the World for 2011. With more than 5700 miles of coastline in three distinct coastal regions, it’s no surprise that Mexico took four of the top 25 spots.
Spring Roars into Puerto Vallarta
 Stan Gabruk
After one of the wettest and coldest years anyone can remember for Puerto Vallarta, Spring is finally here and it’s right on time! Semana Santa is happening now and it is a Mexican National Holiday of heavy travel. El Centro is electric with music and beautiful people everywhere!
Cinco de Mayo – a Great Battle, a Great Victory
 Patrick Osio, Jr.
On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated an invading French army in the outskirts of Puebla, a city around 60 miles east of Mexico City. How did events come to this point; what were French troops doing in Mexico and why?
Riviera Nayarit Celebrates La Santa Cruz
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
La Santa Cruz is a tradition that defines Riviera Nayarit. Starting on April 25th, and extending for nine days, the town celebrates while the church bell tolls, the streets fill with stands that offer food and traditional games, and the sky is painted with the colors of fireworks.
Riviera Nayarit a Top 10 Meeting Destination
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Readers of MDC Magazine chose the Top 10 Destinations for Meetings Mexico 2011, which included Riviera Nayarit. The selection process considered several factors such as cultural relevance, hospitality, quality of professional services, as well as the variety of added-value features.
Mexico Works to Increase Cruise Ship Arrivals
 Michael Green
In early April, Mexico’s Federal Minister of Tourism Gloria Guevara said the Federal Government will be working to increase the number of cruise ship arrivals in major tourist destinations. One of the leading locations among these is Puerto Vallarta.
Guadalajara 2011 Pan-American Games in Vallarta
 MexiNews.com
This October, Puerto Vallarta is in line to host four of the Guadalajara 2011 Pan-American Games sporting events: Deep Water Swimming, the Triathalon, Sailing at the Vallarta Yacht Club, and everyone's favorite spectactor sport, volleyball at the Pan-American Volleyball Beach Stadium.
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