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Vote for Vallarta to receive the “Tianguis Turistico” NOW!

By Astrid van Dam
General Manager Superior Tours Vallarta
www.superiortoursvallarta.com

 The biggest tourism fair of Mexico where thousands of travel agents from all over the world get together to get to know hotels, airlines, travel agents, DMC`s, restaurants and the attractive destinations of Mexico in general is looking for a new location!

For 35 years Acapulco has been the host to this huge event, but Mexico`s Administration for Tourism (Sectur) has decided that they will hold the 2012 edition in another city.  On the 15^th of June, Sectur will decide which city will organize the next edition.

 The Tianguis Turistico is Mexico`s own version of the ITB in Berlin, or the WTM in London.

 Many cities in Mexico are dying to receive the next Tianguis; it will give a huge boom to the destination. Imagine that thousands of travel agents come to our city to promote it back to where they are from! Mazatlan, Cancun, Leon, Guadalajara, Monterrey and several other cities have started their own campaign to get the tourism fair to their cities. Also,  Puerto Vallarta together with Rivera Nayarit are now competing in this race, and you can help!

Go to http://turespacio.com/ and vote for Puerto Vallarta. At the time of writing, the City of Leon in Guanajuato seems to become the winner. After a difficult season for many business owners, Vallarta can`t wait to receive the Tianguis. It is now the time to vote and make history!!

Celebrating Semana Santa in Puerto Vallarta

BanderasNews Team
April 12, 2011
To read the original article click here 

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico -

Easter, known as Semana Santa, is the most celebrated holiday in México, and a time of national vacation and “spring break” from schools.  

Tourism authorities estimate that one out of every five Mexicans – around 20 million people – will travel during Holy Week, and Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular beach destinations for nationals looking for a few days of fun-in-the-sun.  

Every year thousands of exuberant Mexicans intent on having a good time will flock to Puerto Vallarta and the beaches of Banderas Bay. Area hotels are at peak capacity, streets are overrun with cars and buses, and Playa Los Muertos fills with tents and sleeping bags during the two celebratory weeks of Semana Santa and Semana de Pascua.  

Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrates the last days of Jesus Christ’s life. This year, the week-long celebration begins on April 17 with Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday), the day of Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. On Domingo de Ramos, vendors outside churches sell woven palm leaves, and inside the priest blesses them.  

The Last Supper was held on Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday), which falls on April 21 this year, followed by Viernes Santo (Good Friday), which commemorates the day of Christ’s crucifixion.  

On April 23, Mexico celebrates Sábado de Gloria (Holy Saturday), memorializing the full day Christ was in the tomb. On Sabado de Gloria, statues of Mary are covered with black dresses, because she is considered to be in mourning. April 24th is Domingo de Pascua (Easter Sunday), celebrating the Resurrection of Christ. On Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo, Sabado de Gloria, and Domingo de Pascua, there is a special mass each day.  

One of the oldest traditions in México, Semana Santa is an artistic and cultural event of major importance, with everyone – young and old, children and parents, rich and poor – actively participating in the celebrations.  

But Semana Santa is much more than a religious occasion. In fact, hundreds of people who come to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate Easter Week are not even Catholic. Like all holidays in Latin countries, Semana Santa is also a festive occasion, a time of celebration that lasts two weeks, when people come together to socialize and enjoy themselves.  

The week following Easter Sunday is called Pascua, which is the celebration of the Resurrection. Pascua marks the release from the sacrifices of Lent . . . and Vallarta goes into full-on party mode! The beaches are bursting, the streets are jammed, and the Malecón is filled with people enjoying food, fireworks, and live entertainment.  

While it may sound a bit chaotic, Semana Santa and Pascua are probably some of the most festive and exciting times to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you wish to witness the beauty of traditional Mexican culture – and enjoy the excitement of a two-week-long party in Puerto Vallarta – Semana Santa and Pascua would be well worth experiencing for yourself.  

