Jennifer Lopez's former home in Miami Beach is on sale again. The star lived in the home for seven years before she sold it in 2005 for $13.9 million. The home was renovated and is on sale again for a whopping $40 million.
The home spans 12,000 square feet and has 7 bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms. (Zillow.com)

Outstanding Food, "Best" in the Marina !!”
Finally a restaurant in the marina that appeals to not only tourists, but the locals as well.

“During the first part of the 1800s, at the mouth of the Cuale River—then inhabited primarily by crocodiles—there were practically no human dwellers.” -Article on the History of Puerto Vallarta

By the early 1950″s not much had changed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. How then did this sleepy little place inhabited by overgrown lizards and little else, become a haven for artists and later the unfortunate “Girls Gone Wild” vacationers? There was only one way – Celebrities.

With little provocation celebs flocked to a hedonistic paradise, and popular culture followed…

Meanwhile in the states… It was the early 1950′s and star power was everything.

When Richard met a pregnant Elizabeth, then Mrs. Michael Wilding, her first impression of Burton was that “he was rather full of himself. I seem to remember that he never stopped talking, and I had given him the cold fish eye.”

He too was married with children. But rumors were right, these two were indeed “soul mates”.

Both of them had spent years perfecting their public facades. He, a brilliant British actor of stage and film, she an American sweetheart turned silver-screen goddess.

Richard describing his first sight of a 19-year-old Elizabeth Taylor: “She was so extraordinarily beautiful that I nearly laughed out loud. She … [was] famine, fire, destruction and plague … the only true begetter.

Her breasts were apocalyptic, they would topple empires before they withered … her body was a miracle of construction … She was unquestionably gorgeous. She was lavish. She was a dark, unyielding largesse.

She was, in short, too bloody much … Those huge violet blue eyes… had an odd glint… Aeons passed, civilizations came and went while these cosmic headlights examined my flawed personality. Every pockmark on my face became a crater of the moon.”

Actress Elizabeth Taylor, actor Richard Burton, actress Ava Gardner & unident. man in cantina on location filming The Night of the Iguana.

When Burton was invited with other celebrities to visit Puerto Vallarta for the first time, the airport was still incomplete, and the high class visitors were surprised to find themselves riding donkeys into town through a rugged beach side terrain.

Around this time Burton and Taylor met again on the set of Cleopatra and fell instantly in love, left their partners and began what would become one of the most notorious love affairs in history.

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Everyone thinks of Puerto Vallarta as a perfect vacation spot, and as encompassing all the ingredients for the idyllic honeymoon, but more and more folks are looking to Vallarta as a place to get married.

Canadian Thanksgiving is the start of a super winter season at Daiquiri Dick's, with many events and parties planned, including the ever-popular Jorge Acosta performing two shows on October 26th.

San Antonio, Texas,U.S.

Lizzie Velasquez is a girl  from birth was denied, she is known as a conventional beauty, is a strange syndrome prevented her physical develop normally, causing over time were consistently identified as ugly.

Velasquez was born 23 years ago in Austin, Texas, United States, and, with the passage of time, especially with the massive arrival of internet attacks increased appearance when she appeared in  a photo or video of it, thousands of people they stressed the unpleasant way they look.

Syndrome with which he was born Lizzi prevent weight gain, she explains on its website. The Daily Mail adds that the girl came into the world four weeks in advance and developed with a smaller amount of amniotic fluid than normal.

Today, the quirky Texas weighs just 27 kilograms, plus, as a child she lost sight in her left eye, but she never stopped being intimidated wrote El Universal of San Antonio, Texas.

Inspiring Beauty

Anyone would think that Lizzi lives tormented by comments towards her, however, has decided to take advantage of the situation and become book writer and lecturer.

In hers books and papers spread a message of how despite adversity, you can get everything you set out to and how to ignore or exploit the attacks to make people who are different.

Though internet emerged where more hurtful comments towards Lizzie, today, the Texan has a Facebook profile with more than 8000 Likes, a Twitter account where 798 people are still 6000 and a YouTube channel which were signed more than 21 thousand people.

