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The Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel Recognized With AAA Four Diamonds
 PRNewswire
The Barcelo Premium branded hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has recently completed an extensive renovation to its public spaces and guest suites, and is in the final stages of adding an Italian themed fine dining restaurant.
44 Days of Freedom Took a Young Great White Shark South of Baja
 Dee Chisamera
One month and a half after the Monterey Bay Aquarium released a young specimen of great white shark into the ocean, they reported its current location south of Baja, and said it is now heading towards waters off the Mexican coast.
Recap: Women's Week in Puerto Vallarta
 BYLINE
From Feb 23 to Mar 2 queer women from Kelowna, Seattle, Toronto, Hamilton, Boston, Calgary, New Mexico, Chile, Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara (as well as a couple of Canadians who have made Vallarta their home) danced, drank, sang, snorkeled, chatted and flirted in the Mexican heat.
Letting Go of Cool
 James Glave
I can't put my finger on precisely when I lost all love for conspicuous consumption - when the last of the frisson and allure drained from shiny new consumer goods and fashion, red-hot destinations, and canned neo-luxury experiences.
Mammals Make Economic Splash
 Terry Rodgers
Gray whales' annual migration between Alaska and Baja gives boost to eco-tourism in San Diego and elsewhere along coast.
New Mexico and Wisconsin UFO Hotbeds
 Gregg Hoffmann
The next time you're out at night, and there is clear weather, you might want to spend some extra time looking up at the skies - and understand that folks in New Mexico are doing the same thing.
Keep Laptop Secure
 My Computer Works
Luke M. Ford, founder of My Computer Works, a provider of help desk and computer support services for businesses and consumers, has 10 top laptop security tips for travelers.
Road Trippin'
 Anton Savage
Driving across the US in shiny convertibles packed with glamorous blondes. It's the wind in your hair and Lynard Skynard on the stereo. It's freedom and pleasure and adventure. Or it's a week in a cramped automotive relic with men who smell slightly of feet.
Mexican Drug Wars Keep Spring Breakers From Heading South of the Border
 Maggie Lineback
For college students, March Madness usually means basketball and Spring Break. But on South Padre Island in Texas, March Madness is taking on a whole new meaning.
Bull Fighting - A Fascinating Sport or a Fading Tradition?
 Rebecca Morgan
In every country across the globe there are different cultures and traditions; some modern and some which date back thousands of years. Although bullfighting is still a prominent tradition in many cultures, it’s popularity is on the decline.
Inauguration of Satellite Terminal Building at Puerto Vallarta International Airport
 PRNewswire
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that on Friday, the Company officially inaugurated the new satellite terminal building at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Riviera Nayarit Highway System Underway
 PVNN
According to Nayarit Governor Ney Manuel González Sánchez, travel time between Puerto Vallarta and Tepic will soon be reduced by one hour, thanks to a new highway system that will stretch from Tepic to Bucerías, which will be completed by 2010.
Bagpipers Honor Irish Who Fought for Mexico
 Chris Hawley
Every month, a wail of bagpipes reverberates through a plaza in downtown Mexico City, causing startled passersby to stop and stare. Then, from behind the bullet-scarred walls of an old fortress, a platoon of Mexican bagpipers emerges through the gates.
A Day In Mexico
 Jan Baumgartner
The swishing of the street cleaners’ broom wakes me from a light sleep. It is dark. Barking dogs wake up the doves near the terrace that roost for the night in a tree branch next to the skylight above my bed.
28th Caribbean Festival Dedicated to Mexico in 2008
 Nesy
The 28th Caribbean Festival or Feast of Fire, held annually in the Cuban eastern city of Santiago de Cuba, will be dedicated in 2008 to the Mexican Caribbean - July 3-9.
 Seal Season
 Reuters
It happens every year... Harp seals get their flippers back on solid ice...where the arctic landscape in Canada transforms into a giant nursery for wide-eyed, furry, white pups.
Spring Break in Mexico Brings Risks, Experts Say
 Kelly McGrath
Hundreds of college students will cross the border this weekend to begin spring break in Mexico. With so many students traveling to Mexico, travel experts say being prepared is the essential part of having a safe spring break.
Tijuana Tourism Halved by Kidnapping Scares
 Catherine Elsworth
A wave of kidnappings in Mexico has halved the number of tourists visiting the country's most famous popular destination and left foreigners working in the country terrified for their families.
Whale Spotting in Puerto Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
Each year from mid-December through the end of March, the waters off the coast of Puerto Vallarta offer some of the most spectacular whale watching in the world - and right now we are at the height of whale watching season in the Bay of Banderas.
Can You Say Guadalajara?
 Lauran San Roman
After a short visit to friends in Guadalajara, I decided that the cultural center of Mexico would be my study abroad destination. I dreamed of mariachi, cathedrals, beaches, tacos, tequila, and most importantly, learning Spanish.
Have You Seen Puerto Vallarta's Green Flashes?
