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Incredible Edible Insects
 Robert Alexander
If you’ve seen my TV show on Unicable, “GEM – Gringo En Mexico,” you know that I climb up rocks, rappel back down them, and ride cables over wide canyons. But I also do something a little more wild than that: I eat insects for a living!
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico to Host Investor Day
 PRNewswire
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico will host GAP Day 2009 at the Los Cabos International Airport, located in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. The event will take place on Friday, March 6, 2009.
Vacationers Shrug at Mexico Travel Alert
 Anya Sostek
Travelers to Mexico have long been on the lookout for dangers such as sunburn and Montezuma's revenge But the U.S. State Department and dozens of colleges are now warning vacationers - particularly students on spring break - of more sinister hazards lurking across the border.
International and Domestic Tourism Remains Strong
 Vallarta Opina
Mexico's Director of National Touristic Promotion, Miguel Gomez Mont, recently affirmed that despite the present financial crisis and the insecurity in some Mexican cities, the domestic and foreign tourism index has remained unchanged.
Tourism to Mexico Rose Nearly 6 pct in 2008
 Associated Press
The number of foreign tourists visiting Mexico surged to 23 million in 2008, up 5.9 percent from the year before, spurred by the tumbling value of the peso against the dollar.
Mexico Plans to Increase Its Allure for Tourists Everywhere
 Bob Retlaff
While largely rural and still significantly dependent on oil revenues, the country's No. 2 economic engine is tourism, mainly through the development of a number of coastal luxury resorts.
US State Department Issues Travel Alert for Mexico
 Associated Press
The U.S. State Department has renewed a travel advisory warning Americans about an increase in violence along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Drug Violence Takes Toll on Cancun Tourism
 Stephen Gibbs
To most of its four million visitors a year, Cancun is blue sky, turquoise sea, white sand, and huge all-inclusive hotels. The sort of place where the drinks flow freely, and the troubles of the world seem a long way away. But venture into downtown Cancun, a few kilometres from the beachfront, and it's a different story.
Mexico Tourism Revenue Rises 3.5%
 EFE
Mexico earned $13.2 billion from tourism in 2008, 3.5 percent more than in 2007, President Felipe Calderon said in the western state of Sinaloa during the inauguration of the country's biggest new tourist project in the last 25 years.
Pacific Coast Cruises Coming to Vallarta
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta is the third most popular cruise destination in Mexico, but soon Mexican and foreign residents will be able to hop on board a first-class ocean liner at the Maritime Terminal for an eight-day cruise up and down the Pacific Coast.
 The Party — and Work — Goes On for College Spring Breakers
 Megan K. Scott
Acapulco, Mexico, continues to lure U.S. students looking to leave the country on spring break despite the economy. Bookings to popular beach destinations are strong, according to travel companies, and volunteering vacations continue to gain momentum.
Making All-Inclusives More Inclusive
 Daniel Gomez
Banderas Bay area visitors who travel outside the compounds of all-inclusive resorts not only have the opportunity to experience the local culture of Puerto Vallarta, but also to make a more substantial financial contribution to the local economy.
Puerto Vallarta: A Brand in Flux
 Daniel Gomez
If Puerto Vallarta is to compete successfully in the international arena it needs to develop a clear brand strategy that guides not only its marketing and communications, but compliments its social, economic and environmental policies.
US Government to Maintain List of People Who Aren't Terrorists
 David Kravets
The House overwhelmingly adopted legislation this week mandating the creation of a new kind of terrorist watchlist: a database of people who aren't terrorists, but are routinely flagged at airports anyway.
 7th Annual National Charro Championship
 Adán Leyva Ávalos
The National Charro Champions 'Tequila Hacienda Vieja' will make an appearance in Vallarta along with 35 other charro teams, all competing for the 7th Annual National Charro Championships at the Lienzo Charro Rodeo Grounds February 18th-22nd.
Yelapa Author Publishes New Novel
 PVNN
American writer Robert Hardin announces the publication of 'Worst Cases,' the latest book in his David Armstrong series. The author's first book signing will be held at Café Roma in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, February 21st from 2:30 to 4 pm.
Queen Victoria Visits Puerto Vallarta
 Salvador Murguía
It is not every day that a Queen comes to Puerto Vallarta. This past week, one of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the world, Cunard Cruise Line's Queen Victoria, visited our beloved city as part of an international voyage.
