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Turning up the Heat in Puerto Vallarta
 Robert Dry
Given that the rains have just begun for the season, it is hard to fathom what lies just around the corner. Veteran circuit party promoters Will Gorges and Gilles Belanger are already making plans for Latin Fever, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta from November 24th-30th, 2009.
 The Sea Turtles of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Sea turtles are very intelligent creatures of nature; they continue coming to Puerto Vallarta regardless of the swine flu scare, the border town drug wars, or the global recession! In fact, they are a lot like savvy tourists; once they’ve been to Vallarta, they keep coming back!
Tropicasa Realty Launches a 'Magic Box' from Mexico Mortgage Finder
 Patrick Harrison
Tropicasa Realty has combined the ease of searching for that perfect villa, lot or condo in paradise, with an easy-to-use mortgage search tool showing you down payment details, monthly payments and other key details from a variety of available loan programs - all in one place!
Summertime Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
One of the best things about summertime in Puerto Vallarta is Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu. From June through August this popular beachside restaurant is offering diners a choice of three delectable dishes from different countries around the world for just $299 pesos per person.
The Bay of Banderas: Be Here. Be Happy. Be Home
 The Banderas Beat: Special Report
In the second episode of our 'Be Here. Be Happy. Be Home.' series, Laura shows us how Banderas Bay area businesses and the local community are dealing with the recent drop in tourism, which started with the global economic crisis and border drug wars, followed by the swine flu scare.
Kaiser Maximilian Early Bird Specials
 PVNN
After a two-week renovation, Kaiser Maximilian is celebrating their reopening by offering Early Bird Specials that you won't want to miss. Every Monday-Saturday from 1 to 7 pm, this popular Puerto Vallarta restaurant is offering 3 course meals for even less than Restaurant Week prices!
Brazil Wins Beach Volleyball Championship
 PVNN
Brazil took home the gold at the Puerto Vallarta 2009 International Beach Volleyball Tournament, which took place from June 12-14 at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium in Puerto Vallarta, with the US coming in second and Greece taking home the bronze.
CONCACAF Beach Soccer in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Are you ready for some futbol? The CONCACAF zone qualifier for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and 2009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships will be played at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from June 17-21, 2009. Admission is free.
 Rotary Making a Difference in Puerto Vallarta
 BainbridgeGa.com
For the past 3 years, the Bainbridge Georgia Rotary Club has been making a difference in the educational opportunities for students in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Rotarians Dean and Marlene Free were able to see first hand what that help involves during a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta.
Old Livestock Corral Recycled into New Bar at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
You won't want to miss the Grand Opening of the new Orchid Bar on the upper level of Hacienda de Oro at Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The Grand Opening of the Orchid Bar will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, June 28th. Complimentary drinks and snacks will be served.
Summer Hair Care Tips from Salon Divas
 Eddie Ortiz
Summer has offically arrived. Here in Puerto Vallarta, the sun, salt water, heat and humidity, combined with the effects of a poor diet, pollution, and air-conditioning, can mean that your hair becomes the bane of your life rather than your crowning glory.
Route 200 Bar & Grill's Noche de Vecinos
 Denise Velez
In an effort to boost the local economy, Route 200 Bar & Grill, a good old-fashioned biker bar known to the locals as simply 'Choppers,' is introducing Noche de Vecinos (Neighbors Night) on Wednesday nights. So stop by for live music, the COLDEST BEER in town, food, fun and great prizes.
108-Year-Old is Ready for Vallarta
 Bill Fortier
Elizabeth T. Gauthier leaned forward in the chair in the living room of her home in the Rockdale part of Northbridge where she has lived for 50 years and made it perfectly clear she is doing just fine - and plans are already under way for this year’s trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
El Potrillo in Concert: Without the Crowd
 PVNN
For those who'd like to see Alejandro Fernández and Friends in the 'Jalisco en Vivo' concert on June 20, but want to avoid the crowds, Vallarta Adventures is offering two special cruises that allow you to enjoy the show from the comfort of their first-class boats anchored out in the bay.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts 2009 International Beach Volleyball Tournament
 PVNN
The first round of elimination games in the Puerto Vallarta 2009 International Beach Volleyball Tournament began today at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium, with 10 international and 2 Mexican teams competing for their chance to play in the finals on June 14th.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Plenty of Peace and Quiet
 Kaitlyn Silva
Drug dealers and kidnappings and attacks, oh my! In late February, the U.S. Department of State released a travel advisory for travel in Mexico. Surely there are dangerous areas in Mexico, but when I visited Puerto Vallarta, I felt safer than I’ve felt in many American cities.
A Cool Way to Quench Your Tropical Thirst
 Gary R. Beck
The weather is seriously starting to heat up in Puerto Vallarta and one of the easiest ways to beat the heat is to enjoy lots of ice cold drinks! I recently discovered the Arnold Palmer. Half lemonade and half iced tea, it's a cool and refreshing way to quench your tropical thirst.
