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Riviera Nayarit Hosts 3rd Stop of 2016 Mundo Golf Tour
Jorge Jiménez

The gorgeous Jack Nicklaus-designed Vidanta Golf in Nuevo Vallarta will host the third stop of the Mundo Golf Tour 2016 on September 3rd. The tournament is returning to the Riviera Nayarit for the second consecutive year, offering great prizes and lots of fun.

Vallarta Tourism Board in Search of Travel Writer
BanderasNews.com

Do you love to travel? Have a passion for writing? A talent for capturing perfect photographs? Are you a renaissance communicator with followers on a number of social media platforms? If your answer is 'Yes,' the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has a once-in-a-lifetime dream job for you!

Sept-Dec Full of Culture & Tradition in Puerto Vallarta
Marie Callan

September kicks off a fall and winter full of national holidays and celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, offering visitors unique opportunities to experience Mexico's rich heritage through a host of exciting events that focus on culture, tradition, history, cuisine and nature.

Guadalajara Hosts 23rd International Mariachi Festival
Robert Einhorn

Each year, for 10 days, some 500 Mariachis converge on the city of Guadalajara, Mexico to take part in the International Mariachi Festival, the largest celebration of Mariachi music in the world. This year's event takes place Friday, August 26 through Sunday, September 4th.

Taiji Dolphin Drive Protest in Puerto Vallarta, Sept. 1
Banderas News Team

On Thursday, September 1, a group of concerned citizens in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is planning a peaceful protest of the annual dolphin drive in Taiji, Japan. Held every year from September through March, the dolphin hunt results in the capture and slaughter of thousands of cetaceans.

Five Olympic Sports You Can Practice in Mexico
BanderasNews.com

Now that the Rio 2016 Olympic Games are over, many sports fans are wondering what to do with the rest of the summer. Here's an idea... come to Mexico! An integral part of Mexican culture, sports are plentiful here with many international competitions held throughout the country.

Trivago Lists 30 Most Popular Vacation Destinations
BanderasNews.com

The world's largest online hotel search site, trivago.com, has just released their Travel Advice Guide for the second half of 2016, and Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico are listed among the 30 most popular vacation destinations in North America.

Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board Issues Second Statement
BanderasNews.com

On August 18, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board issued a second statement regarding the August 15 kidnapping, saying, '...rest assured that national, state and local law enforcement are in town to ensure the safety of tourists, and our tourism offerings continue to be completely operational.'

American Airlines Launches New Flight from LAX to PVR
Riviera Nayarit CVB

American Airlines will begin operating a new daily direct flight from the Los Angeles International Airport to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport on December 15, 2016, increasing the airlift between Vallarta-Nayarit and L.A. - one of the destination's top U.S. markets.

Vallarta Botanical Garden News and Upcoming Events
Neil Gerlowski

Since opening in 2005, Vallarta Botanical Garden has won international accolades as a not-to-be missed highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta. In addition to exploring the 20 acres of native tropical plants and flowering trees, there's always something new to discover at the Gardens!

PVRPV's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
Casa de Suenos

Location, Location, LOCATION! Casa de Suenos is a spacious and luxurious 2 bedroom, 2 bath vacation condo in the heart of Old Town Puerto Vallarta that is just steps away from Los Muertos Beach and all of the shops, galleries, restaurants, and nightlife that make this area so desirable.

Four Seasons Punta Mita's New Photography Package
TravelPulse.com

From October 31 through November 4, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita will welcome photographers of all skill levels to Riviera Nayarit's stunning landscape for a rare opportunity to learn from a pair of celebrated U.S.-based professional shutterbugs - Robert Caplin and Peter Lockley.

Vallarta Tourism Expanding at an Unprecedented Rate
Marie Callan

Thanks in great part to the federal and state governments' efforts to strengthen connectivity by air and sea, and private entrepreneurs working with them to create new attractions that will lure even more visitors to Puerto Vallarta, tourism is expanding at an unprecedented rate.

Puerto Vallarta Nominated for Four 2017 Travvy Awards
BanderasNews.com

Puerto Vallarta has been nominated for four 2017 Travvy Awards, the most nominations given to a Mexican destination this year. Known as the 'Oscars of the Travel Industry,' the Travvy Awards recognize high standards of excellence and outstanding achievements in the travel industry.

Southwest to Launch Daily Service from Oakland to Mexico
BanderasNews.com

Southwest Airlines' new service to Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos from Oakland International Airport are set to begin Feb 12, 2017, subject to approvals of the Mexican government. The carrier received US Dept of Transportation approval following its application for the new flights.

Blue Flag Raised on Puerto Vallarta's Playa de Oro
BanderasNews.com

Puerto Vallarta's natural attributes help it stand out as one of the best vacation destinations in the world. This was proven once again on August 1, when Playa de Oro officially received the blue flag that was awarded in June by the Foundation for Environmental Education's international jury.

CK Productions Summer Splash and Dance Concert
BanderasNews.com

Scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 17th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, CK Productions' Summer Concert Splash and Dance will be a truly fun summertime event that features a full three hours of live music, delicious Cuban food and swimming in the beautiful pool at Tacho's Park in El Pitillal.

Sea Turtle Experience Debuts at Velas Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

Velas Vallarta has launched a sea turtle experience that allows guests to participate in conservation training, hatchling releases and nesting patrols in Puerto Vallarta. Available this summer and continuing through December, the new program adds to the resort's on-site Eco Tours.

Air Canada Offers Savings on Winter Flights to Mexico
Travel Week

Travelers can take advantage of Air Canada's increased capacity this winter by booking one of their new non-stop flights from Vancouver to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Ixtapa or Los Cabos. Clients who book Air Canada Vacations' Sun Packages by Aug 31 can also save money.

This Week's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Property at PVRPV
Pacifica Penthouse

PVRPV Puerto Vallarta Vacations is proud to present, Pacifica, a luxury Penthouse condominium in the Romantic Zone. This gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath penthouse has been professionally decorated with luxury finishes and top name appliances for vacationer's comfort and enjoyment.


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