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Global Investigative and Security Firm Confirms What We Already Knew: Puerto Vallarta is Safe

Following a recent study commissioned by thePuerto Vallarta Tourism Board, San Diego investigative and security firm Thomas Dale & Associates (TDA) concluded that “Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest tourist destinations for international and national tourists.” This is exactly what a small but growing group of writers and media outlets have been saying for some time. [...]

Travel expert: Why you should go to Mexico

By Robert Reid, Special to CNN Editor’s Note: Robert Reid is Lonely Planet’s New York-based U.S. travel editor and host of the 76-Second Travel Show. New York (CNN) — Mexico tourism is having a bit of a PR problem lately. Reports of mass grave sites, daylight shootings and carjackings from the escalating drug war don’t exactly build [...]

Town, resort offer safe haven for Mexico trip

By SHERA DALIN For The Telegraph With all the news of violence coming out of Mexico these days, many visitors have been scared away. But the lovely little town of Barra de Navidad and its neighboring luxury resort on the Pacific Coast are an oasis of welcome and relaxation. Located about three hours south of [...]

How the Canadian and American Media Unjustly & Negatively Affects Tourism, the Working Man’s Economy and Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

By: William McFadden; a Canadian expat, business owner, working & residing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, May 8, 2009 Living in Puerto Vallarta for over eight years; I have seen during that time how some of the media in the USA and Canada will pick up on anything negative that happens in Mexico. They then glamorize [...]

Is Mexico safe for travelers?

By Christopher Reynolds Chicago Tribune It’s the time of year when Americans like to flock south of the border — but flu and violence fears may keep many at home. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe on your vacation. Between Mexico’s drug war entering its fourth year and itsH1N1 flu outbreak beginning with [...]

Mexico and the Price of Economic Consequence

By Bruce D. Greenberg, MAI, SRA, ASA The Mexican people should be commended and congratulated by the international community for placing the health and safety of citizens and the world first, regardless of economic impact. Through the leadership of its government and the strength of its community, Mexico successfully slowed the advancement of the A(H1N1) [...]

Is It Safe to Go to Mexico?

Tourism has suffered as drug-related violence across the border has surged. But canceling a vacation to Los Cabos or the Mayan Riviera may not be necessary. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123931839488506787.html By CANDACE JACKSON Teresa Bitler thought about spending Easter this year lounging on the beach in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, with her husband and two daughters. Then she changed [...]

Mexico vacationers safe, smiling and planning to return, despite the U.S. Department’s travel alert

Despite the negative press and the U.S. Department’s recent travel alert, vacationers are still heading to Mexico to plunge their toes in the sand and bask in the tropical sun, while taking advantage of the budget friendly deals. The reports continue to be positive in resort towns with Mexico vacationers safe, smiling and planning to [...]