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Fluid-Filled Needle Jabs Local Passenger
 PVNN
As she was sitting down in her seat after returning from the restroom on a recent American Airlines' flight into Dallas, Vallarta resident Sueanne Lineberger landed on a hypodermic needle filled with fluid.more »»»
51st International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament is one of the most important yearly events in our city, attracting prestigious fishermen from all over the world. The tournament is scheduled to take place from Nov 16th-19th with over $250,000 USD in prizes.more »»»
Driving in Mexico Just Got Safer
 Dot Bell
Driving in Mexico just got a little safer with the release of México Road Logs - a comprehensive compilation of road logs of the Mexican Highway system researched and created by Bill and Dot Bell in conjunction with Mexpro, the leading provider of Auto Insurance for USA and Canadian vehicles entering Mexico.more »»»
Baby Sea Turtle Release at CasaMagna Marriott
 Bob Cohen
Every year, thousands of "Golfina" sea turtles come to Puerto Vallarta to lay their eggs on our beaches, and over the last five years the CasaMagna Marriott Resort has been doing their part in the protection and conservation of this endangered species through their Marina Turtle Protection Program.more »»»
Study: Hotel Rooms Have Unseen Guests
 Marilynn Marchione
Hotel guests leave behind more than just socks and old paperbacks: A new study found viruses on TV remotes, light switches and even hotel pens after cold sufferers checked out.more »»»
Deadline for New Passport Requirement Around the Corner
 PVNN
Beginning January 8th, United States residents planning to take a Caribbean cruise or fly off for a Mexican vacation now must remember to pack something extra — their passports.more »»»
Dolphin May Get a Prosthetic Tail
 Phil Davis
The news from Indian River Lagoon was too familiar: another dolphin gravely injured because of human action. But marine scientist Steve McCulloch immediately saw this rescue was unique. The baby bottlenose dolphin lost her tail, but perhaps her life could be saved.more »»»
Five Nations To Tax Airfare To Raise Funds For AIDS Drugs
 Celia W. Dugger
A group of countries led by France plan to raise at least $300 million next year, mostly through taxes on airline tickets, to help pay for the treatment of children with AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.more »»»
Passport, Por Favor
 Newswire
Is Mexico, Canada, or the Caribbean in your travel plans next year? Well, if you're expecting to travel to those spots by sea or air and you don't have a valid passport, you should consider a trip to a local passport office. Pronto.more »»»
Charter Flights Becoming Rare
 Chris Walsh
Charter airlines once attracted a solid following in Denver by offering dirt-cheap flights to popular vacation destinations such as Las Vegas and Mexico. Today, a dwindling number of charters are struggling to attract customers here amid a surge in new low-cost service.more »»»
The Villa Group Selects Hospitality Specialist Schindler Marketing Group
 PRWEB
Schindler Marketing Group, a brand development and marketing firm specializing in the hospitality and tourism industry, today announced that it has been named agency of record for The Villa Group.more »»»
Travel Freely: Finding the Budget in Gay Travel
 planetout.com
With a currently shaky economy, as well as the mainstream's embrace of the gay travel world, budget travel has risen to the forefront of the gay and lesbian travel market. Not that gay budget travel was never there: You just had to know where to look.more »»»
Americans Warned to be Careful when Traveling to Mexico
 S. Lynne Walker
The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico on Thursday advised U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution when traveling in Mexico because of a rise in "brutal violence," often linked to drug trafficking.more »»»
Airlines Continue To Spread Wings Over Mexico
 travelvideo.tv
Airlines are responding to increasing U.S. and Canadian demand for service to Mexico by widening service options to the country’s many destinations. With greater air access, the airlines contribute to boosting international tourist arrivals.more »»»
Whales Put on a Show Off Alaska
 Political Gateway
Residents of the northernmost villages in the United States and tourists from distant places are getting close to gray whales off Alaska. The whales come close to the beach at the end of summer as they prepare for the long migration from the Chukchi Sea north of Alaska to the waters of Mexico's Baja California.more »»»
2006 Marks the 475th Anniversary of the Appearance of Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe
 PR.com
The appearance of Mexico’s Virgin, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to Juan Diego is said to have taken place in 1531. Celebrated annually the first twelve days of December in a visually rich festival known as the Guadalupana, the celebration this December promises to be particularly colorful.more »»»
Mexico Boutique Hotels Launch New Boutique Villa Collection
 Rania Deimezi
There's no doubt that upscale villa vacations have come to the forefront of top-drawer travel. With this in mind, the owners of Mexico Boutique Hotels have launched a new website that brings together the best of Mexico's Costa Vallarta area with years of experience in the hotel industry.more »»»
Houston to Host Mexico Travel and Real Estate Expo
 Ted Donovan
Want to know more about Mexico? Do you want to expose your Mexico-based business to US tourists, travel/real estate experts and the media? Then don't miss the Mexico Travel & Real Estate Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.more »»»
Officials Seek Broader Access to Airline Data
 Eric Lipton
United States and European authorities, looking for more tools to detect terrorist plots, want to expand the screening of international airline passengers by digging deep into a vast repository of airline itineraries, personal information and payment data.more »»»
Air Travel in Times of Terror
 ABC News
With news of a mass murder terror plot in the skies, many people are having second thoughts about traveling. Don't worry, in an effort to be respectful of their customers' concerns, many airlines are offering special travel change policies for the next several weeks.more »»»
Delta Plans More Latin America Flights from LAX
 American City Business Journals
Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to add new nonstop routes from Los Angeles International Airport to nine Mexican destinations, two Central American destinations and corresponding connecting service to five destinations in the US where many Hispanic customers prefer to travel.more »»»
'07 if by Land, '06 if by Sea (or Air)
 PVNN
If you're one of the many travelers who doesn't understand how the US State Department's new travel initiative will effect your upcoming vacation, here's the latest on US travel document requirements.more »»»
As Hurricane Season Churns On, Cancellation Policies Keep Rolling In
 Gay Nagle Myers
The list of suppliers offering hurricane cancellation policy continues to grow as the hurricane season begins in earnest - August and September are traditionally the peak hurricane months.more »»»
Vamos a la Playa (and Other Useful Spanish Phrases)
 Christine Delsol
Summer is hardly the most popular time to hop on a plane to Mexico - but it is an ideal time to plan a winter escape. Spanish immersion schools and the newly anointed "it" destination of Playa del Carmen make good starting points.more »»»
AeroMexico to Fly to Fort Lauderdale
 Tom Stieghorst
The largest Mexican carrier by fleet size, AeroMexico plans to begin the only nonstop daily service between Mexico City and Fort Lauderdale within the next sixty days at fares averaging about $350 round trip. more »»»
All Tradition, no Bikinis for Mayan Beauty Queens
 Mica Rosenberg
Pretty young women sashay across stage, thoughtfully answer questions and perform dances - but the Rabin Ajaw pageant, which picks Guatemala's Maya Indian beauty queen, is no typical beauty contest.more »»»
Travel Companies Pay for Passports
 Jayne Clark
Apple Vacations is the latest tour operator offering to pick up the cost of a passport for Caribbean and Mexico-bound U.S. travelers in need of the document. The reason: Beginning Dec. 31, all U.S. citizens traveling by air or sea will need a passport to travel to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico and Canada.more »»»
Travel Safe and Sound: 10 Reminders for Worry-Free Travels
 Michael McCann
Michael McCann is the former Chief of Security at the United Nations and now the president of McCann Protective Services, a New York protection firm. Based on his "top ten mistakes business executives make while traveling," his tips offer ways to ensure your travels abroad are safe and sound.more »»»
Cruise Ship Mishap Injures Dozens
 Brian Skoloff
In an instant, passengers aboard The Crown Princess cruise ship went from sunbathing to clutching whatever they could as the massive ship rolled heavily to its side, throwing everything not nailed down against the deck and walls.more »»»
Marriott to Make All US, Canada Hotels Non-Smoking
 AP
Hotel operator Marriott International said Wednesday that all of its hotels in the United States and Canada will be smoke-free starting in September. The move follows an industry trend, said analyst William Crow of Raymond James & Associates.more »»»
There's no Place like Home (Port)
 Luisa Frey Gaynor
Love to cruise but hate to fly? Or perhaps you're daunted by how much it costs to take your entire family to Florida just to catch a ship? If so, the tide has changed drastically. There are more domestic homeports than ever before.more »»»
Carriers' Interest in México Rising
 Martin Zimmerman
Lured by a growing tourist trade and hopes of generous profits, U.S. airlines are taking a new look at an old destination - Mexico. Mexico has long been a popular market for both U.S. and Mexican carriers. The nation is by far the most common international destination from Los Angeles, with almost twice as many passengers last year than Number Two, Canada.more »»»
Packing for the Adventurous
 Joe Doggett
A casual glance at my coach ticket to Puerto Vallarta would show that I had no more credibility on the carpeted aisle for first class/business class check-in. But, after more than 30 years in the trenches and on the tarmac, you learn how to cheat.more »»»
Marriott CasaMagna Appreciation Week
 PVNN
Every year, Marriott International celebrates its anniversary through hosting "Appreciation Week," a special celebration that pays tribute to all of the company's associates for their dedication, commitment and outstanding service.more »»»
Nude Resorts on a Winning Streak
 Buck Wolf
There's never been a better time to skinny dip, play tennis au natural, or Jet Ski in the raw. It's "Nude Recreation Week" and America's fast-growing network of 260 clothing-optional resorts offer an ever-expanding list of outdoor activities for nudists.more »»»
Move Over, Indiana Jones!
 Joshua Harbour
Being a die-hard fan of the Indiana Jones movies, I was ecstatic to find out I would be taking the Canopy Tour de los Veranos during my last vacation in Puerto Vallarta. Each day leading up to this tour was filled with anticipation, and when the eventful day arrived, I couldn’t have been more excited! I was going to get to be my hero ... Indy!more »»»
Choosing a Good Spa
 Ann Hoevel
When that extra piece of chocolate or glass of wine is no longer helping you unwind, you may decide to hit the spa for some professional care and a little "R and R." But how do you choose the right spa, and what do you do once there?more »»»
25 Years of the Frequent Frustration Club
 John J. Nance
Amassing miles as a frequent flier. It sure seemed like a good idea at the time, especially from the point of view of American Airlines, which is widely credited with thinking up the whole idea.more »»»
Touring with Beck
 Brian L Gillogly
Holly Beck was in her first year at the UC San Diego when she decided to turn pro. The former Peninsula High surf star and NSSA (National Scholastic Surfing Association) title holder talks about the state of surfing.more »»»
Grounded Mexican Airline Aerocalifornia to Resume Flying 5 Planes
 Associated Press
Mexico's Aerocalifornia on Monday said it would resume flying five of its 29 planes after government officials agreed to lift an April decree grounding the airline for safety reasons.more »»»
California's Best Surfing is Clearly, Absolutely in the South (if you live here) or North (if you like dying)
 Nathan Myers & Marcus Sanders
Few people appreciate a sunrise like the dawn patrol surfer. Just offshore from the concrete treadmill, while the snooze-button masses rub dream-boogers from their eyes, the sky blooms deep purple, gets tangled up in orange and then electric blue. So you're a bit late for work. more »»»
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