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Love is in the Air: Joyous Anticipation
 Wendy Brown
On February 13th, Alejandro Baez, owner and Director of both Sol y Luna Art Galleries in Puerto Vallarta, is proud to present, for the second consecutive year, the new artwork of two talented international artists, Sushe Felix and Don Quade.
46th Annual Becas Ball - Save the Date
 Peter Gray
Mark your calendars now and prepare for an evening like none you have experienced before! Puerto Vallarta's social event of the year, the 46th annual Becas Ball, is scheduled to take place at the Westin Resort & Spa on Thursday, March 6th, 2008.
El Pitillal Health Fair - Feria de Salud
 Paul Crist
Stop by the Main Plaza in El Pitillal on Friday, February 8th between 9 am and 4 pm for free medical testing and counseling at a health fair presented by Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, CAPASITS, and Puerto Vallarta's municipal HIV agency, COMUSIDA.
Botanical Gardens Noche de las Luminarias
 Mary Hess
On Thursday, February 21st, the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens will host "Noche de las Luminarias," coordinated with the full moon. This, our second annual "Members Appreciation Night," will feature live music, great food, and an open bar.
 Take The Men of Vallarta Home With You
 PVNN
It's not too late to get your copy of the Hot Men of Vallarta 2008 calendar! By buying one of these high-quality 12 month calendars, you'll be helping people of limited resources who are living with HIV in Puerto Vallarta and around the bay.
Puerto Vallarta Sojourns Spell Romance and Memories
 The Province
Visiting Canadians share their excitement of the city, the people, the scenery and the beautiful sunsets while in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The Helium Report: Icon Vallarta
 Kristen King
On Mexico’s west coast, Puerto Vallarta is nestled on a bay that is home to long stretches of white sand and an increasing number of luxury developments. Here, Icon Vallarta, a $200 million luxury development from high-rise condo giant Related International, just broke ground last fall.
 Explore the South Shores on a Sea Safari
 Laura Gelezunas
A whale breaking the surface or a school of dolphins just off the bow of your boat are some of the wonders of the ocean that make themselves available to explorers on Vallarta Adventures' new tour, Sea Safari.
Natural Medicine Fair in Puerto Vallarta
 JOY!
The Encuentro Internacional Vallartense de Medicina Natural, Traditional, Alternativa, being held at Lazaro Cardenas Plaza through February 17th, is the first International natural medicine event ever staged in Puerto Vallarta.
BananaCantina Supports New Life Mexico
 PVNN
This Wednesday night from 7-11 pm, Harriet Cochran Murray of Cochran Real Estate will be hosting Local Celebrity Charity Night at Banana Cantina to raise funds for New Life Mexico's Street Boys and Pregnant Teen programs.
Choosing a Puerto Vallarta Wedding Venue
 Zac Campbell
Choosing the perfect venue can be one of the most daunting tasks you have to face when planning your Puerto Vallarta destination wedding. Even if you've been here before, you may not have ever looked from a wedding planning perspective.
Give the Gift of Life for Valentine's Day
 Pamela Thompson
There is an URGENT need for all types of blood in the Banderas Bay area. The blood bank is located at Hospital San Javier, across from the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta. Please consider giving the gift of life this Valentine's Day.
Bouquets to the People of Vallarta!
 Polly G. Vicars
It would take a book to chronicle the generous Becas' members, friends and supporters who have made Becas Vallarta the incredible entity it is, but today I throw a few bouquets to some people who truly "made a difference" at the last Becas Breakfast.
Help blu Turn Red
 Len
I really feel passionate about the women’s heart disease problem and its solution. Ladies, I truly believe it’s time to stomp this thing out. So put on your red dress and stop by blu by Len on February 15th at 1 pm for Vallarta Women’s Heart Appreciation Day.
Re- Retiring in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 William Michael
I had worked for thirty years. Put in my time and now I was ready to retire. I had had it with the hustle and bustle and was ready for some well deserved peace and quiet. Well, that was good for a year! Then I thought I was going stark raving mad!
Breakfast Club Benefits Vallarta HIV Group
 Paul Crist
Approximately 115 attendees enjoyed great food while supporting V.E.S., an important local non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the HIV epidemic in Puerto Vallarta, at the Breakfast Club meeting at Boca Bento on February 1st.
"Al Natural" at Sol y Luna Art Gallery
 Alejandro Baez
Featuring paintings inspired by the natural world around him, David Kerstetter's One Man Show, Al Natural: A Contemplation of Beauty, opens February 6th at Sol y Luna Fine Contemporary Art Gallery in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Valentine's Day: Love is about Caring and Protecting
 Paul Crist
This Valentine's Day, show those you love that you care. Forget the flowers and candy. Talk to them about HIV. The love you show in this way will come back to you in ways that will far outlast the memory of a bouquet of flowers.
MEXLend Celebrates 2nd Anniversary!
 Patrick Harrison
MEXLend is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary in Mexico. With over two years helping customers fulfill their dreams and closing over 100 loans in Mexico, MEXLend has proven their stability and longevity in this quickly growing industry.
New Tropicasa Realty VIP Card Unveiled
 Patrick Harrison
Buy any home, condo, lot or villa through Tropicasa Realty and you'll receive a VIP card valid for a 10% discount to some of Banderas Bay's favorite restaurants, designers, furniture stores and services. Discounts are valid until Nov. 1, 2008.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
The February 2008 edition of Banderas Beat features affordable Real Estate options in Puerto Vallarta and tells you where to find interior decor items to make your new house a home. We'll also take a look at the some of the area's hottest bodies and take an exciting Sea Safari along the south shores of Banderas Bay.
