Nicole Martin: Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Info. Realtor 365 #1

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Nicole Martin gives us an “inside the industry” introduction to top Vallarta real estate professionals. Everyone in Vallarta has a story, and Nicole tells them all, realtor by realtor. n Realtor 365, a new video program on BanderasNews, Nicole Martin offers her unique, quirky perspective on Puerto Vallarta’s equally quirky real estate community. The show [...]

2011 Punta Sayulita Classic Competition Recap and Results

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2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Classic “Elite Race” coverage from Finer Films on Vimeo. http://pacificpaddle.net/2011/03/16/2nd-annual-punta-sayulita-classic-sup-elite-race-highlights/ Photo Galleries of the events http://puntasayulitasurfclassic.com/photos/   2011 Punta Sayulita Classic Competition Results by PUNTASAYULITA on MARCH 14, 2011 The Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic took place this past weekend with a terrific turnout and lots of fun as [...]

The Idea of Violence in Puerto Vallarta Rebuffed

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Puerto Vallarta business owners banded together in late October 2010 to produce a series of videos showcasing the area’s city, culture, environment and lifestyles. The successful and far-reaching promotion culminates in March 2011 with welcoming everyone to Puerto Vallarta. There are interviews with long-time residents, people that have been vacationing in the city for over [...]

Abba & Bee Gees Tribute to Perform in Puerto Vallarta

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Grab your bellbottoms, feather your hair and get ready as The Abba & Bee Gees Tribute takes over Teatro Vallarta for one performance only, Friday, April 1 at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $500 pesos for general seating and $650 pesos for VIP seating, available at Vallarta Fitness in Plaza Galerias, at Plaza Caracol and at [...]

Vista Bahia – Punta Esmeralda Penthouse

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Vista Bahia is a spacious 4000 sq. ft., 2 level penthouse with a plunge pool and an fantastic view across the bay to Puerto Vallarta. This fabulous “turn key” home is finely appointed with contemporary coastal Mexican decor designed by local interior designer Katherine Nidermaier, renown for her work designing many high end properties on [...]

New Ultra Luxury Villa – Villa Cinco at el Banco – Punta de Mita

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El Banco 5 is architectural art in harmony with nature and is vacation bliss. El Banco beach is astounding and very private (no passers-by) unlike the comparable large villas nearby. Luxuriate on Punta de Mita’s most private and exclusive beach with personal chef, clay tennis court, flat screens and wi-fi in everyroom.

Explore the Punta Mita Resort and Beyond – Puerto Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit – Pacific Mexico

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[swfobj src="http://www.puntademita-realestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/puntamita-aerial2.swf" width="850" height="590"] Punta Mita is a 1,500-acre (6.1 km2) beachfront village located on the north end of Banderas Bay in the Mexican state of Nayarit, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. There is evidence of prehistoric (pre contact) human settlement in Nayarit. On the Punta de Mita peninsula, a hilltop archaeological site known as Careyeros Hill has [...]

New Listing: Villa Nilpi – Luxury villa on the beach of San Pancho Riviera Nayarit Mexico

Villa Nilpi — For Sale: Luxury villa on the beach of San Pancho Riviera Nayarit Mexico

Villa Nilpi is a modern and exotic Pacific beachfront vacation estate on the expansive beach of San Pancho, Nayarit, a near, almost famous and authentic Mexican village formally called San Francisco, Nayarit, just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

Punta Sayulita Longboard / Stand Up and Paddle Surf Classic 2011 – Schedule of Events

2011 Punta Sayulita Surf Classic

This weekend is the Punta Sayulita Longboard / Stand Up and Paddle Surf Classic! Below is the schedule of events. Friday, March 11 Niños del Mar Surfing Clinic 12:00 p.m. Playa Sayulita Competitors Pre- Contest Meeting 6:00 p.m. Don Pedro’s Restaurant Saturday, March 12 Day 1 Surf Competitions 8:00 a.m. Playa Sayulita Huichol Indian Opening [...]

PVSR PH 604 – The Glass Penthouse – Punta de Mita – Riviera Nayarit

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[swfobj src="http://www.puntademita-realestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pvsr_ph604_wp.swf" width="900" height="443" align="center" allowfullscreen="true"] PVSR PH 604 – The Glass Penthouse The sparkling and stylish Glass Penthouse at PVSR greets you with an immersive panoramic mural of long views, green mountains, pristine beach, azure water and blue sky. This breathtaking two story corner unit condo of almost 9,000 sq. ft. is on Playa [...]

