For the fourth consecutive year the Hotel Grand Velas All Suites Resort & Spa Nuevo Vallarta received the Five Diamond Award given by the AAA. On Friday the Hotel St. Regis Punta Mita will become the third destination hotel in obtaining the distinctive Five Diamond Award. The Riviera Nayarit is consolidated as a world class destination while its hotels and services earn awards for quality and competitiveness. On Tuesday it was the Hotel Grand Velas All Suites Resort & Spa Nuevo Vallarta's turn to endorse their commitment to the destination for its high standards of quality to get the fourth consecutive year the Five Diamond Award, the highest distinction awarded by the American Automobile Association ( AAA), while on Friday it will receive for the first time the Hotel St. Regis in Punta Mita, which completed its first year of operation.
During the awards for Grand Velas, Tony Perrone, director of the Office for Mexico and the Caribbean of the AAA, stressed the importance that the Riviera Nayarit has succeeded as a tourist destination because recently succeeded in obtaining the second place at more national Five-Diamond awards. "Less than one percent of the hotels in the world ranked AAA manage to get Five Diamonds, 10 percent of those hotels are in Mexico and the Riviera Nayarit has three of the eleven who will be recognized this 2010, besides having a good number of hotels with the distinctive four-diamond, "said Perrone.Archive for January, 2010
The Riviera Nayarit is founded as a high quality destination
January 7th, 2010Manufacture of the new 2010 license plates Nayarit
January 6th, 2010
When interviewed on Tuesday, Undersecretary of Finance, Domingo Acosta Coronado, reported that currently in development the bidding process to determine which company is awarded the contract for the manufacture of wafers for the new license plates.
The official said that their are several companies participating in the contest, and said they are currently reviewing them to see who makes the best offer.
Furthermore, also seen what will be the design of the new plates, which must be subject to approval of the Governor Ney Gonzalez Sanchez said.
He noted that the front plates sought an image that would give publicity to the Riviera Nayarit, and said perhaps this time will also be a design that serves to promote our organization.
Moreover, Coronado Acosta said that the increase in Value Added Tax of 15 to 16 percent, Nayarit benefit because the state administration will be able to receive more shares by the federal government.
“We must not forget that all federal and local taxes are part of the Federal Fund participate, which translates into more economic support for the state,” abounded.
Skeet’s Beat, a Special Day
January 6th, 2010
I had a very special day last week. I got to take my oldest daughter Lea out on her first saltwater fishing adventure.
While in Puerto Vallarta on vacation, I thought it would be fun to take her out on a father-daughter fishing trip. I booked the trip with our usual captain at www.marlasportfishing.com, not knowing if she would get sea sick. I figured a half-day trip would be a good starting point.
So Tuesday morning we got on the boat and headed out into Bandaras Bay. It didn’t take long for the adventure to kick in to full gear when within 2 miles of the ramp we saw our first group of humpback whales. We stopped and watched the mother and her calf for about 10 minutes; Lea was beside herself with a giant smile on her face.
Riviera Nayarit to Host the Nextel Bicentennial Edition of The Mexico Cup Regatta!
January 4th, 2010Mexico’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 will take place in Riviera Nayarit on February 27th to March 13th 2010, as part of Mexico’s Bicentennial Independence celebrations and centennial of the Mexican Revolution. This elite event will continue to position Mexico as the best destination for sail and sport fishing, while at the same time, promote the country’s tourism attractions on a national and international level.
This magnificent event will bring together a variety of sectors within Mexico including the participation of government and private initiatives. The Mexico Cup Regatta will set international standards for sailing competitions, generating important benefits for the country’s tourism promotion and will also have an important impact within the international nautical community.
Puerto Vallarta Explodes With Tourism As We Enter A New Year
January 4th, 2010
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta as we enter the New Year and the next decade. Some of the timeless charms we have here in Puerto Vallarta are the subtle comforts that come with friendly people and a wonderful city spirit.
Puerto Vallarta FishingWelcome to high Season as tourism returns to Puerto Vallarta in full swing. People from all over the world come to our fair city to soak up the sun and escape the stormy winters. This goes for the Whales as well, as they come to the beautiful Bay of Banderas to have their young and mate, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy their presence.
As the seasons change, we see a change in the species of fish available to the traveling angler looking to catch some winter action. Sailfish and Marlin are still in the area and will be for some time. Short trips in the bay will experience the Whales by accident many times and is an extra bonus to a day fishing in the Bay. Jumping Manta Rays, Turtles and of course Bottle Nose Dolphins are also here for the winter as well.
Steep discounts at hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Hawaii and beyond
January 4th, 2010
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Here’s a vacation made easy. On Orbitz, I found a standard room at the Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta — with meals, drinks, activities, taxes and even tips included — for $166 per night. Through the resort’s website, the same room would cost $224 per night.
