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Botanical Gardens Flower & Garden Show
 Dianna Madsen
During the week of February 23rd through 28th, Vallarta Botanical Gardens will host the second annual Puerto Vallarta Flower and Garden Show. This week-long event will feature local products, Vallarta's top florists competing for prizes and flower and garden demonstrations at 2 pm daily.
New All-Inclusive Spa Package at Casa Velas Hotel Boutique
 PRWeb
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique unveils a new all-inclusive spa package that includes up to twenty Spa treatments, ranging from classics like the Bamboo Scrub to avant-garde rituals like a Tequila and Limon Facial.
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Benefits from Airport Improvements
 Thomas Lloyd
Although the high quality of life, and luxury of the real estate available are probably the main draws to Puerto Vallarta, the easy access back home is also a very important consideration for most condo buyers.
Yoga Satisfies My Body, Mind and Soul
 Alex Gomez
I love yoga, which I’ve been doing more or less since I took a class with my friends at the age of seventeen, interspersing it with aerobics, Tae Kwan Do, and weight-training. But nothing satisfies my body, mind and soul quite like yoga.
 Arts for the Sea Turtles of Banderas Bay
 Linda Frakes
This year's Arts for the Turtles fundraiser, scheduled to take place on February 25th at Bahía del Sol and Ocean Terrace in Nuevo Vallarta, will offer original paintings, cards, jewelry, textile arts, metal art and T-shirts. Event proceeds will support the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve.
Signature Dishes in Sayulita
 Ed Schwartz
In my mind, or stomach, to be more precise, when I think of excellent restaurants, I think of notable dishes for which the restaurant is famous. And, there are several restaurants in Sayulita that make that list.
Lökös Paintings Sales Providing Becas Vallarta Scholarships
 Polly G.Vicars
On Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11 am to 6 pm, Inge Lökös, the widow of internationally known abstract artist Stefan Lökös, is hosting an open house that will make it possible for collectors, as well as first timers, to own a "Stefan Lökös!" 10% of proceeds will be donated to Becas Vallarta.
 A PV Beach Tradition at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
There is your typical fish-on-a-stick sold by various beach vendors, but for something extra special try fish-on-a-stick Daiquiri Dick's style. The restaurant's owners, Tari and Peter Bowman get a kick out of offering this seafood delight to customers. They have been doing it for over 25 years.
Casa Alexandra Art & Jewelry Exhibition
 Marcella Castellanos
On Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 from 4-7 pm, Casa Alexandra will be hosting a late afternoon Art and Jewelry Exhibition. Stop by to see an amazing collection of nearly 200 paintings and custom designed exotic jewelry at affordable prices! Wine and hors d’oevres will be served.
Guinness Record Sailing Challenge Scheduled for Riviera Nayarit Nautical Extravaganza
 travelvideo.tv
The challenge is against the sea, against climate conditions, and above all, against herself. Tania Elias plans to obtain a Guinness Record for sailing, by wind alone, from Los Cabos to Riviera Nayarit in 2010 and from Cancun to Puerto Progreso in 2011.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Discover TALVIA
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host Kori Rayburn talks with Talia Genin about TALVIA, a worldwide movement of enlightened individuals dedicated to universal betterment through continual personal transformation and mutual support, and her Wednesday evening gatherings at PV Beach Club.
Popular PV Cooking Classes Return to El Arrayán
 Patrick Harrison
Due to popular demand, everyone's favorite Mexican Restaurant in Vallarta, El Arrayán, will once again be sharing a few of their secrets in an upcoming cooking class, Introduction to Mexican Cooking Techniques and Ingredients, on Monday, February 22nd from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
The 11 Year Old Philanthropist
 Michael Patrick Rybarczyk
Upon learning that most families in Mexico literally cannot afford to send their kids to school because they cannot afford school supplies, 11 year-old Idaho resident Micaela Hurtuk collected more than 700 school supply items, which will be donated to the Ranchito Kindergarten on February 12th.
Puerto Vallarta Little League Week Four Recap and Highlights
 Bob Cohen
The Puerto Vallarta Little league completed Week Four Saturday but two and as many as four teams were added to the league which led league officials to change the schedules and also determine how the new teams would be counted in the standings.
Biking for Vallarta on February 14
 Roberto Angel P. Zepeda
We are pleased to announce that Mundo Ceiba A.C. activities will officially begin in Puerto Vallarta with the 1st Biking For Vallarta Sunday Ride on February 14 from 9-11 am. We invite you to be a part of this movement that seeks to promote cycling as a form of transportation in our city.
Sculptors Enjoy William Michael's Hospitality
 PVNN
Recently, William Michael was honored to host a dinner at his hacienda home for the participants of the Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium. In attendance were 8 internationally-renowned sculptors, along with several Luxury Beach Estates representatives and local residents.
Experience the Evolution of the Bahía de Banderas
 Becci Burchett
Every Friday through April 2nd, PEACE Real World Home Tours visit four exclusive homes, from spectacular luxury estates to modest pueblos, capturing the essence of the diverse lifestyles around the bay while allowing appreciative visitors to give back to the local communities they love.
