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 News Around Banderas Bay
3rd Annual Half Marathon International Run Sunday
 Bob Cohen
The 3rd Annual Half Marathon International was run Sunday morning, starting just after dawn at 6:50 am. A reported 600 competitors ran the 13.1 mile race which began outside the sports stadium.more »»»
Via Yoga & Surfing begin November in Sayulita Mexico
 Surfersvillage Global Surf News
The 2005-2006 series of yoga retreats organized by Via Yoga begins this month in Sayulita, Mexico. Via Yoga is the company created by Seattle’s Kelly Kemp, an entrepreneur and passionate yoga practitioner, and Michelle King, a certified yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist.more »»»
Barceló Hotels & Resorts Acquires la Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel
 Hospitality.net
This luxury hotel, which will now commence trading as the Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya, is known worldwide as the setting where John Huston directed Ava Gardner and Richard Burton in "The Night of the Iguana."more »»»
Why Haven't You Heard Of...Yelapa, Mexico?
 Kimberley Sevcik
Only fairly recently have more mainstream travelers begun looking to the 2,000-person town as a quiet antidote to the condo complexes and American chain stores closing in on Puerto Vallarta, 20 miles to the north.more »»»
Insider Reveals Story of Tri-West Investment Club Scam
 Erin MacDonald
Imagine being hired for a job for which you move to Puerto Vallarta, live and work in a mansion on the beach that would rival all the houses in Bel Air put together, fly around the world on a Lear jet, and enjoy a great salary. Would you take the job?more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Film Festival Update
 Erich Haubrich
The Silver Screen comes alive November 7th-12th as the Puerto Vallarta Film Festival enters its third and best year ever. This year's event will feature 70 films from North and South America.more »»»
Martina Navratilova/Rosie Casals Tennis Clinic
 Martin Parra
November 1, 2005 was a day tennis fans in Puerto Vallarta will long remember, but for the 200 cruise ship passengers that participated in the Martina Navratilova/Rosie Casals Tennis Clinic, it was an unforgettable event.more »»»
Biblioteca de la Higuera Benefit
 Pamela Thompson
Help Sally Conley keep her children's library in Pitillal alive and get a jump-start on your Christmas list at the Biblioteca Higuera Holiday Boutique Benefit on Monday, November 28th from 6-9 pm.more »»»
Local Charity Benefits Big at La Escondida Sports Bar
 Bob Cohen
In Puerto Vallarta's pickings for sports bars, a small popular one for locals and many multi-time visitors, La Escondida hosted its annual fundraising Sunday football event this past weekendmore »»»
Car Legalization Program Gets Final Green Light
 PVNN - Guadalajara Reporter
On October 19th, the Mexican Treasury Department (Hacienda) announced the Reglas de Operacion (rules of operation) that will govern the program to legalize imported cars between 10 and 15 years old.more »»»
International Fishing Tournament Celebrates 50 Years
 PVNN
One of the most prestigious national and international sportfishing tournaments on the West Coast, the Torneo Internacional Puerto Vallarta de Pez Vela y Marlin has upheld a powerful presence among sport fishing tournaments for the past 49 years.more »»»
Local Charities Benefit at the Culinary Jam Session
 Bob Cohen
Three local charities were given 54,000 pesos each, proceeds from the Culinary Jam Sunday at the CasaMagna Marriott. The 250-300 people in attendance enjoyed the finest of foods from Puerto Vallarta's best chefs and restaurants, but the real winners were the charities which received all the proceeds form the event.more »»»
Navratilova and Casals to Play at Canto Del Sol November 1st
 Martin Parra
Tuesday, November 1st, local tennis fans will be in for a real treat as women's tennis most prolific star, Martina Navratilova and tour great Rosie Casals will be arriving in Puerto Vallarta on the Princess Cruise Lines.more »»»
Maritime Terminal Expansion Underway
 PVNN
As a major port of call in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta's tourism largely depends on the continued growth of the Maritime Terminal. In 2003, 164 cruise ships visited Puerto Vallarta, 210 in 2004, and 260 cruise ships are expected this year.more »»»
Hacienda San Angel: Romantic Hotel in Puerto Vallarta
 David Tomlin
What began as a simple remodeling project for a private vacation home took a wildly romantic turn along the way and blossomed into one of the most enchanting boutique hotels anywhere.more »»»
Via Yoga Announces Yoga and Pilates Vacations
 PRWEB
Via Yoga, the Seattle company that offers yoga and surfing vacations in Sayulita, Mexico, is introducing a new series of yoga and pilates retreats beginning March 2006 at the posh resort, Las Alamandas, on the Mexican Riviera.more »»»
Five Star Diamond Award for Vista Grill
 PVNN
On October 4th one of the most popular fine dining restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, Vista Grill, received the Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Science.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Becomes the Hottest Gay Destination in Mexico
 365Gay.com
