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Make Mexican Your Home Cuisine
 Karen Fernau
If your idea of Mexican food is a tortilla topped with cheese, it's time to change your ways. Mexican food - from Oaxacan mole chicken to red snapper seasoned with cinnamon, cloves, capers and white wine - offers a wide variety of flavors and foods.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay 
 Laura Gelezunas
October is a month of change in the Bay of Banderas, the weather improves and more travelers start to visit. This episode of Banderas Beat includes beautiful water cascades, a look at the growing trend of health travel, the weather, and some local ladies putting a new spin on recycling.
Fire Department Makes Protection Strides
 Harold Sokolove
Thanks to tourism many towns in Nayarit are experiencing unprecedented population growth, and a healthy combination of modern equipment, on-going training and public safety planning makes Bahia de Banderas a safe place to be by most any standard.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta October 2007 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
Putting Puerto Vallarta HealthCare Resources together on paper, in action, in place - and thousands of other details have kept things going non-stop. But here's some of the health-related clinics and programs we have planned for October.
Trattoria Angelo Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 William Michael
At Trattoria Angelo, the tradition of Angelo’s Restaurant lives on... with some new twists. Michele, a recent transplant from Switzerland, brings his Epicurean talent to this popular restaurant in the Zona Romantica of Puerto Vallarta.
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Shines Among the Stars During the Emmy Awards
 PVNN
From upscale accommodations in oceanview suites to spa treatments at its world-class spa, the Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Nayarit luxury vacation prizes at Melanie Segal’s Platinum Emmy Gift Lounge were a hit among the stars.
So You Want To Be a Star?
 T.J. Hartung
Would you like to be part of the Puerto Vallarta theater scene? Two theater groups will be looking for talented individuals at a joint casting call to be held at the Cecatur Theater on October 4th and 5th at 5 pm and on October 6th at 12 noon.
Authentic Italian in Puerto Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to a Puerto Vallarta eatery where you will find authentic Italian cuisine at a restaurant born in Italy: Alfredo di Roma [formerly Da Antonio.]
Playa Hotels & Resorts Announces an Extensive Renovation of The Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel in Puerto Vallarta
 PRNewswire
The Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya, a Barcelo Premium branded hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is undergoing an extensive renovation to its public spaces and guest suites. The renovation will also include the addition of a new European-style Spa.
Considering Retirement but Short on Cash?
 Jim Scherrer
If you’re thinking about retirement within five years and would like to enjoy your life to it’s fullest, you can probably buy that million dollar retirement dream residence in Puerto Vallarta today, even if you’re short on cash!
Let's Get Pacific
 Julie Earle-Levine
"Just call me Tiger. Like the cat." Tigre is a former international surfing champ, and he's helping me brush up on my skills, here in the easy-going village of Sayulita, Mexico. He will later prove invaluable as a source on where to find the best tacos.
Carlos Palencia Captures Vallarta Open Championship
 Bob Cohen
The first Annual Vallarta Open, which began on September 19th with a field of 16 Mexican tennis pros competing for the top prize, concluded Saturday with Carlos Palencia of Monterrey defeating Juan Elizondo of Leon in the final match.
Traveling to Vallarta
 Jim Morrison
A big part of Puerto Vallarta’s charm is that everyone comes here in search of something a little different, and we all seem to find just what we’re looking for. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your Puerto Vallarta vacation.
Day Trippin' at the Marietas Islands
 Owen Neill
On the first day of our Puerto Vallarta vacations, we always like to get out on the water. This time we decided to take a private panga to the Marietas Islands, a Marine Sanctuary just outside of Banderas Bay, to do some snorkeling.
It's A Girl!
 PVNN
Vallarta Adventures is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of their dolphin family, Naui. Weighing in at 20 kilos and measuring 1.2 meters long, she was born at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta on September 3rd.
Exploring The Arts In Puerto Vallarta
 Justin Burch
While most tourists visit Puerto Vallarta to experience the beaches, resorts and unmatched natural beauty, there is a more creative allure just beneath the surface. Though Puerto Vallarta is far from a sprawling city, the community houses more galleries than any Mexican destination outside the capital.
Tropicasa Realty Launches New Website
 Patrick Harrison
Tropicasa Realty has been one of the most trusted names in Puerto Vallarta real estate since 1997, and now, with their new easy-to-navigate website, finding your dream home is easier than ever!
