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New Sponsor Joins Ujena Bikini Jam 2006 in Vallarta
 PRLeap.com
Action! Event Pros is looking for girls to invite to the Ujena Bikini Jam competition to represent their company. The models selected will go on to compete for the title of “Action! Girl of the Year”, Ujena Model of the Year, and the Maxim espanol Bikini Image Award.more »»»
More California Beaches Ban Smoking
 Deborah Schoch
Back when the Beach Boys started serenading the Southern California surf, cigarettes were as abundant on beaches as transistor radios and dark tanning oil. Today, beach smokers assume the behavior of pariahs. They light up with shoulders hunched, turning away from others on the sand.more »»»
Cruise Ship Tourism on the Rise
 PVNN
With 12 Disney Magic cruise ships scheduled to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas this year, the number of tourists coming to this country on cruise ships will increase by over 20%, according to Mexico’s Department of Tourism.more »»»
The Big Show by Little People
 Paul Cullum
What wonders are conjured, what rough magic promised by the phrase "Mexican Midget Rodeo"? Let us pause to savor that more slowly: Mexican . . . Midget . . . Rodeo. That is to say, a touring troupe of little people, renowned in their native land but unheralded in our own.more »»»
Beach Book Butlers Serves Up Best Reads
 Wire Reports
The perfect day at the beach: crashing waves, salty breezes, warm sand and a good book. But what if you forget your book? Beginning in June, Beach Book Butlers at eight Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico resorts will offer free beach-theme books to guests.more »»»
Shutter Lag
 William M. Bulkeley
Glenn Maxwell vividly recalls the only whale-watching cruise he ever took, two years ago off Puerto Vallarta. As waves rocked the boat, he says, scores of the giant mammals leapt clear of the water. Alas, his memories of his Mexican adventure are better than his snapshots.more »»»
Hotelito Desconocido Joins Mexico Boutique Hotels
 PVNN
Mexico Boutique Hotels, a collection of stylish properties throughout Mexico that create diverse experiences in incredible destinations, recently announced the addition of Hotelito Desconocido, a renowned luxury property just 60 miles south of Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Onward Christian Surfers
 Tomas Alex Tizon
If Jesus were alive today, he would be a surfer. He would mingle with fishermen and beach bums and lay his mat on the sand among the scantily clad. Instead of walking on water, he would ride waves on a piece of fiberglass, keeping an eye out for anyone who needed saving.more »»»
Worried Hurricanes May Spoil Your Vacation Plans?
 Judy Wiley
Plenty of travelers share memories of their experiences from last year, when hurricanes tore through Cancun and Cozumel, as well as New Orleans. The season starts up again Thursday and continues through Nov. 30. more »»»
Apple Vacations Adds Puerto Vallarta Flights
 dallasnews.com
Dallas travelers have more options for reaching Puerto Vallarta. Apple Vacations has new flights to the historic Mexican town departing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Sun Country Airlines.more »»»
Save Hundreds of Dollars With a Summer Rental
 Barbara Corcoran
When planning your summer family vacation, keep in mind it may be cheaper and easier to rent a home than to book a hotel. "Good Morning America" real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran tells you why.more »»»
Cancun Desperate to Hold Its Sand
 Chris Hawley
What's a beach resort without a beach? It's a question that concerns people here in one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, a city locked in a 30-year-long struggle to keep its coastline from washing into the sea.more »»»
Las Alamandas Resort Accepted Into Exclusive Virtuoso Membership
 PRNewswire
Las Alamandas announced that it has been named to the exclusive list of Virtuoso properties effective immediately. The fabled resort created by Isabel Goldsmith-Patino and situated along a pristine strand of the Mexican Riviera becomes instantly accessible to the Virtuoso membership.more »»»
Tattooed Mummy With Jewelry Found in Peru
 AP
A female mummy with complex tattoos on her arms has been found in a ceremonial burial site in Peru, the National Geographic Society reported Tuesday. The mummy was accompanied by ceremonial items including jewelry and weapons, and the remains of a teenage girl who had been sacrificed, archaeologists reported.more »»»
Cruisine: Options Abound for Dining at Sea
 Luisa Frey Gaynor
Cruising and dining have always gone hand-in-hand. But while cuisine is still one of the main focuses on most large cruise ships, gone are the days of limited, fattening food choices.more »»»
Behavior Guide Aims at Demise of "the Ugly American"
 Bernd Debusmann
Alarmed by the relentless rise of anti-Americanism around the world, a business-backed group is trying to change the behavior that spawned an enduring stereotype of Americans abroad - loud, arrogant, ill-dressed, ill-mannered and lacking respect for other cultures.more »»»
Summer 'Baggage Meltdown' Predicted
 Alan Levin & Mimi Hall
Increased air traffic and a shortage of security screeners could combine to cause a "baggage meltdown" this summer for passengers, one of Congress' leading aviation experts charged this week.more »»»
Bill to Ignore Casual Drug Use Worries Tourism Operators
 Alicia A. Caldwell
Police and business owners from Mexico's beaches to border cities say they are worried a measure passed by Mexico's Congress that decriminalizes possession of cocaine, heroin and other drugs could attract droves of tourists solely looking to get high.more »»»
Is There a Dolphin in the House?
