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Cirque du Soleil to Open Theme Park in Nuevo Vallarta
 Mary Forgione
Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil has partnered with resort developer Grupo Vidanta to open a first-of-its kind theme park in Nuevo Vallarta. The park will feature a common storyline, performances by Cirque artists, and an outdoor arena for as many as 5,000 spectators.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Set to Open December 2014
 Globe News Wire
How would you like to spend your winter vacation in a brand-new all inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - while saving up to 60 percent? Playa Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, with Grand Opening Savings for a limited time.
Tweeting Gone Wild: Birdwatching at Las Alamandas
 Ed Placidi
Mexico's Costalegre is home to about 270 species of birds. Las Alamandas' bird watching tours are individually planned to fulfill each guest's expectations and preferences. On the excursions, guests may hike forest trails, visit sweet-water lagoons and sail to island rookeries.
Southwest Airlines to Serve Vallarta Out Of California
 Terry Maxon
Yesterday, Southwest Airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to launch non-stop service to Puerto Vallarta, out of Orange County, California beginning June 7, 2015. The carrier also announced plans to add two more int'l destinations in 2015.
Canadian Priest Takes a Vallarta Vacation with Meaning
 Nancy MacPhee
For the past four years, Fr. Eloi Arsenault has spent his winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. But he's not staying at world-class resorts. The retired priest is living among the poorest of the poor and, with help from back home, working to make a better life for the children of Mexico.
VYC Junior Sailing Fundraiser a Cirque du Solei Dinner
 Ibis de Teresa
The Vallarta Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is holding their bi-annual fundraiser on November 15 - the weekend of the Regatta de la Revolución, November 15th & 16th. The event begins at 5:30 pm and the price of dinner tickets is $350 pesos for adults and $175 pesos for children under 12.
Purr Project Offers Cat Lovers 'Superior' Tours!
 Marilyn Khan
You've heard many times about the 150+ cats and kittens living happily at the Purr Project Ranch. Now you can meet them! Superior Tours Vallarta is now offering visits to the feline shelter in roomy, 10-passenger air-conditioned vans, every other Wednesday throughout the season.
2nd Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 14th Chili Cook-Off
 Richard Williams
On December 6th from 4-8 pm, the Marina Nuevo Vallarta Malecón will host the Vallarta Yacht Club's 2nd Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 14th Annual Chili Cook-off. Make plans now to enjoy music, competitive chili sampling, and 'tastes' from some of the Banderas Bay area's finest restaurants.
'Love Boat' Cast Reunites for Cruise Line's Anniversary
 CruiseCritic.co.uk
The original cast of 'The Love Boat' gathered for a star-studded ceremony kicking off the 50th anniversary festivities for Princess Cruises. The line has announced a special Mexico cruise that will visit many of the ports made famous by the show, including Puerto Vallarta.
Hurricane Vance Nudges Toward Mexico's Pacific Coast
 Ricardo Acero
The Mexican states of Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Nayarit, and Jalisco should be on alert for impacts from Hurricane Vance on Tuesday. Although expected to weaken before landfall, Vance may still bring high winds, flooding rain, mudslides, pounding surf, and rip currents.
Ninth Annual Festival I Madonnari Puerto Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
The ninth edition of Festival I Madonnari will be held in Puerto Vallarta from November 7-9, 2014. Using the pavement as their canvas and chalk as their medium, 'i Madonnari,' or street painters, will transform the streets and sidewalks of Puerto Vallarta into beautiful works of art.
International Xtreme Riders Roar into Puerto Vallarta
 Andres Sepulveda
If you are a fan of extreme sports, you won't want to miss the International Xtreme Riders event at the Explanada Armando Villaseñor motocross track in Puerto Vallarta on Nov 16. In addition to Freestyle motocross and BMX bike exhibitions, you can meet famous freestyle riders.
Marina Vallarta Golf Classic to Benefit Los Mangos
 Adriana Garcia
Los Mangos Library and Cultural Center invites everyone to participate in the Vallarta Golf Classic Tournament at Marina Vallarta Golf Club on November 1st. The charity tournament will raise funds for the library's cultural projects and Augie's Quest to help find a cure for ALS.
SEMARNAT Establishes 2014-2015 Whale Watching Season
 El Sol de Nayarit
Each year from December to March, the waters off the coast of Puerto Vallarta offer some of the most spectacular whale watching in the world. SEMARNAT recently announced the 2014-15 whale watching season in the Banderas Bay region will begin on Dec 8 and end March 23.
Isla Redonda: The Hidden Gem Still Baffles Geologists
 Brandon Presser
There’s an islet off the Pacific coast of Mexico with a pristine beach drilled into its central core like the hole of a donut. Isla Redonda, one of the Marieta Islands, is a hidden Eden near Puerto Vallarta that continues to baffle geologists with its oculus of volcanic stone.
Unexpected Visitor at Sheraton Puerto Vallarta Resort
 SheratonVallarta.com
The natural habitats of several species of marine animals were affected by Hurricane Odile's destruction in Baja California. This resulted in an unexpected visitor who arrived at the Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta Resort jetty on Sunday, October 12th.
Hard Rock Vallarta Hosts 5K Run for Breast Cancer
 Ubardo Aguilar
As part of their Third Annual 'Pinktober' campaign, the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will be hosting a 5K 'run for the cause' on Sunday, October 19th at 8 am. The $290 pesos registration fees benefit Grupo Bennu, a non-profit organization that supports Banderas Bay area women with cancer.
Mexico Celebrates the History of the Charro Horse
 Associated Press
Since their arrival aboard Spanish ships in the 1500's, horses have been part of the story of the New World. In Mexico, there is perhaps no better representative of the country's cultures and history than the horse trained for 'charreria,' the Mexican version of a rodeo.
Cruise Lines' Interest in the Mexican Riviera is Growing
 Vallarta Opina
During the 21st Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Conference and Trade Show, held October 6th on the island of Saint Maarten, representatives of Norwegian and Carnival Cruise Lines expressed a growing interest in bringing more ships to ports on the Mexican Riviera.
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