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Carlos Velazquez Enjoys World-Class Golf Courses in Riviera Nayarit
 rivieranayarit.com
Carlos Velazquez, editor of Excelsior's travel supplement, Bon Voyage, made his own personal golf tour through Riviera Nayarit last weekend, looking for the hot leads that make this world-class tourist destination an essential one for travelers in 2010.
Frontier Airlines to Begin Nonstop Service to Puerto Vallarta
 St. Louis Business Journal
Frontier Airlines plans to begin seasonal nonstop service to its second Mexico destination from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Senate Bill Would Make Airport Body Scanners Mandatory
 Daniel Tencer
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate requiring all airports to use full-body scanners lacks sufficient privacy safeguards, says a prominent watchdog group.
 Three Airlines Announced New Flights to Puerto Vallarta
 RentalsInVallarta.com
In order to meet higher anticipated demand to Puerto Vallarta Mexico for 2010 and beyond, Westjet, Alaska Airlines and US Airways significantly increased flights to Puerto Vallarta.
Riviera Nayarit, a Natural Treasure with Enormous Potential: MHMA
 RiveriaNayarit.com
Last week during the II Annual Board Meeting of the Mexican Hotel and Motel Association, MHMA president Rafael Armendariz Blazquez highlighted the competitive advantages of Riviera Nayarit, which hoteliers from all over Mexico had a chance to explore after intense work sessions.
Headlines Hurt Mexican Tourism
 Bill Bell
I often get asked 'Is it safe to travel in Mexico?' Having circumnavigated Mexico numerous times over the past 20 years, I felt safer than I did at times driving through Los Angles, New York or other major US cities. Yet when I pick up a U.S. newspaper, the headlines are truly frightening.
Canada Obliges a New Level of U.S. Paranoia
 Calgary Herald
The American obsession with security has literally reached new heights of paranoia, with the Harper government's quiet acquiescence.
Mexican Authorities Beef Up Security in Puerto Penasco
 Associated Press
Authorities in the Mexican beach city of Puerto Penasco have beefed up security in hopes of easing visitor fears of drug-cartel violence during the Fourth of July weekend.
Key Congressional Committee Votes to Lift Cuba Travel Ban
 Jim Lobe
In a major victory for anti-embargo forces, a key Congressional committee voted here Wednesday to lift restrictions on travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba.
Airport Body Scanners 'Could Give You Cancer', Warns Expert
 Daily Mail UK
Full body scanners at airports could increase your risk of skin cancer, experts warn. The X-ray machines have been brought in at Manchester, Gatwick and Heathrow. But scientists say radiation from the scanners has been underestimated and could be particularly risky for children.
TAU Resorts Joins Interval International
 Interval International
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, welcomes Tau nahui and Tau Santa Maria in Nayarit, Mexico, to its exchange network.
Val Kilmer's New Mexico Neighbors Block Actor's Attempts to Turn Ranch into a Hotel, Demand Apology
 Meena Hartenstein
Val Kilmer is feeling the heat. The actor, who wants to turn his 6,000-acre New Mexico ranch into an upscale bed-and-breakfast, is under intense pressure this week from neighbors trying to block the project, the Wall Street Journal reported.
 FMM – The New Mexican Immigration Form
 playazone.wordpress.com
On April 30, 2010, Mexico launched a new form for people entering and exiting the country. As before, passport holders from countries on Mexico’s no visa required list do not need to apply for a formal visa, instead, they may use a visitor’s permit known as a Forma Migratoria Multiple, or FMM.
Mexico to Develop 'Magic Villages' for Tourists
 IANS
Mexico plans to develop its 35 towns into "Magic Villages" with an investment of $ 150 million to attract more tourists.
Government Seeks to Promote Mexico's Image Worldwide: Calderón
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
President Felipe Calderón declared that his government is working on an integral publicity project to promote Mexico's image in every sphere, thereby boosting national tourism.
The Death Of Las Vegas
 Michael Snyder
Local officials are hoping that the worst will soon be over, but the truth is that the worst is yet to come. As the U.S. economy continues to unravel, average Americans will be spending what little money they do have to put a roof over their heads and to feed their families. The truth is that the glory days of Las Vegas are over and they are not coming back.
Transat Opens Tour Operator for Mexican Travellers
 Brent Jang
Transat A.T. Inc. is diversifying by opening a Mexico-based tour operator, targeting Mexican leisure travellers who take vacations within their own country and in Las Vegas.
