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New High Season Flights Coming to Vallarta
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Virgin America and Arkefly airlines will open new flights to Puerto Vallarta's Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport for the upcoming winter season. These carriers will transport an estimated 77,000 tourists, generating in excess of $106 million USD for the Banderas Bay region.
Discovering Puerto Vallarta's Wild Side
 Andrew McCredie
While it is true Puerto Vallarta has that vibrant and sometimes wild nightlife so many sun seekers crave when on a winter vacation, there are plenty of eco-friendly tours and adventures in and around Vallarta for those who like to go to bed a little earlier.
An Investment Strategy for Vacation Owners
 Patrick Harrison
Private residence club membership has grown into a sophisticated and popular way to secure vacations for the future. This sophistication has now been raised to an even higher level in Latin America through Swiss Alliance Group’s vacation ownership annuity program.
2012 Children of the Refugio Cookbook
 Kathleen Harris
Chef Seth Cloutman, long-time supporter/fundraiser for RISE and Vallarta Botanical Gardens, has come up with a another great idea. He intends, in the next few months, to put together a cookbook featuring recipes from local chefs and restaurants to benefit the charities.
Family Health Fair at Lazaro Cardenas Park
 Ed Thomas
On October 6th from 9 am to 4 pm SETAC Community Center and the Secretaria de Salud Jalisco will be holding the 1st annual Feria de Salud (Family Health Fair) - a day of free testing and health-related services at Plaza Lazaro Cardenas on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Malecón Progress Report
 BanderasNews Team
According to Malecon renovations project manager, Victor Zayas, 'virtually all of the major construction work on seven blocks in downtown Puerto Vallarta, from the Rosita Hotel to the lighthouse, has been completed.' Project completion is anticipated by October 20, 2011.
 Mexican Art Unveiled in South America
 Miguel Camacho F.
Thanks to Mata Ortiz Art Gallery owner Claudia Lovera's participation at last month's Contaf 2011 Exposition in Brazil, negotiations are underway to organize related activities throughout Mexico, which will largely benefit Mexican art, as well as tourism.
PV Food Bank Celebrates World Food Day
 Vallarta Vive
The Puerto Vallarta Food Bank will be celebrating World Food Day on October 15, 2011 with the commencement of a food drive campaign. The goal is to collect 30 tons of non-perishable food items to be distributed to five thousand low income families in the Banderas Bay area.
Best Time to Buy Puerto Vallarta Property
 Michael Green
Though now is a good time to buy Puerto Vallarta real estate, the perfect time to buy property is when YOU decide the time is right. So do your homework, find an expert agent to help you, look at numerous properties, ask good questions and perform your due diligence.
Retirement in Mexico - Reinvent Yourself!
 Learn Vallarta
Thinking about moving to, or retiring in, Mexico? Life in Mexico can cost you up to 40% less than what you’d pay in the U.S. for a similar lifestyle. It’s also lived at a slower, more gracious pace. And that is what, finally, many expats seek.
New TV Channel for Panamerican Games
 Elizabeth Ibal
In an effort to continue providing educational and cultural programming, Jalisco System Radio and Television (SJRT) have launched a new station, C7 Puerto Vallarta. This is the station on which the coastal region will have free access to Pan American Games coverage.
 Vallarta Cardiologist Keeps up the Pace
 Laura Gelezunas
Advances in medical technology continue to make big strides and CardioMed Cardiology Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico keeps up the pace. Since 1995 Dr. Jorge Chavez and his team have delivered top cardiology care and they continue to measure their progress.
Malecón Renovations Suspended for Holiday
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
Though the remodeling of the Puerto Vallarta Malecón is one of the most important tasks being undertaken at present, work was suspended in the downtown area at 3 pm on September 15th in anticipation of the city's Independence Day festivities and long holiday weekend.
Independence Day Street Closures in El Centro
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
Due to Independence Day festivities, on Thursday, September 15 beginning at 3 pm, parts of downtown Puerto Vallarta will be closed to vehicle traffic. Morelos and Juarez Streets will remain closed until around 2:00 pm on Friday, September 16, after the civic-military parade.
The Story of Mexico's War of Independence
 Allan Wall
Mexican Independence Day is a 2 day celebration that begins at 11 pm on September 15 with El Grito 'Viva Mexico!' and continues on September 16, a national holiday, with festivities and parades to commemorate the beginning of Mexico's independence movement in 1810.
Que?Pasa's Saturday Morning Trash Brigade
 Chase Buckner
The overall goal of Que?Pasa's Saturday morning Brigada de la Basura (Trash Brigade) is not just to clean the streets of Puerto Vallarta, but to educate local children as to why littering in general is bad - not just for their neighborhood - but for the world as well.
Travel Weekly Features Riviera Nayarit Cuisine
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Travel Weekly, one of the most influential publications for travel agents in the United States, dedicated an article to the Gourmet Experience, which is taking place in Mexico's Pacific Treasure, Riviera Nayarit.
Ron Morgan Properties Opens Bucerías Office & Gallery
 Edward Padalinski
Ron Morgan is pleased to announce the opening of Ron Morgan Properties Real Estate Office and Art Gallery in downtown Bucerías. Located across the street from the Art Walk Plaza, this new concept provides a great venue to host the works of great artists in the region.
Blanca Blue's Monthly Wine Pairing Events
 Michelle Dumaine
Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa, on the southern shores of Puerto Vallarta, pairs its monthly dinner events at Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge with perfect notes of flavor featuring wines from Mexico’s flourishing Monte Xanic winery.
