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 PVRPV Celebrates 5 Years of Business in Puerto Vallarta
 pvrpv.com
This month, Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations is celebrating their 5th anniversary as your reliable choice for home, villa and condo rentals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Since 2005, PVRPV has grown from a small team, to a team of over 27, dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
Old Town Farmers' Market Opening in Vallarta March 27
 Charlotte Semple
Every Saturday, starting March 27, from 10 am to 1 pm, the new Paradise Community Center located at Pulpito #127, across from Coco's Restaurant on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, will come alive with the sights and smells of a good old-fashioned Farmers' Market.
Hollywood and the Oscars Come to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Since the filming of 'The Night of the Iguana' in 1964, Puerto Vallarta has been a favorite vacation destination for Hollywood celebrities. This past week was no exception, as Lori Anderson-Scherrer hosted her annual Oscar party with Hollywood's Diane Mountford among the distinguished guests.
Puerto Vallarta Safe for US Travelers
 PVNN
The Travel Warning that the US Department of State issued on March 15, 2010 to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico of concerns about the security situation in Mexico, does not include specific travel warnings that relate to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco or the Riviera Nayarit.
The Grand Luxxe Opens in Nuevo Vallarta
 PVNN
The Grand Luxxe, a Grupo Vidanta hotel, is located in Nuevo Vallarta just 20 minutes north from the Puerto Vallarta airport and will open to guests April 2010. With the opening of the Grand Luxxe, vacationers to Nuevo Vallarta will have the option of an incomparable high luxury vacation experience.
Tours de Jour: Power Walking Tours
 Discover Another Side of Puerto Vallarta
Tours de Jour has designed a Puerto Vallarta walking excursion that allows everyone aged 13 and up to slip in an early morning workout while exploring the charm, beauty and magnificent views of the hidden streets and quaint neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta that most tourists never see.
Second 'Becas in Action' School Tour on March 24
 Polly G. Vicars
On the second 'Becas in Action' School Tour on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, we will visit Escuela Secundaría Técnica 132-Coapinole, a junior high, La Escuela Preparatoría Regional de Puerto Vallarta, a high school and Instituto Technológico Superior de Puerto Vallarta (ITSPV) a university.
 Calling All Mixologists to Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Daiquiri Dick's is looking for the best daiquiri in Puerto Vallarta! Both professional bartenders and amateurs are welcome to sign up to compete in the Daiquiri Dick's Mix Off on Wednesday, March 24th. There's no fee to enter your best cocktail creation and guest tickets are only $100 pesos.
Bus Tour of Pet Heaven on March 20
 Julie Bunker
Pet Heaven, the no-kill cat shelter here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is having it’s 2nd Annual Bus Tour on Saturday, March 20th. Come and join the fun, and see our very unique cat shelter – where the cats roam free on the grounds - have a little lunch, and you just might win a raffle prize!
Out With the Old, In With the New
 Marie Callan
El Dorado, one of the oldest restaurant-bars in Puerto Vallarta and a popular place to spend the day lounging beneath a palapa on Los Muertos Beach, is now operating under new ownership, a new concept, and a new name - El Dorado by Boca Bento.
Pirate Sighting on Mexico's Pacific Coast
 Michael McPherson
For over 11 years the Marigalante has been offering Banderas Bay tours that have become a symbol of the city of Puerto Vallarta. On February 27th the company's new pirate ship, the Black Pearl made its grand entrance into the Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal.
Vallarta Yacht Club Luncheon Seminar Series - Hospice Care in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
On March 31st, the Vallarta Yacht Club Luncheon Seminar Series will feature Lisa Ozzello speaking on Hospice Care in Puerto Vallarta. Lisa is the founder of Calidad de Vida Hospice/Palliative Care, a new bilingual, bicultural non-profit agency that provides in home services to people in Vallarta.
March 20 Charreada to Benefit Puerto Vallarta Navy League
 Bill Clark
The Puerto Vallarta Navy League's Mexican Charreada (Rodeo) on March 20th will be the first of an annual fundraising event to assist in supporting the community activities of the Sea Services, which include painting and building repairs of Non-profit organizations in the Banderas Bay area.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Opportunity Knocks in Puerto Vallarta with Life Vantage
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr introduces us to Protandim, a dietary supplement composed of five highly synergistic 'indirect antioxidants' that may actually inhibit aging, that has many people in Mexico starting their own home based business.
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes the Opening of the Luscious New Resort and Spa, Garza Blanca
 TravelVideo.tv
Puerto Vallarta, one of the glittering jewels of the Mexican Pacific coast, recently welcomed its newest star, the Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa, a collection of 42 lavish rooms, suites and penthouses perched above a pristine beach, with stunning views of the destination’s famous ocean arches and the emerald jungles of the Sierra Madre.
Gipsy Rumba with Latcho and Andrea
 PVNN
For the next few weeks, Puerto Vallarta's favorite Blonde Gypsies, Latcho and Andrea, will be busy delighting Banderas Bay audiences with their gypsy-flamenco style of music, with Latcho on guitar and Andrea accompanying him with guitar and castanets, at restaurants and clubs around the bay.
Mexico Not Changing Clocks Until April 4
 PVNN
While Americans will be turning their clocks ahead for daylight-saving time on Sunday, March 14, 2010, for most of Mexico, daylight saving time does not begin until 2:00 am local time on Sunday April 4, and here in the Banderas Bay area, some folks will be moving their clocks ahead TWO hours.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Love is in the Air at PV Beach Club
SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host Kori Rayburn takes us to a Valentine's Day party at PV Beach Club, where the ladies were greeted with roses and chocolate-dipped strawberries before everyone headed to the beach for a romantic sunset dinner and a Fire Show by German Torres.
