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Alaska Airlines Seeks Govt Approval for SNA-PVR Flights
splash.alaskasworld.com

Alaska Airlines submitted its application last week to begin two nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flights are pending approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mexico Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil.

VYC Hosts 2015 WesMex International Small Boat Regatta
Ibis de Teresa

Vallarta Yacht Club is preparing to host a particular event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Signature Regatta WesMex. Scheduled to take place March 19-22 in Nuevo Vallarta, this event typically attracts the best sailors from all over Mexico and other countries.

Frostbitten US Fliers Chase Sun, Cheap Pesos in Mexico
Nacha Cattan

This season is shaping up to be the most robust for Mexico tourism, the country's fourth-largest source of foreign cash and a bright spot in an economy dragged down by low oil prices. December tourism revenue was higher than any Christmas season, according to central bank data.

PVRPV.com's Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
Tim Longpré

If you are planning a dream vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, look no further than Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations' website, PVRPV.com. This week's featured vacation property, Playa Bonita Casa de Los Abuelos, is located right on the beach in the city's Romantic Zone.

San Pancho Circo de los Niños to Benefit Entreamigos
Glades Castro Perreras

The Circo de los Niños de San Pancho, (San Pancho Children's Circus) a social and artistic program founded by the co-creator of Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Gilles St. Croix, will present their new show on March 19th & 20th at 7:30 pm, and on March 21st at 4 pm, in the new Bodega Circo.

IV International Beach Polo Cup in Riviera Nayarit
Jorge Jiménez

As part of the national circuit of the Mexico Polo Tour presented by Tucané, the IV International Beach Polo Cup in the Riviera Nayarit returns to the Mexican Pacific March 13-15. This year, teams from Italy, Argentina, Canada, U.S. and Mexico will seek the crown in this Sport of Kings.

2015 Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras Official Video Released
PVRPV.com

Puerto Vallarta's 2015 Mardi Gras celebration and impressive lineup of entries have been captured on video, so if you missed the city-sponsored, glittery, bead-hurling 2015 Vallarta Mardi Gras parade that hit the streets on February 17th, you can catch all of the action here!

Spring Break is Underway in Puerto Vallarta
Mike Gregory

US & World News Report, as well as About.com have listed Puerto Vallarta as a top contender for spring break destinations in the world. Travel season in Puerto Vallarta started on March 1st and it is estimated that nearly 8,000 students will visit this Mexican paradise in 2015.

Carnival Cruise Line Launches Unique Longer Voyages
CruiseIndustryNews.com

Carnival Cruise Line has launched Carnival Journeys – a collection of 9- to 15-day cruises with unique ports and onboard experiences. One example is a 13-day Mexican Riviera cruise from Long Beach that will call at Cabos, La Paz, Mazatlan, Ixtapa, Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta.

PVRPV Vacation Rentals Celebrates 10 Years in Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations (PVRPV) first opened its doors for business on March 1, 2005. This month, PVRPV is celebrating its 10th anniversary as Puerto Vallarta's premier vacation rental agency, representing over 500 properties throughout the Banderas Bay area.

Humpbacks Dance after Vallarta's Protection Ceremony
Suzy Chaffee

My neighbor Betty Miramontes of the Puerto Vallarta Business Association, told me on Christmas Eve about the arrival of a Humpback that got entangled in fish nets and couldn't be saved. So I recently organized a whale protection ceremony on Los Muertos Pier to raise public awareness.

V American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The Punta Mita Gourmet and Golf Classic, an annual celebration of world-class food, wine, and golf, returns to Riviera Nayarit April 30 - May 3. This event allows you to experience the best of local and international food and wine and the opportunity to play Jack Nicklaus' world class courses.

Texas DPS Warns Spring Breakers Not to Visit Mexico
Allan Wall

Spring break in Mexico is an annual tradition. And the past few years have seen a new, related tradition - a warning by the government of Texas against traveling to Mexico during spring break. Statistically, millions of tourists visit Mexico annually, the vast majority without incident.

PV Hosts Travel Bloggers to Promote Eco & LGBT Tourism
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board

As part of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board's innovative public relations campaign, the city hosted a group of seven travel bloggers from February 18-22, 2015 to promote the destination's eco-tourism and LGBT offerings to the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Birds of Riviera Nayarit 'Air' on International TV
Jorge Jiménez

Five international TV stations — among them The Pursuit Channel and the Discovery Channel — will be airing James Currie's latest program on the endemic and migratory bird population of the Riviera Nayarit, taped here during his second, and most recent, visit to the destination.

Second Annual Puerto de Chacala Music & Art Festival
Jerry Van Eeckhout

From March 12-15, 2015, the Second Annual Chacala Village Music Festival will bring musicians and other artists together in the Riviera Nayarit for a three day and night celebration of music... a festival... an unforgettable bringing-in-the-spring fling!

2015 Arts for the Turtles Fundraiser in Nuevo Vallarta
Harry Piwerka

This year's 'Arts for The Turtles' will be held on Feb 25th. Proceeds from the event support the work of the Nuevo Vallarta Turtle Preserve, which is dedicated to saving the sea turtles of Banderas Bay. Hosted by Bahia del Sol, the Preserve is the largest in the State of Nayarit.

Entreamigos' Seventh Annual Children's Art Festival
BanderasNews.com

Get ready for another spectacular fundraiser for Entreamigos! The 7th Annual Children's Art Festival and Auction will be held at the non-profit community education center in San Pancho, Nayarit on Saturday, February 21 from 6-10 pm. You'll enjoy a lively evening of entertainment for a good cause!

San Pancho Music Festival Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Chris Parsons

The 2015 San Pancho Music Festival will be held Friday, February 27th through Sunday, March 1st in San Francisco, Nayarit. This year's Music Festival will feature performing artists from the region of Riviera Nayarit, as well as musicians from the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

Skydiving in Riviera Nayarit: 'Beach Boogie 2015'
Diego Sancho

If skydiving is on your 'bucket list,' you won't want to miss the third edition of the 'Pachanga Beach Boogie.' Organized by SkydiveMex and scheduled to take place February 13-22, 2015 in Nuevo Vallarta, this event brings another source of exciting entertainment to the Banderas Bay area.


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