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"They Love Us Here": American Migrants in Mexico
 Sheila Croucher
The day I flew south across the infamous 2,000-mile border, in the comfort of an air-conditioned plane, George W. Bush ordered National Guard troops to deploy along that border, in an effort to stop the desperate thousands arriving from the other direction.
Escape From the Heat in San Sebastian
 Sueanne Hagemann
While the sun was burning hot in Vallarta, I decided to head off to the mountains of San Sebastian. I have taken day trips to this lovely town before but on this trip, I decided to stay at a place called La Galerita de San Sebastian.
R.I.S.E. 2008 Poster Competition
 PVNN
The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is sponsoring an annual Poster Competition to raise awareness of the needs of the children at the shelter. The theme of this year's contest is “Los Niños Son El Futuro” and everyone is encouraged to enter.
Santa Barbara Theater's 2007-08 Lineup
 Ed Hutmacher
Musicals. Comedies. Dramas. Concerts. Cabaret. Even a spectacular dance show or two are in the lineup. Whatever your taste in live entertainment, there's sure to be something to your liking this season at Santa Barbara Theater.
Hiking Through Puerto Vallarta's Jungles
 Owen Neill
After spending a few days on various beaches around Puerto Vallarta it was time to find some fresh water to swim in, so we decided to go jungle hiking and explore a side of Banderas Bay that is often overlooked by your average sun-seeking tourist.
Sorting out Sayulita's Legendary Surfing Scene 
 Jason Blevins
From the far southern longboard breaks of Punta Mita to the beach-breaking tubes at San Pancho to the boat-accessed reefs of Chacala, the state of Nayarit delivers consistent, warm-water surf for all levels. It is renowned as one of the best surf coasts on the planet.
September 16th - Mexican Independence Day
 Allan Wall
Every nation needs symbols, traditions and celebrations, to affirm its identity and pass its traditions to the next generation. That’s why national holidays are important. One of the most popular Mexican patriotic holidays is Independence Day.
Finding Your Place in the Sun
 PVNN
If you're planning to vacation or move to Mexico, you should know that Puerto Vallarta is a safe and friendly place to vacation, live, invest and/or retire - and Venegas Realty has four offices around Banderas Bay to serve all of your Puerto Vallarta real estate and rental needs.
Understanding Mexican Medical Insurance
 Bob Cohen
Before I decided to live in Puerto Vallarta full-time I had to be sure that certain personal business was in order in the US and in Mexico as well. Medical issues were at the top of my list, and I didn't even know Americans could purchase Mexican insurance.
DiscoverNayarit.com: New Website for Riviera Nayarit
 PRWEB
DiscoverNayarit.com, a new vacation rental, real estate and investment website, was recently launched. The site contains resort information, owner-direct vacation rentals, real estate listings and investing, retiring and lifestyle sections for the western Mexico coastal state of Nayarit.
The Villa Group Weddings in Cabo and Vallarta
 Dawna Robertson
The Villa Group is proud to announce the addition of destination wedding ceremony packages and honeymoon specials for couples who are planning to celebrate their nuptials in the romantic retreats of Cabo San Lucas or Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Learning Spanish ... With a Gay Twist
 Julia Steinecke
Mariposa is the word for butterfly and for a gay man. Lesbians are thought to wear only blue jeans, so their nickname is Levis – in Spanish, Livais or quiniento y uno, 501. I never thought I'd learn these things in a classroom, but this is no ordinary Spanish school.
Promoting Puerto Vallarta's South Side
 Adriana Romero
Presidente Intercontinental Hotel General Manager Félix Ruano recently hosted Grupo Sur's first Round Table meeting, a series of monthly luncheons organized to promote tourism while protecting the environment on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Adventures Maternity Ward
 Laura Gelezunas
A captive dolphin birth is a rare event but over the last eight years, the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta has welcomed the birth of more than 10 dolphin babies, and they're expecting more than one new arrival before the end of the year.
So You Really Want To Learn Spanish
 Polly G. Vicars
Want to be able to tell Transito that you didn't see that stop sign? Tell Immigration that you must have your FM3 by next Tuesday? Maestro Melchor has the answer for us Gringos who say, "We want to learn Spanish, but it's too hard."
