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Why Choose a Life Coach?
 Lynn Rogers, PhD
Maybe it's because I'm 65 that I prefer life coaching to traditional psychotherapy. Though trained in both, coaching is what I seek personally and offer professionally. Life coaching focuses on your life in the present and future so you can expand your options, take action and move on.
 Fun for Everyone; Vallarta Yacht Club Chili Cook-Off
 Richard Williams
There is fun for everyone at the Vallarta Yacht Club 11th Annual Cruisers Great Chili Cook-off. Benefiting two local charities, this year's event is scheduled to take place in the Yacht Club parking lot on Saturday, December 4th at 4 pm, and is open to the public.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts the UN’s World Migration Forum
 PRLog
Puerto Vallarta will host the UN-sponsored Global Forum on Migration and Development this Nov 10-11. Mexico's National Migration Institute confirms the attendance of representatives from 142 countries.
 IFC Home Tours Starts New Season With Some Exciting Changes
 Mandy MacLeay & Mike McGee
The Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club kicks off another season of Home Tours beginning November 17 and 18 and continuing every Wednesday and Thursday until April 14, 2011. We will be visiting four outstanding homes representing the architecture and variety of Vallarta living.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Celebrates their Fifth Anniversary
 Douglas Lenox
Over the last five years, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens has grown into a significant landmark for Puerto Vallarta and has contributed to the cultural development of the area. The Gardens will celebrate their fifth anniversary on Sunday, November 14th, 2010.
Mexican Haciendas Presentation on Nov 18
 Pamela Thompson
Whether you are a Mexican history buff or are looking for a different type of getaway in the upcoming months, you won't want to miss a free presentation on various haciendas throughout the state of Jalisco at the Twisted Palms in Plaza Romy on November 18th at 7 pm.
Flamenco, Scenes of Spain at Teatro Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
Featuring the music of Tohoku with some of the most celebrated dancers of Southern Spain, 'Flamenco, Scenes of Spain' will bring the passionate and stirring musical art of flamenco to Puerto Vallarta’s Teatro Vallarta for one night only on Saturday, November 13th at 8:00 pm.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - The Golden Years
 Laura Gelezunas
Polly and Hubert Vicars retired south of the border in 1988, long before it became trendy. From the moment they arrived in Puerto Vallarta it was love at first sight, and they bought the condo they still live in after only three days in the city.
Festival Gourmet Chef's Table Dinner at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
The annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet features chefs from all over the world, and guest chef Nicole Pederson is stirring things up at Kaiser Maximilian. Be sure to reserve your table for her special Chef's Table Dinner, a six-course meal paired with wines, on November 17th at 8 pm.
Pilot Avoids Tragedy at Vallarta Airport
 VallartaOpina.net
Global Air charter flight 7038 was forced to make an emergency landing at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport on Thursday, when the plane's front landing gear failed. Captain George Luz Campos expertly maneuvered the plane, saving the lives of all 99 passengers and five crew members.
Values Bring Tourism Back to Puerto Vallarta and to Playa del Sol Costa Sur
 Vocus
Great service and added values with better rates than ever in Puerto Vallarta Hotels. Just the perfect getaway for a family vacation; beautiful beaches, good food and a very safe destination.
Ray's Consignment Shop: Fun Finds & Friendship on Calle Miramar
 Roberta Rand
Ray Smith's consignment shop on Calle Miramar, just north of the Rio Cuale bridge in downtown Puerto Vallarta, is an amalgam of junk shop, art gallery, lunch counter and Left Bank salon - not necessarily in that order - and PV's most popular destination for thrift-store junkies.
Riviera Nayarit Is Preparing A Cosmopolitan Celebration for the Opening of the International Gourmet Festival
 RivieraNayarit.com
The opening gala of this prestigious event will be hosted at the Villa La Estancia hotel and will showcase the culture and flavors from five continents, with a special touch from chefs Eugenio Villafaña and David Reyes.
Charity Bingo for Pasitos de Luz - Week 3
 pvrpv.com
Considering the Day of the Dead celebrations and the American Election, the third night of Charity Bingo for Pasitos de Luz at Nacho Daddy had an amazing turnout of over 80 enthusiastic players. A great time was had by all and another $12,184.60 pesos were raised for Pasitos de Luz.
BBCC Hero to Run Vallarta Half Marathon
 Denise Fiske-Chow
Let's hear it for Dana, our Marathon Man! At last year's Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon, he raised a cool $1000 USD for the Bucerías Bilingual Community Center. This year, our hero will be running for the BBCC again at the 8th Annual Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5K Competition on November 7th.
Concierge Festival and Fundraising Event
 PVNN
The Pacific Region of the Concierge Association will hold its first Festival del Concierge on November 6th at 7 pm at Thierry's Prime Steak House. For just $200 pesos you can sample food and wine from some of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, while supporting three worthy charities.
San Pancho Friday Night Art Walks
 Susan Sanborn
Starting November 19th, and continuing every Friday evening along Avenida Tercer Mundo (main street) in San Pancho, art galleries, jewelry stores, Mexican handicraft and Mexican folk art stores along with various restaurants will be participating in the Art Walk from 6 to 8 pm.
