If there is a book inside you bursting to get out, the ninth Puerto Vallarta Writers’ Conference will be the place to release it. Many Mazatlán writers have attended this annual event and found it to be an enlightening and positive experience.

Puerto Vallarta, Jal. – Puerto Vallarta, represented by Sergio Zepeda, Director of Vallarta Institute of Culture, was present at the Conference Specialized in Fairs, Festival and Events; which took place January 29 and 30, in Leon, Guanajuato

Puerto Vallarta, Jal. – Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit will have top quality projection after a team of producers filmed a promotional video, which will be transmitted in the Canadian airlines WestJet. This airline flies to 71 different places in thirteen American countries, including 31 cities in Canada and other 17 cities in United States.

The impact the broadcasting of this video, aboard WestJet Airline, will have on passengers; will be the key for more Canadian tourists to visit Puerto Vallarta. Canada has been, for quite a few years, our best and growing tourist market.

The promotional video was filmed at the most emblematic areas of the region: down town Vallarta, Plaza de Armas, the Caballito sculpture, and the Jetty Arches; as well as at Riviera Nayarit beaches; which will make travelers desire to know and/or re-visit our touristic area.
The producers commented that the hardest part in filming the video was deciding on the most outstanding aspects of the region, among such great variety of attractions. They were fascinated by the beauty of nature, the architecture of the Town Center, the sculptures at the jetty, the Riviera Nayarit communities and its beautiful beaches.

It is important to mention that WestJet is a Canadian Company based in Calgary, Alberta; it flies to most of the important Canadian cities, and it also flies to United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. During this winter season Vallarta gets an average of 31 flights a month from regions such as Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina and Kelowna

The market trends indicate that WestJet will be one of the five international airlines, with the greatest growth in number of passengers this year; this will, of course, help to improve the diffusion of the city attractions in one of the most attractive natural markets.

Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit is one of the most preferred destinations for Canadians, particularly during winter time; its proximity, hospitality and attractions makes of this area, their favorite place to vacation

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MIAMI (AP) – Latin rock star Juanes will be singing again at the Grammy Awards, but this time it will be a song of his own, in Spanish.

The Colombian singer-songwriter, who in 2013 sang an English-Spanish version of Elton John's "Your Song," says appearing on the telecast again on Sunday is like a dream come true.

"I'm very excited. I can't believe this is going to happen. You know, I've been waiting for this moment for many years and we are very excited now that it's about to come, to happen," Juanes told The Associated Press on Monday in an interview at his recording studio in Miami, where he lives.

"We are going to perform a new song called 'Juntos,' or 'Together,' the song that we made for the Disney movie 'McFarland, USA,'" he added. "So, yes, we're rehearsing and practicing a lot, and just ... (getting) ready for that big night."

It may be the biggest Latin moment at the Grammys since Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony sang "Escapemonos" 10 years ago.

"A two-time Grammy and 20-time Latin Grammy winner, we are thrilled that current nominee Juanes has been added to the exciting lineup of artists performing at the 57th annual Grammy Awards," said Neil Portnow, president/CEO of The Recording Academy, in an email to The Associated Press.

Juanes, nominated for best Latin pop album with "Locos de Amor," sees the telecast as a "big window," as "something very special" that will allow him to connect with many people and once more be among other musicians like him.

He said that when he saw "McFarland, USA" in Los Angeles, after Disney Studios contacted him to ask if he could write a song for the movie, he liked it so much that he accepted.

"It touched my heart in a very positive way, in a very deep way," he said. "It's a very inspiring story."

The movie, starring Kevin Costner as a cross-country coach in Bakersfield, California, follows a group of young Latin American immigrants that through very hard work get to be championship contenders. It opens Feb. 20 in the U.S.

"The inspiration (for the song) comes from the movie itself, the idea that when people work together and when people believe in ... (each) other anything can be possible," said Juanes, who co-wrote it with fellow Colombian Fonseca and Cuban Descemer Bueno, under the production of renowned Dominican singer, songwriter and producer Juan Luis Guerra, also a Grammy winner.

Juanes is working on a new album. He plans to go on tour next year around the U.S. and Latin America.

The 57th annual Grammy Awards will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on CBS.

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Which ladies from Chris Soules’ season of the Bachelor will end up on Bachelor in Paradise Season 2? There are rumors that several of the girls that Chris sends home this season will be mingling with other Bachelor Nation cast-offs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where they will either find love or drama.

The 4th Annual TASTE OF LA CRUZ will feature a unique blend of businesses, services and restaurants including this year’s sponsors Los Arroyos Verdes,

Every Saturday evening is an evening of Art and Culture in Guayabitos. All through February people can visit Guayabito’s Main Plaza and enjoy all kind of top line presentations and performances.

The Bucerías Patron Saint Feast and the Taste of La Cruz have become the focus of intense activity both by locals and tourists; the migratory birds have arrived in San Blas and everything is ready for its own Patron Saint Feast.
The Riviera Nayarit has natural attractions that serve to, well, attract visitors.