A Mexican Wedding
 Pat Strong
Noticing a bunch of girls dressed in white walking on the beach Pat and Dusty Strong decided to find out what was happening. It turned out to be a Mexican wedding. As the wedding crowd left the beach and they were left smiling at the celebration, a man waved, welcoming them to join in the fiesta.
Huichol Elders at Studio Leno Morfin
 Maris Kilk
On Friday, March 12th at 9 pm, Studio Leno Morfin in downtown Puerto Vallarta will be open to the public for an intimate evening with special guests, Huichol elders Don Custodio Rivera and Mama Chali. Join us for an intimate evening of art, fire and traditional Huichol healing.
Saturday Barbeque at Liana's Sazón!
 PVNN
This Saturday, March 13, starting at 6 pm Liana's Sazón! is having a Barbeque. You'll enjoy BBQ Chicken, Ribs and Beef, Grilled Vegetables, Corn on the Cob, Mom's Potato Salad and more for just $150 pesos per person.
PV11 International Race: One Lucky Early Bird Will Get a Free Ride
 Rich Roberts
Those who wait until the last minute to sign up for sailboat races may want to think twice about the PV11 International Race Series to Puerto Vallarta, presented by Del Rey Yacht Club and Tutima Instrumental Watches. Like a chance at a total refund of the entry fee for signing up by March 21.
"Where Cries the Kis-Ka-Dee" by Part-time Vallarta Resident, Noel Compton Bacchus
 Bob Cohen
Noel Compton Bacchus, who has been visiting Puerto Vallarta annually since 1982 and his visits in his last 15 years qualify him as a part time resident recently released a mystery, thriller late in 2009 named "Where Cries the Kis-Ka-Dee".
Vallarta Hosts Amazing Race Contestants - Week 4
 pvrpv.com
This week, the Amazing Race eliminated contestants go to Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach to find a good looking man for Shannon, who is the youngest contestant staying at this season's 'Elimination Station' - the truly grand eleven-bedroom oceanfront villa - Quinta Laura.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From all the latest news to local happenings and upcoming events, Twila's got the scoop on what's going on around Banderas Bay, so if you want to be 'in the know' be sure to read this week's Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
18th Annual Banderas Bay Regatta March 16-20, 2010
 Richard Williams
This year's Banderas Bay Regatta will start on Tuesday, March 16 and run through Saturday, March 20. The Regatta, now in its 18th year, is unique in that it is designed specifically for the cruising sailor who is carrying extra sails, spare parts, a solar cell panel or two, and lots of provisions.
A BanderasNews Brief & Upcoming Events
 Sylvie Scopazzo
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines, and charted out some upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Vallarta Chivas Defeat Zacatecas 1-0 in First Game in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
The Vallarta Chivas defeated CD Zacatecas 1-0 in the first professional soccer game played in Puerto Vallarta this past Saturday, March 6th at Estadio Ixtapa.
International Community Foundation Releases Report on U.S. Retirement Trends in Coastal Communities of Mexico
 Richard Kiy
In an effort to better understand the impacts of the recent economic recession on U.S. retirement trends in Mexico, the International Community Foundation has released a study entitled 'U.S. Retirement Trends in Mexico’s Coastal Communities: Lifestyle Priorities and Demographics.'
Gala Vallarta 2010 Promotes Local Tourism
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board manager Laura Suarez talks about the importance of Gala Vallarta, an annual industry trade show where local hoteliers meet with international wholesalers that sell this destination to tourists. This year's event took place March 4-5 at the Paradise Village Convention Center.
Homeowners Win Fight Against Illegal Bar
 PVNN
A group of home and business owners in the downtown area of Puerto Vallarta recently celebrated the wonderful outcome of their efforts to close down a neighborhood bar that consistently played loud, live music at all hours of the day and night, breaking both noise laws and hours of operation laws.
March IFC Lecture Series with Dan Grippo
 PVNN
This month's Friday lecture series at the International Friendship Club features a new lecture series by writer and historian Dan Grippo, who will be presenting 'The Cross and The Sword: Church – State Conflicts in Mexico' on March 12th, 19th and 26th from 10:30 am to 12 noon.
Better Than E-Bay Becas Ball Silent Auction
 Polly G. Vicars
Trips to exotic locals in Mexico, meals in 5 star restaurants, original art, exquisite objects de art... these are some of the items you can bid on at the Becas Ball on March 11. There are over 30 fabulous prizes for you to bid on between your dining and dancing from 6:30 until 10 pm.
Truly Public Art: Sculptures Carved on the Malecón Now Grace Museum Grounds
 Carole Turner
Hundreds of Vallartans and visitors watched daily as blocks of stone were transformed into works of art during the 2010 Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium. Now the finished sculptures grace the grounds of the Peter Gray Museum on the campus of the University of Guadalajara.
3rd Vallarta Ecological Festival 2010 Saturday, March 13 2010
 Ohio Snaps
Vallarta Verde invites one and all to come out to La Huerta Restaurant in Paso Ancho on Saturday, March 13th from 12 pm to 12 am for the 3rd Annual Vallarta Ecological Festival - a fun-filled day of music, education, culture and art with the aim of keeping Puerto Vallarta a healthy place to live.
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