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Puerto Vallarta Sleep Clinic - PV Sleep Well
 Wellness Begins with a Good Night's Sleep
Owned by Kevin and Rhnee Mohan, PVSleepWell offers Banderas Bay area home studies which deliver results of sleep disorder and possible treatments, plus sales, service and repair of CPAP equipment, masks and accessories - at a much lower cost than in the US and Canada.
Mexico's Tax Breaks Attract Investment
 laht.com
An executive order providing tax incentives to assembly plants operating in Mexico has been extended in an effort to attract more investment and boost job creation. President Calderon, who signed the executive order in 2008, recently signed an extension of the benefits to 2013.
Pan American Sailing Events Start Oct 17
 RivieraNayarit.com
The 2011 Pan-American sailing events will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina, October 17-23. Spectators will be able to enjoy the competitors' 12 pm daily departures from the public entrance to Nuevo Vallarta's south beach, a.k.a. Villa 5.
Mexico Assists in Foiling Terror Plot
 Huffington Post
Mexico worked closely with U.S. authorities to help foil an alleged plot to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Washington, a foreign ministry official said Tuesday. 'From the outset, Mexico and the United States exchanged information and acted together,' said Julian Ventura.
Mexico - One Town at a Time
 Susie Albin-Najera
The Mexico Report creator and editor Susie Albin-Najera was recently invited to join 'One Town at a Time,' a non-profit organization addressing the living conditions of underserved villages in Mexico by providing families in these areas with the tools for achieving sustainability.
Pan Am Beach Volleyball Starts October 16
BanderasNews Team
Are you ready for some Volleyball? The 2011 Pan American Games Beach Volleyball tournament will begin on Sunday, October 16th at the newly constructed Pan American Beach Volleyball Stadium, located at the south end of Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone, near the Sheraton.
Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Update
 David Zude
Despite the rains, the foundation for the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter has been completed. The cost of the excavation and foundation was $336,000 pesos, part of which was raised at fund raising events in Puerto Vallarta. And speaking of fund raising events...
Hurricane Jova Not Projected to Touch Vallarta
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board announced that the destination is under no immediate threat as Hurricane Jova touches down on Mexico's Pacific Coast. According to Mayor Resendiz Gonzalez, 'the experts say that other than strong winds and heavy rain, we are in no imminent danger.'
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrate 90 Years
 Gabriela Escandón
Known around the world as the symbol of Puerto Vallarta, the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parrish will celebrate 90 years on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011. Over the years the church has become one of the most visited and photographed places by tourists who visit our city.
 Celebrate Oktoberfest in Puerto Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
Andreas Rupprechter is celebrating Oktoberfest by serving up a special menu through October 31st featuring authentic German food and spirits in addition to the traditional Austrian cuisine that has made Kaiser Maximilian one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurants.
PV's 'Get on Board' Campaign Continues
 mijobrands.com
The Conventions and Visitors Bureau of Puerto Vallarta, the Puerto Vallarta Chamber of Commerce and Mijo! Brands continue with the 'Subete al Tren' campaign - a series of training workshops to provide local businesses with training and tools to promote our destination online.
Hurricane Jova to Strike Mexico Tuesday
Trust.org
Hurricane Jova strengthened to a major, Category 3 hurricane Monday as it marched toward Mexico's Pacific coast. The Mexican government has declared a hurricane warning for a 100-mile (160-km) stretch of coast from just south of Puerto Vallarta to a point south of Manzanillo.
Vallarta Receives 2011 Pan American Torch
Puerto Vallarta CVB
The 2011 Pan American Games torch began its local journey on October 7 at the Paradise Village Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta and concluded on the Puerto Vallarta Malecón, where Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz lit the caldron to officially begin the Fiestas of the Americas celebration.
Tropical Storm Jova Threatens Jalisco
 Kathleen Harris
It has been a fairly quiet rainy season in Puerto Vallarta this summer, but two tropical storms, Irwin and Jova, now have Jalisco in their sites. Both storms are still in the Pacific far from the Mexican coast, but according to the National Weather Service could potentially hit Vallarta by Tuesday.
1st Puerto Vallarta Breast Cancer Social
 Ed Thomas
Make plans now to attend the First Annual Breast Cancer Social Puerto Vallarta, a very special event to support breast cancer survivors, on Monday, October 24th at the Hotel Abbey, located at Calle Pulpito #138 in the Romantic Zone.
Aeromexico’s Gran Plan for Your Mexico Vacation
 Mexico Premier
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, invites travelers to find spectacular promotions and book upcoming vacations using its brand new online platform - Gran Plan. In Puerto Vallarta, Aeromexico is partnering with the hotel Barceló, a stunning, AAA and 4 Diamond Awarded Resort.
Microsoft Opens Tech Center in Mexico City
 Fox News
Microsoft has inaugurated its first technology center in Latin America, a facility in Mexico City that will be used to train around 2,300 software developers. Microsoft Mexico executives say the software giant will invest more than $600 million in the country in the coming years.
