BanderasNews
Puerto Vallarta Weather Report
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta's liveliest website!
Contact UsSearch
Why Vallarta?Vallarta WeddingsRestaurantsWeatherPhoto GalleriesToday's EventsMaps
 NEWS/HOME
 EDITORIALS
 ENTERTAINMENT
 VALLARTA LIVING
 WHY VALLARTA?
 LOCAL PROFILES
 VALLARTA ART TALK
 COMMUNITY SERVICES
 HOME & REAL ESTATE
 RESORT LIFESTYLES
 VALLARTA WEDDINGS
 SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP
 VETERAN AFFAIRS
 PHOTO GALLERIES
 101 HOTTEST THINGS
 PV REAL ESTATE
 TRAVEL / OUTDOORS
 HEALTH / BEAUTY
 SPORTS
 DAZED & CONFUSED
 PHOTOGRAPHY
 CLASSIFIEDS
 READERS CORNER
 BANDERAS NEWS TEAM
Sign up NOW!

Free Newsletter!
Puerto Vallarta News NetworkVallarta Living

««« Click HERE for Recent Vallarta Living
2nd Annual Emiliano Zapata Dinner Dance
Bob Cohen

As part of their continuing efforts to preserve, polish and promote Viejo Vallarta, the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood and Business Association will be hosting their second annual dinner and show at La Iguana Restaurant on November 3rd.

Boca Bento Opens for the Season
William Michael

With a menu of the most deliciously tantalizing tastes to delight the palate, Boca Bento owner, Stewart Haverlack, recently treated a group of friends to an evening of "Latin Flavors with an Asian Soul" to celebrate the restaurant's reopening.

Dealing With Police Extortion in Mexico
Catharine Hamm

This is one of the dirty little secrets of travel. Extortion of visitors happens more often than is reported. It's not confined to Mexico, of course, but because so many U.S. residents cross the Mexican border so often, we might get our turn on the horns of this dilemma.

Things to Know Before You Move
Marla Dickerson & Chris Kraul

Mexico is the most popular destination, because of its proximity to the U.S. and the large number of Mexican Americans looking to return to their roots. Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama form the next tier of favorites, according to the AARP, the advocacy group for about 39 million Americans aged 50 and over.

Wise Women Welcome Jenny McGill
Pamela Thompson

Wise Women of Puerto Vallarta is pleased to announce the fabulous Jenny McGill will be the next wise woman to speak in the Hospital Cornerstone meeting room on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 10 am.

Pie Ladies of Yelapa
Patricia Landis

Perched on the side of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Yelapa is a coastal village in Mexico that boasts lush jungle, beachfront cottages, romantic sunsets and delectable pies delivered daily to the beach.

The Stars Align in Riviera Nayarit
VisitRivieranNayarit.com

One of Mexico’s most acclaimed film festivals kicks off this December 5th - 9th, 2007 in Riviera Nayarit. The festival’s line-up includes independent films and major motion pictures from Canada, North America, Latin America and South America as well as documentaries with an environmental theme.

Crime Stoppers Alert
PVNN

Kenneth Ray Varner, a.k.a. Kenneth Giovanni is being investigated by the Lewis County Sheriff's Office for money laundering, drug trafficking and the murder of his father, Jim Varner. It is believed that he is now in the Puerto Vallarta area.

Yoga and Surfing Vacations in Sayulita
Sandy Stahl

Find a healthy balance of mind, body, and spirit in Sayulita, Mexico. Via Yoga, a world leader in deluxe yoga/surfing vacations, is offering 11 four or six-night yoga vacations from November 2007 through April 2008 at Villa Amor in Sayulita.

Out and About... in Washington
Twila Crawford

I´ve just returned to Vallarta from Washington, DC, from the best conference I have ever attended. The Society of Professional Journalists seemed to have everyone from the world of communication there.

U.S. Consular Agency Public Announcement
PVNN

The Puerto Vallarta U.S. Consular Agency will be providing consular services to the public at the International Friendship Club in downtown Puerto Vallarta on October 25th, November 29th and December 27th, 2007.

What Your Home Wants You To Know - Your Questions, Our Answers
Jim Morrison

Everything is just a little different here in Vallarta, so it’s no surprise that houses are, too. Casas del Mar PV answers some of the most common questions asked by people who are considering buying a home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Skeletons, Witches and Ghosts at Xocodiva
Patrick Harrison

This year, enjoy your Day of the Dead and Halloween celebrations with fine artisan chocolates from Xocodiva. And while you're there, enter to win two special Day of the Dead edible sculptures containing over 2,200 grams of the finest chocolate!

A Refuge for Retirement
Dudley Althaus

Drawn by the eternal spring weather and laid-back lifestyle, American retirees have been migrating to Ajijic for decades. Now, facing the sobering prospect that their money will run out before their last breath does, some are considering this lakeside village and other expatriate communities across Mexico as a cheaper place to get needed care through the end of their lives.

Wise Women of Vallarta Reunite
Pamela Thompson

Wise Women of Vallarta are back in the swing of things for the high season! For our first speaker we welcome Dr. Linda Abbott Trapp, who will speak in the Hospital Cornerstone meeting room on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 10 am to 12 noon.

Villas de la Colina II Coming to Vallarta
Patrick Harrison

Chuck Toops and the C & C Development Company are proud to announce that the first of three Villas de la Colina II residential towers is quickly rising from the construction site high in the Amapas hills overlooking Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.

Could Politics Influence Paradise?
Jim Scherrer

How would you like to have a really intelligent, honest and well educated president? How about a Harvard graduate? Well, would you believe that Mexico has a 12 consecutive year run of Harvard alumni presidents?

