Down Mexico Way: Oil and Politics South of the Border

Mexico Fiscal Deficit - Source: Bloomberg

By Elliott H Gue KCI Investing In late November Dubai reintroduced world markets to sovereign credit risk when it announced the restructuring of some $26 billion in debt relating to the Dubai World conglomerate. The city-state’s credit default swap spreads (CDS)–a form of insurance against debt default–spiked from less than 300 basis points (3 percent) [...]

Rural tourism: An insider’s guide to the real Mexico – Cabo Corrientes, Costa Alegre, Pacific Mexico

David Simmonds, Special to SFGate.com Wednesday, December 30, 2009 The year was 1970, and I was about to turn 21. The Chicago Seven Trial was winding down, the Vietnam War was in full rage, Nixon had lowered the voting age to 18, and the Beatles had released their final album, “Let It Be.” The message [...]

Retirees Flock to Mexico for the Sun and the Health Care

Thousands of Americans are increasingly traveling to resort towns like Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico, not for vacation, but for the cheap health care. In many cases, reports Ray Suarez, for care they couldn’t afford in the United States. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec09/mexico_12-28.html

National buffoons’ Mexican vacation

Kate Zimmerman, Special To North Shore News Published: Sunday, December 27, 2009 My New Year’s resolution is for my family to get out more. We’ve already made a good start. We spent the Christmas holiday in Mexico, partly because who wouldn’t if they could — but mainly because this was our first year without my [...]

Mexican Stocks Rise to 2-Year High as U.S. Jobless Claims Fall

Bloomberg News December 24, 2009, 01:58 PM EST Dec. 24 (Bloomberg) — Mexican stocks rose to the highest level in more than two years after a decline in jobless claims and a rise in durable goods orders in the U.S., Mexico’s biggest trading partner, boosted confidence in the economic recovery. U.S. orders for goods meant [...]

Forbes list – World’s Most Exclusive Hotels – Four Seasons, Punta Mita Resort, Mexico

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The room to book here is the $13,000-a-night Coral Suite, a five-bedroom beachfront “casita” designed by renowned Mexican architect Diego Vilasenor, complete with a rain shower and Vichy jets, as well a media room, private gym and full kitchen. Guests get their own poolside cabana (with daybed), where they are plied with cool fruit smoothies [...]

Latinos visiting Mexico endure strict rules, long waits

by Daniel González – Dec. 21, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic For Latino families living in the U.S., traveling to Mexico to visit relatives over the holidays is no easy task. They must wait hours for a vehicle permit to drive into Mexico. They need to be careful to not exceed government limits on gifts. [...]

Riviera Nayarit to Host the Nextel Bicentennial Edition of The Mexico Cup Regatta!

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Published by Ozgur Tore Focus on Travel News SUNDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2009 Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism, the Navy, the State of Nayarit, the Mexico Tourism Board, Fonatur, (Mexico’s National Trust for the Promotion of Tourism) and the Mexican Sailing Association will head the official “Bicentennial Edition” of the Mexico Cup Regatta. This world class event [...]

Puerto Vallarta 6th International Film Festival Event at Icon Vallarta

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Punta Mita Yoga Club at Kupuri, Punta Mita Resort

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Yoga at Kupuri is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring your mat and water. Many go swimming afterwards. Our qualified instructor is Katherine Fisher from Denver leads all levels of ability and both genders at the marvellous Kupuri setting by the sea. Just show up.

The Myth that No Place in Mexico is Safe

I am an intelligence professional with eight years of military law enforcement experience, six years of analytical experience covering Latin America, and over four years of analytical experience covering Mexican DTOs and border violence issues. This blog is designed to inform readers about current border violence issues and provide analysis on those issues, as well as detailed focus on specific border topics. By applying my knowledge and experience through this blog, I hope to separate the wheat from the chaff...that is, dispel rumors propagated by sensationalist media reporting, explain in layman's terms what is going on with Mexican DTOs, and most importantly, WHY violence is happening along the US-Mexico border.

By Sylvia Longmire Mexdata.info Thanks to the bloody drug battles being waged on a daily basis in so many Mexican cities and towns, the country has acquired a terrible reputation as a travel destination in the last few years. While some areas in Mexico definitely need to be avoided by tourists, there are several areas [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Punta Mita & Riviera Nayarit Restaurants

Peter Greenberg Worldwide If you’re not familiar with Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, you’re not alone. This coastal region, located just north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, is a relatively new destination for mainstream travelers. Riviera Nayarit is made up of a series of quiet villages, including Nuevo Vallarta, the former fishing village of [...]