However, the local traditions and the events created to promote the micro destinations have also been an important factor in the recovery of the regional tourism.

The Bucerías Patron Saint Feast and the Taste of La Cruz are good examples. These two festivities have considerably increased the influx of tourists and revenue to the coastal villages that host them.

For instance, the day of the marine pilgrimage that was held during the festivities of Our Lady of Peace was witnessed by nearly four thousand people, when normally there are only about 500 people on any given day around the main plaza.

This 54-year-old tradition highlights the union among the fishermen, divers, shopkeepers and the townspeople. With the support of the authorities, they were all able to affirm their faith through this festival, which enjoys a mixed audience of nationals and foreigners.

On the other hand, the Taste of La Cruz is a culinary event that mainly targets foreigners but is equally appealing to nationals. It brought in about two thousand people and generated approximately one million Mexican pesos in a single afternoon. This event espouses the promotion of the rich gastronomy of the Riviera Nayarit.

The migratory birds arrive in San Blas… along with the Patron Saint Feast.

The XI International Migratory Bird Festival in San Blas has begun with a double purpose, which is to the share both the culture and the natural beauty of the Historic Port of San Blas. Hundreds of endemic and migratory birds are the protagonists and main attractions, generating tourism from different areas. Click the link for the complete schedule: https://www.facebook.com/fiamsanblas.

The most important day of the Patron Saint Feast for St. Blaise, or San Blas, is February 3rd, when they sing the traditional mañanitas and, as in Bucerías, the fishermen take to their boats on a seaborne pilgrimage to ask for a good year.

Both events revolve around the local culture and undoubtedly trigger tourism for San Blas, as did the ones in Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. This is why the Groups and Events office of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) spares no expense in its support of all the cultural events that serve the people of Nayarit. 

Shakira is a mom again.

The Colombian singer, 37, delivered a healthy boy at 9:54 p.m. Thursday at a hospital in Barcelona. It is her second child with soccer star Gerard Piqué.

His name? Sasha.

"We are happy to announce the birth of Sasha Piqué Mebarak (...) The name Sasha is of Greek and Russian descent and means “defender of mankind” and “warrior,” Shakira posted on her website.

Mother and child are in excellent health.

Shakira arrived at the hospital Teknon de Barcelona at 7 p.m. and was prepped for her scheduled C-section. Her boyfriend and brother were in the delivery room, Efe reported.

The proud grandfather on dad's side, Amador Bernabéu, told reporters the baby looks like the daddy.

"He's called Sasha which is Alexander in Russian," Amador told reporters. "They've told me he looks like Gerard.”

Shakira and Piqué’s first son, Milan, turned 2 Jan. 22. The new parents share a birthday on February 2. Shakira will turn 38 while her husband turns 28.

Spanish media has reported that Shakira closed down a floor of the hospital to ensure privacy.

The singer recently participated in a UNICEF World Baby Shower.

“Now that we are soon welcoming our second child we want to help other children around the world and also contribute to a long-lasting solution for getting children living in extreme poverty the supplies they need to survive,” Shakira said in a statement.

Shakira announced she was pregnant with the couple’s second child in the fall, after several months of speculation.

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It does not define what this beginning is. At the Sewing Seeds school in col Volcanes (Puerto Vallarta), Inauguration means the beginning of so many things.

Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- Nayarit was awarded, for the fifth consecutive time, the Prize of Excellence at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), which took place in Madrid, España. On this occasion, the award was granted to the Visitors and Convention Office (OVC) for its “Riviera Nayarit Social and Environmental Responsibility” Program.

The Prize was awarded at the opening of the fifth International Tourism Fair, this past January 28, 2015. Nayarit Governor, Roberto Sandoval Castañeda and Riviera Nayarit OVC Director General, Marc Murphy, received the award.

This merit was obtained for to the viability work Nayarit Visitors and Convention Office is currently doing through five of their projects, which focus on conservation of the environment. These projects involve all citizens, teaching them to take responsibility for their surrounding areas.
The projects that OVC is implementing are: Protection of Marietas Islands and Hunchback Whale Sighting, Earth Check Nuevo Vallarta, Blue Flag Certification, Clean Beaches Certification and Rivera Nayarit Beach Cleaning Network.

“This award is for all those involved in the projects, for everyone who has supported OVC’s environmental programs. People cleaning the beaches are as important as the authorities of the three levels of government that support the projects of their respective areas, and no less important than businessman who work on Nayarit becoming the best international tourist attraction. To all of them, our thanks”; expressed Murphy.

The relevance of this award is that, the honor of getting it, is exchanged by the dissemination and promotion of Nayarit, before thousands of participants, such as tour operators, travel agencies, Hotel chains, communication media, organizations and executives, who were present at FITUR 2015.

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Riviera Nayarit, Mexico – January 29, 2015 – The cuisine, adventure and cultural experiences that make Riviera Nayarit such a highly sought after destination continue throughout 2015 with 20 topnotch tournaments and festivals.