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VYC Junior Sailing Program Fundraiser Nov 19
 Richard Williams
The Vallarta Yacht Club will hold it's annual fall fundraiser for Banderas Bay's only Junior sailing program this Saturday, November 19th at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta's Paradise Village. The event starts at 6 pm and features a 3 course sit-down meal for $300 pesos.
Banderas Bay Whale Research Fundraiser
 Paco Ojeda
A fundraising dinner for Puerto Vallarta non-profit Ecología y Conservación de Ballenas will take place at DeSantos in Plaza Peninsula on November 17 at 8 pm. Proceeds from the $250 pesos-per-person event will help support the organization's multiple research projects.
 Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon November 19
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Riviera Nayarit Touristic Half Marathon, which will take place on November 19, is the only competition in the region that has been certified by the Mexican Athletics and the International Association of Athletics Federations, and already has at least 200 registered competitors.
Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series
 BanderasNews.com
On Saturday, November 26, at 1 pm, T.J. Hartung of the Vallarta Orchid Society will cover the basics of orchid care for both orchids in the home or office, and orchids in the garden. The talk will be at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens and is free of charge.
Mexican Tourism in U.S. Rises 38%
 Graciela Muñoz
Mexican tourism into the U.S. has risen 38% over the last 18 months. This is attributed to the U.S. focusing on Mexican consumer habits and promotions directed toward that market. It is predicted that in 2012 the number of Mexicans visiting the U.S. will continue to grow.
Vallarta Welcomes Dutch Travel Agents
 BanderasNews.com
Mayor Salvador González Resendiz, along with Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit tourism authorities and representatives, welcomed the more than 200 Dutch travel agents and journalists who arrived on Thursday aboard the new Arkefly flight that began operations on November 7.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens News & Events
 Bob Price
On November 15, 2011 Vallarta Botanical Gardens will celebrate its sixth birthday! Since opening its gates in 2005, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has grown into a significant landmark for Puerto Vallarta, and this month there are many upcoming events you won't want to miss!
Elite Traveler Endorses Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The most recent issue of Elite Traveler Magazine, which caters to high-end consumers, has included Mexico’s Pacific Treasure in their list of the most sophisticated winter destinations, highlighting not only the exclusive lodging options, but also the cultural wealth of Nayarit.
Mexico's New Immigration Law Conference
 BanderasNews.com
O'Rourke & Associates and affiliate company Lloyd Real Estate, in conjunction with the American Consular Agency of Puerto Vallarta invite all U.S. citizens living in the Banderas Bay area to attend a conference on Mexico's New Immigration Law from 10-11:30 am on November 18.
PV Recognizes Importance of GLBT Tourism
 John Stewart
In a GAY PV exclusive interview, Puerto Vallarta Tourism Director Ing. José Luis Borioli stated that this administration respects the rights of everyone and recognizes the impact of GLBT tourism in Vallarta. In point of fact, PV is hosting the 1st Int'l GLBT Expo Nov 20-23.
PEACE Home Tours Begin 2nd Season Nov 22
 Becci Burchett
Through PEACE Home Tours, visitors can explore exceptional homes in Puerto Vallarta, while giving back to the local communities they love. Tours will begin Tuesday, November 22, and run every following Tuesday through March 27th, 2012.
Dutch Travel Agents & Press to Tour Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Tourism Board President, Fernando González Ortega, recently announced the November 10 arrival of a group of 220 Dutch travel agents and journalist that includes those who will be promoting the Amsterdam to Puerto Vallarta weekly flight.
Travel Experts: PV a Top Vacation Destination
 BanderasNews Team
According to US News Travel and other travel experts, Puerto Vallarta gets more rave reviews than most other Mexican vacation spots. The blend of excellent beaches, authentic regional cuisine and a quaint setting sets 'PV' apart from other Mexican vacation destinations.
 Simply Puerto Vallarta: Frequent Visitors
 Laura Gelezunas
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico continues to serve up years of vacation memories and fun. In this edition of our Simply Puerto Vallarta video series, you'll meet three people who visit Vallarta every year and have been enjoying the Banderas Bay region for around 30 years.
Celebrate Mexico's Feast of Guadalupe
 Rebecca Scotti
Every year on December 12, religious pilgrims and tourists descend on the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City for the Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This day is also celebrated in many other cities throughout the country; so you don’t have to look far to find a fun-filled fiesta.
Hidden Cameras Alter Mexico Perceptions
 Stuart Elliott
Campaigns that feature hidden-camera commercials are popular among marketers seeking to change perceptions about products. Beginning on Friday, there will be another arrival amid their ranks: Mexico, which is seeking to change perceptions about conditions that tourists find there.
First Mexico Bound Passengers Depart YQQ
 newswire.ca
The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) and WestJet are pleased to send off the first plane full of excited guests bound for Mexico on Saturday, November 5, 2011. WestJet flight 2180 will take off for Puerto Vallarta at 12:50 pm, with flights continuing weekly until April 28, 2012.
All Star Cheerleading in Riviera Nayarit
RivieraNayarit.com
This week Riviera Nayarit will welcome over 450 young competitors who will participate in the 2011 All Star Cheerleading Championships. Oorganized by the Cheerleader Association of Nayarit, the event will take place November 4-6 at the Marival Suites and Bel Air Resorts.
Preparations Underway for Tianguis 2012
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta are working together to attract tourism professionals to Tianguis Turistico Mexico 2012 at Vallarta's Convention Center March 25-28. They're organizing exciting events and special rates on hotels and tours to encourage participants to stay longer.