Mexico Timeshare Rentals Proven to be Full of Relaxation and Fun
 Charles Joseph
When one thinks of a Vacation, the mind tends to wander to Mexico. I don’t know why but this I now is true. Whether it is the different culture, food, drinks, beaches, or even the local fare, Mexico is a vacation destination unlike any other.
Could a Skin Patch Prevent Holiday Diarrhea?
 BMJ Group
Getting a stomach upset when you travel somewhere exotic can ruin your holiday. So news that a skin patch vaccination might help you avoid tummy trouble is exciting. But the research is at a very early stage. We can't be sure yet that the vaccine will work.
Mexico Turns to Tourism in Midst of Economic Crisis
 Olga R. Rodriguez
Mexico is counting on its weakened currency against the dollar and its proximity to the U.S. to attract recession-shocked Americans and fuel its tourism industry — a major source of foreign income.
Puerto Vallarta Hotel and Condo Discounts
 Mike Sole
With the harsh winter weather in the US and Canada many people are desperate to get out of the cold. The good news? Puerto Vallarta Hotels and condo owners are offering last minute discounts to fill up their calendars for the remainder of the season.
Mexico Travel: Client-Matching
 Dave Richardson
From wild party resorts and luxury hotels to relaxing eco-parks and ancient civilisations, Mexico can cater for all of your clients’ needs.
Travel Costs Dropping as Economy Squeezes Spending
 Vicki Lee Parker
If you are planning on taking your family on a vacation this year, think big. In fact, think about finally going on that dream vacation that you have long wished for. Chances are you will be able to afford it.
All-Inclusive Resorts Offer Vacation Bliss
 Carolyn Burns Bass
One of the reasons people love cruises is the simplicity and service. Show up on the ship and most things are already taken care of for you and you’re not pulling out your wallet over and over for pricey treats, meals and entertainment. Enter the all-inclusive resort.
TripAtlas.com Predicts Its Top Ten Travel Deals for 2009
 Travel Daily News
Consumers have been bombarded the past few months with news on the worldwide slumping economy and ever tightening credit and lending issues. It has put a strain on consumers and businesses alike.
Mexico’s Airports See Traffic Fall 5.7% in 2008 Q3
 anna.aero
Data for the third quarter of 2008 shows that Mexico’s domestic market has stopped growing, with passenger demand falling by 5.7%. A year previously traffic growth had been around 25%. Not since October 2005 had domestic traffic failed to grow.
Mexico - How Bad is it Really?
 Jeremy Schwartz
I just got back from a two week vacation in my native New England and by far the most frequent question from friends and family was: Is Mexico really as bad as I think it is?
New Lesbian Cruise Company to Set Sail in 2009
 Gene Sloan
There's a new player in the lesbian cruise market, a San Francisco-based company called Sweet. The newly-formed outfit has chartered a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the 1,972-passenger Norwegian Spirit, for its first voyage, scheduled for late 2009.
Want to Get Warm?
 Ken Brooks
When you purchase a cruise vacation, included in your fare is your sea transportation, room accommodations, all meals on board plus your entertainment while at sea. There’s no better travel value.
Classic Timeshare: Dateline Puerto Vallarta
 Mark Silverman
In Mexico, Hawaii, Tahoe and many other popular tourist locations, timeshare is marketed intensively to visitors from around the world. After all, what better prospects for the benefits of low cost, luxurious travel than those already on vacation?
A Short Visit to Mexico
 Forrest Johnson Lake
A short visit to Mexico, a short reprieve from snow and below zero weather. A short visit with another culture that is striving in its own way to live the way we Americans do.
US Travel Rules to Canada, Mexico Tighten
 Dan Ring
Starting on June 1, people will need a passport, a passport card, or other acceptable document in order to enter this country by land or sea from Canada and other points that have not normally required a passport.
Business, Leisure Travel Heading South
 Ipsos
Nearly half of American business travelers who planned to travel through the remainder of 2008 say their travel plans have been somehow affected by the bad economy, and 21% of leisure travelers expect to cancel or postpone a trip this year.
Third Crossing for Busy US-Mexico Border Point
 Agence France-Presse
A third crossing will open on one the world's busiest border points, between San Diego in the United States and Tijuana in Mexico, in 2014, the US ambassador said Monday.
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