In social networks, Velasquez shares his life with photos, videos, thoughts, in the style of celebrities.

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 If you’re short on time but want to delve into the Yucatan, this wide-ranging itinerary in one of Mexico’s most fascinating regions is an authentic alternative to the mainstream. Snorkel Caribbean reefs and laze on beautiful white sand beaches. Enter the world of the ancient Maya at Chichén Itzá and the incredible jungle ruins of Palenque. Your experienced CEO will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on ancient ruins and vibrant sites—or revel in a tranquil sunset cruise off Isla Mujeres.

http://www.gadventures.com/trips/yucatan-panorama/MYP/2013

One of the great festivals of the world, the Day of the Dead is at once a celebration of ancestors and a huge party. From candy skulls and colourful parades to family picnics in historic cemeteries, the Day of the Dead is a party like no other and this tour is your backstage pass. If you’re culturally curious or slightly ghoulish, join us in Oaxaca—Mexico’s artistic heartland—for a truly different perspective of the country at its most exciting. And with incredible ruins and fantastic landscapes all around, you don’t need to be Wednesday Addams to get into the macabre spirit of this incredible celebration.

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A Brief Overview

The Copan Ruins are located in the western part of Honduras, about 60 kilometers from the border with Guatemala. Copan - known as Xukpi to the Maya - was the dominant Mayan city in the south of their territory. Its rich stone sculptures and intricate hieroglyphs make Copan a feature attraction along 'La Ruta Maya'.

Ruins in Copan Honduras

The Principal Group of attractions in Copan consists of five basic areas of interest:

The Acropolis - Divided in two big plazas: the west court and east court. The west court houses temple 11 and temple 16 with altar Q set at its base. Temple 11 was built as a portal to the other world. Temple 16 sits in between the east and west court; it was built on top of a previous temple without damaging it. Altar Q depicts the 16 members of the Copan Dynasty.

The Tunnels - Archeologists have dug 4km of tunnels under the acropolis to view earlier stages of Copan civilization. Two of the tunnels are open to the public for an additional fee.
In Copan we combine a modern ambiance with a legendary past. The Mayan culture, one of the most important in America, flourished in the western part of Honduras, leaving many different costumes and traditions which can be traced to long times past.

The majority of arqueologists, agree that Copan formed part of the three largest and most lavish cultural centers of the new world. The Mayas developed a civilization based on a complex sociopolitical structure; at the same time they incurred, with amazing dexterity, in the fields of science, mathematics and astronomy. They also developed a writting system based on hieroglyphs, which enabled the interpretation by epigraphs of not only contribution made in this disciplines to shed light on aspects of their historic evolution.

Equally impressive is Mayas art which is evidenced in the careful planing of their ceremonial centers, their arquitecture based on the constructions of scaled graded pyramids, their sculpture, which keeps well today on their altars and historical monuments, the remains painted murals and the beauty of their work in jade, ceramic and stone.

Copan, considered by many one of the most spectacular city's of the ancient Mayas civilization, is situated in the southwestern part of the Mayas region. It flourished during the 7th century of our era and is representative today of what Athens, to the old world; the cradle of its civilization. Because of this and other reason, UNESCO declared it a world heritage site in 1980.

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PV has great activities for daytrippers off a cruise ship. Catch a bus or ask a taxi driver to take you to the beautiful Malecón, the boardwalk that runs parallel to Banderas Bay. Then take your time strolling past the unusual statues and intricatesand sculptures found there, stopping for pictures or looking inside one of the art galleries along the way. You'll probably end your walk at Los Arcos or the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe -- two of the most iconic images of the city. If you have more than a day to spare, plan on spending one or two hours at the Botanical Gardens of Vallarta or in the northern seaside town of Bucerías.

