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 Leno Morfin Art Show: 'The Dreams to See'
 PVNN
Mexican painter Leno Morfin is coming back to Mexico, and you can meet him at the opening of his new art show, 'The Dreams to See' at the Puerto Vallarta public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, on June 5th at 8 pm.
Puerto Vallarta Returns to Normal Following Flu Outbreak
 travelpulse.com
In Puerto Vallarta, all businesses and tourism-related services continue to operate normally. The city's normal schedule of events is back on track, with many cultural and sporting events taking place right now, while others resume on May 31st or have been rescheduled for the summer months.
PV Town Meeting: Who's Who in Public Security
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara Regional Security Officer and U.S. Consular Agency of Puerto Vallarta invite the English speaking community (residents and visitors) to a Town Meeting with Mexican Authorities in Puerto Vallarta on May 29th at the Marriott Casa Magna in Marina Vallarta.
Vallarta & Banderas Bay Area Food Drive
 Pamela Thompson
Over the past month, thousands of people in the Banderas Bay area have been impacted by the lack of tourists, resulting in a loss of jobs and income and leaving hard-working locals struggling to meet the basic needs of their families. It is now time for us all to step up to the plate and help out.
 Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant Week Review
 Gary R. Beck
Through May 31st, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Café is offering diners their choice of 8 superb starters, 10 enticing entrées and 10 delectable desserts in a 3-course meal for only $299 pesos, making a visit to this upscale eatery during Restaurant Week not only necessary, but also most pleasurable.
Vallarta: Together We CAN Make a Difference!
 PVNN
Between the troubled American economy and the recent Swine Flu scare, tourism is down all over Mexico. Here in Puerto Vallarta you can do your part to bring tourism back to the Bay of Banderas by participating in a march from the Holiday Inn to Los Arcos on Saturday, May 23, at 5 pm.
A Thrilling Tack to Puerto Vallarta
 Randy LaRoche
The Puerto Vallarta Race Series is held every other year by the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey. Here's one crew member's account of this year's 10 day, 1,200 nautical mile sailboat race from Marina del Rey, California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 Qualifier CONCACAF Puerto Vallarta
 Hans Van Damme
The CONCACAF zone qualifier for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and 2009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship that was scheduled to be played in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) from Wednesday 29 April to Sunday 3 May, and was postponed due to the growing concerns over the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, has been rescheduled to take place from June 17-21.
PV Fever... & We're Not Talkin' Swine Flu
 Info Channel Vallarta
Seems that everyone here in the Banderas Bay region is making an effort - and a video - to let the world know that there's never been a better time to break out the sunscreen and enjoy a well-deserved vacation in Puerto Vallarta - the most beautiful beach destination in Mexico.
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Scare: Puerto Vallarta Produces Video to Encourage Tourists to Return
 Ed Walsh
Puerto Vallarta's tourist board has produced a video directed towards welcoming American and Candadian tourists back after the flu scare. Filmed during the XVI International Sports Classic last week, the video features international athletes talking about their experience in paradise.
Restaurant Week at Banana Cantina
Gary R. Beck
At bANANAcANtiNA, traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine is always beautifully presented, but during Restaurant Week, the restaurant is presenting old-style dishes with modern twists that will excite your taste buds and encourage a return visit.
Let's Get Through This Together...
 Griffin Page
To help us all weather the coming months, the new kid on the restaurant scene in PV's Zona Romantica, Beto Esta Contento, offers a 15% discount by mentioning this article through the summer months to anyone who wants to experience a taste of the Caribbean on the Pacific coast.
La Palapa Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
During Restaurant Week 2009, La Palapa executive chef Rafael Cornejo Solórzano and his staff are on a whirlwind journey of combining unusual ingredients, mixing unlikely partners, and presenting the dishes in an extremely elegant fashion. We were very much impressed.
Puerto Vallarta: No Swine
 Sylvie Scopazzo
What do you do when the economy takes a dump and find yourself with too much time on your hands? How about rewriting Eric Clapton's legendary "Cocaine" to tell the world that at least in Puerto Vallata, there's "No Swine."
Puerto Vallarta: Business as Usual
 Diegotopet
On May 15th the travel alert for air and cruise ship services into Mexico was lifted by the United States & Canada governments. Watch the reactions from several guests in Puerto Vallarta.
Restaurant Week at Daiquiri Dick's
Gary R. Beck
With exceptional Pacific Rim cuisine and superior service in an elegant beachfront setting, when it comes to fine dining in Puerto Vallarta, Daiquiri Dick's has it all - especially during Restaurant Week 2009, when you can enjoy a special 3-course menu for only $299 pesos through May 31.
Swine Flu: Was it Real or Exaggerated?
 SF Productions
Last week, SF Productions' David Tarr and his crew hit the streets of Puerto Vallarta to ask locals and visitors if they thought the threat of swine flu in Mexico was real... or really exaggerated.