Mexico Tourism Board battles Texas in social media over Spring Break advisory

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  The Mexico Tourism Board has taken to YouTube, Twitter and PR Newswire to counter a Texas Department of Public Safety advisory “urging Spring Breakers to avoid traveling to Mexico because of continued violence…” “Mexican tourist destinations are very safe,” the tourism board says in a press release, citing figures that 22 million foreigners visited Mexico in [...]

Gerry Lopez On Surfing Punta de Mita

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Gerry Lopez SUP Camp: The Cinco Watersports Center at Hotel des Artistes is hosting the Gerry Lopez Paddle Surf Lifestyle Clinic, March 14-16, 2011. Combining days on the water perfecting standup paddle surfing techniques alongside surfing legend Gerry Lopez, evenings will feature land lessons that will cover technique, equipment, surfing etiquette, water safety, as well [...]

San Pancho: Las Olas Home Site Building Lot #2

San Pancho - San Francisco Riviera Nayarit Mexico - Las Olas home site building lot for sale

Las Olas is a single family gated luxury residential beachfront community located next to San Francisco, Nayarit, a quaint beach town 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta international airport. The development includes 26 undivided single family home site (lots) for residences of the highest architectural design standards. The natural views towards the pacific ocean and [...]

Nuevo Vallarta Commercial Development Parcel – El Rancho Viejo de Palma Real

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[swfobj src="http://mexicolandcatalog.com/chino/nvlote.swf" width="900" height="500" align="center" allowfullscreen="true"] [/swfobj] Nuevo Vallarta – Development land for sale. 45 Hectares – 112 Acres Location: Nuevo Vallarta 2000 + lineal meters canal frontage T- 20 zoning Authorized PV-1 bridge to connect project to Los Cocoteros road The Kelele canal goes out to the ocean. One of the benefits of this [...]

Spain’s Iberostar to invest over $7 mn in Mexico

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Madrid – Spain’s Iberostar said Wednesday it planned to invest more than 5 million euros ($7 million) – through the group’s real-estate unit, Iberostate – in a new residential complex on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The Iberostate Litibu project, which will consist of 33 private residences and 130 condominiums starting in the first quarter of 2015, [...]

Cirque du Soleil VP Produces Children’s Circus Performance in San Pancho

Cirque du Soleil VP Produces Children's Circus Performance in San Pancho

  San Pancho resident Gilles Ste-Croix, vice-president of the prestigious Cirque du Soleil brand has created a special circo de los niños, or children circus production, to perform on March 12 at entreAmigos. Titled Cuando no existían los niños (when children didn’t exist) the temporary company features 40 San Pancho children that have participated in [...]

Friday March 25th the St. Regis Resort in Punta de Mita is hosting the Punta de Mita Foundation “Gala Gourmet Dinner” at Carolina Restaurant

On Friday March 25th the St. Regis Resort in Punta de Mita is hosting the Punta de Mita Foundation “Gala Gourmet Dinner” at Carolina Restaurant.

Dear friends of the Foundation: On Friday March 25th the St. Regis Resort in Punta de Mita is hosting the Punta de Mita Foundation “Gala Gourmet Dinner” at Carolina Restaurant. This event  will be a very good oportunity to be aware of past projects, and presents diverse alternatives to support our 2011 iniciatives. Tickets are available at Casa Mita [...]

U.S. News – MONEY: Puerto Vallarta #1 – World’s Best Beach for Retirement

Explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond via the lens of Mark Callanan

By KATHLEEN PEDDICORD U.S. News – MONEY Your retirement years could include the sound of the sea lapping gently against the shore from your bedroom window and a view of the Pacific from your balcony. Constant sunshine and long walks along the sand whenever the inclination strikes you could even be an affordable retirement option [...]

The Synergy between Art and Real Estate

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Luxury Real Estate Specialists Worldwide Drawing upon the success as one of the world’s oldest art auction houses, Christie’s implemented an innovative real estate venture in 1995. Integrating centuries of experience with a hand-selected network of talented real estate brokers, the company was formed to satisfy the lifestyle requirements of discerning clientele. The marketing of [...]

Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic – 28th APRIL – 1st MAY

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Punta Mita, the best address in Riviera Nayarit, is the proud host of the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, invites you to discover Punta Mita’s Golf & Gourmet Classic, a memorable experience around food, wine & golf; with reknown guest Chefs, tequila masters and winemakers from Mexico and abroad, and the opportunity to play [...]

The Soumaya Museum – Dramatic new art museum unveiled in Mexico City

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By Adriana Restrepo Associated Press MEXICO CITY — The world’s richest man, telecom tycoon Carlos Slim, gave a sneak peek Tuesday at the new museum in which he plans to show his vast collection of art and collectibles, including priceless pieces by Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, French sculptor Auguste Rodin and Italian master Leonardo da [...]

San Pancho – Riviera Nayarit, Mexico: Polo’s Dark Horse – Wall St. Journal

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A laid-back Mexican beach town may be the best-kept secret in the sport By DAVID KAUFMAN The Wall Street Journal There were barely a dozen other players on the field, but I was still riding scared at La Patrona, a palm-shrouded polo club in the tiny Mexican hamlet of San Pancho. As my fellow riders [...]

The Tire Iron and the Tamale: Today You, Tomorrow Me.

By JUSTIN HORNER The New York Times adapted from a Reddit post During this past year I’ve had three instances of car trouble: a blowout on a freeway, a bunch of blown fuses and an out-of-gas situation. They all happened while I was driving other people’s cars, which for some reason makes it worse on [...]

CBS News Investigation: US ATF Secretly Arming Mexican Drug Cartels?

Mexico: Victim of America’s War on Drugs

All is not well in the complex and multifaceted relationship between the U.S. and Mexico. A number of recent issues have heightened tensions, including the murder of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jamie Zapata, and the wounding of another agent on February 15th, on a highway near San Luis Potosi. That incident has [...]

Debunking the Rumor of High Real Estate Inventory in Puerto Vallarta

Debunking the Rumor of High Real Estate Inventory in Puerto Vallarta

by John Youden Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group There’s been a lot of talk around town about how much inventory of homes and condominiums, primarily condominiums, is currently on the market. The most commonly heard number is somewhere between 7,000 to 8,000. Unfortunately I believe I’m responsible for this. For a few years, during the boom [...]

Rancho R + R is architectural genius

Rancho R + R - On luxurious Ranchos beach at the Four Seasons / St. Regis Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico

On the beach of Ranchos, Punta Mita is a brand new ultra-luxurious 7 bedroom estate from the genius of Alfonso Lopez Baz and Javier Calleja that redefines Pacific Mexican Architecture. Rancho R+R is modern Mexico, sophisticated and minimalist, yet rich in style, artful in design and lifestyle. This villa offers 16,000 square feet of living [...]

Casa de la Reyna + Art Gallery – Beachfront Bucerias, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

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On the mile long walking beach of the village called Bucerias is charming Casa de la Reyna, a romantic grouping of condo/bungalows. With 7 separate suites all with their own kitchens and bathrooms around a walled-in private pool, Casa de la Reyna is a proven RENTAL INCOME PROPERTY! MAIN PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This well thought out [...]

Travel trade shipwreck

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Roberto Mena El Economista.com.mx Talk about inconsistency. When Felipe Calderón kicked off his administration four years ago, he sought to eliminate the Tourism Secretariat. Late last year, he declared 2011 to be the Year of Tourism, and on Monday he pompously launched something called the National Tourism Agenda. Over the years, Mexico became a veritable [...]

Unbeatable Discount : Casa Beidisia beachfront villa by the Four Seasons / St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Casa Beidisia at the Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Featured in Architectural Digest La Punta Realty offers an unbeatable discount for any reservation made by February 10th, 2011 for stays between January 18th 2011 and April 18th 2011. THE CONCEPT: Beidisia, the Afrikaans term meaning by the sea; this luxury beachfront estate perfectly marries the elements of space, service and serenity. THE DESIGN: Created [...]

Paddle Surfer’s in Banderas Bay come across 16 meter long Humpback Whale with Baby…

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http://pacificpaddle.net/2011/02/17/paddle-surfers-in-banderas-bay-come-across-16-meter-long-humpback-whale-with-baby/ Pacific Paddle Surf Islas Marietas SUP/Whale expedition!!! from Finer Films on Vimeo.

