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 News Around Banderas Bay
Cruise Ship Tourism on the Rise
 PVNN
With 12 Disney Magic cruise ships scheduled to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas this year, the number of tourists coming to this country on cruise ships will increase by over 20%, according to Mexico’s Department of Tourism.more »»»
Planned Resorts Lure Retirees
 Tom Kelly
There's a reason the most popular Mexican second home areas are popular: They got a huge helping hand from the government. Tourism officials now have plans for new projects, including ones on the jungle coast south of Cancun and north of Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Hotelito Desconocido Joins Mexico Boutique Hotels
 PVNN
Mexico Boutique Hotels, a collection of stylish properties throughout Mexico that create diverse experiences in incredible destinations, recently announced the addition of Hotelito Desconocido, a renowned luxury property just 60 miles south of Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Centro de Acopio Animal Logo Contest
 Laura Gelezunas
Do it for the dogs ... and the cats! The Animal Shelter of Puerto Vallarta is looking for a logo and they want you to supply it. All local commercial artists, and anyone with some talent, gather your creative skills and make a sign, which will be posted on the route to the shelter.more »»»
Christine Club Hosts Make a Wish Jazz Benefit
 PVNN
Club Christine together with the Make A Wish Foundation, are helping to make wishes come true by presenting a benefit jazz concert performed by the Clark College Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday, June 20th at 8:30 pm.more »»»
Hot Summer Fashion in Puerto Vallarta
 "...this is probably not just a fad"
Appliqués, sequins, beads and embroidery are just a few of the ornaments adorning denim this season. Join Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, for a peek at the hot summer fashions you'll find at Simarik Boutique in Plaza Caracol. more »»»
Dolphin Day Camp in Puerto Vallarta
 Macy Jozsef
Since 1988, Macy Jozsef of Living from the Heart has been providing recreational, motivational and educational dolphin assisted therapy programs to people with Autism, Down's Syndrome, learning disabilities and other challenges. Nowadays, she is offering Dolphin Day Camp at Dolphin Adventures in Puerto Vallarta - and the program has been a huge success...more »»»
Cool Summer Specials at Costantini
 Denise Derameé
Situated in the middle of the internationally famous Café des Artistes Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Costantini Wine Bar offers an informal, yet sophisticated, escape from the heat - and cool summer specials during the month of June.more »»»
Northwest Stars Defeat Team Aga
 Bob Cohen
The 13th Annual Puerto Vallarta Sports Classic came to a successful close last week, with the Northwest Stars defeating Team Aga in the traditional basketball final game, which was played in the jam-packed Municipal Gym.more »»»
A Place in the Sun
 Carissa Wright
The car was in long-term parking at Sea-Tac airport by 5:30 a.m., but the ungodliness of the hour paid off when, by 3 p.m. that same day, I was lying on a sandy beach in Vallarta, margarita in hand. The towels were deep blue, the margarita was cold and the sun was hot. Paradise.more »»»
El Arrayán Cooking Class
 Patrick Harrison
Carmen Porras and her team of chefs at El Arrayán, everyone's favorite Mexican Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, will be sharing a few of their secrets during an upcoming cooking class on Tuesday, May 30th from 10 am to 3:30 pm.more »»»
Apple Vacations Adds Puerto Vallarta Flights
 dallasnews.com
Dallas travelers have more options for reaching Puerto Vallarta. Apple Vacations has new flights to the historic Mexican town departing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Sun Country Airlines.more »»»
Sergio Martinez Knocks Off Yan Welffens In Sports Classic Tennis Final
 Bob Cohen
In a rematch from earlier this year, 15 year old Sergio Martinez broke the three tournament winning streak of Yan Welffens in the men’s “A” division Saturday at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club.more »»»
Rub-A-Dub-Dub... A Dog in a Tub
 Laura Gelezunas
Do you like bubble baths and frisky dogs? Every Thursday morning at 9 am, the Animal Shelter of Puerto Vallarta offers animal lovers the perfect opportunity to put on your grubbies and come play in the bubbles.more »»»
No Bikini Necessary
 Sue Fornoff
