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Seaside Condo Living in Puerto Vallarta
Laura Gelezunas

The Banderas Bay area provides real estate buyers with many options, but if you are looking for exclusive property in Puerto Vallarta, look no further than Condominium Las Palmares #203, where luxurious seaside living and sensational views await you.

Street Eats: Puerto Vallarta Taco Stands
Laura Gelezunas

BanderasNews Videographer, Laura Gelezunas, shows us how - and where - to get a healthy, tasty, fast and economical meal or snack at one of the many taco stands found on the streets of Puerto Vallarta and neighborhoods around Banderas Bay.

Vallarta to Host 11th International Fireworks Symposium April 20-24, 2009
PVNN

It's Official: Mayor Javier Bravo has received official confirmation that the 11th International Fireworks Art Symposium, showcasing internationally famous fireworks manufacturers and showmen, will be held in Puerto Vallarta from April 20-24 2009.

The Banderas Beat for January 1, 2009
with Laura Gelezunas

Despite the US economic crunch, many vacationers are returning to the Bay of Banderas. Laura gives us an inside look at 2009's hottest happenings, the making of a Mexican tradition, some New Year's resolutions, and how one store owner goes out of his way to help you find authentic handicrafts that will add Old Mexico warmth to your new home.

Own a Piece of Puerto Vallarta History
Laura Gelezunas

A tier of Puerto Vallarta real estate history is on the market. Laura Gelezunas of Video Diva Productions gives us a look at Ocho Cascades, an ahead-of-its-time marvel of architecture and design, in this exclusive BanderasNews video feature.

The Banderas Beat for December 15, 2008
with Laura Gelezunas

You may not be decking the halls with boughs of holly, but here in Puerto Vallarta, palm fronds do the trick. Laura shows us how to celebrate the Christmas season Bay of Banderas Style.

Daiquiri Dick's Lucious Lamb Video Recipe
Laura Gelezunas

Daiquiri Dick's Festival Gourmet 2008 Guest Chef David Gurewitz from Lark Restaurant in Seattle, Washington shows us how to prepare his recipe for Rack of Lamb over Cous Cous with Vegetable Tajine in this exclusive BanderasNews how-to cooking video.

A Banderas Bay Trading Company Expedition
Laura Gelezunas

In the past, home buyers had to go to Guadalajara to find everything needed to make their new Puerto Vallarta casa or condo bonita, but when someone else travels all around Mexico to do the shopping for you, decorating your new home is much easier.

len's life: The Big Show is Over and Now the Real Party Starts... Vallarta's High Season
Len

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the producer, cast, stylists and male dancers as they prepare for the Big Show - an over-the-top street party and fashion show held on November 29th to celebrate the anniversary of blu THE ***** Salon and Spa.

Tantalizing Tuna at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas

Daiquiri Dick's Festival Gourmet 2008 Guest Chef David Gurewitz from Lark Restaurant in Seattle, Washington shows you how to prepare his tantalizing recipe for Tuna Carpaccio in this exclusive BanderasNews how-to cooking video.

Len Sure Knows How to Throw a Party!
Mike Sole

Open Bar flowing, backed up traffic, people blocking Olas Altas, a buzz in the air, chanting from the crowd... it could only be Len throwing another over-the-top street party and fashion show to celebrate the anniversary of blu THE ***** Salon and Spa.

Fairy Tales Do Come True in Puerto Vallarta
PVNN

After three years together, Kevin and Calea found themselves in Puerto Vallarta celebrating their first vacation. Little did Calea know, but packed securely in Kevin's carry-on was an engagement ring...

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

Laura shows us some hot properties in some new residential developments on the southside of Puerto Vallarta and how one store owner goes to out of the way places to find treasures to help you decorate your new home. She also takes us further south for a look at a one-of-a-kind party celebrating a villa make-over at Hacienda Palo Maria.

A Stroke of Good Luck for PEACE
Laura Gelezunas

Thanks to the efforts of the Banderas Bay area non-profit organization PEACE, and a team of students, teachers and volunteers, an abandoned Ejido building in the Punta de Mita region is being turned into a place for everyone in the community.

Daiquiri Dick's Guest Chef David Gurewitz
Laura Gelezunas

The kitchen is alive with activity during this year's Festival Gourmet International Vallarta at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant. Their guest chef is David Gurewitz from Lark Restaurant in Seattle - and he's no stranger to the kitchen.

Barefoot Luxury in the Heart of Vallarta
Laura Gelezunas

New homeowners, real estate agents and the public celebrated the completion of the magnificent Residencias Molino de Agua project at an Open House on November 14 - and BanderasNews videographer Laura Gelezunas was there to catch all of the excitement.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

From the Viejo Vallarta Art Walk to the 3rd annual Pet Picnic at Daquiri Dick's and the 14th Festival Gourmet at restaurants around the bay, Laura gives us a taste of some of the things that we all look forward to each year during the high season.