Puerto Vallarta Wellness Week - Mind, Body and Spirit
 Pamela Thompson
Discover your best in mind, body and spirit during Puerto Vallarta Wellness Week. This series of free health-related programs and seminars at Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort and Spa opens Monday and continues through September 28th.
Adventure Divas In The House
 Laura Gelezunas
Vallarta Adventures Tour Company in Nuevo Vallarta is stepping up its marketing efforts with the addition of an all female squad passing out flyers and special information promoting over 15 different and exciting tours.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception for U.S. Consulate Vallarta's New Facility
 Bob Cohen
The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta held a lavish ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on Friday, September 21st at its new facility in the Paradise Plaza Mall in Nuevo Vallarta.
Mexico Voted World's Top Retirement Haven
 Aly Adair
Viva Las - Mexico? According to the 15th Annual Global Retirement Index just released by International Living magazine, Mexico tops the list as the world's top retirement paradise.
Escape From the Heat in San Sebastian
 Sueanne Hagemann
While the sun was burning hot in Vallarta, I decided to head off to the mountains of San Sebastian. I have taken day trips to this lovely town before but on this trip, I decided to stay at a place called La Galerita de San Sebastian.
R.I.S.E. 2008 Poster Competition
 PVNN
The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is sponsoring an annual Poster Competition to raise awareness of the needs of the children at the shelter. The theme of this year's contest is “Los Niños Son El Futuro” and everyone is encouraged to enter.
Banderas Bay Festival to Expand in 2008
 The Log
The 16th annual Banderas Bay International Festival Nautico is expanding to an eight-day event. Last week, organizers announced the dates for the 2008 event: March 1-8.
Diver Down at Vallarta Adventures IDC
 Laura Gelezunas
If you love scuba diving you may want to share your experiences by teaching others how to explore the ocean depths. Vallarta Adventures' PADI Instructor Development Center offers the right training, making it easy to pursue such an exciting job.
CasaMagna PV Helps Clean Up the World
 PVNN
In support of Clean Up the World Weekend, a worldwide effort to inspire communities to "clean up, fix up and conserve their local environment," CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & SPA associates cleaned up Boca Negra Beach last Saturday.
Santa Barbara Theater's 2007-08 Lineup
 Ed Hutmacher
Musicals. Comedies. Dramas. Concerts. Cabaret. Even a spectacular dance show or two are in the lineup. Whatever your taste in live entertainment, there's sure to be something to your liking this season at Santa Barbara Theater.
AMPI Cruise a Sell Out
 John Glaab
At the end of October a group of members from The National Association of Realtors® will converge for an eight-day cruise of the Mexican Riviera. Stops will be made at Mexico's "hot spots" for real estate, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.
Sorting out Sayulita's Legendary Surfing Scene
 Jason Blevins
From the far southern longboard breaks of Punta Mita to the beach-breaking tubes at San Pancho to the boat-accessed reefs of Chacala, the state of Nayarit delivers consistent, warm-water surf for all levels. It is renowned as one of the best surf coasts on the planet.
La Vida & Global Investment Leader CarVal Join Forces
 Patrick Harrison
La Vida, a luxury oceanfront community of only 23 residencias located just minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport in the romantic seaside village of Bucerias, announced today the partnership with global investment leader CarVal.
Hiking Through Puerto Vallarta's Jungles
 Owen Neill
After spending a few days on various beaches around Puerto Vallarta it was time to find some fresh water to swim in, so we decided to go jungle hiking and explore a side of Banderas Bay that is often overlooked by your average sun-seeking tourist.
Finding Your Place in the Sun
 PVNN
If you're planning to vacation or move to Mexico, you should know that Puerto Vallarta is a safe and friendly place to vacation, live, invest and/or retire - and Venegas Realty has four offices around Banderas Bay to serve all of your Puerto Vallarta real estate and rental needs.
Puerto Vallarta's Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa Announces Honeymoon Package
 LoveTripper.com
The newly renovated Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa welcomes couples to experience the romantic charm of Puerto Vallarta with the announcement of the resort's new Honeymoon Package. Couples can stroll the pristine beach, discover the colonial district or relax and rejuvenate with spa treatments.
Casa Sin Tiempo Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Previously available only to guests of Verana, the boutique "handmade hotel" located about 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, Casa Sin Tiempo opens its doors for the first time to the general public.
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