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When traveling to Mexico there are important considerations to keep in mind. In order to make your trip as relaxing and stress-free as possible it is wise to acquaint yourself with local requirements, rules, and customs to avoid any unnecessary delays or problems while on vacation.
The following is a list of things to help you plan a trip to Mexico.
Fish Tacos in Paradise - El Barracuda
Posted: 10-Aug-2010
Fish Tacos in Paradise - El Barracuda
I went to El Barracuda for the first time last Saturday and was very impressed. I had heard a lot of great reviews about this great seafood restaurant and finally got to try it.
The location is great – beachfront about 5 blocks before the Malecon starts and very near the new Teatro Vallarta with live theatre productions.
El Barracuda has a contemporary décor but is a bit funky, the menu is mainly very casual food such as seafood t
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Mexico:The Place You Thought You Knew
Posted: 07-Aug-2010
Mexico: The place you thought you knew - is the theme of Mexico’s new tourism promotional campaign and the first sign of an increasing global interest in Mexico as a travel destination. As well the surprise choice for the new Minister of Tourism, Gloria Guevara is getting much attention in the travel industry. The surprise was to both Mexico and for Sra: Guevara, who received a call from the President of Mexico asking her to step up to this very important position at a ti
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Puerto Vallarta chosen as one of top 5 in the worl
Posted: 02-Aug-2010
PUERTO VALLARTA ONE OF THE TOP 5 DESTINATIONS TO RETIRE ABROAD ACCORDING TO THE AARP The acclaimed and extremely respected group AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) has traveled the world to find the best retirement destinations abroad. Their criteria are a good climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, healthy care, easy access to the US, culture and leisure and they have decreed that Puerto Vallarta is one of the top 5 retirement destinations outside of the Uni
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People's choice Favorite Restaurants
Posted: 31-Jul-2010
Puerto Vallarta has been known for some time as one of the top destinations for world class food. From the casual to the ultra sophisticated with international awards for gastronomic excellence. The bonus is that Puerto Vallarta restaurants often have breathtaking views or architecture and design to impress even world travelers.
In a destination of so many great restaurants it is very difficult to choose, the good news is that Virtual Vallarta has a readers choice contest and anyone can vote,
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Agave Grill & Casa de Tequila
Posted: 26-Jul-2010
The Agave Grill is a hidden gem inside the Casa de Tequila making a perfect marriage of Tequila and a restaurant that specializes in classic Mexican cuisine with an infusion of fresh ideas and presentation. So go and do a tequila tasting at the Casa de Tequila located on the corner of Morelos and Corona streets just a block from the popular Malecon and across the street from the famous Galeria Uno.
Check out the video below.
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Puerto Vallarta Casinos
Posted: 24-Jul-2010
Its not Las Vegas by a long shot but still if you like to gamble a bit they are alot of fun. There are now 3 small casinos in Puerto Vallarta. There is Emotion in the Galleries Shopping Center across from the Cruise Ship dock, Yak at the Penninsula Mall and now another in Plaza Caracol. They do not have high stakes poker or glamours cocktail waitresses, but are still a lot of fun for locas and visitors.
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