Winnipeg Students to Aid 'Children of the Dump'
 Shannon Vanraes
This isn't just a vacation, it's an education. Two young Winnipeg students will head to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, early this February, taking money and school supplies gathered by their peers with them.
Passengers Memorialized: Remembering Flight 261
 Ventura County Star
Today is the eighth anniversary of the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. Headed to San Francisco and Seattle from Puerto Vallarta, it plummeted into the choppy waters of the Pacific Ocean near Anacapa Island. In all, 83 passengers and five crew perished.
MAW Fundraiser Food Festival at Fidencios
 Bob Cohen
Make-A-Wish Mexico will be holding the 8th Annual "Big Jack's Barbeque" Fundraiser Food Festival at Fidencio's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach on February 8th. All proceeds will go directly to the terminally ill children that Make-A-Wish serves.
Active Sailors Scrape Los Mangos Library
 Peter Gray
On the morning of Thursday, January 25th, sixteen crew members from the CGC Active, led by the ship's captain, Cdr. Sean Burke, descended on the Los Mangos library with scrapers and pressure hoses to prepare the building for a fresh coat of paint.
PV Businesses Support R.I.S.E. Event
 Keith Amo
The business community has again demonstrated its generosity and commitment to the children of Puerto Vallarta. This year's generous sponsors for the R.I.S.E. for Hope Event on February 9th include local realtors, restaurants and business owners.
Wise Women of Vallarta Upcoming Programs
 Pamela Thompson
The Wise Women of Puerto Vallarta are planning two fabulous programs for February: "Living Beyond Cancer" with Lisa Schalla and Rosa Yamada on the 6th and "The Power of Our Stories" with International Author and Speaker, Joy Carol, on the 20th.
Becas Beach Breakfast a Big Hit
 Peter Gray
Becas Breakfasts are fast becoming one of the most popular morning get-togethers in Puerto Vallarta. A record-breaking one hundred and forty-nine people attended the latest breakfast, held at the La Palapa Restaurant on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Enjoy Art and Music in Marina Vallarta
 Mercedes Sanchez
On January 31st, Bridged and Brian Lott welcome Puerto Vallarta oil painter Clemente Hernandez Garcia, a.k.a. Teocalich, and Tex-Mex rocker Joe King Carrasco to their new Mexican-African art gallery in Marina Vallarta, Galería Internacional.
This Valentine's Day Give With Your Heart
 Patrick Harrison
Join Xocodiva on February 14th, the day of love and friendship, in extending a helping hand to The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, a shelter for neglected and abused children who live in Puerto Vallarta and around the Bay of Banderas.
Pedro Rodriguez/Mike Green Win 24th Annual Canto Del Sol Pro Am
 Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta tennis pro Pedro Rodriguez teamed with amateur Mike Green, sponsored by Tropicasa Realty, to defeat Canto Del Sol pro Polo Torres and amateur Dr. Raul Mesa, sponsored by CMQ Hospital, to win this year's Canto Del Sol Pro Am.
February Vallarta Health News & Calendar
 Pamela Thompson
Whether you're a visitor, a snowbird or a full-time resident, the February edition of HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Monthly Newsletter & Calendar will tell you everything you need to know to stay healthy and happy this month.
Second Pursuing The Secret Workshop
 PVNN
Back by popular demand, former IBM training executive, Larry Sheldon, will be conducting his second six-week workshop of the season based on the runaway NY Times Best Seller, The Secret, starting on February 7th, 2008.
Mexico's Beautiful Punta Mita is Surprisingly Affordable
 Eloise Parker
If you're keen to avoid the kind of giant resorts, vendor-ridden beaches and noisy bars favored by the "spring break" crowd, you can still find upscale tranquility in Mexico without having to break the bank.
Casa Velas Radiates Romance For A Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding
 PRWeb
Due to the amazing beaches, culture and weather, Mexico weddings have long been drawing couples from all over the world. When it comes to destination Mexico wedding resorts, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique offers the ultimate in romance, luxury and comfort for weddings in Vallarta.
Golf Without Borders
 Sallie Brady
Punta Mita, a $2 billion resort just north of Puerto Vallarta, is one of dozens of luxury golf communities leading Americans to buy abroad. From the Bahamas to Bermuda to the Caribbean and Mexico, courses are springing up along combed beaches as developers seek to draw more buyers from the usual golf getaways within the United States.
Helping Kids at Alfredo V. Bonfil School
 Debbi Egan
Wednesday, January 23rd's Banana Cantina Charity Night was hosted by Papa Dolores/Keiran, who, along with our guests, and of course Mama, who called the raffle, raised $5623 pesos for the Alfredo V. Bonfil School in Puerto Vallarta.
Travel Insurance: Risk vs Reward
 Jim Morrison
I’m personally not a big advocate of insurance in general. Most of the time, I’d just rather take my chances. So it may strike some folks as hypocritical that I actually recommend that people traveling to Puerto Vallarta buy travel insurance.
Helping Homeowners... and the Community
 PVNN
Casas del Mar, a Puerto Vallarta Property Management and Rental firm, is working with homeowners to help kids at risk. Together with their clients they are donating a stay in their vacation homes to the auction at the R.I.S.E. for Hope Fund Raiser.
Real Nuevo Vallarta Sells Out First Phase
 PVNN
All 12 homes in Phase I at Real Nuevo Vallarta have been sold, according to Mariano Rios, the agent in charge of sales at Prudential Vallarta. The agency is now accepting reservations for Phase II, with ground breaking planned for March 2008.
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