If you have never been to El Tuito before, now you have more than one reason to go! In middle of this small town, located an hour south of Puerto Vallarta, you will find a jewel of hotel. Their new website just launched today at www.hotelboutiquevallarta.com and will show you every little aspect of this charming home with three original suites.

What´s so special about this hotel? Well… besides the great decoration, lovely hosts and artistic details, this hotel has indeed a little bit of France in Mexico. You will discover that every suite is unique and pays tribute to famous areas in France, such as The Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and Notre Dame. They offer a great swimming pool, garden and art. Relaxation is guaranteed!

See for yourself: www.hotelboutiquevallarta.com

For 45 years, CCMA (Comite de Compradores de Material Aeronautico) has been bringing together Latin American and Caribbean airline technical buyers and industry suppliers in a unique four-day event providing the opportunity for interaction and networking between suppliers and airline representatives.

Mini-meetings are the heart of the event, and feature a series of 10-minute one-to-one sessions between the airlines and the suppliers. In addition, CCMA provides networking opportunities such as family day, cocktail receptions, lunches and a gala dinner, amongst others.

Ideal for industry suppliers who want to create new business relationships with Latin American and Caribbean airlines, CCMA offers the opportunity to meet representatives from 40 airlines in one place. It’s also perfect for those who simply want to keep up with current clients.

This year the CCMA will take place April 27-30, 2008, in the beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Aeromexico is the host airline.

For more information visit:

CCMA Agenda (details)
Registration
Participating Airlines
Latin American & Caribbean Airlines Fleet
Family Day
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Hotel Rates
Make a Reservation
Airline Tickets
Mini Meetings
Sponsorhip Opportunities 

Aeromexico discount code: IT20RG05708

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli soaking up the sun yesterday, Monday the 5th, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Leonardo and Bar split up in October 2007 after more than a year together, but reunited around this years New Years Eve celebrations.  With the cool weather Las Angeles has been having, its no wonder they decided to get some R and R down south in sunny paradise!

Puerto Vallarta became famous for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s affair during the filming of Night of the Iguana and there is no doubt that the area is still a hot spot for celebrity vacations.

Its almost here again folks, Valentines Day is just two weeks away! On this international day of love, people around the globe will be showing how much they care for each other with chocolates, flowers, romantic dinners and sunset walks on the beach among many other things!

For those of us lucky enough to be spending this day of amor in the Puerto Vallarta area, most of our favorite restaurants, bars and hotels will be having special romantic menus guaranteeing us some truly fine dining and an excellent evening!

A great example of fine cuisine is the Valentines Day menu at Bruce’s Back Alley Bistro, home of the best steak in Puerto Vallarta’s romantic zone! Their menu is as follows: 
Amuse – Bouche, Wild smoked salmon “hugged” with citrus scented bok choy and a sesame glaze.
Salad -Roma tomatoes and mozzarella drizzled in a blueberry coulis with a white truffle “kiss”.
Appetizer- Bar harbor stuffed crab with a gentle “nudge” of citrus beurre blanc.
Main Course- Filet mignon and pomme frites with a velvety red wine bourdelaise sauce and fire roasted asparagus with samurai shrimp.
Desert is a surprise!

Special features for the evening include a draw for tickets to this seasons Becas Ball (valued at $1500 pesos!), to be held at the end of the evening and a meet and greet with this years stars of Puerto Vallarta! Reservations in advance are highly recommended.

Calling all ladies, for those of you who are single, once were single, wish you were single or would just like to party; Café Roma is having an all you can eat and drink special for $150 pesos! Included in this feast will be food from their regular menu as well as beer and most mixed drinks like Margaritas and Pina Coladas.

Yes you can bring a male partner, but they pay regular prices, no sharing. There will be live music from 5 to 8 pm and all tips go to the KIDS. Go early for a good seat as they are expecting to be jammed to the roof. Thursday, Feb 14th, Valentines day, from 5:00 pm to close at 10:00 pm at Cafe Roma.

And last but certainly not least join Xocodiva on February 14th, the day of love and friendship, in extending a helping hand to the local children’s shelter. With every donation your name will be automatically entered to win the special Valentine’s basket filled with champagne, chocolate-dipped champagne glasses, truffles, a 2 for 1 certificate for a couples’ massage from Body Time Spa, and Xocodiva chocolate massage oil.

All funds raised will go to the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.) who are currently caring for 53 children that could use you help now and throughout the year. The lucky winner of the gift basket will be announced February 13th, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

A very important thing to keep in mind this Valentines Day no matter where you plan on spending it, is that reservations can be key to having the perfect evening!

For those of you who are not here in Puerto Vallarta, why not think out of the box this year, who wouldn’t love a whirlwind Valentines Day trip to Puerto Vallarta! Many travel companies are offering special romantic getaways to the Puerto Vallarta area.

