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 News Around Banderas Bay
Metal Art Show in Bucerias
 Harold Sokolove
Ron Berg is showing, and he hopes selling, some of his artwork-in-metal this week in Bucerias. His Arte Metalico Exposition runs through Sunday at Gringo's Books & Coffee on Av. Morelos, south of the footbridge, where you can meet the artist from noon to 6 pm each day.more »»»
El Calcetin Soltario
 Sue Fornoff
Karl and Rosa West may have just arrived in Bucerias, but they have wasted no time in trying to clean up the town. Their new business, a laundry called El Calcetin Soltario (The Lonely Sock) opened on Monday, February 6th. They are located on Highway 200 in Bucerias, across the highway from Restaurant Famar.more »»»
White Ball Scheduled for February 26th
 PVNN
On February 26th from 2–8 pm the beautiful Le Bistro restaurant on the Isla Rio Cuale will host the annual Puerto Vallarta White Ball, an important fund-raising event benefiting the Vallarta Against AIDS Organization.more »»»
Celebrating the Life and Times of Richard Kaplan
 PVNN
Richard Kaplan passed away on December 31, 2005. His smiles, music, larger than life personality and love for Vallarta and her people will be greatly missed. Join Richard's family and friends at El Dorado Restaurant on Thursday Feb. 9th, at 5 PM as we celebrate the his life and all the gifts that were ours as a result of his time with us.more »»»
Canto del Sol Tennis Tournament
 PVNN
Tennis players and fans alike enjoyed a week of hot tennis action as the 21st annual Pro Am Tennis Tournament took place at the Canto del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from January 23rd-28th, and BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, sat court-side to bring us the highlights. more »»»
Mexico's Next Big Big Resort
 Christine Delsol & Larry Habegger
Mexico's first Cancún-style resort development in 20 years is scheduled to open its first phase by December on the Pacific coast, 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, said John McCarthy, director of Fonatur, the government's tourism development agency.more »»»
Rodriguez/Meza Win Pro Am, Welffens Wins "A" at Canto Del Sol Tennis
 Bob Cohen
Tennis pro Pedro Rodriguez teamed with Dr. Raul Meza as his amateur partner to defeat Emile Larrivee and Yan Welffens in straight sets by the score of 6-3, 7-5 to win the 21st Annual Canto Del Sol Tennis Club's Pro Am doubles tournament Saturday afternoon.more »»»
Gettin' Busy with the Navy League!
 Peter Gray
The last few days have been unusually busy for our local Navy League volunteers who work with U.S. Naval and Coast Guard ships visiting Vallarta. While ships normally visit at one or two month intervals, 2006 kicked off with three ships scheduled to dock within days of each other.more »»»
Celebrate Romance at Villa Bella
 Denise Derameé
This Valentine's Day, why not treat your sweetheart to a romantic getaway at Villa Bella Bed and Breakfast Inn in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico? La Cruz is a picturesque fishing village with all of the ingredients for a peaceful, relaxing vacation - and Villa Bella is the perfect place to indulge the senses, relax and enjoy a unique romantic escape.more »»»
Vallarta Sky Divers
 PVNN
A team of sky divers have landed on the beach at the Holiday Inn Hotel, and they're ready to take you on unforgettable adventure that leaves you feeling high - even after your feet have returned to the ground!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 »»»
Love Can Build a Bridge... Vancouver to Vallarta
 PVNN
A line in a Christmas letter that Banderas News reporter and local freelance writer Kathy Taylor wrote to friends in British Columbia has sparked a bridge of love from North Vancouver in British Columbia to the Children of the Dump program in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.more »»»
First Call For The Becas Ball
 Peter Gray
Mark your calendars for the 2006 Becas Ball - the closest thing Puerto Vallarta has to a formal "High Society" event. This year's affair will be held on Saturday, March 4th from 7 pm-12:30 am at the Westin Regina Resort and Spa in Marina Vallarta.more »»»
Vallarta's Ultimate Cocktail Party
 PVNN
Enjoy fabulous food, cocktails and a lively crowd of "do-gooders" while making a difference in a child's life at the 6th Annual Make-a-Wish Mexico Benefit Cocktail Party on February 10th from 6:30-9:30 pm.more »»»
Botanical Gardens of Vallarta
 Sue Fornoff
Visitors to Puerto Vallarta have long been interested in the tropical plants of the area. Until recently, however, there have been few sources of information to satisfy that curiosity. That changed in November of 2005 with the opening of The Botanical Gardens of Vallarta.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta to Host Ujena Bikini Model Week 2006
 Harold Sokolove