Neighbors Rally to Protect Historic Tree
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
Residents of Puerto Vallarta's Colonia Emiliano Zapata expressed their disregard for what they refer to as 'an attack' on a 60-year-old rubber tree just west of the tunnel - the construction of a cement slab they say will will suffocate the roots and accelerate its death.
Mexican Customs New Importation Rules
 Steven M. Fry
Mexican Customs' new importation rules take effect on November 1, 2011, affecting the amount of non-personal items that Mexicans can bring into Mexico by land, and changing the age of vehicles that can be permanently imported for both Mexicans and foreigners.
Mexico Takes 4th in Pan American Medals
 Chris Lehourites
At the 2011 Pan American Games medals table, the United States finished first with 92 gold and 236 overall. Cuba ended up in second place with 58 gold and 136 overall, while Brazil was third with 48 gold and 141 overall. Host Mexico finished in 4th with 42 gold and 133 overall.
VYC: The Little Yacht Club That Can
 Richard Williams
With 225 members, the Vallarta Yacht Club is certainly not the biggest kid on the block but it certainly acts and gets results like it is one of the big boys. VYC can now put another notch in its belt - that of assisting in staging the 2011 Pan American Games sailing competition.
Mexico Clocks 'Fall Back' on October 30
 BanderasNews Team
The shift from daylight savings time to standard time in Mexico will take place this Sunday, Oct 30 at 2 am, while the US will not set their clocks back until Nov 6, 2011. This means for the next week, Puerto Vallarta will be an hour behind, something visitors may find useful to know.
Hook the Cure Nets $360,000 in Vallarta
 Gary Green
At the 2011 'Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC' fundraiser, a catch-and-release fishing tournament held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 13-16, guests enjoyed a fantastic weekend filled with fun and entertainment, while netting $360,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Mexico Ranks #4 in Pan American Medals
Informativo Vallarta
According to the 2011 Pan American Games' official website, as of today, October 27, 2011, Mexico has earned a total of 101 Pan Am medals - 27 gold, 29 silver and 45 bronze - and ranks fourth in the overall number of medals won to date.
PEACE's 5th Annual Race for Change
 Paco Ojeda
PEACE’s Annual Race for Change returns for the fifth time on Nov. 13 from 8 am to 11:30 pm at El Tigre Golf Course’s athletic center in Nuevo Vallarta. In this family-fun day, participants have the opportunity to run or peddle for PEACE in a variety of runs, walks and bike events.
The Truth about Hurricanes in Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
As residents of Puerto Vallarta, the negative and often blatantly dishonest publicity pertaining to Mexican resort areas never ceases to amaze us. As an example, Hurricane Jova did not affect Puerto Vallarta, but some articles related to the storm might lead you to believe otherwise.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Crocodile Encounters
 Laura Gelezunas
Crocodiles made their first appearance about 55 million years ago. Since then, the species has not evolved much but its habitat has undergone major changes. Humans have slowly taken over the rivers, estuaries and, in Puerto Vallarta, the mangroves that crocodiles used to call home.
Pan American Games in Vallarta a Great Success
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
The Pan American Games hosted in Vallarta Oct 16-23 proved once again that our city has both the capacity and infrastructure to host world-class events, and the residents working as volunteers sustained Puerto Vallarta's reputation as the 'Friendliest City in the World.'
Jalisco Bids for 2020 or 2024 Olympics
 Vallarta Vive
After organizing this year's Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez, announced he will seek the nomination to host the 2020 or 2024 Olympics. Since 2006, Jalisco has spent 3 billion pesos on infrastructure that make the state eligible for the games.
10 Tips For a Safe Road Trip to Mexico
 Susie Albin-Najera
More than forty million people cross the border each year between San Diego and Tijuana, making the region the busiest land-border crossing in the world. When asked to comment on the safety conditions of driving to Northern Baja, many recommendations came to mind.
New Hard Rock Hotels Coming to Mexico
 PR Newswire
Having recently teamed on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Hard Rock International recently announced an agreement with Palace Resorts LLC to transform Palace Resorts properties in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya into Hard Rock Hotels.
Ecology Group Resumes Reforestation Project
 noticiaspv.com
From last week through November 6th, members of El Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C. (Ecological Group of Puerto Vallarta) will perform community cleanups on the banks of the Pitillal River, as they have been doing for the past nine years.
Mexicans Sailors Vying for Pan Am Medals
rivieranayaritblog.com
The Pan Am Games sailing competitions in Riviera Nayarit are getting exciting, with four Mexican sailors holding their own against the Americans, Argentineans and Brazilians. Competitors take a break on Thursday, but Pan American sailing events resume on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Bengal Tiger Quintuplets Born in PV Zoo
 cbs12.com
Puerto Vallarta Zoo owners, Martin, Antonio and Alfredo Castañeda, proudly showed off their new additions - five rare Bengal tiger cubs born the day that Hurricane Jova threatened the region. The zoo's tiger breeding program is a success with more than 20 tigers born since 2010.
Mexico Wins Six Pan Am Gold Medals
informativovallarta.mx
After yesterday's round of victories, Mexico is now in third place at the medals table with six gold medals in the first three days of the 2011 Pan American Games. On October 18, the US was in the lead with 43, followed by Brazil with 21 and Mexico with 16 medals.
Mexico's Gay Market Worth $67 Billion
 Rose Ibarra
A new event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico next month is set to focus attention on the large scale market opportunities that better targeted marketing towards the country's 4.8 million gay and lesbian people can deliver to a broad range of companies and organizations.
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