Mexico Independence Day and El Grito History
 Chase Buckner
The time of Mexico’s most energetic celebration is once again upon us as Thursday, September 15th marks Mexico’s 201st Independence Day. Millions will kick off the celebration at 11 pm with 'El Grito,' the traditional cry of: 'Viva México!' But do you know its history?
Vallarta's Night Owl Buses Start Sept 16
 BanderasNews Team
Nighttime public transportation in Puerto Vallarta is a reality. Beginning September 16th, city buses will offer nighttime service between 11 pm and 5:00 am, with special routes and circulation only along the main avenues. The 'Night Owl' fare will be $10 pesos.
Puerto Vallarta Home Decorating Tips
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone dreams of living in the tropics. The weather is wonderful, the ocean breeze is always blowing and the sun is always shining, but if you are moving to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from the United States or Canada, you have to decorate your house in a different way.
Climate Change Research in West Mexico
 Leslie Korn
Center for World Indigenous Studies Chairman Rudolph Ryser has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to conduct research in western México and deliver lectures at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Jenny McGill's Last Book Now Available
 Denise Derameé
Thanks to the efforts of Jenny's beloved husband Howard and a few dozen of the McGills’ many friends, Jenny McGill's last book, 'Tales from the Sierra Madre, including The Woman in the Trunk,' is now available at Amazon.com - and right here in Puerto Vallarta.
El Día de la Independencia in La Cruz
 Landon Hollander
Getting in gear for el Día de la Independencia, two of la Cruz's favorite spots will be going full-fiesta on Thursday night. Huanacaxtle Bar & Cafe gets their Mexican Fiesta going at 8 pm and Philo's celebrates their Grand ReOpening Party at the same time.
Marieta Islands Coral Reef Check Findings
 LivePuntaMita.com
According to the last scientific study of the Marietas, it was determined that these islands possess the greatest abundance of reef fish, home to 103 of the 159 registered species in the Bay of Banderas, as well as diverse species of coral.
Pan American Sailing in Puerto Vallarta
Jorge Chavez
The 2011 Pan-American sailing events will take place in Puerto Vallarta October 17-23. The venue will be the Vallarta Yacht Club, located in Nuevo Vallarta's Paradise Village Marina on Banderas Bay, where 140 athletes will compete for three Pan American medals.
Mexican Independence Day Twitter Fiesta
 Susie Albin-Najera
Viva Mexico! Mexican Independence Day is Friday, September 16 and Mexico Today is celebrating with a 'Twitter Fiesta.' On September 16 from 12-1 pm CST, look for the MexicoToday hashtag for some fun conversation about ways to celebrate Mexico’s Independence.
Mexico Wine Industry Takes Root
 The Independent
Mexico's winemakers celebrate as drinking habits evolve in the land of tequila. Production increased almost 40 percent in the past five years, causing cheer at last month's annual Vendimia harvest festival in Baja California, where 90 percent of Mexico's wine is produced.
Celebrate 'El Grito' in Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
With many area hotels offering 25-40% discounts from September 15-18, and Sayulita hosting a beach cleanup and Stand Up Paddle competition on the 17th, celebrating Mexico’s Independence in Riviera Nayarit offers you a unique opportunity to rest, have fun and enjoy nature.
Puerto Vallarta Artists Expo in Japan
 Lira Mauricio Camacho
Just months after the closing of the Japanese art exhibition in Puerto Vallarta, Tourism Committee chairman Ignacio Guzman Garcia broke the news yesterday that Vallarta artists' works will be on display for one year at the National Museum of Tokyo, Japan.
Vallarta Celebrates El Mes de la Patria
 BanderasNews Team
Every September, known as El Mes de la Patria, cities throughout Mexico host a series of patriotic celebrations commemorating Mexico's Independence from Spain. Here in Puerto Vallarta, there's plenty of entertainment and lots of activities going on all month long.
Simply Puerto Vallarta: Adventure Bound
 Laura Gelezunas
A steadily growing number of Americans and Canadians are packing their bags, heading to other countries and settling permanently. Mexico is one of the top destinations for baby boomers like Mike and Sara Wise, who are living out their golden years in Puerto Vallarta.
PV Mayor Audits Malecón Sculpture Repairs
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz recently visited the repair shop that is restoring the Malecón sculptures, which suffered minor damage when they were temporarily removed due to the renovations being made to the city's famed Malecón.
Grilled Shrimp with Kick Ass Mole Recipe
 Laura Gelezunas
Want to learn how to make Grilled Shrimp with Kick Ass Mole like they serve at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant? Pick up your copy of 'Sand in Your Shoes Kitchen Workbook,' or check out the chef's recipe and step-by-step cooking video right here on BanderasNews.
Sayulita Beach Clean-Up and SUP Event
 VirtualVallarta.com
On Saturday, September 17, real estate developer Punta Sayulita is partnering with Ocean Conservancy for a beach cleanup. Volunteers will meet at 9:30 am at Punta Sayulita’s Beach House. Immediately following the beach clean-up, there will be stand-up paddle relay races.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Casa Papaloapan - Fluvial
Located in the Fluvial residential neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, Casa Papaloapan is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home featuring architectural details including a bricked cupula and glass entry that must be seen to be appreciated.
Four Reasons Why People Retire in Mexico
 David Krug
If you still think that moving to Mexico is not a good idea, you might want to think again. Mexico's ideal weather and laid back lifestyle are just two of the many reasons why a good number of retirees spend their retirement years in this country.
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