Traditionally, September is the slowest time of year for tourism in Puerto Vallarta. But if Ujena Swimwear owner Bob Anderson has his way, this coming September will no longer be jokingly referred to as "Septi-hambre" in this tourism-driven city.more »»»
CasaMagna Marriott 2005 Turtle Protection Update
 PVNN
This year, the Puerto Vallarta Marriott was happy to report that as a result of their turtle conservation program, almost 80% of the eggs deposited on their beach were incubated successfully.more »»»
Nicklaus' Signature Course at Vista Vallarta to Host New Mexican Champions Tour
 noticias.info
The PGA and ClubCorp announced that the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Vista Vallarta Golf Club in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will be the site of a new Champions Tour event next spring.more »»»
An International Effort
 Sue Fornoff
The International Friendship Club (Club Internaciónal de la Amistad) and the Asociación Femenil Vallartense A/C have joined forces for the first time, bringing together the efforts of community-minded Mexicans, Americans and Canadians.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Bikini Model Image Awards
 PRWEB
On Sept 3, 2006, Puerto Vallarta will host the 1st Annual International Bikini Model Image Awards, as part of the 21st Annual International Bikini Jam Week 2006. Over 200 bikini models and photographers from over ten countries will be competing.more »»»
Manos de Amor por Bahía
 Sue Fornoff
On Friday, January 13th, a cocktail party/fund raiser was held to benefit Manos de Amor por Bahía, a non-profit organization committed to building an orphanage/shelter for the children of the Bahía de Banderas.more »»»
Perfecting the Palate at Costantini Wine Bar
 Kathy Taylor
Mark Thursday evenings on your calendar for Costantini's hour-long, complimentary, bilingual wine tasting seminars, hosted by Susan Stewart who heads the Wine Bar staff, and guest wine experts.more »»»
Casamagna Marriott Receives 2006 Distinctive H Award
 PVNN
Once again, international tourist industry experts have recognized the Puerto Vallarta Casamagna Marriott Resort for meeting high quality standards. In January, the resort was once again presented with the Distinctive H award - despite a surprise visit to its installations.more »»»
A Star House Gets Star Treatment
 Laura Gelezunas
This month, the glossy magazine, Leading Estates of the World, is featuring one of Puerto Vallarta's most stunning homes, Villa Estrella Mar, on the cover. This is the first time one of the Banderas Bay area's homes has graced this special spot.more »»»
La Cruz Marina Controversy Continues
 PVNN
Once a tranquil and picturesque fishing village on Banderas Bay, today La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit is a hotbed of controversy. Check out BanderasNews Team member Ray Dion's video of the changes that are taking place on the La Cruz de Huanacaxtle coastline.more »»»
Developer Land Grab Puts Mexico’s Legal System on Trial
 L. Ernesto Uzcanga
"What appears to be collusion between wealthy investors and government officials is allowing the theft of waterfront property rights here," says Ernesto Uzcanga, attorney for a group of Mexican, Canadian and American homeowners.more »»»
Make a Wish Golf Scramble
 PVNN
All golfers, professionals, amateurs, men and women [with or without handicaps,] are invited to participate in the third annual Make-a-Wish Golf Scramble, scheduled to take place at the beautiful Flamingos Golf Course on January 28th.more »»»
Three Kings Day Toy Delivery
 PVNN
Toys for Tots, in its 7th year of reaching out to less fortunate children in Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area, delivered their gifts on January 6th - and Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, went along for the ride.more »»»
Homeowner's Group Charges Collusion and Corruption
 Just Obey The Law
Imagine pouring your life savings into building an oceanfront home only to have someone move the ocean. Impossible? For a group of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle homeowners, the answer is, perhaps not.more »»»
R.I.S.E. for Hope on February 18th
 PVNN
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 18th, the date set for this year's R.I.S.E. for Hope annual fund raiser. This year's charity benefit, scheduled to take place from 5-9 pm at the Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, promises to be a lively and very entertaining event.more »»»
Napa Designer Thomas Bartlett Goes South Of The Border
 Kathleen Dreessen
The floodwaters are receding, but it's still January - gray, lifeless and cold. That is, unless you're Napa interior designer Thomas Bartlett, who can escape the dreary month with a quick plane trip and drive to his hacienda in La Penita de Jaltemba, Mexico.more »»»
Toys For Tots - Mission Accomplished!