Renowned personal trainer and fitness instructor, Margot Rutigliano, invites women of all ages to relax, shape up and have some fun in the sun at her Bikini Boot Camp, a six night health inspired adventure in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.more »»»
XIII International Sports Classic Founder Howard Kelsey, Going Stronger Each Year
 Bob Cohen
As Howard has for the part few years, he allowed me to take a bit of his demanding schedule while in town for the Annual Sports Classic, an event that draws more and more local and out of town and country competitors and spectators.more »»»
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Breaks Ground on Luxury Property in Punta Mita
 hospitalitynet.org
A host of dignitaries gathered in the magnificent tropical paradise of Punta Mita to celebrate the groundbreaking for St. Regis Resort, Punta Mita.more »»»
Coldwell Banker Realtors Unveil New Website
 PVNN
Coldwell Banker La Costa, the premiere real estate brokerage firm in Puerto Vallarta, recently announced the unveiling of their new website CBLaCosta.com, which incorporates some features not found on other local real estate websites.more »»»
Las Alamandas Resort Accepted Into Exclusive Virtuoso Membership
 PRNewswire
Las Alamandas announced that it has been named to the exclusive list of Virtuoso properties effective immediately. The fabled resort created by Isabel Goldsmith-Patino and situated along a pristine strand of the Mexican Riviera becomes instantly accessible to the Virtuoso membership.more »»»
NH Krystal Vallarta Sends Chefs to Spain
 PVNN
The NH Krystal Hotel in Puerto Vallarta recently announced that they will be sending two of their best chefs, Sr. Iram Alberto Diaz and Sr. Juan Pablo Sanchez, to Madrid to study with European chefs for a year of intensive culinary training.more »»»
Marina Del Ray to Puerto Vallarta now 4 Races in 1
 Rich Roberts
Race entry packets for "four races in one" - Del Rey Yacht Club's new format for its 19th biennial International Yacht Race from Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta next February - are available online on the new race Web site at www.pv07.com.more »»»
U.S. Man Arrested on Suspicion of Killing Fellow American
 Associated Press
Police here have arrested a U.S. man on suspicion of involvement in last month's death of a fellow American during an apparent robbery. Kevin Thompson is suspected of involvement in the death of Edwin Grissom Jr., police said late last week.more »»»
Dreams Shattered in Mexico
 Marla Dickerson
Doug and Dru Davis sold their San Diego County home several years ago to buy a $200,000 house on the beach here. The value of their new place not far from the resort of Puerto Vallarta increased fivefold — until some developers moved the beach.more »»»
Rotarians Want to Take Sixth Load of Wheelchairs and Equipment to Vallarta
 Elaine Pennington
The gift of mobility is well worth the trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico every year for Rotary Club of Camrose members. It started out with a chance meeting between Camrosians Don and Chris Rebus, and Ivan Applegate Curiel in 1999 and it has turned into a major international project for the Rotary Club of Camrose Canada.more »»»
Fabled Las Alamandas Resort Offers Mother's Day Retreat to Paradise in Mexico
 PRNewswire
Las Alamandas Resort on Mexico's Pacific Coast is offering a special Mother's Day package designed to provide ultimate seclusion and coddling for mothers who never seem to find the time to take care of themselves.more »»»
Bountiful Boy Helps Clothe Poor Children
 Natalie Clemens
When Trevor Montrone was 5 years old, he went on a dune buggy tour deep into the jungle of Puerto Vallarta. There, he saw some little boys playing ball with rocks. They didn't have shirts on. They didn't have shoes on. That's when the Bountiful native gave one of the boys his Spider-Man T-shirt. "He was really happy," said Trevor.more »»»
USS Curt Provides a Painting Party
 Peter Gray
Though the sailors aboard the visiting USS Curt had only a two-day leave this month, they spent one of those days painting the DIVAC center, a large training facility in Puerto Vallarta for people with disabilities.more »»»
Summer Wine
 Denise Derameé
"Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring. My summer wine is really made from all these things..." As high season begins to wind down in Puerto Vallarta, you might find yourself with more time to relax and enjoy the good life.more »»»
Is There a Dolphin in the House?