Puerto Vallarta: One of Mexico's Crown Jewels
 George Fuller
Puerto Vallarta does not have the glitzy swagger of Acapulco, the youthful exuberance of Cancun, nor the collection of elite resorts, residential communities and high-profile golf courses that one finds in Cabo San Lucas. What it does have is an authenticity and charm that is singular among Mexican resort towns.
ASPV Offers Spanish Classes for Adults
 PVNN
Learn Spanish the fast and easy way! Starting September 24th, 2007 the American School of Puerto Vallarta will be offering all levels of Adult Spanish Classes to help you develop your ability and confidence in Spanish communication.
Vallarta Celebrates El Mes de la Patria
 PVNN
Every September, know as El Mes de la Patria, cities throughout Mexico host a series of colorful and patriotic celebrations commemorating Mexico's Independence from Spain - but here in Puerto Vallarta, the festivities are unbeatable.
No-Fear Medical Care in Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
Ten years ago, if you had a medical emergency in PV, most Gringos would fly back to the states for care. Today, Puerto Vallarta boasts modern hospitals, medical clinics and dental offices equipped with everything you'd expect to find in the US.
Wellness Week Schedule of Events
 Pamela Thompson
Health Travel Guides, an innovative company that works with Resorts.com to bring people to Puerto Vallarta for a variety of health services, will be presenting a series of free health-related seminars in Nuevo Vallarta from Sept. 24-28, 2007.
Live in Mexico Without Spanish?
 Jim Scherrer
When we moved to Puerto Vallarta ten years ago, it was imperative to understand and speak some degree of Spanish. Today, most locals either speak English or have a good understanding of “Espanglish,” making it easy to communicate with anyone.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Laura Gelezunas
September may be known as the "low season" in Vallarta, but it's a great time to visit! This month on Banderas Beat, Laura's gonna tell you how to get around, where to eat, what to read and the coolest things to see and do this summer.
Development Could Harm Jalisco's Ecology
 Angelica Enciso
Coastal areas in the states of Jalisco, Nayarit and Colíma have been developing rapidly over the past 5 years, creating dramatic changes in the environment that are starting to be felt by local communities.
Indigenous México in the Heart of Jálisco
 Adriana Romero
Since August 9th, Jalisco's Indigenous groups have been hosting "Indigenous México in the Heart of Jalisco," a month-long festival in Guadalajara that celebrates the richness, magic, diversity and beauty of México's Indigenous cultures.
Wellness Week Coming to Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
From September 22nd through 29th, Health Travel Guides will be hosting Wellness Week at Flamingos Villa del Palmar Resort and Spa in Nuevo Vallarta. All seminars scheduled to take place over 7 days are open to the public and free of charge.
Canopy Tours de los Veranos Celebrates New Arrivals
 Adriana Romero
During the first few days of July 2007, Canopy Tours de los Veranos woke up to a very pleasant surprise... what seemed to be a totally unexpected captive birth of two adorable little Marmoset monkeys.
Retire to Where and Do What?
 Jim Scherrer
For many recently retired baby boomers, the “Golden Years” have become the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For us, Puerto Vallarta has proved to be the perfect place to enjoy life and reap the benefits of years of hard work.
Water Wonderland at the Rio Cuale
 PVNN
Following the deluge resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Dean that doused the Banderas Bay area with heavy downpours, BanderasNews videojournalist Laura Gelezunas took a journey upriver to capture the natural beauty the summer rains bring to our tropical paradise.
Vallarta Zoo Celebrates Another Victory over Extinction
 PVNN
Once again, the Vallarta Zoo is celebrating a wave of births that includes endangered species. On Aug. 2, Marisol, a black jaguar, gave birth to two gorgeous kittens, and on Aug 6, Toña the tigress gave birth to two playful Bengals cubs.
Get Ready for the Best Bikini Jam Ever!
 PVNN
Featuring location photo shoots, a 5k Run/Walk, nightly parties, fashion shows, a golf tournament and a Bikini Model Big Game Fishing Tournament, this year's Ujena Jam International Puerto Vallarta promises to be the best Bikini Jam ever!
What Your House Wants You To Know - Keeping Cool
 Jim Morrison
Incorporating passive cooling techniques into your home design makes a lot of sense because not only is it much better for the environment; but also because it can lower your energy bill, and make your air conditioning equipment last longer too.
Vallarta Mainstay Partners with Alaska Airlines
 PVNN
Administradora de la Bahia (ADLB) and Timothy Fuller and Associates announced today that they are pleased to partner with Alaska Air and Horizon Airlines to offer their clients a 10% discount on airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta.