Coparmex Vallarta: 50 Million Isn't Enough
 PVNN
According to an University of Guadalajara economist, the biggest impact of the flu crisis was to the tourism sector of the Mexican economy. And in places like Puerto Vallarta, the government's 50 million peso aid package for tourism related businesses in Jalisco might be too little, too late.
El Arrayán Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
We visited El Arrayán on May 16th, where our group sampled all nine dishes in the three courses offered on the Restaurant Week 2009 special menu. The three enticing entrees, Filet Mignon, Mahi Mahi and Cochinita Pibil, tested the kitchen's breadth... with the staff succeeding.
Casa Cupula Guests Give Highest Ratings Ever to Staff
 PVNN
May 1st was Labor Day in Mexico, marking an appropriate time to announce the highest guest ratings ever for Casa Cupula Puerto Vallarta's incredible staff. Three of the last 4 half-monthly periods have tied for the highest ever, with an average guest rating of almost 4.8 out of a possible 5.
Puerto Vallarta: A Place Where Dreams Come True
 David Lyons
When I first came to Puerto Vallarta, it was in search of a place where I might find the peace, tranquility and beauty that would inspire me in my writing efforts. I arrived for a one week stay and never left; my return ticket never used...
Impressive Huichol Yarn Painting Donated to Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
A vibrant 4 x 6' yarn painting created by Huichol artist Martin Benitez, has been donated to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens by the family of Isabel Jordan. Isabel was the much-admired, 30-year resident of Yelapa who dedicated her life to promoting Huichol beadwork and yarn paintings.
XVI International Sports Classic Is On
 Bob Cohen
The 16th Annual International Sports Classic starts on Friday. Come out and enjoy a full weekend of basketball and about 90 youth soccer teams competing as in previous years.
Puerto Vallarta: Come On Down!
Diegotopet
In this video you can see how things are going normal and there is no clear evidence of any pandemic or flu anywhere. The weather is beautiful and Puerto Vallarta is ready to welcome anyone who wants to have a nice time in this region of Mexican Pacific.
Restrictions Lifted in Puerto Vallarta, Chapala
 Guadalajara Reporter
According to the Guadalajara Reporter, Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez has given bars, clubs and cinemas in 98 of Jalisco’s 125 municipalities the green light to reopen.
Mexico: One Journalist’s View
 Linda Ellerbee
You would have to be living on another planet to avoid hearing how dangerous Mexico has become, and, yes, it’s true drug wars have escalated violence in Mexico, causing collateral damage, a phrase I hate. But that’s not the whole story. Neither is this. This is my story.
Puerto Vallarta Residents: Pay it Forward
 William Michael
As residents we have the power to affect a change within our local economy. Pay it forward is the idea of taking a little cash to help with a big problem. If each Puerto Vallarta resident supports this simple concept, we can all be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
Worst of H1N1 May be Behind Jalisco State
Ed Walsh
The H1N1 (swine flu) peaked late last month in the Mexican State of Jalisco, Mexico’s Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova said over the weekend. According to Cordova, the flu peaked in Jalisco around April 30, four days later than in Mexico City.
Making "a Little" Go a Long Way
 Pamela Thompson
As we, here in Puerto Vallarta, talk non-stop about the flu and all of the fall-out resulting from it including hundreds of people being laid off, hotel towers closing, businesses letting employees go, empty beaches and restaurants and on and on, I, for one, am beginning to feel sort of helpless as to what I am able to do at the 'grassroots' level.
Christopher Howe: Move Over, Forrest Gump!
 PVNN
With the state of the world today, Christopher Howe is 'taking it to the streets,' by walking from Los Angeles, California to Brazil. Christopher will be walking through Nayarit during the next week or so. Please keep an eye out for him and make him welcome.
Should You Be Afraid to Travel to Mexico?
 PVNN
On May 7, 2009, Patrick Harrison, an American who owns a PR Firm in Puerto Vallarta, sent a letter to WHO asking why travel restrictions are still in place for Mexico, where only 20+ influenza A(H1N1) virus related deaths have been reported. Here's his letter - and WHO's response.
To Mexico with Love... Demands Stay Strong for Brides in the Know!
 Zac Campbell
Are you behind in your wedding planning? Are you avoiding inviting everyone from you mother's list of guests? A destination wedding might be your answer - and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is an affordable and attractive option for couples who want to get married with their toes in the sand.
Children of the Dump Need your Help!
 Arthur Fumerton
Though fortunately to date we have had no confirmed cases of the N1H1 flu reported in the entire Puerto Vallarta area, the flu scare has further decreased our normal flow of donations, which we need to keep our programs open - particularly our School of Champions.
What's it Like in Vallarta These Days?
 John Swanson
What's it like these days in Puerto Vallarta? For sure they have been different lately! But there are quite a few factors that are helping us hang in there, like the relative value of real estate, great restaurants and inexpensive health care in a tropical paradise full of sun, sand and sea.
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