US Judge Limits DHS Laptop Border Searches
 Declan McCullagh
A federal judge has ruled that border agents cannot seize a traveler's laptop, keep it locked up for months, and examine it for contraband files without a warrant half a year later.
US Airways Adds Non-Stop Flights to Two Mexico Vacation Destinations
 Danielle Kucera
US Airways Saturday began non-stop flights from Charlotte to two Mexico vacation destinations: Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos.
Social Media Workshops Now Part of All-Inclusive Rate at Puerto Vallarta’s Casa Velas
 Casa Velas Hotel Boutique
Helping guests share vacation experiences with family, friends and followers, the adults-only AAA Four Diamond Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is now offering social media workshops at no charge.
Airlines Work to Catch Up to the Digital Age
 Jad Mouawad
Airlines have made great technological leaps in recent years, allowing passengers to check in from home or download boarding passes on their smartphones. But if you’ve ever been stranded at an airport during a raging thunderstorm, chances are you will end up standing in a long line watching a gate agent typing furiously on an outdated computer.
Learn Vallarta: Exciting New Service
 Puerto Vallarta Tours and Educational Programs
Thinking about moving to, living or investing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Let Learn Vallarta's courteous guides help you find the answers while they show you around town via their exceptional tour package that includes 15 plus tours and activities for one low price of $99 per person.
Freedom to Travel to Cuba in 2010
 Ralph E. Stone
The week of June 1, 2010, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act (H.R. 4645) will be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. This bill restores the right of Americans to travel to Cuba and lifts restrictions on agricultural sales to Cuba.
Mexico Seeks Solution To Visa Problem With Canada
 AHN
Mexican President Felipe Calderon enlisted the help of Canadian MPs to find a solution to Mexico’s visa problem with Canada. Calderon, who is Canada for several days, addressed on Thursday the House of Commons.
Airport Body Scanners Raise Radiation Concerns
 Seattle Times
Airport body scanners raise concerns about radiation safety, but officials at the Department of Homeland Security say there is no need to worry.
The Search for Paco - Dog Lost By Delta Airlines - Continues
 Sharon Seltzer
Volunteers in Mexico City were on the ground combing the streets within 24 hours of being notified about the disappearance of Paco - the homeless dog rescued by a college couple visiting Puerto Vallarta and then lost by Delta Airlines while he was being transported to the U.S.
Travel to Cuba Legislation Mired by Scandal, Fierce Opposition
 Katya Rodriguez & Carl Patchen
In 1963, following heightened tensions in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, President Kennedy imposed the first travel restrictions on American citizens desiring to travel to Cuba.
Iceland Volcano Ash Cloud: When Will Eyjafjallajökull Eruption Stop?
 Mark Sappenfield
Scientists have several ways of forecasting when the Eyjafjallajökull eruption will stop. But their data – and history – suggest the Iceland volcano's ash cloud could persist for some time.
Expedia Adds "Gay-Welcoming" to List of Searchable Amenities
 Sean O'Neill
Today Expedia has added a filter for gay-welcoming hotels in its main search tool. As of today, there's a new amenity to choose from: "LGBT-welcoming." It's listed along with other options, such as "air conditioning" and "fitness equipment."
US Data Seizures at the Airport
 Michael Scott Moore
Be prepared for a search of what’s on your laptop as you cross into the United States these days.
Loophole for Business Travelers to Canada
 Maria Gallucci
The Canadian government has created a loophole for hundreds of Mexicans traveling to Canada on business, making it easier for professionals to obtain temporary travel visas on the fly.
Mexico Eases Visa Requirements for Tourists to Mexico
 Travel Video News
In order to make it easier for international tourists to come to Mexico and to increase tourism, the federal government has launched a new visa policy that came into effect on May 1, 2010.
Where's Paco? Dog Lost on Flight, Delta Offers $200
 Scott Mayerowitz
There are few travel nightmares worse than having the airlines lose your luggage, but for Josiah Allen something a lot more personal didn't make the trip home with him: his dog Paco.
A Dad's Point-of-View: Your Kids Need You, Even When You're On Vacation
 Bruce Sallan
I learned something very simple, very basic, and very important about parenting while on vacation, overseas, these past three weeks. I was being selfish. I have two teenagers who needed their dad, and this three-week trip resulted in my not being there for my older son when he needed me.
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