Punta de Mita Four Lane Highway To Be Constructed

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  The highly-anticipated construction of a four-lane highway, financed by the state of Nayarit, connects Real del Mar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to Punta de Mita via Nahui, in Riviera Nayarit, will begin construction in March, 2011 and should be ready by December, 2011. The expansion calls for seven kilometers of road for which hydraulic concrete [...]

Casa Ocarina – Beachfront Bucerias – Riviera Nayarit Mexico

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A soulful and charming tropical beachfront oasis, the Ocarina estate is a six bedroom home on the beach between Bucerias and Marina La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The bungalow villas are set within a breezy and private garden path of woven pajarete branches on warm adobe walls on land that slopes gently toward the ocean revealing [...]

“Limitless” Filmed in Puerto Vallarta & Nayarit – Banderas News

Casa China Blanca - Luxury villa features in the movie Limitless starring Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper

Though the film’s story-line actually takes place in the Mediterranean, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit were chosen as the backdrop for important scenes in the production of “Limitless” a movie directed by Neil Burger and starring Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper. The thriller is based on a book by Alan Glynn, and features Cooper [...]

Amazing weddings at Amore – Punta Mita Resort, Mexico

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Brita and Ryan – Punta de Mita, Mexico – Part I photos by Victor Sizemore http://www.vcsphoto.com Last weekend I shot an amazing wedding at a private villa in Punta de Mita, Mexico which is about 45 minutes outside Puerto Vallarta. Brita and Ryan were awesome to work with and just wanted everyone to have a [...]

Los Angeles Film Festival: Aaron Schock discusses his documentary, CIRCO

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Most documentaries about Mexico tend to focus on its embattled northern border–tales of drug wars and desperate migrants. In Circo, we’re led into the belly of rural Mexico, town by town. New York director Aaron Schock offered LAFF audiences his ravishing portrait of a century-old Mexican circus dynasty as they struggle to survive their country’s changes. [...]

Dining at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

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By: Joe Pike Luxury Travel Advisor The Four Seasons dining experience at the Punta Mita Resort is four restaurants and three lounges that offer a little something different to expand your VIP’s culinary experience in the country. Here’s a little taste of the offerings: Ketsi by Richard Sandoval At Ketsi at Four Seasons Resort Punta [...]

5th annual Puerto Vallarta Winefest – Jaliso + Riviera Nayarit

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Tropical Jet Set Holiday – The Spectacular Casa 7 – Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

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A watery garden of swimming pools on a private beachfront cliff, Casa 7 is an architectural symphony designed for exquisite family vacations.

Love is your own private resort…

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Incredible beachfront property on the finest beach within the exclusive and securely gated Four Seasons and St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. Full service, fully staffed: house manager, chef, butler, waiters, maids… 11 bedrooms: 2 masters 5 ocean view guest rooms 1 garden suite 3 bedrooms in guest house Usd10,000-20,000 PER NIGHT Call or email for availability on [...]

Pacifica: Favorite New Restaurant on the North Shore of Puerto Vallarta

Amanda Selitzer - Owner/Partner of Pacifica Restaurant in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

At Pacifica we believe in letting the food speak for itself. We strive to use the best possible ingredients and prepare them properly. We respect the beauty in simplicity and never undermine the power of handmade food.

Christie’s Auction Gets Warhol Boost

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By KELLY CROW The Wall Street Journal Christie’s in London sold £61.3 million ($98.7 million) worth of contemporary art on Wednesday. The sale was anchored by a standby, Andy Warhol, but attracted soaring sums for young artists who seemed like riskier bets during the recession. Christie’s total topped its own presale expectation of up to [...]

Reggae Artist Mishka To Perform Concert At The 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & SUP Classic

Reggae Artist Mishka To Perform Concert At The 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & SUP Classic

Paco Ojeda Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine Event organizer, Punta Sayulita, announced that j.k. livin recording artist, Mishka, will perform a special benefit concert on Saturday night, March 12th, following Day 1 of competition at the 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic. The free concert will be recorded by Telehit, Mexico’s #1 music television [...]

Epic Villa Vista Magica — San Pancho — Riviera Nayarit

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A storied icon of the Pacific Mexican coastline,Villa Vista Magica is a fantastical jungle hide-away and is an endlessly satisfying sensory experience of sun, long ocean vistas, exotic gardens, fresh air, dramatic sunsets, wide open starry nights, succulent cuisine and attentive service. Built and formerly owned by ex-President Luis Echeverría, this mansion on an astoungingly [...]