New Website for Puerto Vallarta Boaters
PVNN

If you have a seafaring soul, a new website for Mexico boating, BoatMexico.Com is where you will find critical, up-to-date information not only to make your Mexico voyage planning more efficient and safe, but to warm your sailing south soul.

Galleria Dante Reopens for High Season
Claire & Joe Guarniere

After a busy summer, Galleria Dante reopened its doors on October 1st. To start off the season, Andie Hathcote will be painting at the gallery on October 11th and and Oscar Solis and Juana Cortez will be painting on October 16th & 17th.

Pampered at Piazzetta
William Michael

High Season is heating up while the temperature slips into cool, pleasant evenings. Last Saturday night, the hopping place to be was La Piazzetta's open- air patio on the northwest corner of Olas Altas and Rodolfo Gomez on the South Side of Vallarta.

Democrats Abroad Chapter Coming to PV
PVNN

On Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 12:30 pm, the International Friendship Club will be hosting Howard Feldstein, Chair of Democrats Abroad Mexico, the official organization of the US Democratic Party in Mexico.

Get Ready for the 2007-2008 Art Walk
Denise Derameé

Puerto Vallarta has become a very important art center, with more galleries than any other Mexican coastal destination, representing Mexico's finest artists as well as artists from other countries who have chosen Puerto Vallarta as their home.

Puerto Vallarta Welcomes Gay Cruise Ship
PVNN

Empresarios Gays de Puerto Vallarta together with Atlantis, the world's largest gay and lesbian first-class cruise, resort and tour company, are hosting a T-dance for Mexican Celebration Cruise passengers at Club Paco Paco on October 17, 2007.

Glaze of Glory: Decorating with Pottery
Jessie Milligan

With its dazzling color and intricate designs, Mexican Talavera-style pottery can add a splash of brilliance to your home and garden. Here's how.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Laura Gelezunas

October is a month of change in the Bay of Banderas, the weather improves and more travelers start to visit. This episode of Banderas Beat includes beautiful water cascades, a look at the growing trend of health travel, the weather, and some local ladies putting a new spin on recycling.

HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta October 2007 Newsletter
Pamela Thompson

Putting Puerto Vallarta HealthCare Resources together on paper, in action, in place - and thousands of other details have kept things going non-stop. But here's some of the health-related clinics and programs we have planned for October.

Fire Department Makes Protection Strides
Harold Sokolove

Thanks to tourism many towns in Nayarit are experiencing unprecedented population growth, and a healthy combination of modern equipment, on-going training and public safety planning makes Bahia de Banderas a safe place to be by most any standard.

So You Want To Be a Star?
T.J. Hartung

Would you like to be part of the Puerto Vallarta theater scene? Two theater groups will be looking for talented individuals at a joint casting call to be held at the Cecatur Theater on October 4th and 5th at 5 pm and on October 6th at 12 noon.

Navigating the Minefield of Cultural No-No's
Christine Delsol

Language isn't the only hurdle when it comes to visiting Mexico: Some everyday Mexican customs can feel just as foreign as Español to a U.S. traveler — and can present a potential minefield of embarrassment.

Considering Retirement but Short on Cash?
Jim Scherrer

If you’re thinking about retirement within five years and would like to enjoy your life to it’s fullest, you can probably buy that million dollar retirement dream residence in Puerto Vallarta today, even if you’re short on cash!

'Choosing Mexico' to Offer Seminars for Mexico Retirement or Second Home Residency
PRWEB

Ever considered retiring in Mexico or living there part time? If so, you're not alone. Thousands of baby boomers wonder what it would be like to move to Mexico, according to organizers of six seminars taking place in West Coast cities beginning October 22.

Day Trippin' at the Marietas Islands
Owen Neill

On the first day of our Puerto Vallarta vacations, we always like to get out on the water. This time we decided to take a private panga to the Marietas Islands, a Marine Sanctuary just outside of Banderas Bay, to do some snorkeling.

Exploring The Arts In Puerto Vallarta
Justin Burch

While most tourists visit Puerto Vallarta to experience the beaches, resorts and unmatched natural beauty, there is a more creative allure just beneath the surface. Though Puerto Vallarta is far from a sprawling city, the community houses more galleries than any Mexican destination outside the capital.

It's A Girl!
PVNN

Vallarta Adventures is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of their dolphin family, Naui. Weighing in at 20 kilos and measuring 1.2 meters long, she was born at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta on September 3rd.

Puerto Vallarta Wellness Week - Mind, Body and Spirit
Pamela Thompson

Discover your best in mind, body and spirit during Puerto Vallarta Wellness Week. This series of free health-related programs and seminars at Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort and Spa opens Monday and continues through September 28th.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception for U.S. Consulate Vallarta's New Facility
Bob Cohen

The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta held a lavish ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on Friday, September 21st at its new facility in the Paradise Plaza Mall in Nuevo Vallarta.

Mexico Voted World's Top Retirement Haven
Aly Adair

Viva Las - Mexico? According to the 15th Annual Global Retirement Index just released by International Living magazine, Mexico tops the list as the world's top retirement paradise.


What's Hot!
101 Hottest
Check out our 101 Hottest People Places and Things Around the Bay for the best local insider tips. Click Here
Vallarta Pet Parade

playmore

Adopt a Pet from the Vallarta Animal Shelter.
Click HERE to see this week's picks.
Classifieds
Buy, sell, or trade just about anything under the sun, and you can place YOUR ads with us here at BanderasNews for free. Click Here!
· Real Estate
·Rentals
·Employment
·Services
·Other Stuff
·Personals
·Wanted!
Veteran Affairs


Join PV resident David Lord for current news and opinions on issues effecting US Veterans at home and abroad.


In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving
the included information for research and educational purposes • m3 © 2008 BanderasNews ® all rights reserved • carpe aestus