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Charlie Sheen: Riviera Nayarit Christmas
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Charlie Sheen is spending the Christmas vacations with Denise Richards and all of his kids in Riviera Nayarit. 'Love spending winter break with Denise Richards and my kids!' he posted in his twitter account on December 21.
More Free Family Activities on PV Malecón
 Kathleen Harris
Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz has launched an initiative that allows families to enjoy the use of kayaks, bicycles and children's strollers on Puerto Vallarta's Malecón - at no cost to residents and visitors.
Princess and Holland-America Return to Mexico
 Edward Owen
Over the summer, some cruise lines began dropping Mexico's western cruise destinations. However, Holland-America and Princess cruise lines recently announced they'll be returning to the ports of Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
New Sports Center Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
On December 19, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz inaugurated a new outdoor gymnasium and sports center at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium. The event was attended by prominent Mexican athletes Rosario 'Chayito' Pelayo Fuentes and Alondra Bray.
2011-12 Puerto Vallarta Walking Tours
 Janice & George Mucalov
The cobblestone streets of Puerto Vallarta’s charming Old Town are best explored by walking, and there are several guided walking tours to acquaint visitors with the traditional, cultural and historical attractions, as well as tucked-away cafes, unique shops and other hidden spots.
How Can You Vacation for Free, for Life?
 SwissAllianceGroup.com
How can you vacation for free, for life? Seem too good to be true? Well, now that Swiss Alliance Group is available in Mexico and is offering term insurance on all vacation ownership including full, fractional and timeshare, this dream is now a reality!
Puerto Vallarta 2012-2013 Cruise News
BanderasNews Team
Holland America 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises on the 1,916-passenger Oosterdam departing Jan, Feb. and March 2012 will feature an extra day in Puerto Vallarta, with an overnight included. Norwegian Star's Dec. 2013 itinerary includes nine 7-day Mexican Riviera sailings.
Riviera Nayarit: a Pristine Destination
Riviera Nayarit CVB
On December 3 and 4, 2011, a team of 45 professional volunteer divers cleaned up the ocean floors, while the community participated in beach cleanups in Rincon de Guayabitos, Los Ayala and La Peñita de Jaltemba, three of Riviera Nayarit's popular vacation destinations.
 Villas in Vallarta Special Holiday Offer
 Patrick Harrison
Casa Tres Vidas is offering a special deal, just in time for the holidays. Here’s the ideal holiday gift idea for family or friends; for a limited time, book a summer stay at Casa Tres Vidas (May 1–Oct. 31, 2012) and receive 7 for the price of 5 nights in Puerto Vallarta!
France & Mexico Cooperate to Protect Our Seas
 laht.com
The Mexican and French governments have signed a cooperation accord 'to develop scientific projects, establish an exchange of information and academic personnel, and address matters related to Mexico’s marine ecosystems,' officials said Saturday.
Javier Niño Mural Presented at PV Airport
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
'Allegory,' a 5-panel mural by one of Puerto Vallarta's most significant artist, Javier Niño, has been installed in the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, where it will be presented to the public on December 14th at 5 pm.
Dec. 12: Last Night of Guadalupe Festival
 About Puerto Vallarta
Every year from December 1-12 the streets of Puerto Vallarta come alive with Our Lady of Guadalupe religous processions and festivities. The celebrations culminate on December 12th with 'Peregrinaciones' to the Church of Guadalupe in El Centro all day, and night, long.
Four States Deemed 'Treasures of Mexico'
 Vallarta Vive
The states of Jalisco, Queretaro and Yucatan, and the Federal District will join the 'Treasures of Mexico' program, which is dedicated to promoting the high-quality of tourist attractions and amenities available in popular Mexico vacation destinations.
Mexico Builds Immense New Pacific Coast Resort
 Huffington Post
Make room in your closet for a bunch of new tee-shirts proclaiming your love for places like Teacapan, Esquinapa, Las Cabras and particularly for Playa Espiritu. You may have to squint to find these spots on the map, but look for them about half-way down the west coast of Mexico.
Tourists Surveyed About Vallarta's New Malecon
 Lourdes Martinez
In interviews with La Tribuna de la Bahia, tourists who frequently visit Puerto Vallarta say they find the new Malecón much more attractive and pedestrian friendly than the previous one, and describe it as 'very nice,' in both architectural and landscape design.
Vallarta's Whale Watching Season Opens Dec 8
 BanderasNews Team
Puerto Vallarta offers many exciting ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on Banderas Bay. Vallarta's 2011-2012 whale watching season officially opens on December 8th. Learn what you can do to enjoy the activity responsibly.
Senate Approves New Environmental Law
 Noticias PV
Mexico's full Senate recently approved a new Federal Environmental Liability Act that requires those who generate pollution and environmental damage to restore and/or compensate for the environmental service affected.
Total Lunar Eclipse December 10th
 Noticias PV
According to NASA, a total lunar eclipse will be visible from the western United States to Eastern Europe on December 10th. Those who wish to enjoy the show will have to be ready before dawn, as it will begin at 4:45 am Pacific time, when the Earth's shadow falls on the moon.
Mexico to Host G20 & WTTC Summit in 2012
 Jessica Seba
Keeping the momentum going from President Felipe Calderon's successful 2011 'Year of Tourism' campaign, Mexico has been designated the host country for the World Travel & Tourism Council’s first Regional Summit in May and the 2012 G-20 Summit in June.
