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This Valentine’s Day Give with your heart…: 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.

Day Trips to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation Mexico: Make-A-Wish Foundation Mexico recently announced that the company Alegre Events-Roberta Valdez will benefit the institution by given a percentage of earnings of their upcoming trips to Mascota, Talpa and Tonala.

Italy Comes to Upcoming Wine Fest: The new Wine Fest Vallarta Jalisco + Nayarit edition is set to take place next February 27th - March 1st having Italy as special guest along with Mexico's most prestigious wines.

Toy for Tots Gave Thousand of Smiles: Thousands of smiles were distributed this past January 7th, as kids from underprivileged communities of Puerto Vallarta received toys for the Kings Day.

Café des Artistes Branches Out With North Shore Opening: Grupo Blouet Principal Thierry Blouet, recently introduced plans for Café des Artistes Del Mar, the company’s first-ever Seafood restaurant, slated to open in Punta de Mita on January in the first Hotel des Artistes.

New Year, New Ecological Awareness: Separating organic and inorganic trash is mandatory in Puerto Vallarta according to a new law passed by state government beginning this past January 1st, but the initiative is not new for Grupo Ecologico de Puerto Vallarta A.C., Puerto Vallarta's ecological group.

Yelapa, "A Must," by Sunset Magazine: Yelapa, the fishing village 45 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta by boat, was recently named the number one place that you’ve got to see by Sunset magazine. The top ten list includes the name of exotic destinations such as Malibu, San Francisco, Denver, San Miguel de Allende, among others.

PV Climbs the Carlson Wagonlit Travel's 2008 Travel Trends Survey: Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates has recently unveiled the 2008 results of their authoritative annual Travel Trends Survey in which several surprises emerged.

Rotary Club Helps Vallarta's Handicapped Community: Canada’s Camrose Rotary Club recently donated 111 wheelchairs, 13 walkers, 28 canes, earphones and clothes for disabled persons in conjunction with the local Discapacitados Vallartenses (DIVAC) association.

Turkey Time All Over Puerto Vallarta: It's turkey time in Puerto Vallarta, and there is no excuse for missing a turkey Christmas this year, thanks to The Deli, offering a traditional turkey dinner to go.

Watching the New Whale Season: This year SEMARNAT gave out purple flags with a humpback whale, so you can easily identify the boats authorized to do whale watching activities. If the boat does NOT have this flag it means they don’t have a permit.

Xocodiva Supports R.I.S.E.: This holiday season, join Xocodiva in helping the local children’s shelter and enter to win a beautiful edible Christmas tree. The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.), is currently caring for 53 youngsters that could use your added help, especially at this time of year. So for every donation made at Xocodiva between now and December 23rd, you will be automatically entered to win a 2 foot edible Christmas tree.

Dog Day is Coming: Daiquiri Dick’s is once again hosting the Pet Picnic, will take place Saturday, December 8 starting at 11 AM on the beach behind the restaurant. Enjoy a boxed lunch and, of course, there’s a doggie bag for your pal.

The Night of the AdEaters in PV: The University of Guadalajara’s campus in Puerto Vallarta, Centro Universitario de la Costa, is set to receive The Night of the AdEaters next December 7-8 at 8 PM. This is a unique showcase dedicated to screening commercials from 60 different nationalities and celebrating their creativity.