Top rated Punta de Mita Hotel on Trip Advisor – Hotel des Artistes del Mar – Punta de Mita – Riviera Nayarit

The rooftop swimming pool at Hotel des Artistes at Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Romantic Package
(7 Nights in a deluxe two bedrooms oceanfront suite with up to 4 sleeps) $2,800 US Extra Night $295 US.
Tax and Services not Included ▪ Beach Club Suite accommodation with magnificent ocean views ▪ Round-trip airport transfers ▪ Suite montage with rose petals upon arrival ▪ A bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne in [...]

Luxury leads occupancy increases for second week in STR weekly numbers

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10 December 2009 8:27 AM By Rachael Spann Communications Coordinator, STR HotelNewsNow.com columnist HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—The luxury segment reported an occupancy increase for the second consecutive week, rising 1.5 percent to 61.4 percent, for the week ending 5 December 2009, according to data from Smith Travel Research. Overall, in year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy fell 4.9 [...]

Pulso Hotelero, S.A. de C.V. and Marriott Sign Largest Development Deal in Marriott,s History

Seated: J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International (on the right) and Salomon Kamkhaji, CEO, Pulso Hotelero, S.A. de C.V. signed the largest multi-unit development deal in Marriott International's history. They were joined by (L to R) Arne Sorenson, President and COO, Marriott International; Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan; Alejandro Acevedo, Vice President, Development, Marriott International and Shruti Gandhi Buckley, Vice President, Global Brand Management, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Brand will Add 36 Hotels in Mexico BETHESDA, MD, December 9, 2009 – Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) today bolstered its international hotel development strategy in the Americas by signing an agreement with Pulso Hotelero of Mexico to develop 36 Fairfield Inns in Mexico, which will triple the company’s lodging portfolio there. [...]

Second homes: The Mexican Riviera migrates north

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By Larry Olmstead Special for, USA TODAY You might not find the Riviera Nayarit on a map, because the name was coined just three years ago to describe the 190-mile coastline north of Puerto Vallarta. But development began a decade earlier, and this is now one of the hottest vacation home destinations in Mexico. Puerto [...]

New Listing: Condo Bellamar on Playa Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

Bellamar - Condo for sale on Playa Punta de Mita

Bellamar is a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, unit right on the beach in Punta Mita. The condo is being sold furnished and has a fully equipped modern kitchen with island. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon by the pool and Jacuzzi or take an afternoon walk on one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. The Bellamar complex [...]

New Rental – Punta Vista Signature Residences – Unit 302

Punta Vista Signature Residences - Unit 302

Punta Vista Signature Residences are boutique beachfront condominiums are known for luxuriously solid construction, generous finishes and arguably the best beach inside the protected Bay of Banderas. This oversized unit with large open terraces was designed to be a dramatic, modern and cozy 2 bedroom coastal indoor-outdoor living spaces. 2 bedrooms with king bed and [...]

Vallarta Real Estate MLS Statistics for November

John Youden Vallarta Lifestyles Mexmags Publishing Group MLV 1. In November the average condominium sold for just under US$150,000 while the average sales price for year-to-date was $250,000. Compared to last year, the average sales price for a condominium was $338,000; a substantial drop. This drop has had more to do with demand than actual [...]

New – Vallarta/Nayarit MLS Search launched!

New Vallarta/Nayarit MLS Search launched!

John Youden Vallarta Lifestyles Mexmags Publishing Group We’ve been working on an upgrade to our MLS Search, featured atMLSVallarta.com, for the past few months and its now ready to go live. We’ve built it around Google Maps, which is definitely the best and most accurate mapping system for the region. You’ll find properties from Multi-List Vallarta [...]

Jack Nicklaus inaugurates Bahia course in spectacular style at the Four Seasons / St. Regis, Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit

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Jack Nicklaus Inaugurates Bahía in Spectacular Style!In two days of festivities that included a golf tournament, social events, and a chance to walk alongside golf legend Jack Nicklaus while he played a selection of holes, Punta Mita’s Bahía golf course was officially inaugurated November 15 & 16. The Punta Mita community turned out to welcome [...]

News for the Network – Dec 2009 – Christie’s Great Estates

SIGNIFICANT SALES FROM THE NETWORK Hilton & Hyland’s $50 Million September “Who says the market is soft?” says Rick Hilton, co-owner of Hilton & Hyland Real Estate with Jeff Hyland. Four high-value California estates, totaling US$50 million, were sold by the company in September. The properties—located in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, and Malibu—were listed [...]

New Listing: Punta Vista I #501 on Playa Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

Punta Vista I #501 is a beautiful three bedroom condominium located directly on the most beautiful white sandy beach of Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico. This unit is fully furnished and has been very well taken cared of. Experience the jungle mountain ocean scape just 3 hours flight from Los Angeles. Enjoy your [...]

American Refugees Seek Health Care in Mexico – The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

American Refugees Seek Health Care in Mexico Wyatt Cenac examines the Mexican health care system that’s attracting desperate Americans by the thousands. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c American Refugees Seek Health Care in Mexico www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-november-30-2009/american-refugees-seek-health-care-in-mexico

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