How to Say I Love You in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day in Puerto Vallarta, there are so many ways to show how much you care that finding the one that's perfect for your sweetheart can be a bit overwhelming, so we've put together a list of special ways to say 'I Love You' on the most romantic day of the year.
Los Bambinos Wow at Viva Bar!
 Polly G. Vicars
On February 5th, Viva Bar was packed to the rafters with a plugged-in crowd whoopin’, hollerin’, singin’ and dancin’ to Los Bambinos renditions of the likes of the Beatles, the Monkeys, Chubby Checker, the Four Seasons and most of the world's other popular rock and rollers.
Barcelo La Jolla De Mismaloya Completes Renovation
 hotelinteractive.com
A longtime favorite for travelers seeking to explore lush, tropical scenery and the magical charm of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, the AAA Four Diamond, all-inclusive, all-suite Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya has recently undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, further enhancing the guest experience.
El Tigre Sports & Racquet Club Announces Third Annual Valentine's Tournament
 Bob Cohen
The El Tigre Sports and Racquet Club in Nuevo Vallarta will be holding their 3rd Annual Valentine's Tennis Tournament from Thursday, February 11th and concluding on Saturday, February 13th.
ITF Wheelchair Professional Tennis Tournament Held at Canto Del Sol Tennis Club
 Bob Cohen
The Canto Del Sol Tennis Club held a new professional tournament from February 4th - February 7th that was ITF (International Tennis Federation) sanctioned.
Mother and Baby Humpback Whale Rescued Near Puerto Vallarta
 PR Log
What started out as a normal morning of whale watching out on the Bay of Banderas turned into a rescue mission to release two whales entangled in an illegal fishing net.
Banderas Bay Art Escapades
 Ohio Snaps
Interactive 3D street artists are the newest rock stars of Banderas Bay, and Bucerías was the latest city to feature this crowd pleasing art form. From January 20-22, chalk artists from around the world drew amazing renditions directly on the street at The First Bucerías Chalk Art Walk.
A Scientific Milestone: Mexico’s First Artificial Insemination Dolphin Birth
 Brenda Retzlaff
On December 4th, 2009, Mirai, the first baby dolphin to be born in Mexico after using sperm sexing and artificial insemination technologies, was born at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta. The calf weighed approximately 18 kilograms and measured between 4 and 4 1/2 feet.
The Fabulous QuesaDivas at bite me!
 Grant Hunermund
The Fabulous QuesaDivas — Vallarta’s all-female vocal ensemble - will open a lively new show, 'Blast from the Past' on March 4th, running for seven performances only through March 14th, at bite me! Beach Club, located at #167 Calle Malecón on Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach.
Los Amigos de La Peńita's Third Annual Fundraiser Proves To Be the Best Yet
 David Easby
A little bit of rain couldn't dampen the spirit of the more than 200 people who attended Los Amigos de La Peńita's Fiesta 2010 on Sunday, January 31 at Hacienda de La Peńita. The fundraiser exceeded our expectations - with proceeds expected to be well in excess of our goal of $300,000 pesos.
Sculptors Take Their Show to the Malecón on Saturday
 Roberta Rand
The Artists of the 1st Annual Puerto Vallarta Sculpture Symposium will be "takin' it to the streets" this Saturday, February 6th, when a forklift will deposit the enormous sculptures on the Malecón to be finished by eight sculptors representing six countries.
Fine Food and Wine at Kaiser Maximilian
 Laura Gelezunas
Fine dining at Kaiser Maximiian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta includes fabulous food complemented by an extensive wine list. Owner Andres Rupprechter prides himself on having an extensive wine selection, by the glass or the bottle, to pair with any entrée, appetizer, or dessert.
Eden on Puerto Vallarta's Southern Shores
 Laura Gelezunas
Laura Gelezunas bring us an exclusive interview with one of the area's most influential developers, Carlos Osuna Jr., who tells us the history behind Sierra del Mar los Arcos, an ocean view community where the lush Sierra Madre Mountains meet the sea on the Southern shores of Puerto Vallarta.
2nd Annual PEACE Jam - February 5th
Molly Fisher
Don't miss the 2nd Annual PEACE Jam hosted at The Bluewater Grill in El Anclote on Friday, February 5th from 6 pm to 12 am. You'll enjoy live music, good people and delicious food for just $60 pesos, while supporting the PEACE nonprofit organization.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
If you want to know what's going on here in Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, be sure to read this week's edition of Out and About in Puerto Vallarta. Twila will keep you up to date on all of the latest news and local happenings.
Over $250,000 Pesos Raised for Los Mangos
 Pamela Thompson
Once again, the Puerto Vallarta community demonstrated its enormous heart with a record attendance at the annual Subasta (auction) for Biblioteca Los Mangos on January 29. Not only record attendance, but also a record of more than $250,000 pesos raised to fund the Puerto Vallarta Public Library.
Andale Still Going Strong After 30 Years
 David Olvera
On February 26th, Andale Restaurant will be celebrating their 30th anniversary of bringing lively music, delicious food, ice cold margaritas and an electric party atmosphere that makes you feel like you're at the biggest fiesta in town to Puerto Vallarta locals and visitors.
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