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ConfiCasa Mortgage International Officially Opens Its Doors in Puerto Vallarta
 Business Wire
With the recent opening of the Puerto Vallarta Division at Peninsula Plaza in the heart of the hotel zone, ConfiCasa Mortgage International is quickly becoming the only mortgage lender with offices spanning the resort areas of Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Bariatric Support Group
 Pamela Thompson
For post-bariatric patients, support is very important, regardless if you have had the surgery recently or in the distant past. Now there's a Bariatric Support Group here in Puerto Vallarta where you can share your experience and learn helpful tips.
 Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
This week, Twila tells us about the International Friendship Club's Cleft Palate program, and how you can help them improve the lives of Banderas Bay area children affected by facial birth defects while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Grupo Velas Hotels & Resorts Launches Puerto Vallarta Travel Blog
 Hospitality
Grupo Velas Hotels & Resorts, which includes Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resorts, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique and Velas Vallarta Suite Resort & Convention Center, has launched a travel blog covering the latest news from the resorts and Puerto Vallarta destination information.
Ujena Jam Puerto Vallarta Starts Aug. 23
 ujenajam.com
The 2008 UjENA Jam Puerto Vallarta, scheduled to take place from August 23-31, promises to be the best ever, with more than 500 participatants, including 180 models and photographers, and over 30 events, many of which are open to the public.
Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa Now Under Construction in Nuevo Vallarta
 PRNewswire
Whole In One Nuevo Vallarta, S.A. de C.V., today announced the development of its first resort project - the 400-unit Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa - is currently under construction in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
The Irreverent Chef: Lettuce... Iceberg is IN Again
 Liana Turner
I have to admit right now that I have been a lettuce snob. I have turned up my nose at iceberg, curly leaf, and even on occasion, romaine. We all have stages that we go through, and one of mine was the "baby mix" stage.
Making Joaquin's Dreams Come True
 Adriana García Lopez
Each one of the children that we have had the pleasure to meet through Make-A-Wish Mexico has a story that can teach all of us something about life. Take for example, Joaquin, a six-year-old boy with Leukemia.
AMPI to Open Membership to Developers
 Nicole Martin
Real estate developers in the Bay of Banderas region may soon be able to feature the A.M.P.I. logo in their advertising - if they comply with A.M.P.I. requirements for project documentation and commission payments to professional real estate agents.
24th Annual 4 Copas Tequila Copa Canto Del Sol Wrap Up
 Bob Cohen
The first week of August has always brought tennis fanatics to Puerto Vallarta to compete in the annual Copa Canto Del Sol tennis tournament, and this year was no exception. The 24th Annual tournament was once again successful and well attended.
State of the Art Weather Station Installed in Vallarta
 Jim Morrison
Café Roma, located at Calle Encino #287 in downtown Puerto Vallarta, has installed a state-of-the-art weather station outside their famous restaurant, which, together with their webcam, allows part-time residents and tourists to stay informed.
 School of Champions Summer Camp a Success
 PVNN
The last day of the School of Champions Summer Camp was held at the Sheraton, where clowns, prizes and great food wrapped up four weeks of fun for some of Puerto Vallarta's poorest children. BanderasNews videographer, Devon Allistone shows us the highlights.
Can't Afford to Live in Malibu?
 Jim Scherrer
Perhaps you can't afford to live in Malibu, but if you can afford to drive to Malibu read on - you are about to be introduced to Puerto Vallarta, where you can enjoy a paradisiacal lifestyle equal to or better than Malibu - at a fraction of the cost!
Tikul to Host Make-A-Wish Benefit Dinner
 Adriana García Lopez
At a press conference held at Tikul Pacific Cuisine in Marina Vallarta, Make-A-Wish event coordinator Adriana García Lopez took a moment to speak with BanderasNews videographer Devon Allistone about MAW and the Benefit Dinner on September 5th.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
If you want to know what's going on in Vallarta this summer - from a great new place to eat to what everyone is reading on the beach to the latest news and local gossip - be sure to read this week's edition of Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta is a Playground For Kids
 Kids Love Puerto Vallarta, Too!
Ileana and Sofia Ceja, two teenaged girls from Southern California, kick off our new Vallarta for Kids series and show us some kid-friendly tours that everyone in your family will enjoy so you can plan an unforgettable family vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
Marina Nuevo Vallarta Reconstruction Continues
 Capt. Pat Rains
New floating docks are being built and installed this summer at Marina Nuevo Vallarta near Puerto Vallarta, according to Licensado Emelio Oyarzabal, the marina’s director general.
Irreverent Chef: Eat the Rainbow - Put Some Color in Your Life!
