Best Music and Dance Revue: Broadway Nights: Good news! You can now enjoy top-notch dance performances, thanks to companies such as Darudha, the brainchild of local choreographer Jacobo Martínez Guerrero.

Hottest Party Invite: Vikki Carr: At the spectacular and exclusive event held at Hacienda Palo Maria, “An Evening with Vikki Carr,” the renowned singer delighted 200 guests with an unforgettable concert.

Most Original Fundraising Party: Make-A-Wish Las Vegas Fantasy Event: Last December, after a sumptuous three-course dinner at Oscar’s Bar and Grill, the Make-A-Wish Casino opened.

Best New Trends for Sports Fanatics: More Sports-Viewing Options: Whether you’re a fan of NHL, NBA, NFL or a soccer fan who wants to join the locals to cheer on the Guadalajara-based Chivas soccer team, it seems that more and more venues are providing quality big-screen TV and the requisite beverages and snacks to keep even the most enthusiastic sports aficionado satisfied.

Live Music Options in Puerto Vallarta: From colorful and lively performers bouncing from one city bus to another all day long, to sassy vocalists crooning jazz standards into the microphone at a local lounge, live music abounds in Puerto Vallarta.

Loteria Mexicana: Growing up in Mexico without playing the game of Loteria is as inconceivable as growing up north of the border without dreaming of a trip to Disneyland.

Jazz in Puerto Vallarta:
A number of professional jazz musicians have found their way to our destination, some as tourists, others to work for a season or two, and then there are those who have chosen Puerto Vallarta as their permanent residence. They tend to share their talent and good vibe jamming with one another at several local restaurants, such as Café des Artistes, La Palapa, Vista Grill, Le Bistro and River Café, among others.

Lenny: Music a la Carte: About four years ago, while I was having dinner at Daiquiri Dick’s, Lenny appeared with his guitar, offering music table to table. At the request of my companions, I ended up singing Sabor a Mi in harmony with this talented artist. I recently  had the opportunity to interview him in the very same restaurant.

Malecon Nightspots: Every night is Saturday night on the Malecon! With so many hot venues in close proximity, barhopping takes on a whole new meaning. This selection of evening hotspots includes some of the most popular with the young and the young at heart. Check them all out or find the one that suits you best.

Best Traveling Musicians: Arcano: Spend enough time around Puerto Vallarta and you will inevitably come across the characteristic sounds of Arcano, a versatile yet unique keyboard/violin duo composed of siblings Erika and Vic del Real. Their age combined barely reaches 50, yet they are among the busiest musicians in Puerto Vallarta, appearing anywhere from the city’s public spaces to private functions.

Best Refreshing Mexican Treat: Raspados Carmen Tucán: Nothing beats the heat like a refreshing “raspado,” or snow cone, and the finest selection in town comes from Raspados Carmen Tucán. In operation for the past seven years, they offer 25 fruit-based syrups, all prepared with the highest hygienic standards, not to mention flavors that will bring a smile to the most discerning palate.

Best New Tribute to Puerto Vallarta: Hymn to Vallarta, Love for One's Roots: In 1967 a young lady named Yolanda Guadalupe wanted to pay tribute to Puerto Vallarta, the town where she was born. At the time, she was far away, attending high school in Mexico City. At just 16 years old, this pensive girl found a unique way of expressing her love for what was then a small town: writing a song. That is the beginning of the story behind the “Hymn to Vallarta.”

Best Karaoke Bar: La Regadera: Who could forget Cameron Díaz’s memorable performance at a karaoke bar in the romantic comedy “My Best Friend’s Wedding”? Since then, many of us have chosen to belt out our favorite songs while gathered with friends at the local karaoke bar, a perfect way to kick off a lively evening. In Puerto Vallarta, the best place to indulge is La Regadera at Morelos 666, El Centro.

Best Festival Graphic Designer: Vallarta Wine Fest, Jalisco and Nayarit: Both elegant and convincing, the visual concept Vallarta Wine Fest implemented during its first two years has been pivotal in bringing the event to the forefront of Puerto Vallarta’s culinary activities. The campaign was designed by Cadena + Asociados Branding, under the direction of Ignacio Cadena’s son, who anchored the concept under a unifying theme: “A Cultural Fiesta.”

Best Way to Discover Restaurants: Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week: The 4th Annual Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week is coming May 15 - 31, 2008. This 15-day festival featuring over 30 restaurants in and around Puerto Vallarta is eagerly anticipated by those who have experienced it in previous years!