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Air Transport Regional Offers Guadalajara to PVR Flights
Vallarta Opina

During last week's World Tourism Day celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, the Jalisco Secretary of Tourism, Enrique Ramos Flores, announced that Air Transport Regional is set to begin operations in the state capital in November, and will begin offering flights to Puerto Vallarta and four other cities.

Mexico on My Mind Releases Mexico Relocation Guide
BanderasNews.com

Mexico on My Mind has released their new Mexico Relocation Guide. The 2014 guide to moving to Mexico includes topics like; the best places to live, safety, immigration, importing your car, purchasing Mexico insurance, the cost of living, and what to expect after you arrive.

House Hunters International: It's a wrap... again!
BanderasNews.com

It's a wrap... again! This past August, Timothy Real Estate Group finished filming yet another episode for one of the top rated television shows for Home & Garden Television - House Hunters International. This marked the third time the popular real estate show has included Puerto Vallarta.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Casa La Escondida - 4 BD / 6 BA Villa

Discover the eclectic elegance of Casa La Escondida, nestled on the southern shores of Puerto Vallarta. From the moment you enter this fully-furnished villa's arched stone and exposed brick entrance, you'll be enchanted by the contemporary architecture and spacious open floorplan.

Galería Contempo Welcomes Four New Artists this Season
Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann

Galería Contempo, one of Vallarta's favorite art galleries, is delighted to present four new artist for the upcoming high season. Yoel Diaz Galvez, Alejandro Mondria, Luis Sn Carlos, and Miguel Lopez Vazquez are joining the talented list of artists that the gallery represents.

'Live It to Believe It' Campaign Launched in New York
Adam Leposa

The Mexico Tourism Board’s new 'Live It to Believe It' marketing campaign for Vallarta-Nayarit was launched at the New York Museum of Natural History last week. The destination's new marketing campaign is part of a five-point program aimed at increasing tourism to Mexico.

2nd Annual La Cruz International Fishing Tournament
Lorena Sonrisas

Offering 3.5 million pesos in prizes, the Second Annual La Cruz International Fishing Tournament, scheduled to be held October 9-13th at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, promises some hot and heavy competition in the sailfish, marlin, tuna and dorado categories.

Jalisco’s Recovering Tourist Sector Courts Russians
Duncan Tucker

Boosted by an influx of international tourists from far-flung destinations such as Russia, Jalisco has reversed the recent decline in the number of visitors flying into its airports. From January to August, 3.29 million people flew to the state, up 2.1 percent from 2012.

September 27 Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the country, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and a couple of not-to-be-missed upcoming events around Banderas Bay.

Survey Asks 1,000 Brits to Name a Famous Mexican
Daniel Morehead

If you had to name one famous Mexican, whom would you choose? This question was posed to 1,000 Brits using Google’s Consumer Surveys, and the results were mixed, to say the least. Pancho Villa topped the results, but just 0.1% behind him was no other than Speedy Gonzales!

Puerto Vallarta Doctors go to Spain to Expand Knowledge
Pamela Thompson

Two of Puerto Vallarta's star physicians, Dra. Leslie Swindle (cardiologist) and Dr. Antonio Matilla (internist) are going to be away from Puerto Vallarta for the next year as they expand on their already learned professions at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and the University of Barcelona.

Encuentros to Host 2014 Heroes Calendar Launch Party
PVRPV

A group of Puerto Vallarta firefighters and lifeguards are threatening to set off some sparks on Friday, October 11 at Encuentros Pizza Pasta Bar Lounge. Festivities begin at 7 pm with food & drink specials, live entertainment, a raffle, a mini-auction, and appearances by our calendar models.

Mexican Wines are Winning Critical Attention
Laura Gelezunas

Mexico's cultural heritage is often wrapped up with its food and drink. The country is already famous for guacamole, pozole, chile rellenos, atole, jamaica, tequila and Mexican beer. And now, Mexican wines are making a comeback and winning critical attention both in Mexico and abroad.

Post 14 - A Shining Model in Community Involvement
Minerva Zamora

Although the American Legion's main purpose is 'Veterans helping veterans,' they have also created an important presence in their communities, volunteering their time and expertise to active community improvement projects and funding social endeavors. The Banderas Bay post is no exception.

Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Charity Golf Classic
Banderas News Team

The Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Annual International Charity Golf Classic is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2014 at the Flamingos Golf course in Nuevo Vallarta. All proceeds will go towards the completion of the Puerto Vallarta area's only safe house for women and children.

Vallarta Celebrates World Tourism Day Sept 25-27
Banderas News Team

Since tourism is one of the main activities in 'Mexico's Most Authentic Port,' Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramon Guerrero Martinez and the Municipal Tourism Department will host a series of events from September 25th through 27th, in observance of World Tourism Day.

Esperanza y Alegria Discusses Breast Cancer in October
Marie Callan

October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Here in Puerto Vallarta, Esperanza y Alegria and Hospital Amerimed are hosting a series of free discussions that focus on breast cancer treatments and rehabilitation.

Hair Spray Night 2: Vallarta Hairdressers Against AIDS
Laura Gelezunas

Check out splashy fashion at Hair Spray Night 2 on October 4, 2013 at Mandala Sky Bar in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Starting at 8 pm, local beauty salons will be strutting their stuff at this annual charity event that supports the many community programs offered at the SETAC Center.

September 20 Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the country, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and a couple of not-to-be-missed upcoming events around Banderas Bay.

Mayweather-Canelo Bout Promoted Vallarta-Nayarit
Gustavo Rivas-Solis

An estimated 70 million people around the world saw the new Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit joint advertising campaign during the internationally televised Mayweather vs. Canelo match on September 14th, when Mexico’s new 'Live it to Believe it' promotion was featured during the commercials.

Vallarta Lends a Hand to Manuel's Victims in Acapulco
Doraliz Terrón Moreno

Puerto Vallarta's DIF and Red Cross have established emergency supply collection centers throughout the city to help support the thousands of victims in Acapulco, Guerrero and in other states throughout the Republic of Mexico that were affected by the passage of Tropical Storm Manuel.

'Dancing With The Stars' Comes to Riviera Nayarit
BroadwayWorld.com

From November 17 to 21, 2013 Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit will host an all-inclusive 'Dancing Week' highlighted by dance classes led by three-time World Dance Champion and 'Dancing With The Stars' favorite, Louis Van Amstel, and co-host Stephanie de Ortiz.

Vallarta DIF Ayudarte Nos Mueve Brigade Visits La Lija
PuertoVallarta.gob.mx

The Puerto Vallarta Integral Family Development System (DIF), chaired by Magaly Ortiz Fregoso, recently took their 'Ayudarte Nos Mueve' (Helping You Moves Us) Brigade to the La Lija sports stadium, where they offered free social services and counseling to local families in need.

Free Introduction to Opera Lecture at Teatro Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

The 2013-2014 live opera broadcast season by New York's Metropolitan Opera Company will begin at Teatro Vallarta October 5. To encourage more locals to get excited about opera, Vallarta Lifestyles' Paco Ojeda will offer a free 'Introduction to Opera' at the theater on September 30.

Superior Tours Vallarta Ready for the 2013-2014 Season
Marie Callan

Superior Tours Vallarta has been spending the months of August and September preparing their tours and excursions for the upcoming Winter Season. Between exploring new destinations and planning so many great trips throughout Mexico, owner Astrid Van Dam has been very busy.

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