Mexico Attracting Spring Breakers Despite Violence

MEXICO CITY — Spring break reservations for Mexico from U.S. college students remain steady, travel industry experts say, despite near-daily reports of drug violence there. Cheap prices in Mexico, a slowly strengthening economy here, the relative safety of many tourist resorts and the fact that the 2009 swine flu pandemic is now all but forgotten [...]

If facts don’t lie, is Mexico safer than the U.S.?

By Patrick Osio, Jr. HispanicVista.com If facts don’t lie, is Mexico safer than the U.S.? By Patrick Osio Here comes Easter break again and young people will be young people – high school and college kids will travel to distant places where the drinking age is either less than it is in the U.S. or where authorities don’t care to [...]

Mexico Hesitates to Intervene as Rising Peso Pressures Its Exports

By ELISABETH MALKIN The New York Times MEXICO CITY — Six years ago, Benjamín Hernández turned his family’s small metal-stamping company into an exporter. Although the firm barely survived the global economic crisis, it bounced back last year. But now he has a new worry. Mexico’s peso is rapidly rising against the United States dollar, [...]

Christie’s goes for brand build-up

Christie’s International Real Estate is New Name for World’s Leading Network of Luxury Property Specialists

Real estate unit changes name and focuses on expansion in emerging markets By Manoj Nair, Associate Editor Gulfnews.com Published: 00:00 February 11, 2011 Dubai: As with high art, bespoke properties have a certain timelessness about them. It’s fitting then that a name indelibly linked with art — and more so at making it valuable — [...]

Gerry Lopez Paddle Surf Lifestyle Clinic – Hotel des Artistes – Punta de Mita

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Sun Country Tours – The Cinco Watersports Center at Hotel des Artistes in Punta de Mita Mexico is hosting the Gerry Lopez Paddle Surf Lifestyle Clinic, March 14-16, 2011. Mr. Lopez will offer personalized surfing tips, as well as lead morning yoga classes and the clinic will explore water lifestyle with discussions including diet, yoga, [...]

Carlos Slim Talks Investment Strategy in 2011

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, named the world’s richest man by Forbes Magazine, spoke exclusively with Bloomberg TV’s Betty Liu on “In the Loop” today. Slim talked about his investment strategy in 2011 and said that “we believe in all of Latin America” and that “the biggest investments are in infrastructure.” He also said that The [...]

Local Photographer Self-Publishes Sayulita Photobook

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By Paco Ojeda Vallarta Lifestyles magazine Local photographer Donna Day has used the self-publishing website Blurb (www.blurb.com) to produce and sell a book featuring her images of Sayulita. Blurb is one of many websites that have empowered professional and amateur photographers to produce their own photography coffee table books. Click on this link to browse her Sayulita [...]

Mexico’s Drug War Keeps Tourists From Monarchs

NPR by JASON BEAUBIEN This is the time of year when millions of monarch butterflies gather in several forests in central Mexico. Local officials have tried to market the Monarch butterflies migration as a tourist attraction but their winter reserve happens to be in a state hard hit by Mexico’s drug war. Listen to the [...]

InterContinental Hotels Franchisees to Invest $500 Million in Mexico

MEXICO CITY – The $500 million investment in Mexico by InterContinental Hotels Group that was announced last week by the office of Mexican President Felipe Calderon will not come directly from IHG, but from franchisees with hotels in the IHG pipeline, the company said. Calderon’s office made the announcement after the president’s Jan. 30 meeting [...]

Celebrate the Life of Don Girdner – Thursday February 17th, 2011

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Dear Family & Friends, Many of you could not attend Don’s Memorial Service which was held on his favorite surf break here in Punta de Mita, Mexico on the first of this year. I know he would have wanted something ¨Fun ¨ …and not something ¨Sad…¨ to remember him.  So therefore, I am attaching an [...]

Russian State Ballet to Perform Swan Lake in Puerto Vallarta

The celebrated Russian State Ballet will be returning to Puerto Vallarta to perform Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake for one night only, Sunday, February 20, 7:30 pm, in Teatro Vallarta.  Tickets are $450 pesos to $650 pesos each, available at Vallarta Fitness in Plaza Galerias, at Plaza Caracol, and at the theater’s box office Tuesday through Saturday [...]