 Liana Turner
When it comes to a healthy diet, it's really more important what you DO eat than what you don't. Eat the rainbow. Blueberries, apples, green lettuce, yellow bananas, orange oranges, red plums, yellow peppers, crimson raspberries... you get the idea.
Galeria Pacifico Joins Open House Exhibition
 PVNN
Galeria Pacifico, recognized by Frommer’s as one of Mexico's finest galleries, joins the Open House Gallery by Tropicasa Realty concept showroom in Flamingos this month, adding to the already impressive roster of art galleries displaying work there.
Lots for Tots Vallarta Provides a Total Solution for Traveling Parents
 PVNN
With many airlines eliminating free checked baggage, it's getting more challenging for parents to take small children and babies on vacation. Lots for Tots Mexico provides an easy and affordable solution for families traveling to Puerto Vallarta.
A New Level of Luxury is Rising in Mexico
 Patrick Harrison
Combining a sound financial investment with access to luxurious resorts in popular destinations, M Hotels is ushering in a new era in flexible Residence Club ownership in Mexico. Let M Hotels introduce you to a whole new way to escape.
What Makes Banderas Bay So Special?
 Jim Scherrer
What makes the Bay of Banderas so special? This horseshoe shaped bay on the Pacific Coast of Mexico boasts over 50 miles of beautiful shoreline and 30 miles of magnificent beaches, with the city of Puerto Vallarta essentially in the center.
VES Launches HIV Prevention Project
 PVNN
After the formal launch of the CENSIDA-funded Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA HIV prevention project, V.E.S. President Paul Crist spoke to BanderasNews about what they are doing to reduce the number of new cases of HIV in Puerto Vallarta.
In-Suite Spa Treatments Exude Romance in Puerto Vallarta
 PRWeb
For couples looking to spice up the night en-suite, the Diamond Bath for Couples is now available at the AAA Five Diamond Award winning, all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Laura Gelezunas
It may be hot outside, but there are plenty of cool things to do in Vallarta this summer. In the August 2008 edition of Banderas Beat, we'll take a look at PEACE's Summer Day Camp for Kids and spay and neuter programs, Daiquiri Dick's sizzling summer menus, hot summer looks from Salon Diva's and Vallarta Adventures UNIMOGS - the hottest truck in town.
WEKAF: All Roads Lead to Puerto Vallarta in 2010
 Jonas Panerio
After failing to secure the title in their own backyard, the country's endless search for the overall crown in the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (Wekaf) Championships will take them to Mexico, who won the right to host the biennial event in 2010 during the organization's world congress which was held last week.
El Arrayán Announces Final Cooking Classes of the Summer
 Robin Noelle
Owner Carmen Porras and Chef Mariano Valdés are offering two final Summer Cooking Classes for residents and visitors wishing to learn authentic Mexican recipes and cooking techniques at Puerto Vallarta's favorite Mexican restaurant, El Arrayán.
The Irreverent Chef: Summertime... and the Livin' Is Easy?
 Liana Turner
I still love summer in Puerto Vallarta, but for those of us who live here year-round, summertime in paradise can be difficult. But, where there are problems, there are solutions. Here are a few ideas to help pick us up and keep us cool.
Fall Teaching Opportunities Available at School of Champions
 Robin Noelle
Local charity and after-school program School of Champions, operated by the Children of the Dump Vallarta, is currently hiring English, Computer and Math teachers for the 2008-2009 school year, which begins in September.
VES Receives Grant Funding from Mexican Government
 Paul Crist
Thanks to a $500,000 pesos grant from the Mexican Government, VES is launching a comprehensive project aimed at stopping the spread of HIV in Puerto Vallarta and encouraging local residents to be tested and enter treatment when required.
Botanical Gardens for Groups and Events
 Alice Carter-Tyler
With towering mountain peaks and a profusion of natural diversity for a backdrop and a friendly staff that strives to create custom-tailored services to suit everyone's tastes, the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens are perfect for groups, weddings and events.
Democrats Abroad Get-Out-The-Vote Update
 Paul Crist
Learn more about how the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico makes it easy for American citizens living in the Banderas Bay area to request and mail their absentee ballots for the U.S. Presidential Elections on November 4, 2008.
Former Vallarta Mayor Banned from Politics
 PVNN
Is former Puerto Vallarta Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor's political career over? The Jalisco Congress recently barred Villaseñor from holding any public office for the next five years for authorizing the construction of the Grand Venetian Resort.
Puerto Vallarta & Lake Tahoe - The Best of Both Worlds
 Jim Scherrer
For those of you fortunate baby boomers wondering what to do with the rest of your life and where to do it, we suggest that you seriously consider this combination of retirement areas; Puerto Vallarta during the winter and Lake Tahoe for the summer.
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