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Puerto Vallarta Reconstructive Surgery Campaign
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
During July's XII Annual Meeting of Medica Sur, members of the Medical Society and SEMARNAT held a Puerto Vallarta Reconstructive Surgery Campaign. Surgeries performed included lip, palate and nose reconstruction, scar revision for burn victims, hand surgery, and ear restoration.
Female Icons in Mexican Culture Art Expo
 The Mexico Report
Luis Abarca’s commitment to the arts and culture of his homeland has produced one of Denver's largest private collections of Mexican fine and folk art. From Sept 13-Dec 16, 2012 'La Mexicana: Female Icons in Mexican Culture' will be on display at the Arvada Center Theater Gallery.
Sunwing Offers Winter Flights to Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
Just as travelers are starting to plan their winter getaways, Sunwing is making it easy for residents of Alberta, Canada to fly to the warm and sunny beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Starting December 19, Sunwing will offer weekly flights to PVR every Wednesday through March 20, 2013.
Time is Running Out: Register to Vote NOW
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
Be an Absentee Voter, Not an Absentee Citizen - VOTE! This slogan has particular significance to the large community of American ex-pats and dual citizens who live throughout Mexico. In Vallarta, Democrats Abroad can help you register to vote and request your absentee ballot.
 Relax in San Sebastian del Oeste, Mexico
 Julie Schwietert Collazo
Summertime is a great time to visit San Sebastian del Oeste, Mexico. Situated 4,500 feet above sea level in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains, San Sebastian's cool climate and historic appeal have made it one of Mexico's last great getaways.
Making the Most of Facebook's Timeline
 myhosting.com
The timeline has drastically changed the visual layout and functionality of Facebook pages and with that has created new challenges for business owners. But taking the time to get creative in how you use your page and all the new features can create new opportunities as well.
Riviera Nayarit Offers Endless Adventures
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Located near San Blas, La Tovara offers the largest collection of birds in Mexico, a clever film set, and adventures in the jungle. When you take a tour through the marshes and estuaries of this national park with Chencho as your guide, Riviera Nayarit is revealed in a different light.
Mexico’s Tourism Activity Grows 3.9%
 LAHT.com
Mexico’s tourism activity grew 3.9 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2011, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The measures reflect the consumption levels of both domestic and foreign tourists.
SETAC GLBT Community Center 'Brigades For Life'
 Javier Gallegos
Taking the tools of education and prevention of HIV - rapid tests, condoms, lubricants, brochures, prevention packages, etc. - directly to the people in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding communities is the purpose of SETAC Community Center's 'Brigades for Life' program.
Disaster Declaration for 38 Mexico Cities
 EFE
The Mexican Government has issued disaster declarations in 38 cities in southern and eastern Mexico affected last week by Hurricane Ernesto. The disaster declarations will allow officials in Veracruz, Guerrero, and Tabasco states to obtain Natural Disaster money to deal with the damage.
This Week, Mexico Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
When in Mexico, sample authentic Mexican cuisine. There no better place to try it than at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta during their Summer Sizzle. This week's menu features three courses with choices for each course, plus a complimentary drink for $299 pesos.
Mexico Named 'Tourism Board of The Year'
 Susie Albin-Najera
The Mexico Tourism Board was honored by luxury travel network, Virtuoso, with the first-ever 'Virtuoso Tourism Board of the Year' award. Mexico was awarded for its bold diversification and promotion strategy, creative advertising campaigns, and robust industry partnerships.
Mexico Has its First CIPS Instructor
 John Glaab
The National Association of Realtors has undertaken an initiative to promote the Certified international Property Specialist (CIPS) designation outside of the United States, and The Settlement Company founder, Linda Neil, has been authorized to teach CIPS classes in Mexico.
 Vallarta Urban Renewal Projects Near Completion
 Lorena Sonrisas
Puerto Vallarta is beginning to see the results of the urban renewal plan that it has been subjected to over the past 7 years. Unlike the Malecón renovations some of the city improvements might have passed unnoticed, but as they near completion, the entire plan becomes more evident.
Mexico Has Best Olympics in Over 40 Years
 Global Times
The Mexican delegation for the London 2012 Olympic Games had its best performance in over 40 years for the summer games, winning seven medals. It is the second best Olympic showing for Mexico ever, only surpassed by the 1968 athletes who won 9 medals overall.
Interjet Adds New Mexico City-Vallarta Flight
 BanderasNews Team
With domestic flights meeting 100% occupancy during the summer holiday season, Interjet decided that the additional flight was necessary to add to their Saturday schedule to Puerto Vallarta, which currently has two flights from Mexico City and one from Toluca.
Olympians and Stars Best Hope for Arctic
 Suzy Chaffee
The magnificent Arctic is now in a battle for its LIFE, which will affect all life on Earth. On one side of the 'Arctic Ring' are the super rich oil companies whose only concern is profit. On the other side are heroic environmentalists, a million earth citizens, and 100 celebrities.
The Loft Galeria Art Expos in Santa Barbara
 John C. Strawn
The Loft Galeria is very pleased to announce that during their annual off-season summer hiatus from the gallery in Puerto Vallarta, they will be hosting a series of Art Open Houses in Santa Barbara, California. A portion of the art sales proceeds will benefit 3 non-profit organizations.