La Vida Buena Beckons Boomers to Mexico
 Annika Mengisen
Retirees, not young adventurers, are the largest and latest group to migrate to this fabled country in droves. What besides cool margaritas and balmy weather is so attractive about a Mexican retirement?
U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta Has Moved
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta's U.S. Consular Agency has moved from its provisional quarters in Paradise Village to the Paradise Plaza Shopping Center, located at 85 Paseo de los Cocoteros Sur, Local #l–7, in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.
Language Teaching Gains Second Life
 Howard Vickers
Avatar English is an online language school in the 3D virtual world, Second Life. The school offers individual English classes with professionally qualified and experienced native speaking English teachers to students globally.
All Roads Lead to... Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Morrison
The Romans liked to say: “Omnes viae Romam ducunt” or “All Roads lead to Rome” - and it was true once, though no more. Nowadays, you are more likely to hear “Todos los caminos llevan a Vallarta” or “All roads lead to Vallarta.”
Saving Sea Turtles from a Silent Death
 Ariel Dueñas
Puerto Vallarta is one of the world's most important breeding grounds for endangered species of sea turtles. But poaching and rapid development make it difficult for baby sea turtles to survive long enough to reach the sea. Here's how you can help...
Locals Promote Gay Tourism in Puerto Vallarta
 Adriana Romero
On Sunday, July 22nd a group of gay, lesbian and straight business owners gathered at Encuentros Pizza Bar & Lounge to learn more about an exciting new business alliance that promotes gay and gay-friendly tourism in Puerto Vallarta.
Educator to Fulfill a Teaching Dream
 Jeff Gill
For five years, Sheila Johnson taught English to Mexican children finding their way in a new country. For the next year, she'll be the stranger in the strange land as an English/language arts teacher at Colegio Mexico-Americano in Puerto Vallarta.
A Day to Remember
 R.C. Walker
July 28, 2007 marks the 1st anniversary of the Parque Lázaro Cárdenas as a parking lot. From October 2004 to July 2006, the 4 traditional parks of Puerto Vallarta were converted into parking lots by the city government, signaling the first step in a series of major changes in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta's Changing Gay Scene
 Ed Walsh
"This is what the Castro used to be 20 years ago," said Clay Berger, a hair stylist at Puerto Vallarta's upscale blu by len salon and spa. The former Santa Rosa resident was referring to the gayest part of the city, Zona Romantica, where blu prominently displays the rainbow flag.
Young Americans Seeking Opportunities in Mexico
 Angela Kocherga
Mexico has long been a favorite spot for retirees, but now a younger generation is crossing the border in search of opportunities, as more Americans are calling Baja California home than any other Mexican state.
Puerto Vallarta Healthcare Resource News
 Pamela Thompson
We are so lucky to live in an area that has such a wealth of state-of-the-art medical services! Here at Healthcare Resource Puerto Vallarta, we look forward to serving the community by providing resources to the very best healthcare services.
Puerto Vallarta ATM Users - Beware of Fraud!
 PVNN
Over the last month, a number of credit and debit card holders have reported that fraudulent withdrawals have been made to their accounts after using Banamex, HSBC, Banorte and other ATMs in Puerto Vallarta and around the Bay of Banderas.
Meet Rio Amapas Developer Sr. Claudio Javelly
 William Michael
If you are thinking about buying real estate in Puerto Vallarta, you can meet the creator and developer of Rio Amapas, tour the model home, sip wine, enjoy the view and learn what all the buzz is about on August 15th from 4-6 pm.
A Taste of Mexican Life in a Rural Village
 Laura Gelezunas
If you want to get off the beaten path, take a seat on Vallarta Adventures Jeep Safari for an off-road voyage of discovery of the mountains, jungles, and traditional "Old Mexico" villages in the heart of the Sierra Madre.
Rescued Princess Looking for Love
 PVNN
Hi, my name is Princess. Well, at least that's what Dr. Manuel Peña and Salvador named me when they saved me from being run over by cars. Since then they have been helping me, but they cannot keep me.
You Could be Living "La Vida" in Bucerias
 Patrick Harrison
Construction is in full swing at La Vida, an exclusive community located just minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport in the romantic seaside village of Bucerias, and is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2008.
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