Paradise Bakery & Catering Summer Specials
 Liana Turner
Summer is a great time for entertaining, but sometimes it's just too much work. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue or cocktails on the patio, need some fresh baked goods to go, or want to take a cooking class, Paradise Bakery & Catering's Summer Specials are too hot to pass up.
Writing About Writers: Puerto Vallarta and Jenny McGill
 Marvin West
'Drama and Diplomacy in Sultry Puerto Vallarta' author Jenny McGill tells it like it is. If you ask enticing questions, you get exciting answers: about her 35 years in Mexico, about beauty and bandits, about Fourth of July parties and the fake gardener who fleeced her out of $35...
This Week, Mexico Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
This Week's Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's features the flavors of Mexico, from mild to wild. Starting June 10th you can enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of a mouthwatering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
In Remembrance of Larry Palmquist
 PVNN
A Service of Remembrance for Bucerias resident Larry Palmquist, who passed away on June 6, 2009, will be held at the Community Church across from Hidalgo Park in Puerto Vallarta, this Friday, June 12th, at 4:30 pm. This will be the same time that the service in Kansas City is taking place.
Urgent Blood Donation Required
 Kelly Trainor de O.
Blood is needed (any type, the patient is A-) for an American tourist who had a tragic ATV accident on June 9. She is in critical condition in the CMQ Premier ICU.
The Last Time I Saw Alejandro Fernandez
 Liana Turner
Normally I'd rather stab myself in the hand with a meat fork than go anywhere where there will be a massive crowd of people. But after learning that Alejandro Fernandez will be performing another free concert in Vallarta on June 20, I wanted to share this article I wrote back in 2005 with you.
PVYAFCA: Vallarta Video Fishing Report
 Phil Kerr
The Puerto Vallarta Yachting and Fishing Charter Association is an energetic and forward-looking company using virtual tours as way of marketing charter boats, in the Puerto Vallarta area. Here's their report on the local fishing scene for early June.
A Little Time and Love Can Feed a Family
 Pamela Thompson
On Friday, June 5th, a fairly sweltering evening, 35 Food Drive volunteers spent 37 minutes at the PVRPV offices putting together nearly 700 individual food packages, each containing enough beans, rice, lentils, soup pasta and bullion cubes to feed a local family of four for one week.
The State of Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta - Summer 2009
 Marla Hoover
While last winter we all faced the slide of the US stock and world markets and their jittery aftermath, then held our breath while we waited to see what was going to be its effects on the Puerto Vallarta real estate market, we are now seeing the resuscitation of that market.
Vallarta Exposed at MPM 2009
 PVNN
Over 150 buyers from USA, Canada, Europe and Mexico are in Puerto Vallarta this week, where they are learning about Mexican tourism destinations, facilities and specialized services from over 100 Mexican tourism destinations, facilities and specialized service providers at MPM 2009.
Amapas Sunset Opens on Playa Los Muertos
 Margarita La Bonita
At this time of year, when so many of the restaurants in Puerto Vallarta are closing for the summer, or at the least for several weeks, it is so nice for those of us who brave the humidity to have a new place to go for an exceptional meal, excellent service, and incredible views.
Fishing with Phil - Night Fishing For Squid
 SF Productions
This week Phil goes night fishing for squid on The Office and The Cracker Jack, but things change as the Big Fish show up... do the crews have what it takes to land the Big One?
Gourmet Japanese and PanAsian in Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
At Mikado Japanese Restaurant, Marriott award-winning Executive Chef Fred Ruíz and Sushi Chef Ricardo Lona offer Sashimi, Sushi, Miso soup, Tempura, Yakitori, Thai dishes, lobster, shrimp, chicken, steak and vegetables, all cooked with an intense eye on quality and presentation.
Stars Shine on Puerto Vallarta on June 20
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta's world famous Malecón is the place to be on Saturday, June 20th at 8 pm, as the Jalisco Secretary of Tourism presents 'Jalisco en Vivo 2009,' a free concert featuring world-famous, award-winning musical artists, including Alejandro Fernández and Enrique Iglesias.
Changing Kid's Lives One Smile at a Time
 Patricia Mendez
The Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club is changing kid's lives one smile at a time by providing free medical consultation and treatment to underprivileged children born with a cleft palate or harelip. Your donations are instrumental in creating new lives for these children.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Promoting Tourism
 David Olvera
The Swine Flu crisis has affected every business here in Puerto Vallarta, causing hardship after hardship. In my opinion there is only one way to bring the tourists back in large numbers, and that is through a more targeted approach of promoting and marketing our little slice of paradise.
Lorena Ochoa Plays at Vallarta Golf Event
 Nicole Martin
Prudential Vallarta sales associate Grace Ramirez was one of the select few local golfers invited to participate with the world's #1 LPGA player Lorena Ochoa in the First Annual Ambassador of Tourism Golf Tournament, held at the Vista Vallarta Jack Nicklaus Golf Course on May 30th, 2009.
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