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Saturday, 21 July 2007

'French designer Philippe Starck's bold, modern interiors and lavish common areas are in large part responsible for the explosive sales for Icon Vallarta, a building whose construction has not yet begun.

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It took just three days to sell out the 130 properties in the first of three towers planned for ICON Vallarta, a luxury condominium complex just minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta, according to developers. The first brick was laid on June 28, and construction won't even begin until next month!

Vallarta Hotels Await Summer Hoardes

Saturday, 14 July 2007
Despite a reduction in foreign tourists so far this year, Puerto Vallarta hoteliers say they aren't suffering. They're nearly booked solid this month, with domestic vacationers fillings those rooms left empty by fickle foreigners.

The Longboard Renassaince: Surfing Comes Full Circle

Saturday, 07 July 2007

'Longboarding has all the adrenaline of shortboard surfing, but with the option for a more relaxed, meditative experience.

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These days, Victor Hogg, a Canadian visitor to Sayulita, is not feeling quite as spry as he used to. The passionate fan of volleyball (his favorite hotel in Puerto Vallarta is chosen based on the volleyball games hosted at its beach), father, grandfather and former bank executive is ready to move on to something more suited to his age ... surfing.

Consular Agent Revisits Vallarta's Colorful Past

Saturday, 16 June 2007

'Luis Reyes Brambila, publisher of Vallarta Opina and Vallarta Today stopped by to congratulate Jenny McGill on her new book at a book-signing on Sunday, April 15.' - Photo By B. Sands

Former US consular agent Jenny McGill held an informal book signing on Sunday April 15 to celebrate the publication of her book, "Drama and Diplomacy in a Sultry Mexican Beach Town." Judging by responses among old-time Vallartans and newcomers alike, McGill's story collection will be enthusiastically received.

Blame Game Begins As Baby Whale Succumbs To Infection

Saturday, 16 June 2007
'All the care and love in the world wasn't enough to keep Pascuala alive in a Puerto Vallarta dolphin tank.' Puerto Vallarta environmental groups are accusing Mexican government officials for being responsible for the death of a baby orca rescued from the shores of Nayarit on April 10.