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton aren’t the only ones to ignite their love in Puerto Vallarta. “Love is in the Air” everyday at Casa Velas adults-only all-inclusive boutique hotel. A three-night package provides couples with a romantic stay in a Grand Class Suite with Bulgari amenities; a secluded, four-course dinner for two on the beach surrounded by tiki torches served by a private waiter; spa treatments and more.

With Casa Velas’ Love is in the Air package, guests can indulge themselves at the 6,500 square foot Spa Casa Velas with a daily spa credit of $35 per person to be used toward any massage, facial or body wrap and unlimited use of the Spa’s hydrotherapy facility.

The package also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte at the hotel’s restaurants; use of the oceanfront Beach Club featuring a pool, Jacuzzi, and private beach; and premium liquors at the Lobby bar and Aqua Bar. Shuttle service to and from airport and taxes and gratuities round out the package. The three-night Love is in the Air package is $1,770 per couple. For reservations or more information, visit www.hotelcasavelas.com

Villa Del Palmer flamingos sits on the front of a gorgeous white sand beach in Nuevo Vallarta, Bahia de Banderas (Bay of Flags). Just a short 20 minute ride away from downtown Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta is in the state of Nayarit bordering Jalisco.

Although very close there is actually a one hour time difference between the two states, but this isn’t much of a problem as most business’s go by Vallarta time to keep things easy.

This beautiful Mexican resort, literally within a stones throw to the ocean, has the finest sandy beach. Aquamarine water brings to mind cool tropical oceans, the perfect place for everything from a leisurely paddle to a speedy jet ski ride.

With a variety of activities available it is very hard to get bored in a place like this. Adults visiting villa Del Palmar Flamingos Resort Vallarta have full access to the double level swimming pool. If the open ocean is what you are looking for, go for a snorkel in the  beautiful Bahia de Banderas, home to thousands of tropical fish and sea creatures.

Enjoy windsurfing or work off last night’s dessert in Aerobics class. If you are in the mood for a little rest and relaxation take advantage of the resorts European style spa, offering many different luxurious treatments.

While you are at the spa there is no need to worry about the kids, Villa Del Palmar Flamingos has special children’s activities directed towards their age group (4-12). With an individual area that includes a pool, they will have a blast in the kids program, making new friends and learning all about the fish and animals the bay is home to. Aimed at keeping the young ones happy doing what they like to do best, this program helps everyone to have fun filled vacations.

If all this isn’t enough choose from the many other activities for adults and children available close to the resort. Send the men off fishing and do a little souvenir shopping at one of the authentic local boutiques, after a round of golf take in a colourful tropic sunset from the deck of a luxury boat. Ride along the sandy beach on horseback or be towed high above the bay for a birds eye view while parasailing, sure to excite any daredevil!

After all that fun in the sun and the fresh ocean air you are sure to be hungry! All Villa Del Palmar Flamingos vacation rentals are fully furnished with in suite kitchenettes or full-size kitchens. Cook up your favourite recipes after hitting up the on-resort grocery store. Don’t like to cook or just don’t feel like it; try out one or all four of the restaurants on the resort. Everything from traditional Mexican food to French fine dining, there is something for everyone’s tastes.

With so many choices of vacation rentals and resorts in Nuevo Vallarta, let Villa Del Palmar Flamingos make it easy for you. Four star quality at less then half the price and all the fun and sun you can handle, Villa Del Palmer Flamingos offers more activities for adults and children then any other resort of its kind. So whether you are wanting to kick back read a book and get a massage, or you want to teach your kids how to swim, this resort has the best options for a fantastic family vacation.

Just one day before Father’s Day, a strong whistle starts the exhibition game hold by professional soccer players from Mexico and Hollywood’s United team in Casa Magna (Marriott Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta) followed by a cocktail toast and a autograph session.

Casa Magna Marriot Resort and Spa is making an effort to open up a homeless shelter for youngsters and teenagers that have nowhere to go but to exploitation or unhealthy corners of the other sides of Vallarta.

On Father’s Day, the special guests take part in a Golf Tournament at the VistaVallarta Golf Course.

You will find players like Eric Wynalda, member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Frank Leboeuf, who won the ’98 Fifa World Cup and Vinnie Jones, now acting in movies like Swordfish, X-Men 3 and Juggernaut Roal taking part on this charity event in Puerto Vallarta. There were uncountable more celebrities taking part and teaching all kinds of soccer tips to the only 50 children chosen to learn and practice some soccer moves from these famous champions during the soccer clinics.

Marriot International has over 2,800 lodging properties in the US and over 60 around the world operating and franchising hotels under brand names like JW Marriot, The Ritz, Renaissance Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn and SpringHill