Riviera Nayarit Hotels Make T+L's Top 20 List
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Four Seasons Punta Mita, St Regis Punta Mita and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit were included in a list of the Best 20 Hotels in Mexico for 2012, according to a survey made among international readers of Travel + Leisure, one of the world's most influential travel publications.
2nd Vallarta Bird Conservancy and Festival
 Patrick Harrison
The Banderas Bay region is a hidden jewel on Mexico’s Pacific Coast for bird watchers that's just now being discovered. Following up on the successful Vallarta Bird Festival held earlier this year, organizers have announced dates for next year’s event at Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
Mexicans Hooked on Bottled Water
 Elisabeth Malkin
Despite reassurances from authorities that municipal plants pump clean water into the supply network, skepticism is widespread. In many communities across Mexico, talk of tap water is constant — whether there is any, how it smells, what color it is, or whether it carries insects.
US Citizens Can Register & Vote From Mexico
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
Are you an American citizen living in Vallarta or the Banderas Bay region, or a citizen of both the USA & Mexico eligible to vote in the US election? Register now to be sure your vote is counted in 2012. Whatever your party or candidate preference, Democrats Abroad Mexico can help!
Mexico Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Soccer
 Huffington Post
Mexico forward Oribe Peralta scored a goal in each half to lift Mexico to a shocking 2-1 victory over Brazil, earning Mexico its first-ever Olympic soccer gold medal. Mexico's previous best finish was in 1968, when the team finished fourth on home soil.
Demand for Mexico's High-End Tequilas
 Nathaniel Parish Flannery
The Sangre de Azteca distillery is located in the mountainous state of Jalisco, the heart of Mexico’s most important tequila producing region. The distillery produces about 9000 one-liter bottles of the highest quality 100 percent blue agave tequila available, per day.
Money Week: Reasons to Invest in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Behind the gory headlines lies a country to be reckoned with when it comes to economic growth. According to Money Week Magazine, Mexico's recent manufacturing boom and its formidable export power are making it one of the most attractive emerging markets in the world.
Mexico Pet Importation Policy Update
 Banderas News Team
Earlier this summer many US and Canadian travelers were up-in-arms over the news that pets were no longer allowed in-cabin on flights to/from Mexico. But due to recent changes in Mexico's aviation regulations, you may bring your pets with you - if you have the proper documentation.
Meet Becas Scholarship Students at Los Mangos
 BanderasNews.com
Everyone is invited to stop by Biblioteca Los Mangos to see Becas Vallarta A.C./America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. awarding scholarships to their senior high and university students on August 18, and to junior high students on the 19th - both days from 10 am to 3 pm.
H7N3 Update: 8 Million Chickens Slain
 Christine Hsu
Officials announced that eight million chickens have been slaughtered and 66 million more have been vaccinated in an effort to contain a bird flu outbreak in the western state of Jalisco, Mexico. The UN reports that, in different parts of the world, the virus has infected humans.
A Taste of Italy at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
The mere mention of Italian food conjures up very specific images, dishes and aromas. This week, you have a chance to sample three courses of innovative Italian food for just $299 pesos during the Summer Sizzle at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
How to Find Your Puerto Vallarta Dream Home
 Patrick Harrison
Thinking of moving or retiring to Mexico? The Parade of Homes open house series, powered by Tropicasa Realty, is the perfect way to find Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area homes, villas and condos listed in all price ranges through a variety of local realtors.
Jala and Xalisco Sweet Corn Festival
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Every year during the first half of August, the Nayarit Colonial communities of Xalisco and Jala celebrate a Sweet Corn Festival. The festivities are organized to honor the first harvest, but local cuisine, dancing, music, cockfights, rodeos, and horse racing play honorary roles.
Mexico City Mobile Library Expands Minds
 Hispanically Speaking News
Among the increasing number of food trucks in the Mexican City, a group called ALUMNOS47 has put its own truck on the streets, only this one is not meant to feed your stomach, but rather your mind. But the mobile library does more than provide books to the public via moving truck.
Kaiser Maximilian's Early Bird Specials
 Laura Gelezunas
August in Puerto Vallarta is filled with balmy afternoons and people enjoying life at a leisurely pace. There's no better place to enjoy this time of day than at Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant and Espresso Bar, where you can enjoy their Early Bird Special menu every day from 1 to 6:30 pm.
VBG Celebrates Rainforest Cacao & Vanilla
 Carlos Mendoza
Experience the splendor of Puerto Vallarta's rainforest in its divine abundance with a visit to the enchanting Vallarta Botanical Gardens, where everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the annual Rainforest Cacao and Vanilla Celebration through August 31, 2012.
Olympic Soccer: Mexico Beats Japan 3-1
 Chris Brummitt
Oribe Peralta scored with a swerving, long-range strike to help Mexico beat Japan 3-1 on Tuesday and secure a spot in the final of the men's Olympic soccer tournament. Mexico will play Saturday against the winner of the Brazil-South Korea semifinal.
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