Chocolate and Mexican Beverage Pairings
 Patrick Harrison
As part of the XVI Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival, on November 12th at 11 am, Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates and Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge will blend cultures to create a memorable afternoon of chocolate paired with traditional Mexican beverages at the stunning Garza Blanca Resort & Spa.
Medical Tourism in Mexico - Part 4: Mexico Medical Care
 Laura Gelezunas
At the Global Medical Tourism Conference & Expo, which took place in Puerto Vallarta from August 24-26, 2010, local videographer Laura Gelezunas talked with Mazatlán emergency room doctor Dr. Juan Baraza about tourists' fears of getting seriously ill in a foreign country.
3rd Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament
 Phil Kerr
November 5th is the final registration day for The Third Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament, so if you are into great sport fishing but don't have a lot of money to enter the professional tournaments in and around Banderas Bay - don't delay - sign up today!
Exemplary Local Businesses Connect With Communities
 Becci Burchett
Giving back is good business – that’s what The Dazzling Details and Vallarta Adventures decided when they invested their time and money into local non-profit PEACE. These two exemplary businesses raised and/or donated funds for PEACE-coordinated flood relief efforts and spay and neuter clinics.
Bravo to the Hotel Marriott!
 Pamela Thompson
I recently had the opportunity to witness some outstanding customer service provided by the Hotel Marriott staff. This type of service is commendable and one we can all learn from. As ambassadors of Vallarta, we must take every visitor's request to heart and treat it with patience and respect.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Villa Azul Pacifico – South Shore, Puerto Vallarta
Villa Azul Pacifico is a new, truly spectacular, custom designed oceanfront estate for sale on the picturesque southern shores of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This gorgeous and spacious 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath villa seamlessly blends contemporary luxury and Mexican style on a grand scale.
Paradise with a View in Riviera Nayarit
 Bill Bell
There are many of us who want a Mexican vacation outside of the mega resorts. For those few precious days away from the everyday working grind, we want some sun, beautiful accommodation, an authentic peaceful experience. You can find it all in La Peñita de Jaltemba on the Riviera Nayarit.
Cupcake Decorating Day at Pie in the Sky
 Harold Sokolove
Cupcakes have become the newest food fad in the US and it was no different at the Pie in the Sky bakery in Bucerías on October 29th. Ten students, their teachers and program co-directors from PEACE's Casa Communidad took part in the 4th annual Halloween cupcake decorating event.
5 Reasons to Retire in Puerto Vallarta
 Kathleen Peddicord
I visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the first time more than 15 years ago. I’ve returned this week to find that, from a retire-overseas point of view, this town is all grown up.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta November 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
We welcome back our "snowbirds"! The rains are gone, the weather’s gorgeous and we are anticipating an outstanding high season. It was a bit difficult to actually make a schedule of clinics due to the multitude of activities going on throughout the Bay of Banderas in November, but we managed!
Peter Gray Art Museum Seasonal Opening
 Buri Gray
Please save the date of Thursday, November 18 for attending the exciting opening event of the new season for the Peter Gray Art Museum. We'll be hosting an exhibition of the works of 5 International artists from Guadalajara, plus new paintings by Puerto Vallarta's own Meg Munro.
Outback Steak House Continues its Altruistic Ways
 Polly G. Vicars
Get ready for the November 11 Outback Steak House 10th Anniversary celebration! Continuing their commitment to the children and youth of Puerto Vallarta, Outback is donating all proceeds from the event to three important and deserving charities: Casa Hogar, Pasitos de Luz and Becas Vallarta.
Learn Vallarta Malecón Sculpture Walks Continue
 Sandra Cesca
The free and informative Malecón Sculpture Walks offered by Learn Vallarta will continue through the winter from 5:30-7 pm on Tuesday evenings. The walks begin at The Millennia sculpture at the north end of the Malecón, and end at the sculpture of Saint Pascual Bailon on the Malecón extension.
Eve Magazine Presents Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Because of the passionate and stylish elements of the Riviera Nayarit region, Eve Magazine, which focuses on style and passion for professional women with high purchasing power, recently conducted a photo shoot in Riviera Nayarit for an upcoming edition.
Splurge Art Gallery Presents Artist Marie-Danielle Leblanc
 Tonya Clark
Splurge Art Gallery is proud to host the first Art Show of the 2010-2011 Art Year with artist Marie-Danielle Leblanc on November 18th from 7-9 pm. In her special exhibition, 'Landscapes & Vista' you will see and enjoy how Leblanc transforms places into poetic worlds on a canvas.
A BanderasNews Brief & Upcoming Events
 Rolando Ramírez
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines and upcoming events from local Spanish language publications to keep you informed.
Day of the Dead Celebrations in Vallarta
 PVNN
In Mexico, Día de Los Muertos festivities begin on the night of October 31 and continue through All Saints Day and All Souls Day, celebrated November 1st and 2nd respectively. These are the days when art, religion, life, death, sadness and humor all come together on the streets of Puerto Vallarta.
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