 Laura Gelezunas
A dolphin may be just what the doctor ordered in the form of therapy. For about two decades, physical therapists and psychologists have praised the effects of dolphin therapy and how swimming with dolphins can help the sick and handicapped.more »»»
3rd American School Golf Scramble at El Tigre And Hollywood Auction Night
 Bob Cohen
On Saturday, May 27th the El Tigre Golf Club in Nuevo Vallarta will be hosting the American School Golf Scramble Tournament. El Tigre Golf Director and good friend Jesus Carmona invited me out to El Tigre for breakfast and to meet Ileana Truqui, the president of the American School PTA.more »»»
Tired of Retirement: Study Finds Retirees Returning to Work
 MF
Can't wait to escape the grind of your job and retire? Not everyone feels that way. A new study shows many potential retirees want to keep working longer. The study finds that about one-third of all American retirees have returned to work for pay after an average sabbatical of one-and-a-half years.more »»»
Martinez & Martinez Win Pro AM at Pipi’s 10th Annual Canto Del Sol Tennis Classic
 Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol tennis pro Polo Martinez was a proud Papa Saturday afternoon after his two sons Sergio and Roberto captured victory in the 10th Annual Pipi’s Canto Del Sol Tennis Classic.more »»»
Seven Checks for Seven Charities
 Peter Gray
The Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Classic and Champions Tour, which was held at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club earlier this month, donated $525,000 pesos to seven local charities at the Marina Golf Club.more »»»
Vallarta Orchid Society News
 PVNN
If you are an orchid lover, you won't want to miss the free lecture on Orchid Terminology and Vocabulary presented by the Vallarta Orchid Society on Sunday, April 30th at 1 pm in the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Admission is free.more »»»
Grupo Ecológico Water Fund for Lázaro Cárdenas Park
 PVNN
Three of Puerto Vallarta’s last four parks have already been destroyed to make way for parking garages. The fourth, Lázaro Cárdenas, is slowly being strangled by the city, which stopped watering it last July.more »»»
Fresh Air Foundation Spring Camp Held in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
While over 200,000 visitors filled the streets of Puerto Vallarta during the two week Semana Santa and Pascua spring break, 70 local kids had the opportunity to attend a multi-cultural spring camp presented by the non-profit Fresh Air Foundation.more »»»
PV Girls Rythmica Dancers in Final Competition for National Championships
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta's girl's gymnastic team had their final practice Saturday at the Municipal Gymnasium before they head to Tampico for the National Championships on April 26th.more »»»
Banderas Bay Fishing Report
 Myles Lineberger
The tourist season is coming to a close as all the snow birds head back north, but the fish are here. The action has been spotty both offshore and inshore - you just have to fish for what is biting and not get stuck on one particular species.more »»»
Is Vallarta Bursting at the Seams?
 Margo Jodyne Dills
A stroll along Los Muertos Beach on Good Friday afternoon conveyed a swelling mass of humanity, gathered together in the name of Holiness. They didn't look very pious in my eyes and there can be no doubt about it, most were taking a break from their routine lives. more »»»
Copa Pipi's X Tennis Tournament at Canto del Sol April 24th
 Bob Cohen
The Copa Pipi's X Pro-Am Tennis Tournament will be held at the Canto Del Sol beginning Monday, April 24th and will conclude on April 29th. Coming on the heels of a recent Pro-Am at the popular tennis resort, this event promises competitive tennis at all levels of play.more »»»
Mickey Angelo Returns to Vallarta
 Sue Fornoff
Could you use help setting goals and seeing results? Professional Life Coach, Mickey Angelo, will be presenting a 3 hour "Coaching For Rapid Results" workshop at Gringo's Books & Coffee at Casa Tranquila in Bucerias on May 2nd at 10:30 am.more »»»
Parque Hidalgo Tourist Information Office Opens
 PVNN
In an effort to maintain Puerto Vallarta's position as one of the leading tourist destinations in Mexico, a new tourist service and information office was opened at Parque Hidalgo earlier this month.more »»»
Local Kids Soccer Teams Score Big
 PVNN
This was a special week for many of the young soccer players in Puerto Vallarta. Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, shows us how area teams scored big, thanks to the generosity of some soccer fanatics from California.more »»»
Lazaro Cardenas Parking Garage Postponed
 Grupo Ecologic Puerto Vallarta
On Friday, the legal representative of the Municipal Government of Puerto Vallarta announced that Tecnologia en Proyectos Inmobiliarios, the company which was awarded the bid to construct parking structures in Plaza Pitillal and Parque Lazaro Cardenas, had withdrawn from the construction in Parque Lazaro Cardenas.more »»»
Soccer Uniforms Donated to Puerto Vallarta Kids
 Bob Cohen
Coach Leigh Kirmsee of the Mount Diablo Soccer Association in Concord and Steve Price, the owner of Soccer Magic in Walnut Creek, donated more than $50,000 pesos worth of new soccer uniforms, balls and other equipment to some of our local youth soccer teams here in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Punta Mita Answers Key Questions About Mexico's Hot Real Estate Market
 PRNewswire
With a wealth of rich culture and history, combined with a picturesque setting, Mexico is quickly becoming the most sought-after opportunity for resort real estate. The luxurious gated community of Punta Mita has risen to the occasion and grown into the position of a much whispered-about destination among those in the know.more »»»
Mexico by Mountain Bike: A Cultural Experience
 Jim Scripps
Rogelio Salazar may have the ultimate job, though he only makes $80 on a good day. Eighty dollars goes a long way in Mexico, even in an expensive tourist town like Puerta Vallarta.more »»»
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