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Understanding Mexican Medical Insurance
 Bob Cohen
Before I decided to live in Puerto Vallarta full-time I had to be sure that certain personal business was in order in the US and in Mexico as well. Medical issues were at the top of my list, and I didn't even know Americans could purchase Mexican insurance.
1st Annual Vallarta Open Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra, along with a group of Puerto Vallarta city officials, announced play of a new professional tennis tournament, aptly named the 1st Annual Vallarta Open, September 19th through the 22nd.
Home Sales Soar at Punta Mita’s Porta Fortuna Residential Resort
 Business Wire
The Porta Fortuna community in Punta Mita, Mexico, has experienced strong demand for its new product, “Zen Casitas” – selling eight pre-construction units at an average price of $1.5 million each this summer.
DiscoverNayarit.com: New Website for Riviera Nayarit
 PRWEB
DiscoverNayarit.com, a new vacation rental, real estate and investment website, was recently launched. The site contains resort information, owner-direct vacation rentals, real estate listings and investing, retiring and lifestyle sections for the western Mexico coastal state of Nayarit.
Punta Mita Time Prepares For High Season
 The Latin Palate
As restaurants and businesses all around the Bay of Banderas are preparing for Puerto Vallarta's 2007/2008 "High Season," Punta Mita Time Restaurant chef/owner Art Mendoza is leading the pack.
Puerto Vallarta To Host Pan American Badminton Championship
 Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta will be hosting the XIV Pan American Badminton Championships at the Canto Del Sol Resort beginning September 11th and culminating with championship matches on September 16th.
The Villa Group Weddings in Cabo and Vallarta
 Dawna Robertson
The Villa Group is proud to announce the addition of destination wedding ceremony packages and honeymoon specials for couples who are planning to celebrate their nuptials in the romantic retreats of Cabo San Lucas or Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Promoting Puerto Vallarta's South Side
 Adriana Romero
Presidente Intercontinental Hotel General Manager Félix Ruano recently hosted Grupo Sur's first Round Table meeting, a series of monthly luncheons organized to promote tourism while protecting the environment on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Adventures Maternity Ward 
 Laura Gelezunas
A captive dolphin birth is a rare event but over the last eight years, the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta has welcomed the birth of more than 10 dolphin babies, and they're expecting more than one new arrival before the end of the year.
So You Really Want To Learn Spanish
 Polly G. Vicars
Want to be able to tell Transito that you didn't see that stop sign? Tell Immigration that you must have your FM3 by next Tuesday? Maestro Melchor has the answer for us Gringos who say, "We want to learn Spanish, but it's too hard."
Moderate Quake Hits Puerto Vallarta
 Associated Press
Some jangled nerves but no damage are reported from a moderate earthquake that shook Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, late Wednesday. Preliminary readings in the U.S. and Mexico put the strength at 4.9 to 5.2.
Puerto Vallarta: One of Mexico's Crown Jewels
 George Fuller
Puerto Vallarta does not have the glitzy swagger of Acapulco, the youthful exuberance of Cancun, nor the collection of elite resorts, residential communities and high-profile golf courses that one finds in Cabo San Lucas. What it does have is an authenticity and charm that is singular among Mexican resort towns.
ASPV Offers Spanish Classes for Adults
 PVNN
Learn Spanish the fast and easy way! Starting September 24th, 2007 the American School of Puerto Vallarta will be offering all levels of Adult Spanish Classes to help you develop your ability and confidence in Spanish communication.
Vallarta Celebrates El Mes de la Patria
 PVNN
Every September, know as El Mes de la Patria, cities throughout Mexico host a series of colorful and patriotic celebrations commemorating Mexico's Independence from Spain - but here in Puerto Vallarta, the festivities are unbeatable.
No-Fear Medical Care in Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
Ten years ago, if you had a medical emergency in PV, most Gringos would fly back to the states for care. Today, Puerto Vallarta boasts modern hospitals, medical clinics and dental offices equipped with everything you'd expect to find in the US.
Exploring the Vista Grill Experience
 PVNN
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to Vista Grill and tells us why this restaurant with a view gives out-of-town visitors just one more reason to visit this wonderful paradise called Puerto Vallarta.
Live in Mexico Without Spanish?
 Jim Scherrer
When we moved to Puerto Vallarta ten years ago, it was imperative to understand and speak some degree of Spanish. Today, most locals either speak English or have a good understanding of “Espanglish,” making it easy to communicate with anyone.