Modo Foto Developing Photographers
 Kathleen Harris
Modo Foto Vallarta is a loose collective of model photographers, amateur and professional, who clicked powerfully when they met at Ujena Jam events. After this year's Jam they decided to gather at various locations around Mexico, invite local models and photograph them.
Nayarit Fisheries Management Initiative
 Paty Aguilar
On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, a new CONAPESCA program for Fisheries Management in the state of Nayarit was initiated. The head of SAGARPA, Peter Guevara Aguirre, predicted the completion of this program in December of this year.
Surf with Gerry Lopez - The Legend!
 Live Punta Mita
There are still a couple of spots left for the upcoming Gerry Lopez Standup Paddle and Yoga Camp taking place on October 20, 21 & 22, 2011 at the CINCO Watersports Center, Hotel des Artistes, in Punta de Mita, Mexico.
Maya 2012: A Guide to Celebrations
 Susie Albin-Najera
Travel writer Joshua Berman has just announced the release of his new book, 'MAYA 2012: A Guide To Celebrations in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras,' which lists next year's events, tours, festivals and happenings in the Maya region as December 21, 2012 approaches.
 Simply Puerto Vallarta: On The Road Again
 Laura Gelezunas
Despite the controversial news regarding the safety of the US - Mexico border, thousands of travelers cross this line every day - especially the snowbirds who drive their motor homes to RV parks in Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area every winter.
Learn Vallarta Offers Expanded Services
 Sandra Cesca
The low cost of living makes Puerto Vallarta a perfect place to consider for those contemplating relocating or retiring to Mexico. Learn Vallarta has been working hard all summer to add new services that focus on the needs of anyone thinking about making the move to Puerto Vallarta.
Share Your Best Photo and be the Next Cupocity Girl
 Nicole Martin
Do you have a dazzling smile? Sparkling eyes? Unique face? Cupocity is looking for 2 lovely ladies between the ages of 18 and 99 to be their next Chica Cupocity. It's easy to participate, just upload your photo to facebook and ask your friends to vote for you.
US Supports Mexico's Human Rights Commission
 U.S. Embassy Mexico City
On October 4, 2011, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne met with the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Raul Plascencia, to express support for the Commission’s efforts at defending human rights in Mexico.
HealthCare Resources' New Vascular Clinic
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta is proud to present a new Vascular Clinic. This is a screening clinic with Dr. Escoto, a bilingual vascular surgeon who'll check on your leg and feet circulation. Clinics are scheduled for October 17, November 21 and December 28, 2011.
PV's Pan Am Celebrations Begin October 7
BanderasNews Team
From October 15-23, Puerto Vallarta will host four 2011 Pan American Games - the deep water swimming, triathlon, sailing and beach volleyball competitions. But before the games begin, the Pan American flame's arrival on October 7 will kick off the Banderas Bay region's celebrations.
Vallarta Chefs Cook for Social Causes
 Rodrigo López Becerril
Here's what's on the menu for the 7th Annual Palomazo Culinario - an incomparable charitable culinary event that includes cocktails and a four-course gala dinner accompanied by live musicians at the Casa Magna Marriott Puerto Vallarta on Sunday, October 16, 2011.
NORCECA Warms Up Beach Volleyball Stadium
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
Puerto Vallarta's Pan American Beach Volleyball Stadium was inaugurated last weekend by Mayor Salvador González Resenediz as he kicked-off the NORCECA V Circuit Beach Volleyball games, which were held in the city's new 3000 seat stadium September 30 through October 2.
Wanted: English-Speaking Vallarta Residents
Sandra Cesca
Interested in welcoming visitors to Vallarta? Learn Vallarta is negotiating a volunteer service for the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Office and is looking for positive and enthusiastic Americans and Canadians who are available and willing to volunteer for this exciting new endeavor.
2011 Concierge Festival and Fundraising Event
 Ana Sarmiento
The Pacific Region Concierge Association will celebrate its 2nd Festival del Concierge and Grand Raffle on November 4th at 7 pm at Thierry's Prime Steak House in Plaza Peninsula. Proceeds will be donated to the Centro Integral para el Anciano DIF, Paraíso Felino A.C. and S.O.S. Animal.
Meet Your Peers in the PV Salon
 Phyllis Davis
If you'd like to expand your social circle and meet others who are also 'accomplished' then join Colle and Phyllis Davis for their new entertaining PV Salon where you can meet interesting locals and visitors for lively discussions every other Sunday afternoon.
Mata Ortiz Potters Set Out to Conquer Europe
 Miguel Camacho F
An exhibition with works of Gustavo Perez and ceramists from Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, opened on September 28, 2011 at the National Superior School of Arts in Limoges, the ceramics capital of France. The exhibition will travel throughout Europe until January 2, 2012.
Palomazo Culinario Displays Vallarta Spirit
 Polly G. Vicars
The Palomazo Culinario Event returns to the Casa Magna Marriott on October 16th. Don't miss your chance to enjoy an extraordinary four-course dinner prepared by some of Puerto Vallarta's best chefs, while helping raise money for four Banderas Bay area charities.
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