 Laura Gelezunas
A dolphin may be just what the doctor ordered in the form of therapy. For about two decades, physical therapists and psychologists have praised the effects of dolphin therapy and how swimming with dolphins can help the sick and handicapped. more »»»
Avoid Crashing When Traveling Abroad
 Barbara Pinto
In memory of her son who was killed in a bus accident, Sobel started the Association for Safe International Road Travel, a nonprofit group that works to improve traffic conditions around the world and provides travelers with road-safety information.more »»»
Tipping and Travel: It's No Easy Equation
 Cindy Loose
Okay, so most people know that 15 to 20 percent of the bill before tax is the accepted standard in the United States for tipping a waiter. But what about a sommelier who only uncorks and pours your wine? The question takes on more urgency the more expensive the beverage.more »»»
Mexico by Mountain Bike: A Cultural Experience
 Jim Scripps
Rogelio Salazar may have the ultimate job, though he only makes $80 on a good day. Eighty dollars goes a long way in Mexico, even in an expensive tourist town like Puerta Vallarta.more »»»
In Wake of Problems, Cruise Ships Cut Prices
 Avery Johnson
A spate of high-profile problems on the high seas, hurricane fears and weak demand for Caribbean sailings are leading cruise companies to offer fire-sale discounts in an effort to lure leery consumers aboard.more »»»
Hotels' Latest Amenity: Signature Scents
 NYTimes
A growing number of hotels are pumping perfume through their accommodations. By June, all Westin hotel lobbies are expected to smell like white tea, an aroma that so far can be sniffed in 12 Westin lobbies, including in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
The World Comes to Puerto Vallarta
 Josef Kandoll
Passengers on The World, one of the most deluxe cruise ships on earth, recently spent two days in Puerto Vallarta enjoyed gourmet meals prepared by some of the finest restaurants in the area, including: Café des Artistes, Daiquiri Dick's, La Palapa and Los Xitomates.more »»»
Reports: Mexican Authorities Shut Down Aerocalifornia for Lack of Security
 Associated Press
Mexico's federal aviation department has suspended operations at Aerocalifornia after determining that the low-cost carrier failed to meet adequate safety standards, Mexican news media reported.more »»»
Don't Get Taken by a Tricky Travel Scam
 Elisabeth Leamy
Spring break is winding down and summer vacations are right around the corner, so as you're starting to make those summer travel plans, you should know tricky travel offers are consistently among the top five consumer complaints.more »»»
Mexico Becoming More Than a Spring Break Destination
 Ryan Johnson
Like a large chunk of students at the UA, I went to Mexico over spring break. I even went to a tequila factory. But I'm pretty sure I came away with an extremely different impression of the country than the revelers in Rocky Point, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Cozumel, Playa Del Carmen and Rosarita did. While they saw beaches, bead vendors and beer, I saw a country of opportunity.more »»»
Storm Tours: Our Disaster is Their Thrill
 Noaki Schwartz
With a predicted increase in hurricane activity in the coming years, Florida may also attract an unexpected kind of tourism this season: hurricane safaris. A handful of companies in Florida, Texas and Oklahoma have started offering "hurricane tours" as the ultimate in storm-chasing experiences.more »»»
Mexico's Mayan Underworld Proves Researchers' Dream
 Tim Gaynor
The ancient Maya once believed that Mexico's jungle sinkholes containing crystalline waters were the gateway to the underworld and the lair of a surly rain god who had to be appeased with human sacrifices.more »»»
Viviendo en México - Michoacán part 2
 Korah Winn
Philana and I woke up incredibly early Saturday morning because we wanted to make sure to beat the crowds by getting to the Monarch Butterfly Preserve in Michoacán as quickly as possible.more »»»
The Friendly Grey Whale
 Griffin Page
Who could have guessed that February 28th would end up having such meaning for me. This year, I got to be the first to witness the rare visit of a fabulous Grey Whale, right here on Puerto Vallarta's beautiful Bay of Banderas.more »»»
Viviendo en México - Michoacán part 1
 Korah Winn
When we heard that this weekend was the last weekend that visitors were allowed to enter the Mariposa Monarca (Monarch Butterfly) sanctuary, Philana took one look at me and said, "Vamos a Michoacán."more »»»
Delta on Latin America, Caribbean: Not satisfied with No. 3
 Gay Nagle Myers