Wellness Week Schedule of Events
 Pamela Thompson
Health Travel Guides, an innovative company that works with Resorts.com to bring people to Puerto Vallarta for a variety of health services, will be presenting a series of free health-related seminars in Nuevo Vallarta from Sept. 24-28, 2007.
ADLB Rentals Adds Concierge Services
 PVNN
With Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals running the gammit from Punta de Mita to Mismaloya, finding the right vacation home can be confusing, so Administradora de la Bahia has added Laurel Paulson as a full time Concierge to their Rental Staff.
If I Had To Be Sick...
 Janet Podolak
If I had to be sick while on the road, Casa Velas was a perfect place to hole up. The destination resort in Puerto Vallarta has the kinds of amenities that encourage guests to stay put.
Ujena Bikini Jam 5K Saturday Morning Run
 Bob Cohen
Over 200 runners participated in the 5k Run that took place in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone on September 1st. A part of the 2007 Ujena Bikini Jam, the 5k Run/Walk is the only race in the world that features bikini models along with elite runners.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Laura Gelezunas
September may be known as the "low season" in Vallarta, but it's a great time to visit! This month on Banderas Beat, Laura's gonna tell you how to get around, where to eat, what to read and the coolest things to see and do this summer.
Development Could Harm Jalisco's Ecology
 Angelica Enciso
Coastal areas in the states of Jalisco, Nayarit and Colíma have been developing rapidly over the past 5 years, creating dramatic changes in the environment that are starting to be felt by local communities.
The Villa Group Names David Kuhn Corporate Director of E-Commerce Sales & Marketing
 Dawna Robertson
The Villa Group recently announced the appointment of David Kuhn to the position of Corporate Director E-Commerce Sales & Marketing for its resort properties in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Sierra Madre.
Con Vouches for Brenda Martin's Innocence
 Charles Rusnell
When Brenda Martin's hair recently became infested with lice, she didn't have the money for medication, so jailers shaved her head to stop the infestation from spreading to the 11 other women, and two-month old baby crammed into the nine-by-12-foot Mexican prison cell.
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort's Executive Chef Receives Culinary Excellence Award
 PVNN
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort's Executive Chef, Fred Ruiz, recently received the 2007 Culinary Excellence Award for his extraordinary culinary skills. This is the second time he's received the honor; he also won the award in 2005.
Playing Pool to Help Kids Back to School
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta Choppers, Piratas Motorcycle Club and Eclipse Azteca Tattoos sponsored a pool tournament to once again raise money for Banderas Bay area children in need of school supplies and uniforms.
Canopy Tours de los Veranos Celebrates New Arrivals
 Adriana Romero
During the first few days of July 2007, Canopy Tours de los Veranos woke up to a very pleasant surprise... what seemed to be a totally unexpected captive birth of two adorable little Marmoset monkeys.
Retire to Where and Do What?
 Jim Scherrer
For many recently retired baby boomers, the “Golden Years” have become the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For us, Puerto Vallarta has proved to be the perfect place to enjoy life and reap the benefits of years of hard work.
Ana Isabel Receives Pope's Blessing
 Lic. Rosario Cibrián
Ana Isabel's wish was a challenge to Make-A-Wish Mexico, because she was the first girl who asked to meet the Supreme Pontiff. In fact, the wish was SO difficult that Make-A-Wish asked her if she had another wish - but Ana did not.
Discover the Wonderful World of Dolphins
 PVNN
If you love dolphins, a visit to the Dolphin Adventure Center should top your list of things to do on your vacation! These cool videos will give you a quick peek at some of the most unique and exciting tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Woman Rebuilds Life After Near-Fatal Injuries
 William Bayne
Elizabeth Sullivan was badly injured in a car accident in 2002. But after multiple surgeries, Sullivan recovered from disfiguring injuries and is competing in an international modeling contest in Puerto Vallarta today.
Golf Projects May Leave Mexico Wildlife High and Dry
Eliza Barclay
Two planned tourism projects at the Chamela-Cuixmala reserve, located between the cities of Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, may leave a rare and richly diverse Mexican wildlife area high and dry, scientists say.
Wellness Week Coming to Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
From September 22nd through 29th, Health Travel Guides will be hosting Wellness Week at Flamingos Villa del Palmar Resort and Spa in Nuevo Vallarta. All seminars scheduled to take place over 7 days are open to the public and free of charge.
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