 Jim Scherrer
Perhaps you're among those fortunate enough to have witnessed a green flash at the instant the sun sets; however for most, they've only heard of the phenomenon. One such area for viewing the green flashes is Puerto Vallarta.
Magnitude 80 Smashes Puerto Vallarta Record
 Bill Center
Doug Baker's Magnitude 80 smashed the elapsed-time record, and the largest Division I boats dominated the handicap standings of San Diego Yacht Club's biennial San Diego-to-Puerto Vallarta race.
Patagonia - Bound
 Simon Romero
Jonathan Dunham is walking the Earth. Assisting him is his donkey, Judas. At 4 years old, Judas is something of a minor celebrity in parts of Latin America. The donkey and Dunham arouse curiosity wherever they go.
Cancun UjENA Jam '08 Breaks the Records
 PRWeb
Participants came from all parts of the world to this one-of-a-kind convention of models and photographers united by a single theme: to get ahead in the highly competitive field of fashion photography. The mission was accomplished at the January 2008 Ujena Jam held on the streets, beaches and jungles of Mexico's premiere resort destination, Cancun.
Ban Can't Keep Thousands From 'Forbidden Fruit'
 Will Weissert
Barack Obama would lift restrictions on visits by Cuban Americans to the hemisphere's only communist country if elected president. A growing chorus of Democratic and Republican lawmakers would go even farther, loosening the U.S. embargo enough to allow all Americans to travel to Cuba. But thousands of U.S. tourists already travel to Cuba behind Washington's back, and many say being sneaky is part of the fun.
Paradise Village Hosts Gala Vallarta 2008
 Nora Ocegueda
Gala Vallarta, a specialized trade show that brings national and international wholesalers and tour operators together with Puerto Vallarta's hotel industry leaders, will be held at the Paradise Village Convention Center March 2-5, 2008.
US Border Crossing Rules Tighten as Passport Fees Rise
 Gary A. Warner & Amy Taxin
A passport is already required for anyone entering the United States from any foreign country by air. Mexican citizens already have to have a valid passport and visa to enter the country legally. More lax standards were in place at the Canadian border, but a passport will be required as of 2009.
Blues Cruise Caters to Music Lovers
 Jim Harrington
A light breeze blows across the pool deck, as the Oosterdam heads south along the Mexican Riviera. People sun themselves in lounge chairs, sipping fruity daiquiris and munching appetizers served from the seemingly never-ending buffets. Sounds like a typical cruise, except this one is decidedly different.
Vallarta Race 2008: And They're Off...
 Sail World
The first four boats in the 2008 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International 'Vallarta Race' set off for Puerto Vallarta today.
 2008 National Charro Championship
 Adán Leyva Avalos
A special appearance by the Xiutla Ballet and the traditional "Maleconada" (Parade along the Malecón) are just two of the exciting events that will be taking place during the 6th Nacional Charro Championships in Puerto Vallarta through February 24th.
Travel Trends: How to Avoid Being an 'Ugly American'
 MSN Travel
Do you love to share your political views with the locals you meet while traveling? Do you think that people in other countries should do everything the American way? Does your voice tend to get as loud as the print on your Hawaiian shirt? If so, then you might be an "ugly American."
Amtrak Beefs up Security
 Sarah Karush
Amtrak will start randomly screening passengers' carry-on bags this week in a new security push that includes officers with automatic weapons and bomb-sniffing dogs patrolling platforms and trains.
They Came, They Toured, They Offended
 Paul Vitello
Every summer, people all over the world become acquainted again with a deep truth spoken by the philosopher-tourist Steve Martin. He was speaking for tourists everywhere, not just to France, when he said: “Boy, those French, they have a different word for everything!”
International Festival Bahia de Banderas
 Sue Fornoff
Some old favorites and some new ideas are featured in the lineup of activities that will be part of this year's International Festival de Bahia de Banderas, scheduled to take place in the plaza of El Porvenir from February 24 through March 2, 2008.
Grand Velas Resort Wins Conde Nast Johansen's "Most Excellent Spa Hotel"
 PRWeb
rand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort was named the 2008 "Most Excellent Spa Hotel" in Mexico and Central America for the second year in a row by Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide owned by Condé Nast Publications Ltd.
Mexico's Riviera Nayarit Hits The Top Awards
 TravelVideo.TV
One of Mexico’s hottest new vacation destinations is quickly establishing an outstanding reputation for excellence. The 2008 AAA Travel Guide has awarded its coveted Five-Diamond Award to two resorts in the area and the Four-Diamond Award to three other hotels.
Cruising with the Family on Disney
 Tom Zoccolo
It's been 10 years since Disney started its cruises with the Disney Magic ship, followed in 1999 by Disney Wonder. Two more Disney ships will launch in 2011 and 2012. And while you won't find casinos on any Disney ships, you will find plenty of other facilities and diversions on board for every age group - including grown-ups.
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