3rd Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic
 surfline.com
The Punta Sayulita resort community recently announced the dates for the 3rd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic. The 2012 event will be held from March 9-11 in the beautiful surfside village of Sayulita, Mexico, 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
Virgin Launches Weekly Flights to Vallarta
 BanderasNews Team
Virgin America took its low-fare, upscale flights south of the border on Friday with the launch of its newest Mexican destinations – offering five nonstop flights a week from the airline's home base of San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Vallarta's Guadalupe Festivals Begin Dec 1
 Discovery Vallarta
Every year, Mexico’s most colorful nationwide annual festival, the celebration of the appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe, begins on December 1 and runs through the 12th. Here in Vallarta, pilgrimages are staged by local families, organizations, neighborhoods & businesses.
Airline News: Virgin, Alaska & American
 BanderasNews Team
With Virgin America's inaugural San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flight arriving on Dec 2, Alaska operating 25 weekly flights throughout the season, and American, despite filing for bankruptcy, continuing flights to PV, it's easier than ever to plan your Vallarta vacation.
Sayulita Mexico's Green Movement
 Maria Zache
Tracie Willis, a tireless Sayulita activist, is bringing a distributor from Guadalajara, Gregorio Lechuga, from the company Comercializado Pituche, to showcase the company's full line of restaurant-oriented biodegradable, compostable and recyclable containers.
Rouge Magazine Showcases Puerto Vallarta
 NN Noticias
A group of 'Rouge' photographers and reporters recently spent five days doing various photo shoots in Puerto Vallarta, capturing the authenticity of Mexico that is observed and enjoyed in the city. The photos will be displayed in the magazine's Spring/Summer 2012 issue.
Travel Age West Features Vallarta's New Malecón
 Sara Sanchez
In May Puerto Vallarta began remodeling the Malecón, and before the work had been completed it was generating a significant buzz in the worldwide media. Such as Travel Age West, which recently recognized the importance of the downtown area's 'facelift' in a feature article.
Tianguis Turistico 2012 Aims to Entice
 Kelly Rosenfeld
Mexico’s most important travel industry event, Tianguis Turistico Mexico 2012, will be held in a new region for the first time in 37 years: Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. The conference will be jointly held by the two destinations from March 25-28, 2012.
Riviera Nayarit Hosts Regata Copa Mexico
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
On October 14, Mexico's Navy Ministry officially announced that the Regata Copa Mexico Olympic Edition will return to Riviera Nayarit March 2-18, 2012. Over 2,500 sailors from 26 countries are expected to compete in the Regatta Cup's seven different sailing categories.
Mexico to Host 2012 World Travel Summit
 Susie Albin-Najera
The World Travel & Tourism Council just announced that it will hold its first Regional Summit on 16-18 May in 2012 in Mexico. The Regional Summit will be hosted in Cancun, Quintana Roo by the Mexican Ministry of Tourism.
Nat'l Charro Tournament at Vallarta's New Arena
 Adán Leyva Avalos
From January 26-30, 2012, twenty-four of the best Charro associations in Mexico will gather for the 1st National Charro Championships, which will take place at the new Arena Vallarta that is currently being constructed in the El Colorado neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta.
Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon a True 'Jewel'
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Riviera Nayarit Touristic Half Marathon was literally a 'jewel,' not only for the beauty of the route and the event's impeccable organization, but also because Ema Leticia Joya, whose last name means 'jewel' in English, won the race for the third time in a row on November 19th.
Alaska Airlines: Mexico Up to 50% Off
 alaskaair.com
Save up to 50% on your winter vacation to fabulous Mexico when you stay at Barceló Hotels and Resorts in Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, or Ixtapa. But hurry, you only have until November 27 to purchase your getaway, and until December 23, 2011, to revel in it.
 Hard Rock Hotel's New Wedding Collection
 PR Wire
Palace Resorts announces the Colin Cowie Wedding Collection. Available at all Palace Resorts Mexico properties and the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in Punta Cana, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Riviera Maya, Cowie is bringing his style and innovation to destination wedding design.
Rudolph Ryser on Climate Change at UNIVA
 Dr. Leslie Korn
Dr. Rudolph Ryser, 2011-2012 Fulbright scholar in west Mexico, will deliver the first talk and Q&A of a series on Climate Change, Food Security and Indigenous Food Systems in West Mexico on Friday, November 25th from 9-10:30 am at La Universidad del Valle de Atemajac.
Copa Named Leading Airline for Mexico
 Travel and Tour World
Copa Airlines has been named "Mexico & Central America's Leading Airline 2011" by World Travel Awards. This is the second consecutive year the airline has won this important recognition. Three other Central American and Mexican airlines also were nominated for the award.
LatAm a Bright Spot in the Aviation World
 travelandtourworld.com
According IATA's CEO, Tony Tyler, aviation in LatAm is a bright spot in the aviation world — the only region generating aggregate profits for three consecutive years. September figures show the region’s international passenger traffic growing faster than the global average.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Medical Care in Mexico
 Laura Gelezunas
Americans are flocking to Mexico for discount health care, The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported. Each year, hundreds of Americans flock to the Bay of Banderas for quality health and dental treatments, and Puerto Vallarta has quite a few facilities offering excellent services.
The Six Best Places to Be a Snowbird
 Kathleen Peddicord
It used to be that snowbirds looked to Florida and Arizona for wintertime sun. Today, you have many other appealing options, some only slightly farther away. Live and Invest Overseas founder and author Kathleen Peddicord lists the top six places to be a snowbird this season.
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