Tips on What To Do in Puerto Vallarta

You should do nothing but relax on the beach -- all day. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, take a kayak tour along the expansive Banderas Bay. If you travel during the winter, you can take a boat tour and spot the mating and/or migrating humpback whales. Afterward, go back to the beach and do nothing all over again.

Puerto Vallarta isn't full of nightclubs and bars without reason. In fact, most writers consider Puerto Vallarta one of the top nightlife destinations in Mexico, as it boasts dozens of lively clubs in the downtown district, and one of the liveliest gay scenes in Mexico.

One of the more controversial aspects of Puerto Vallarta is its bullfighting scene, a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike. Bullfights typically begin at 5 p.m. in the Corrida del Toros, or bull ring, near the cruise port, and are held between November and April.

Day-tripping to Yelapa? Warning: If you miss the last water taxi from back to PV, you'll be stuck finding accommodations for the night as there are no land routes back to the mainland." -- Sherman's Travel
Nighttime is the right time for strolling PV's famous malecón. Bring your camera to photograph the seawalk's whimsical statues at sunset. Sip a cool drink, buy a caramel-topped crêpe from a vendor, or eat at a restaurant across the street." -- Fodor's
If the pretty town beaches aren't enough, you can venture out on cruises, horseback rides, diving trips and day tours -- and be back in time for a late dinner and an even later excursion to one of the many sizzling nightspots on offer. Puerto Vallarta is the gay capital of Mexico." -- Lonely Planet
Ecotourism activities flourish -- from canopy tours to whale-watching, ocean kayaking, and diving with giant mantas in Banderas Bay. Forty-two kilometers (26 miles) of beaches, many in pristine coves accessible only by boat, extend around the bay." -- Frommer's

Beaches

The beach is one of Puerto Vallarta's main attractions, with sandy shores splayed out along the city's Banderas Bay.

Off the coast lie the Marieta Islands, which provide exceptional snorkeling, scuba diving and whale-watching sites. Going south towards the city is Bucerias, a quaint beach community and fishing village with sandy coves and cobblestone streets." -- Travel Channel

Los Arcos

Los Arcos is the iconic rocky end to Puerto Vallarta's south side -- and makes for excellent scuba diving and snorkeling.

Great spots for diving and snorkeling are Los Arcos, the rocky islands south of the city center, and the Islas Marietas, which are surrounded by reefs, tunnels, walks and underwater caves. Dolphins, whales and giant manta are often sighted between December and April." -- Lonely Planet

Golf Courses

Puerto Vallarta rivals other Mexican destinations, including Cabo San Lucas, as a premiere golf destination.

El Tamarindo: About two hours south of Vallarta on the Costalegre is the area's best course. At least six of the holes play along the ocean; some are cliff-side holes with fabulous views, others go right down to the beach."

Nightlife

Puerto Vallarta has a dance-inspired and outdoor-focused nightlife scene, replete with crazy bars and nightclubs and excellent, non-stop live music.

For a great night out, take the night cruise, Rhythms of the Night. You'll cruise to Caletas, which takes you to the remote cove of Las Caletas, where you can dine by candlelight as local dancers and performers provide entertainment. If you decide to stay on land, try the popular de Santos, an upscale local club and bar.

Major hotels in Puerto Vallarta feature frequent fiestas for tourists -- extravaganzas with open bars, Mexican buffet dinners, and live entertainment. Some are fairly authentic and make a good introduction for first-time travelers to Mexico; others can be a bit cheesy.

Although there's definitely crossover, many Mexicans favor the upscale bars and clubs of the Hotel Zone and Marina Vallarta hotels, while foreigners tend to like the Mexican flavor of places downtown and the south side (the Zona Romántica), where dress is decidedly more casual."

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• Scuba Diving

The warm, crystal-clear waters of Banderas Bay and the Mexican Pacific are home to a vast array of sea life making Puerto Vallarta one of Mexico's top diving destinations.

Unlike other Mexican Pacific resort cities, Puerto Vallarta lacks a significant ancient history. But that doesn't mean its not interesting. This beautiful land at the mouth of the Cuale River remained isolated as late as the early 1800s. Economic activity sparked in the towns of Cuale, San Sebastián and Mascota when silver and salt mines were found.

