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Sea Turtle Season in Vallarta-Nayarit Starts in June
 Marie Callan
Every June, sea turtles start arriving on the shores of Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit to nest their eggs. 45 days later, their eggs begin to hatch, attracting hordes of international visitors looking to take part in the Banderas Bay region's turtle hatching season.
 CommUNITY Made Vallarta Pride 2015 a Huge Success
 Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee
The value of 'Unity' was the theme of Vallarta Pride 2015, held May 17-25 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. And it was precisely this unity that managed to create such a highly successful third edition of the most important annual gay pride festival in the region.
Puerto Vallarta Father's Day 5k Run - Join the Fun!
 Banderas News Team
Running Riviera Nayarit invites all fathers and single mothers who also play the role of 'Dad,' to participate in the 1st Annual 5k Father's Day Race, which will be held in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone on Sunday, June 14th.
Why is Mexico Such a Popular Retirement Destination?
 International Living
Mexico has been a top expat retirement destination for more than 60 years. Today, more US and Canadian expats live in Mexico than anyplace else in the world. There are many reasons for that, including an affordable cost of living and excellent healthcare.
Riviera Nayarit Mountain Bike Race in Punta de Mita
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Jalisco Mountain Bike Sports League and Club Velo Bike — with the support of the Riviera Nayarit CVB's Groups and Events Department — invite riders to the 2nd Annual Riviera Nayarit Mountain Bike Race in Punta de Mita on Saturday, May 30th.
PVRPV's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
 PVRPV.com
If you are planning a dream vacation in the Banderas Bay area, look no further than Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations' website, PVRPV.com. Better yet, check out this week's featured vacation property, unit #507 at The Park on PV's south side.
CVBs Promote Vallarta-Nayarit Summer Flights in Texas
 Jorge Jiménez
Earlier this month, members of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust and Riviera Nayarit CVB promotions departments went to Texas, where they visited 260 travel agencies and held seminars in order to promote the flights that will be coming to the Banderas Bay region this summer.
 Pride Parade Will Demonstrate our Community's UNITY
 VallartaPride.com
The 2015 Vallarta Pride festivities not only celebrate the LGBT community, but also those who decide to live life without prejudices. The largest showcase to demonstrate the UNITY of our society will be the Vallarta Pride Parade on May 23rd at 5 pm.
6th Annual Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival in Bucerías
 Marie Callan
Kitesurfers from all over Mexico are ready to hit the beaches of Riviera Nayarit as they prepare for three days of spectacular kitesurfing during the 2015 Festival del Viento (Wind Festival), scheduled to be held May 22-24th in Bucerias, Mexico.
Grupo Ecologista de Nayarit Sea Turtle Drawing Contest
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Grupo Ecologista de Nayarit has extended an invitation for all kids ages 6-12 to enter their Third Save the Sea Turtles Drawing Contest, which seeks to raise children's awareness about this endangered species and the need for its preservation.
Win a Romantic Trip for Two to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 BelleTheMagazine.com
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the perfect place to have a destination wedding or honeymoon... it is truly one of the most romantic places on earth. In a celebration of love, the city is giving away five trips for two to this fascinating destination.
Southwest Reveals Prices of Houston-Mexico Flights
 Houston Business Journal
Southwest Airlines has revealed the prices for its new international flights out of Houston. Effective October 15, 2015, Dallas-based Southwest will be offering flights to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, Mexico, for $149.
Meet Laura & The Kitchenettes at the Party in the Park
 Banderas News Team
After the Vallarta Pride Parade, be sure to stop by Lazaro Cardenas Park, where you can meet the stars of Ron Morgan Properties' popular 'Recipes and Real Estate' video series, Laura Gelezunas and The Kitchenettes, on Saturday, May 23rd from 6 to 11 pm.
USA Wins 2015 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship
 Surfer Today
Team USA has conquered the 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship, at Sayulita Beach, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The Americans secured six gold medals in the Surfing, SUP Distance, SUP Technical and Prone Technical divisions. Team Mexico came in at #6.
Puerto Vallarta Anniversary Celebrations May 21-31st
 Banderas News Team
From May 21-31, 2015, Puerto Vallarta will commemorate its 47th anniversary as a city and 97th as a municipality in an annual celebration that includes cultural events such as concerts and dance performances, photo exhibitions, food festivals and fireworks.
Tour Operators Say Demand for Vallarta Remains Strong
 Michelle Baran
Though vacation packagers say that bookings for Puerto Vallarta have held steady despite the disturbances that occurred on May 1st, we are happy to report that the travel advisory that had been published on the U.S. Embassy in Mexico website has been removed.
Vallarta Pride 2015 Events Just Keep on Growing!
Tim Wilson
The Vallarta Pride 2015 list of events just keeps on growing! The festival kicks off this Sunday, May 17th at 6 pm with the March against Homophobia and doesn't end until Sunday, May 24th with the International Film Festival at Mantamar Beach Club.
PV Tourism Officials Meet with Cruise Line Executives
 Marie Callan
After 3 cruise ships cancelled calls to Puerto Vallarta last week, Mexican government and tourism officials traveled to Miami on May 12th to discuss the skipped port calls and better communications with Florida Caribbean Cruise Association and cruise line executives.
North American Travel Journalists Explore Vallarta
 GAYPV Magazine
During their six-day stay, nearly 200 NATJA 2015 attendees, mostly from the US and Canada, explored a cross-section of Puerto Vallarta travel experiences, including hotels, tour companies, restaurants, nearby destinations, and other attractions.
VBG Vireya Rhododendron House Soft Opening June 5
 Vallarta Botanical Gardens
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens' new Dick & Dee Daneri Vireya Rhododendron House has been completed. A soft opening of this new garden attraction is scheduled for noon of Friday, June 5th at 12 pm, and a grand opening event will be held this winter.
Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities 2015 Visits
 Marie Callan
The Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee elected a new board last month, and they have already started planning activities for the Puerto Vallarta membership's visit to California, which will take place from July 21-28, 2015.
Playa Los Muertos is Puerto Vallarta's Safest Beach
 Lorena Sonrisas
Despite its morbid name, Playa de Los Muertos, located in the Romantic Zone just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, is considered the safest beach in this tourist destination. This is largely due to the city's lifeguards, who man the beach 365 days a year.
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