Editors Note: As we begin the Semana Santa/Semana Pascua holidays, the need for blood in Puerto Vallarta increases significantly. Please consider giving the Gift of Life, keeping in mind that donation requirements in Mexico are different than in the United States and Canada. For more information, click HERE.

Memorial Service for Elizabeth Taylor in Puerto Vallarta

Deja New Monthly Blow Out Sale! March 1 – March 5

Sixth Annual International Altruism Festival at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta

On Sunday May 2nd, starting at 6 pm, the 6th Annual International Altruism Festival will be held at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta.
 
It is an event of great significance and very delicious since a lot of restaurants, bakeries, ice cream stores, etc. (Over 50), will donate food and beverages (sampling rate) for 400 people each (we expect more than 1,500 people).
 
There will also be music and entertainment so that we can all enjoy ourselves and spend a great moment.
 
The money raised from the sale of tickets ($ 300 in pre-sale) is shared by 25 civic associations throughout the Bay of Banderas.
The group which I form part of is ESPERANZA, GRUPO DE APOYO PARA SOBREVIVIENTES DE CANCER DE PUERTO VALLARTA, A.C. (Support Group for Cancer Survivors) will participate for the first time and our mission is to sell 50 tickets.
 
Help us and enjoy this wonderful event.
 
I’M COUNTING WITH YOU!
 
For more information -

Telephone: (322) 356 5107

or via Internet at: yleanat@hotmail.com
 
Thanks
 
Yleana

PS. THANK YOU FOR SPREADING THE WORD!

Latest update Elimination Station Amazing Race at Quinta Laura Puerto Vallarta

Have a look at this week’s Elimination Station Video here at PVRPV’s Quinta Laura Puerto Vallarta, posted in the CBS official website:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race/video/?pid=Val1p5sTNxAJQ_bDRRuc_ox1kGsB9QVe&vs=Elimination%20Station&play=true

Check out the original story too:

The Amazing Race comes to Puerto Vallarta and PVRPV’s Quinta Laura

Old Town Farmers’ Market – Opening in Puerto Vallarta

Old Town Farmers’ Market

Opening in Vallarta

Every Saturday, starting March 27

 Select from agricultural, horticultural, artisanal foods and crafts.

P R E S S  R E L E A S E

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 16, 2010

Press Contact: Charlotte Semple – oldtownfm@hotmail.com or 322-133-9673

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – All of the great cities of the world have a celebrated Farmers’ Market where locals and tourists can find the freshest of vegetables, hand-crafted artisanal foods and handicrafts: London has Covent Garden, Seattle has Pike Place Market, Vancouver has Granville Island, New Orleans has the French Market and now, Puerto Vallarta, has the Old Town Farmers’ Market.  Every Saturday, starting March 27, from 10 am to 1 pm, the new Paradise Community Center located at Pulpito #127 (across from Coco’s Restaurant) will come alive with the sites and smells of a good old-fashioned Farmers’ Market.

Only the freshest and finest fruits and vegetables, herbs and plants, preserves, coffee, organic products, baked goods (including diabetic and gluten free) and crafts will be available for sale.  Come browse the colorful tables showcasing unique homemade products all fresh from the oven or field.  Just imagine the rich aromas from the lavish displays: warm baked goods, tangy fruit, freshly roasted coffees and fragrant herbs.  Now you can experience this blend of fresh shopping and entertainment every Saturday in Old Town Puerto Vallarta.

If you have a product that you would like to sell and are interested in becoming a vendor, please e-mail oldtownfm@hotmail.com.  Please include your contact information and details about your product.

Join us every Saturday, starting March 27, from 10 am to 1 pm at the new Paradise Community Center located at Pulpito #127 (across from Coco’s Restaurant) for Puerto Vallarta’s own Old Town Farmers’ Market — a true thrill for the senses.       