After School Fun for Students & Teachers
Laura Gelezunas

Banderas Bay area teachers are switching places with their students by using their free time to take Casa Comunidad's teacher training courses, which give them the tools they need to offer students fun and educational after school programs.

Finding Your Puerto Vallarta Dream Home
Laura Gelezunas

After 20 years of practicing law in the States, Sherri Narro and her husband retired to Puerto Vallarta, where she began her second career - helping people find Puerto Vallarta Dream Homes and luxury properties from Mismaloya to Punta de Mita and beyond.

PV Honors Sculptor Alejandro Colunga
PVNN

If you missed the tribute to Jalisco artist Alejandro Colunga that took place on the Puerto Vallarta Malecón last month, be sure to watch the exclusive video footage that BanderasNews videographer Ray Dion captured during the September 29 ceremony.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

As Banderas Beat heads into its second year, we look forward to bringing you even more entertaining and informative video reports covering everything from the hottest places to eat, drink and shop in Puerto Vallarta to information about Banderas Bay area real estate, tourist attractions, events, and charitable organizations.

2008 PV Int'l Beach Volleyball Tournament
PVNN

This weekend, Puerto Vallarta is hosting an International Beach Volleyball Tournament in an attempt to convince the PanAm Games committee that Puerto Vallarta is THE place to hold the Beach Volleyball portion of the 2011 PanAm games.

Mr. Gay Puerto Vallarta 2008 Results
Aaron Watson & Juan Ceja

The Mr. Gay Puerto Vallarta Competition, organized by and benefitting the local non-profit Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C., captivated the audience as they watched 9 handsome, and hunky men competing for the title of Mr. Gay Puerto Vallarta 2008.

Riviera Nayarit Begins Recycling Program
Laura Gelezunas

The Riviera Regional Recycling program does more than keep the streets clean. This cooperative, formed by local non-profits, works in recycling and organic composting projects in Punta de Mita, Higuera Blanca, Sayulita, San Pancho and Bucerias.

An Inside Look at a V.E.S. Health Fair
Aaron Watson & Juan Ceja

Aaron Watson & Juan Ceja give us an inside look at the V.E.S. free rapid HIV testing in Colonia Aurora last week, and spoke to some of the peppy drag queens who came from Mexico City in their Condomóvil to help bring sexual education to the public.

Kids Love Marriott Resort's Turtle Camp
Aaron Watson

As part of our new Vallarta for Kids video series, Ileana Ceja shows us what the CasaMagna Marriott Resort is doing to protect Olive Ridely sea turtles during turtle season, and how you can help save the turtles that nest on Banderas Bay beaches.

Dolphin Adventures: It's A Boy!
Laura Gelezunas

Vallarta Adventures is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of their family. The bouncing baby boy is a Pacific Bottlenose dolphin that was born at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta at 5:30 on the morning of August 15th, 2008.

Juan Elizondo Wins 2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Open at Canto Del Sol
Bob Cohen

Juan Elizondo, the 2nd seed in the 2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Open utilized a consistent and mostly error free game to defeat the top seed Victor Romero to win this year's title.

Night Beat: Get Wet at Aquah
Laura Gelezunas

BanderasNews videographer Laura Gelezunas and reporter Oscar Cruz visit Aquah Strip and Lingerie Club in Marina Vallarta, an adult entertainment venue where you'll find fabulous women and impeccable service in an atmosphere like no other.

Tikul Supports Make-A-Wish Mexico
PVNN

BanderasNews Videographer, Devon Allistone, recently enjoyed an unforgettable evening of fine dining, great music and good will at a Benefit Dinner for Make-A-Wish México hosted by Tikul Pacific Cuisine in Marina Vallarta.

Kids Love the Beach... and Parasailing!
Aaron Watson

As part of our new Vallarta for Kids video series, Sofia Ceja and her family spend a day on Los Muertos Beach, where they enjoyed a thrilling parasail ride over Banderas Bay before bouncing across the waves on an a banana boat ride with Paul Parasailing.

Ujena Jam Golf Tournament at El Tigre
Bob Cohen

BanderasNews Videographer Devon Allistone hit the links at the El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta on Sunday to catch the UjENA Jam 2008 models, photographers and sponsors in action at the 3rd Annual El Tigre UjENA golf tournament.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

As we celebrate the First Anniversary of Banderas Beat, Laura takes a look back at some of the most spectacular homes, eateries ranging from fine dining to taco stands, a variety of charitable endeavors and some of her favorite tours she's featured over the past year.

UjENA Jam Puerto Vallarta 2008 5K Wrap Up
Bob Cohen

The Ujena Jam 5K was run Saturday morning as scheduled with a start time of 9:00 am, and with the huge crowd of runners, models, photographers, family members and general public, one would have never known that the evening prior dumped the most rain on Puerto Vallarta this year.


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