 Peter Gray
"Seeing this is giving me goosebumps" the young teacher standing next to me said. In front of us one hundred and one tiny tots aged four to six were lined up to receive a Three Kings' Day present.more »»»
Travelers Rediscover Vallarta as it Jumps into the Top 5
 PRNewswire
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates unveiled the 2006 results of their authoritative annual Travel Trends Survey, in which Las Vegas remains king of domestic destinations and Puerto Vallarta made an exciting leap into the top five from its 12th position in 2005.more »»»
La Hacienda del Terror Premiers in US
 PVNN
On December 31, 2005, the movie "La Hacienda del Terror," featuring Oswaldo Sanchez and Jose De Jesus Corona, two of the best goalkeepers in Mexico, premiered in Video Clubs across the United States.more »»»
Toys For Tots Has Another Record Year
 Peter Gray
Toys for Tots, in its 7th year locally of reaching out to some of the less-advantaged kids in the region, raised enough funds at their golf outing and gala dinner-dance to acquire more than 8,000 toys this year.more »»»
Car Legalization Woes Have Some Expats Seeing Red
 David Agren & Sean Godfrey
The Mexican government began allowing certain imported vehicles to be registered in early November, but some citizens and expatriates have expressed dissatisfaction with the process, which they say is complicated, expensive and at times capricious.more »»»
Website to Homesite
 Troy Mcmullen
Yahoo Inc.'s former chairman and founding CEO, Tim Koogle, is partly focusing these days on south-of-the-border real estate. The 54-year-old venture capitalist, who took Yahoo from a six-staffer start-up, is selling residential property on 100 acres of oceanfront land he bought just north of Puerto Vallarta two years ago.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Looks Towards the Future
 PVNN
During his 2005 annual municipal administration report, Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor expressed his confidence that Puerto Vallarta will continue to grow and prosper in 2006.more »»»
A Bucerias Christmas Present
 PVNN
Once upon a time, there were two kind-hearted people named Tackett, who traveled from a very cold place, called Alaska, south to a warm place, called Bucerias, at Christmas time. They missed their home so much on Christmas Eve that they bought some candy, played Christmas music and went to one of the poorest parts of town.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Hanukkah
 PVNN
The usual Christmas and New Year's holidays are even busier this year because Hanukkah and Kwanzaa (Dec. 26) coincide with them. This year, the first day of Hanukkah happened to fall on Christmas day, and Café Bohemio owner Sol Rosenshein threw the largest Hanukkah celebration Puerto Vallarta has ever seen.more »»»
Sobriety Under the Sun
 Bob Cohen
From January 13-15, 2006 the Puerto Vallarta English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group will be hosting their 4th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Convention Center in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Learn to Sail in Puerto Vallarta
 Denise Derameé
For over 15 years, J World, the Performance Sailing School, has been selected as the top sailing school in America - and now they are offering comprehensive sailing lessons in Nuevo Vallarta.more »»»
The Spectacular Humpback Whale
 Griffin Page
Every year, the most acrobatic of all whales, the Humpback, visits the Bay of Banderas in order to reproduce and give birth. Its arrival begins around mid to late October and extends to around end of March. During that time, some female whales give birth while others reproduce before returning to their feeding grounds in the north.more »»»
Romantic Hotel was Richard Burton's Gift to Wife after Elizabeth Taylor
 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 »»»
Solsticio on Playa Los Muertos
 Kathy Taylor
"Solsticio," the most important day of the ancient Mayan calendar was celebrated on December 21st with a ritual dance ceremony on Playa Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta. As the sun slipped past the horizon and the red-streaked sky darkened, the fires on the beach were lit and the rhythm of the drums stirred the dancers' steps.more »»»
The Real Santa
 PVNN
In an exclusive interview with BanderasNews reporter Kathy Taylor this week, Santa Claus said that his visit to the Children of the Dump in Puerto Vallarta was "one of the happiest days of my life."more »»»
Teeing Off for Toys for Tots
 PVNN
Join Banderas News Video Journalist, Laura Gelezunas, as she hits the links at the Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf Course to check out the Christmas spirit that is par for the course at the annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament Vallarta.more »»»
St. Regis Resort, Punta Mita to Open in 2007
 Business Wire
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced a joint venture agreement to build a new St. Regis Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. Scheduled to open in late 2007, the new ultra-luxe resort is being developed by Ideurban Consultores and DINE.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta New Year's Eve Party Guide
 PVNN
New Year's Eve celebrations in Puerto Vallarta are as diverse & exciting as the population of this magnificent & vibrant city. Fireworks exploding all over Banderas Bay provide an excellent backdrop for the festivities, and wherever you turn, the city is one huge party.more »»»
Princess Cruises Marks 40 Years with a Real Jewel
 Jerry Brown
Forty years ago, few could have envisioned that a somewhat modest maiden voyage to Puerto Vallarta by the Princess Patricia would develop into an industry giant. But you can bet next month’s mortgage payment that Mexico, the destination the line pioneered four decades ago, will figure prominently in the destination mix.more »»»
Photos of the Day - La Cruz Marina
 Latitude38.com
Today's Photos of the Day are of the work underway on the big new 400-berth marina at La Cruz. We think it's located in the perfect place, shouldn't prevent cruisers from still anchoring out, will provide lots of jobs, and will give a real stimulus to the local economy.more »»»
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