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Tropicasa Realty & PVRPV Join Forces – Puerto Vallarta

Two leaders in their industries announce partnership

 P R E S S  R E L E A S E

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 28, 2009

Press Contact: Patrick Harrison – 322-223-1374 or patrickinpv@gmail.com

 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – For over a decade, Tropicasa Realty has been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate.  Having opened in 2005, PVRPV (Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations) is today one of the largest vacation services and property management companies in Puerto Vallarta.  Today, these industry leaders announced a partnership where PVRPV will become the preferred provider of Rental and Property Management services for clients of Tropicasa Realty. 

“We understand the importance of having a full-service Rental and Property Management team dedicated to a seamless level of customer service,” exclaimed Wayne Franklin, President of Tropicasa Realty.  “After listening to our client’s needs and an exhaustive search and review process, we felt that PVRPV was the best fit.”  “The fit was a natural for us,” added Tim Longpré, President of PVRPV.  “We are a growing company where technology and customer service is important.  Both PVRPV and Tropicasa are dedicated to the highest-level of customer service while offering the latest in user-friendly technology.  We are excited about being able to offer our Preferred Rental and Property Management services to Tropicasa’s extensive client base.” 

Tropicasa’s clients will immediately be able to take advantage of the many benefits and client service features offered through PVRPV, including a complete array of concierge services, full property management and vacation services with over 400 live online properties to choose from.   For more information contact Tropicasa Realty at 322-222-6505 (in Mexico) or calling 866-978-5539 (Toll-Free) from the U.S.  

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 TROPICASA REALTY – Since 1997, Wayne Franklin and his team at Tropicasa Realty have been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate.  Tropicasa Realty is the region’s representative for ”The Leading Agents of the World” and with over 100 years of combined experience in real estate, all agents of the company are affiliated with NAR and AMPI.  Wayne Franklin or any member of his knowledgeable team can be contacted in-person at their Romantic Zone Office – Pulpito 145-A at Olas Altas or in their San Marino Office – San Marino Hotel at Rodolfo Gomez 111-4. While in PV they can be reached at 222-6505 or by calling 866-978-5539 (Toll-Free) from the U.S.

PVRPV – Tim Longpré, President of PVRPV (Puerto Vallarta Premier Vacations), moved to Puerto Vallarta from his native Toronto, Canada in 2004 after having worked 11 years in banking.  His company, one of today’s largest vacations services and property management companies in Puerto Vallarta, currently has 25+ employees.  Their website profiles in excess of 400 properties located from Nuevo Vallarta to Mismaloya.   PVRPV also manages approximately 80 properties throughout Banderas Bay.  All PVRPV Property Management clients have the piece of mind knowing that their properties are well taken care of in their absence. Tim and his PVRPV Team have worked hard to create this successful company.  Anyone that knows Tim, knows that his standards are higher than the norm and that his services are provided with professionalism, honesty and Integrity. PRVPV can be reached online at www.pvrpv.com, by calling 322.222.0638 or by visiting their offices at Pino Suarez #210 corner with Francisco I. Madero.

PVRPV EXPANDS! NEW OFFICE ON LOS MUERTOS BEACH

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, México. Tim Longpré, owner and President of PVRPV, Puerto Vallarta’s largest and most popular Vacation Rental and Services company, is reporting an increase in rentals for the coming season and announced today that he has just opened a new office for his company on Los Muertos Beach. The most popular beach in Puerto Vallarta, Los Muertos Beach is located in Puerto Vallarta’s south side or Zona Romántica and the new office is perfectly located between the famous Blue Chairs and Blue Seas Resorts at 166 Calle Malecón. PVRPV added the new office with the goal of providing customers and homeowner’s with more access to PVRPV’s services.

“Convenience is key,” says PVRPV’s Tim Longpré. “We know that many of our customers want to stop in during their visit to book a condo or villa for their next trip and to ask questions about their current visit to Vallarta. We love that and have made it even easier for our customers to find us. Many of our loyal gay and lesbian clients will be better able to reach us there as well.”