Long sandy beaches filled with hot men from around the world, beautiful romantic ocean and mountain views, and a wide array of clubs and restaurants are like a pink magnet to Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Help Make Ulysses' Wish Come True
 PVNN
Since 2000, the Vallarta chapter of MAW Mexico has been granting wishes to terminally ill children, bestowing everything from trips to Disneyland or the beach - but all Ulysses, a 14 year old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, wants is to become famous by getting into the Guinness Book Of World Records.more »»»
First Annual Race for La Casa Comunidad
 PVNN
Casa Comunidad, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and adults develop the necessary skills to be successful, positive contributors to our multi-cultural, bilingual community, will be holding the first annual Carrera por la Casa Comunidad on Sunday Oct 23.more »»»
CasaMagna Marriott Releases 365 Baby Sea Turtles
 Bob Cohen
Without much fanfare, the CasaMagna Marriott resort in the Marina, invited close to 200 kids from the Escuela Club de Leones (Lion's Club School) in Colonia 5 de Diciembre to release 365 baby sea turtles at dusk, all born that same morning.more »»»
New Open Skies Agreement Favors Vallarta
 PVNN
After several months of postponed meetings, "Open Skies", a bilateral agreement designed to eliminate restrictions on flights between Mexico and the US, is slated to be signed at the end of October.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Talent Search
 PVNN
Do you want to be a star? Have you always yearned to be on stage? Do you want to make new friends? Are you bored and just looking for something to do? Do you like working long hours for no money? If so, then have we got the job for you!more »»»
Third Telethon Foundation Golf Tournament Big Success
 PVNN
On October 7th and 8th, Club de Golf Vista Vallarta played host to the 3rd Telethon Foundation Golf Tournament. Sponsored by various local organizations, such as the Tourism Trust of Puerto Vallarta, Mercedes Benz and CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort, the event turned out to be quite a success.more »»»
CasaMagna Marriott Celebrates 15th Anniversary
 PVNN
October 18th marks the 15th anniversary of the first day CasaMagna Marriott Resort opened its doors in Marina Vallarta. To commemorate this important occasion, the hotel will be hosting a super anniversary celebration on October 24th at 7 pm in the resort's Salón Vallarta.more »»»
Jefferson Starship Makes Successful Landing at Marriott
 Bob Cohen
Los Angeles promoter Benny Cukier continued a long partnership with the CasaMagna Marriott this past weekend; bringing rock legend Jefferson Starship to Puerto Vallarta, hosting the city's largest American rock group to perform here.more »»»
Vallarta Yacht Club Pasta Dinner and Slide Show
 PVNN
On October 17th at 6:00 pm [Vallarta time] at the Paradise Village Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta, the Coming About women's sailing school and the Vallarta Yacht Club will be hosting a pasta dinner and slide show, "The Rescue of the Arion" with Lloyd Halverson.more »»»
Paradise Village's Nation Cup Results at El Tigre Golf Course
 Bob Cohen
The crowd grew larger and larger at the 18th green at Paradise Village's El Tigre golf course as Mexico and Chile were embroiled in a battle, not for 1st or 2nd place, but for the third and final spot to earn an entry to the World Cup next month in Portugal.more »»»
October Kicks Off the Art Season in Puerto Vallarta
 Denise Derameé
Galeria Dante kicked off the 2005/2006 Puerto Vallarta art season early this year by hosting a cocktail reception on September 28th that featured erotic art by a number of area artists.more »»»
Westin 13th Anniversary Tennis Tournament Results
 Martin Parra
The 13th Annual Westin Anniversary Tennis Classic came to an end Saturday with two local professionals battling for Puerto Vallarta bragging rights in an exhibition match following the finals in the men’s, women’s and kids finals. Well done Norberto; we will look forward to the next top notch tournament at the Westin.more »»»
Casamagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort Offers Special Concert Package to Jefferson Starship Fans
 PVNN
This October 7-11 Jefferson Starship makes its only tour stop in Mexico, hosting a concert and intimate acoustic performance for guests of the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort - the four-diamond retreat at the base of the Sierra Madre mountains on Mexico´s Pacific coast.more »»»
October Events at Cornerstone Hospital
 PVNN
Cornerstone Hospital has just released its community calendar for the month of October, which includes a variety of activities and events ranging from tours of the hospital to seminars and conferences on health-related issues.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Businesses Make a Wish Come True
 PVNN
The joy of bringing a smile to a dying child's face and a twinkle to their eyes in the midst of suffering is Make a Wish's goal, and here in Puerto Vallarta local residents and businesses alike have taken the Make a Wish Foundation to heart.more »»»
Miracles in El Tuito
 Bob Cohen