In 1851 Guadalupe Sánchez, a boatman from Cihuatlán who used to bring salt from nearby islands to beach fortrade, became weary of waiting for the muleteers to come and pick up the load. A young man of 19 and recently married, Guadalupe established the first settlement in what he called Las Peñas.

With the collapse ofthe silver market around 1914, miners left the mountains and returned to cultivate agriculture in a fertile valley next to the Ameca River. Vast amounts of local produce were shipped from here by boat to Manzanillo and Mazatlán. In 1918, residents changed Las Peñas name to Puerto Vallarta. This fertile valley soon attracted American agricultural interests.

Bananas were grown and exported to the USA by the Montgomery Fruit Company increased economic well-being to Puerto Vallarta and nearby Ixtapa until 1935. But the Mexican Revolution repossessed most of Montgomery's agricultural land, ending the intensive agricultural phase of old Puerto Vallarta. Locals turned their eyes toward the ocean, where they found a new source of wealth -- sharks. More specially the key ingredient for shark fin soup that ended up on the tables of Chinese restaurants in America. Also, during the Second World War, shark liver oil was given as a nutritional supplement to American soldiers. A new horde of immigrants benefited from this trade until World War II ended in 1945.

Tourism took off a bit earlier in 1942, when the first Puerto Vallarta ad Modern Mexico magazine, published in New York. Wealthy Mexicans began patronizing the area and developing villa resorts. White-washed adobe facades, pitched roofs covered in red tiles, decorative wrought-iron grids and stone walls became the rage. Puerto Vallarta attracted A-List Hollywood director John Huston's to buy getaway here. Soon afterwards, more intellectuals and artists from the United States and Mexico arrived.

In 1954, Mexicana Airline inaugurated Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta direct flights and was followed by Aeroméxico. By 1960, abuzz with realtor and hotelier ad campaigns, Mexicana launched direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán in 1962. Mexicana's affiliation with Pan American Airlines amplified Puerto Vallarta promotion worldwide. Puerto Vallarta was hot property despite a glaring lack of infrastructure. Not only did cows trespass airport grounds, visitors had to cross the Pitillal River in a canoe during the rainy season. There were only a few taxis, donkeys were used to carry the luggage. For many visitors, this only added to the adventure.

It just a matter of time before Hollywood movies arrived in 1963. In addition to celebrities and American intellectuals, Puerto Vallarta hosted Deborah Kerr, Ava Gardner, Sue Lyon, Richard Burton and Mexican star Emilio El Indio Fernándezwere cast in the movie, The Night of the Iguana. Ofcourse smitten Elizabeth Taylor spent most of her time with Richard Burton off set. Charmed by Puerto Vallarta, Richard and Liz bought a villa.. John Huston built a larger house as well, where lived until his death.

With growing toursim in 1965-1971, Puerto Vallarta government placed major tourism infrastructure development front and center. Bridges, highways, airport expansion and hotel construction accelerated. The port was modernized, and the city soon enjoyed electric power and telephone service. In addition, the first port in Jalisco was built at El Salado. Air France began Paris-Montreal-Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta flights, attracting European tourism.

In 1973, the the construction of large hotels began and the city population swelled with immigrant worker families. When the Mexican Peso devalued in 1982, Puerto Vallarta and other Mexican resorts enjoyed booming tourism. Between 1980 and 1990, Puerto Vallarta's population doubled and a new marina was built with a shopping mall, large hotels. Work on the marina proper, slips for 450 boats.

The early 1990s, national tourism grew, but international travelers dropped off asthe Peso strengthened, following Cancún, Acapulco, Mazatlán and Veracruz. It was crucial to put an end to this decline. So in 1996, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Fund created a 2% tax on hotel rooms to promote the destination at national and international levels. The program was a massive success and Puerto Vallarta earning a reputation as a world-class beach destination.