Mexico Wants Tourists … to Not Be Afraid

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By Tim Padgett Time Magazine Mexican President Felipe Calderón recently declared 2011 the Year of Tourism — and he insisted that despite all the negative drug-war publicity Mexico gets these days, “99.9%” of visitors to his sun-splashed country “have pleasant vacations.” He’s right: a minuscule portion of foreign tourists have been affected by Mexico’s violence. [...]

Architectural Digest feature: Casa LapaLapa – Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

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Featured in Architetural Digest – Mexico, Casa Lapalapa is a refreshingly interesting creation by two of Mexico’s celebrated architects Alfonso Lopez Baz and Javier Calleja, introducing to Punta Mita the architecturally inspired vision of luxurious Balinese-Mexican oceanfront living. Lapalapa is an extraordinary residence uniquely designed to capture the relaxed spirit of the tropics, Punta Mita’s calming [...]

Rancho R+R – Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit Mexico

On the beach of Ranchos, Punta Mita is a brand new ultra-luxurious 7 bedroom estate from the genius of Alfonso Lopez Baz and Javier Calleja that redefines Pacific Mexican Architecture. Rancho R+R is modern Mexico, sophisticated and minimalist, yet rich in style, artful in design and lifestyle. This villa offers 16,000 square feet of living [...]

Art dealers enjoyed ‘one of the greatest years ever’ in 2010

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Ben Hoyle – The Times ANDY Warhol once remarked that he liked “money on the wall”. “Say you were going to buy a $200,000 painting,” he said. “I think you should take that money, tie it up and hang it on the wall. Then, when someone visited you, the first thing they would see is [...]

Christie’s Reports a $1.9 Billion Surge Powered by Contemporary Art and Fine Wine

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NEW YORK— Wine is up. Old Masters are down. Hong Kong is rising. But New York is still number one. Such are the details about the auction business that can be gleaned from a statement Christie’s has released about its 2010 performance, which breaks down the house’s record $5.2 billion total sales last year — handily [...]

Jump in Art Sales at Christie’s Points to Market Rebound

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By KELLY CROW Wall Street Journal From modern paintings to marble statues, sales of fine art have recovered from the recession, and then some. Christie’s International PLC on Thursday said it sold ₤£3.3 billion ($5.25 billion) of fine and decorative art last year, up 53% from 2009 and surpassing its £3.1 billion in sales during [...]

Riviera Nayarit’s Top Properties Awarded With AAA Five Diamond Award Recognition

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Riviera Nayarit, Mexico – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine One of Mexico’s hottest new destinations for high-end travelers, has announced that three of its most luxurious properties—The Four Seasons Punta Mita, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and the St. Regis Punta Mita—have been recognized with the top honor in the AAA Diamond [...]

The Economist: Tourism in Mexico: Can’t keep them away

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The Economist Can’t keep them away The drug war fails to deter holidaymakers SUN, sea and severed heads: Mexico is not a holiday destination for the faint-hearted. Foreign news coverage of the government’s crackdown on organised crime, which has seen some 30,000 people die in the past four years (most of them drug traffickers), has [...]

Forbes.com: Can Mexico Grow Like China

Hilton Worldwide Names Vice President of Development of Mexico

The FINANCIAL — Hilton Worldwide on January 5 announced the promotion of George J. Massa to vice president and managing director of development, Mexico. In this role, Massa will address development opportunities and foster relationships with current and potential partners in Mexico. Prior to his promotion, Massa served as senior director of development, Mexico, evaluating [...]

Violence in Puerto Vallarta / Punta Mita / Riviera Nayarit: Home owners testimonials about safety.

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Puerto Vallarta real estate home owners testimonials about the safety of Puerto Vallarta The following testimonials are from people who own homes in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit region. They give their perspective with regards to what life is here, irrespective of what is featured through the mainstream media. If you want to know what its [...]

Cover Story: From John Youden, editor of Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine

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From John Youden, the editor of Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine Vallarta Lifestyles has now been published for more than twenty years, documenting the region’s evolution and providing visitors information on what to see and do while here. We have currently 16 past issues of Vallarta Lifestyles available online in digital format and we plan to double [...]

Sayulita, Mexico – National Geographic photo of the day

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JANUARY 23, 2011 Photograph by Ashley Gordon This Month in Photo of the Day: Your Photos In January, when much of the Northern Hemisphere is huddled down in the cold winter, the small bohemian surf town of Sayulita, Mexico, shows off its full colors and is ripe with bone-warming heat. Away from the tourist-trinket masses, [...]