Delta, which aims to become the number two airline to Latin America and the Caribbean in terms of flights and destinations served, expanded its coverage of the region by adding more flights.more »»»
Cruise Vacationers Seek Physically Active Sightseeing Options
 Vicky Karantzavelou
Travelers who think cruise-line sightseeing tours are passive propositions are in for a surprise. Today, cruise lines offer a wide variety of shore excursions including whitewater rafting, race-car driving, rappelling, diving and zip-lining atop rain-forest canopies.more »»»
Two Trips Find Same Spot, Different Worlds
 Rob Borsellino
In the spring of 1980, I spent a week on the beach in the Yucatan, on the east coast of Mexico. It was a big deal for me, my first trip out of the United States, my first time in the Third World — unless you count visiting my cousin Tony in Jersey.more »»»
Extreme Makeover: Taking High Style to the High Seas
 Denny Lee
Cruise line cabins have come a long way since "The Love Boat" set sail for Acapulco back in the 70's, but now they are getting positively swank. In what the industry terms an "extreme makeover," aging vessels are being refitted, refurbished and, in some cases, even reassembled, turning claustrophobic cabins into floating skyboxes that would make Ian Schrager proud.more »»»
Founder to Launch Budget Mexican Airline
 Wire services
Ryanair Holdings Plc founder Tony Ryan plans to set up a low-cost airline in Mexico, Latin America´s second largest civil aviation market, together with a local company. Ryan will make the investment through his family´s investment firm, Irelandia Investments Ltd.more »»»
WorldHotels Welcomes Nine Mexico Boutique Hotels
 PRWEB
WorldHotels, the world’s fastest growing group of independent hotels, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico-based Mexico Boutique Hotels to provide nine of their destination hotels with sales, marketing and distribution services.more »»»
Britain's 'Naked Rambler' Gets Dressed After Marathon Walk
 AFP
A man attempting to walk the length of Britain wearing nothing but a hat, boots and a rucksack completed his marathon trek and celebrated by putting his clothes back on.more »»»
Acapulco Wants the Old Buzz Back
 Eliza Barclay
Though the new generation of revelers seeking fun and sun may not care that this was once the hangout of Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra, they are drawn by the buzz that has kick-started this aged resort in recent years.more »»»
Fewer Migrating Whales Arrive in Mexican Lagoons
 Frank Jack Daniel
The number of gray whales making a yearly migration from the icy North Pacific to breed in Mexico's warm lagoons has dropped this year, scientists say, possibly because of changing weather patterns.more »»»
Travelsmith Launches New Brand, IOS
 TravelSmith
Leading women's and men's travel apparel, accessories, and luggage as well as gear for the sophisticated traveler TravelSmith brings a new viewpoint to an underserved portion of the fashion apparel market with the launch of their new brand, IOS.more »»»
The Spectacular Humpback Whale - 3
 Griffin Page
Griffin Page is a nationally certified whale watching guide as well as a very knowledgeable eco-tour guide. She helps in the research and conservation of Humpback whales and Olive Ridley marine turtles by conducting informative tours here in our Bay. Join her in this wonderful endeavor!more »»»
Another Globetrotting Year for U.S.
 Jane Engle
Neither snow nor sleet nor hurricanes nor dismal dollar-euro exchange rates are discouraging Americans from making their appointed foreign rounds. Based on statistics from U.S. airlines, 2005 looks as though it will end up as a another record year for globetrotters.more »»»
Is New Orleans Ready for Tourists?
 Steve Hendrix
On a recent January Thursday night at the Gumbo Shop, a stalwart dispenser of Creole comfort food in the French Quarter, the line for a table crossed an important threshold: It went out the front door.more »»»
How to Get the Best Airfare and Cruise Deals
 Randy Paige
Imagine a trip to Cabo San Lucas for just $130 or a cruise out of L.A. for $350. Those are just a couple of the incredible travel deals out there right now. The catch is, you've got to know where to look to find them. If you’re looking for fun in the Sun, there are some great round trip deals out of LAX.more »»»
Mutiny at Sea?
 ABC News
Passengers of the world's largest and most luxurious cruise ship are threatening a sit-in after mechanical failures altered their travel plans. The Queen Mary 2 left New York on Jan. 15, carrying more than 2,500 passengers. Three days later, it hit the side of a Florida shipping channel, damaging a motor and reducing speed.more »»»
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