PVRPV’s inventory of over 400 of the finest Puerto Vallarta Rentals and its well-designed, easy to use website (with real time availability and online instant booking) coupled with its reputation for excellent customer service have quickly made PVRPV the industry leader in Vallarta in 5 short years of operation

PVRPV also offers top of the line concierge services from both offices. Booking a canopy tour or trip to San Sebastian has never been more convenient. PVRPV also offers a wonderful gay boat cruise on Fridays. For more information visit PVRPV’s offices or www.gaycruisepuertovallarta.com

With so many of it’s 400 vacation properties located in the area between these two offices, PVRPV’s staff, dressed in their easy to spot blue polos, will be poised to help with whatever questions or needs their guests may have during their stay. “With this new visibility and convenient location, we hope to help our customers have the best vacation possible”, added Tim. “Our concierge and sales professionals are excited to be on the beach too, where so many of our customers are enjoying the sun each day. The new office will make it easier for us to help them quickly and let them get back to the reason they are here!”

Both PVRPV offices are open 10AM to 6PM, Monday thru Friday and 10AM to 2PM on Saturdays. PVRPV.COM offers great deals on all Puerto Vallarta Rentals.

Country Chart Topper, Chris Young, Joins Fight to Cure Cystic Fibrosis in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta was the destination for anglers and golfers who participated in this year’s BJ’s Restaurants Hook the Cure Tournament powered by IOTEC. The nearly sold-out tournament took place on November 6^th and 7th and reeled in a whopping $345,000 NET for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The IGFA-qualifier brought two dozen boats and 40 teams. The competition started on Friday morning as anglers met early at the docks and eagerly awaited the strike of six marking the start of the catch and release competition coordinated by Kim and Ed Moore of Marina-based Charter Dreams.

Weekend festivities included a pre-tournament Mexican fiesta and fireworks show at Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa;  Friday night concert by RCA Recording Artist Chris Young who celebrated his #1 song on the country charts; golf at Vista Vallarta’s challenging Nicklaus course; a lively dockside weigh-in party with food and beverage provided by Andale Restaurant and an awards gala and auction, sponsored by American Airlines and hosted by Los Angeles radio personality Shawn Parr. For those that just wanted to relax, Villa Premiere’s world-class spa was just a few steps away. Puerto Vallarta rental agency, PVRPV, provided volunteers for the festivities.

As excited spectators and sponsors filled the Marina, most boats made it in by five in anticipation of the results. The team of Tom Paige and Jon Louis were rewarded with a 2010 IGFA Offshore World Championship entry in Cabo San Lucas as OVERALL CHAMPIONS with five dorado and seven released sailfish. Lucille Zabel and Lydia Francis captured the coveted MOST RELEASED BILLFISH award while Craig Porpoat and David Bales garnered the BIGGEST DORADO AWARD and Anchorage’s Kris Kile took home the CHAIRMAN’S AWARD.  Awards were donated by Gray’s Taxidermy of Puerto Vallarta.

According to Bob Huston and Jeff Jennison, 2009 event chairmen, $1.3 million NET was generated for cystic fibrosis patient care, research and education since the tournaments inception just four years ago. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting approximately 40,000 people in the United States and Mexico. A defect in the CF gene causes the body to produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus that leads to chronic, life-threatening lung infections and impairs digestion. When the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955, few children lived to even attend elementary school. Today because of research and care supported by the CF Foundation with money raised through donations from families, corporations and foundations the median predicted age for people with CF is nearly 37 years.

In addition to BJ’s Restaurants and IOTEC, significant financial support was provided by Norm Wilson and Sons, O’Connell Family Foundation, Toshiba, Watson Land Company, Ron and Ann Hallagan, Millie and Severson, William Close Family and Lee & Associates.

Plans are underway for the Fifth Annual Hook the Cure slated for early-November 2010. Information about the ultimate fishing, golf and spa adventure benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is available by contacting Gary Green, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Director of Corporate Development, at (714) 494-4623 in the US or 322 150-7214 in Puerto Vallarta.  A new Hook the Cure website will be unveiled shortly at www.hookthecure.com and will feature an interactive photo gallery thanks to Nuevo Vallarta resident and award-winning photographer Jay Ailworth.