Thursdays are a special day for some kids who live in El Tuito. No, they don't get to skip school nor do they get presents, but instead they receive a special gift from a generous doctor that practices medicine here in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Casamagna Marriott Resort Receives Golden Apple Award
 PVNN
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort Receives Apple Vacations' "Golden Apple" award for the 13th consecutive year. The resort is proud to be one of the three hotels in Puerto Vallarta that have earned this distinguished recognition by Apple Vacations in 2005.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Zoo Opens in Mismaloya
 PVNN
On September 15th, in addition to the Mexico Independence Day celebrations, Puerto Vallarta was decorated by a brilliant cascade of luminaries and movie stars who came to attend the grand opening of the Vallarta Zoological Center.more »»»
Flying Katrina Disaster Relief
 PVNN
Lew Jennings, who for the past 10 years has published the helpful Boater’s Guide here in Vallarta with a hundred per cent of the funds distributed between local charities, has found a way to help the survivors of Katrina and the disaster relief efforts - and he needs your help.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Chefs Share Culinary Secrets
 PVNN
From September 19-23, join chefs from five of the best restaurants in Vallarta at the CECATI Auditorium as they share their culinary secrets, techniques, food preparation procedures and gourmet meals with a small group of enthusiasts during the first Diplomado Culinario CANIRAC.more »»»
Child Sex Civil Suits Being Settled
 Elizabeth Fernandez
As San Francisco financier Thomas Frank White sits in a solitary jail cell near Vallarta awaiting trial for the alleged rape of a teenage boy, two California lawsuits against him are being settled for about $10 million.more »»»
A Look at Erotica by Mexican Artists Tour de Art
 PVNN
The world premier of the "Look at Erotica by Mexican Artists" Tour de Art will be taking place in participating Puerto Vallarta art galleries from September 25 through October 2nd.more »»»
Savor the Flavors of Mexico
 Denise Derameé
In September, in celebration of El Mes de la Patria, several Puerto Vallarta restaurants are offering traditional Mexican dishes and special Independence Day menus and events that reflect Mexico's sophisticated tastes and charms.more »»»
Parks vs Parking Lots Debate Continues
 PVNN
Faced with the destruction of two parks so far this year, and two more in the days to come, Puerto Vallarta citizens gathered at Lazaro Cardenas Park last week to peacefully protest the construction of another public parking structure.more »»»
¡Viva Mexico!
 Denise Derameé
In Mexico, September is called El Mes de la Patria, and here in Puerto Vallarta, the celebrations are unbeatable. Streets, houses, buildings and cars are decorated with Mexican flags and colorful flowers and excitement fills the air as restaurants, hotels, bars and discos offer special entertainment and activities most every night.more »»»
City Authorities Plan Malecon Extension
 PVNN
The coordinator of Tourist Projects from the State Government's Urban Development Secretariat, Eduardo Barraza, recently presented plans to extend Puerto Vallarta's Malecon from the Cuale River footbridge to Lazaro Cardenas Park.more »»»
Hidalgo Parking Lot Nears Completion
 PVNN
The downtown parking structure at Hidalgo Park is nearing completion. Actually ahead of schedule, the 160 space, two-level underground parking lot should open on September 15th.more »»»
Starship Tickets Now On Sale!
 PVNN
Get out your tie-dyed shirts and other 60’s paraphernalia! Tickets to Jefferson Starship's live concert at the Puerto Vallarta CasaMagna Marriott, Sunday, October 9th at 6:30 pm, are now on sale at the Marriott's Concierge's desk - Tel: 226-0017.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Film Festival - November 7–12
 PVNN
Steeped in a tradition of great filmmaking, the Pacific Mexican coastal city of Puerto Vallarta will host the 2005 Puerto Vallarta Film Festival of the Americas from November 7–12, 2005.more »»»
Funds for Handicrafts Corridor on Isla Cuale in Question
 PVNN
In a recent press conference Sr. Eduardo García Joya, head of Economic Promotion in Puerto Vallarta, said that if the $6 million pesos needed for the Isla Cuale Handicrafts Corridor was not met soon, the federal funds would be reallocated to other projects within Jalisco.more »»»
Foreigners Living in Vallarta Find Help! at Portugal Bar
 PVNN
Last Saturday, around 120 US and Canadian citizens who live here in Vallarta met at Portugal Bar to meet with Bonnie Sumlin, General Director of HELP!, a Mexican Civil Association that helps foreign residents obtain Mexican citizenship.more »»»
How to Become a Mexican Citizen
 PVNN
When you have been living in Mexico for 5 years, you may qualify for Mexican Citizenship. There are benefits in being a Mexican Citizen, but there are also a few drawbacks or limitations.more »»»
Dolphin Therapy in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
 PVNN
For years, people suffering from serious illnesses have reported dramatic changes in their physical and emotional state after swimming with dolphins, and now Dolphin Adventures in Nuevo Vallarta Mexico is offering Dolphin Therapy programs.more »»»
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