Hotels deal with Mexican violence

Hotelnewsnow.com REPORT FROM MEXICO — Hoteliers in Mexico are adapting their operating and development strategies as the body count in the drug-torn country rises. All too often, headlines from Mexico involve headless bodies and revenge killings. During 2010 alone, 15,273 people were killed because of drug violence, according to an AFP report. Several property-level hotel [...]

Brands search for growth opportunities in Mexico

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REPORT FROM MEXICO — Like its neighboring countries, Mexico is experiencing high demand growth as supply growth remains incremental. But unlike the United States, brands are eager to boost their presence in the country by way of new development. “We only have 17 hotels in all of Mexico,” said Alejandro Acevedo, VP of international hotel [...]

Carlos Slim: World’s wealthiest man

Investing in New York real estate, why invest in Mexico, addressing the drug war violence in Mexico. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Carlos Slim: His next move; Universal Access Broadband and WiFi Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Villa Amanecer – Pontoquito – North Shore Puerto Vallarta

Villa Amanecer - Pontoquito - North Shore Puerto Vallarta - Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Villa Amanecer, just 10 minutes from prestigiousPunta Mita resort; faces the south-western sunset and features a privileged and majestic view overlooking the Bay of Banderas, across to Puerto Vallarta, ringed by the Sierra Madre jungle. The rugged and diverse coastline is an empty canvas for the country’s reknown artisans to execute their best ideas. The [...]

Immersive Journeys – Three Puerto Vallarta’s – by LiAnneYu

The Beaches of Puerto Vallarta - Mark Callanan photography - Stock photos of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and beyond

I just returned from a wonderful trip to Puerto Vallarta with my writing group. While taking a walk one day, I was struck by how different the experience of Puerto Vallarta can be, even within a very walkable two miles. In the Zona Romantica, where we were staying, there were quaint stores featuring lovely textiles [...]

Rancho Huracan is by far the coolest villa in Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

Rancho Huracan - Patzcuarito - Sayulita

Rancho Huracan is a beguiling oceanfront villa estate designed to enchant all the senses and provide owners with a wondrous retreat home. The interior pampers with five plush bedrooms, six impeccable baths, and a host of indulgent touches. Designed by the famous Mexican architectectural firm of Jose and Pepe de Yturbe, this residence boasts an [...]

PV Scene: Puerto Vallarta Festivals and Events Calendar

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR http://www.pvscene.com/ January 9 to 16, 2011 Updated January 19, 10 am The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events. SUNDAY January 16 FARMERS MARKET – LA CRUZ — 10 am to 2 [...]

American Chamber of Commerce: Foreign Direct Investment in Mexico: Is Your Investment Safe?

Executive Summary The Mexican government is engaged in a vital effort to disrupt and dismantle drug cartels. The military has been called in, local police are being reorganized, retrained and purged of corrupt elements, and changes have been made to streamline criminal trials. The result has been an unprecedented number of arrests, extraditions, prosecutions and [...]

CNN Business 360: Wanted: Homes for the uber-rich – Neil Palmer, CEO of “Christie’s International Real Estate

CNN Business 360 London (CNN) – Ok, you are unlikely to be in the market for a house that sells from $5 million to $150 million, but this ‘uber-rich’ housing market can be as good an economic barometer as any other. If the super rich are buying and selling in places like London or Rome [...]

Riviera Nayarit offers the best bird watching

Steve-Howell

Steve Howell, an ornithologist and bird watching tour guide states that Riviera Nayarit is the best place in the world to enjoy this activity. He’s been bird watching since he can remember, or at least that’s what he says during his official presentation – and then jokes about it, saying that he probably doesn’t have [...]

Former News10 reporter: Mexico drug war fears different from reality

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO – A former News10 reporter now living in Mexico wants to help separate perception from reality regarding the horrible drug violence gripping parts of the country. “People have asked me how I can stand living in Mexico,” said Dan Adams, who retired to Puerto Vallarta three years ago after a nearly 30-year [...]

Drug War Violence in Puerto Vallarta: Testimonials from Vallarta/Nayarit Homeowners

Puerto Vallarta real estate home owners testimonials about the safety of Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta real estate home owners testimonials about the safety of Puerto Vallarta The following testimonials are from people who own homes in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit region. They give their perspective with regards to what life is here, irrespective of what is featured through the mainstream media. If you want to know what [...]

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