lunes, 4 de abril de 2011

Vallarta Tribune Office now open in el Centro in Puerto Vallarta

Last week Vallarta Tribune opened its public relations office on Morelos street. Its primary function is to accommodate our advertisers, place classified ads and drop off any pertinent information such as event information and letters-to-the editor. It is also to attend our Tribuna de la Bahía customers and very a central place to get a copy of both papers. The number of printed copies has been increased to facilitate the demand we´ve been facing. Nearly every week we are receiving e-mails and phone calls as early as Mondays and Tuesday from readers looking for a copy at their usual spot, the increase in demand as made it difficult to keep up with the demand.

We hope to have a sufficient supply available at the office throughout the week. The office is located just a block from LAN´S Department Store on Morelos # 787 and is open from 10am-2pm and 5pm-7pm Monday through Friday, 10am to 2 pm on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.

Things to Do!!

Tequila Tasting

Located in a traditional Mexican Hacienda in Puerto Vallarta, you will enjoy a tequila tasting from an extraordinary collection of tequila. Listen to live music until 2:00 a.m. Light food is available and the finest Cuban cigars. Morelos #589 – only one block off the Malecon.

Trolley

An enchanting open air trolley will take you on a short tour of the downtown Puerto Vallarta. It leaves from in front of McDonald’s every 30 minutes between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm. The cost is $6.00 USD per person.

Turtles

In Mexico turtles are protected and it is against the law to sell or consume turtle soup, turtle eggs, turtle shells etc. During the summer months the adult turtles return to our Vallarta shores to lay their eggs.
The nests are protected by a fence and guarded until the hatchlings emerge. Many hotels, who have protected nesting sites on their beaches, will allow guests to help the new hatchlings get from the nurseries to the open ocean;
Rosita Hotel, Sheraton, Fiesta Americana, Westin Regina, Marriott Casa Magna, Sun Terra Vallarta Torre, Presidente Intercontinental and Dreams Resort & Spa. Inquire at the reception desk of the hotel nearest you about estimated hatching schedules and if you can participate in the release of the hatchlings.

Whale Watching

In the winter months in Puerto Vallarta (November to March) Whale Sittings in the Bay of Banderas can be viewed from the terrace on you villa.

There are several tour companies will take you on the water to watch the whales. Often you will see mothers and their babies close up.

Wind Surfing

Many of the hotels in Puerto Vallarta rent wind surfers. Call the hotel information desks at the hotels closest to you.

Yachting

Motor yachts, sail boats and catamarans are readily available in Puerto Vallarta or at the Marina.

Yoga

Classes are held at the Escuela de Musica in the Isla Rio Cuale on the island in the River Cuale below the bridge - East end of the island in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Everyone is welcome.
There are also morning classes on the beach at the Los Arcos Hotel in Olas Altas. Yoga with Mikki, Yoga Vallarta all have daily classes for all levels.

Mismaloya

Canopy Chicos
Email for Reservations:
canopychicos@hotmail.com

Grupo el Eden
El Eden, Rio Mismaloya Puerto Vallarta Jalisco

Mundo Nogalito
Avenida del cedro Num.7 Colonia el Nogalito Puerto Vallarta Jalisco
Romantic Zone
Canopy River
Insurgentes #369, Basilio Badillo or Fco. Medina Ascencio 1968A
Phone: (322) 222-0560
Email for Reservations:
info@canopyriver.com.mx

Tour Vallarta
Lazaro Cardenas 381-E
Phone: (322) 223-5445
jnunez@tour-vallarta.com

Unique ATV Tours
Basilio Badillo 429 Colonia Emiliano Zapata
Phone: 322-223-3516

Free Line US/CA: 1.866.391.6109
Email for Reservations:
uniqueatvtours@aol.com

Downtown
Canopy El Eden
Ignacio L Vallarta #228,
Emiliano Zapata
Phone: (322) 222-9983

Canopy los Veranos
Francisca Rodriguez No.336 Col. Emiliano Zapata Puerto Vallarta Jalisco CP. 48380

Rancho Palma Real
Juarez #20 Puerto Vallarta Jalisco CP. 48260

North-shorew
Cruceros Princesa
Paseo de las Garzas 100 - B Zona Hotelera Norte Puerto Vallarta Jalisco

Grayline Puerto Vallarta
Rio Santiago 203, Fluvial
Phone: (322) 225-1190
Email for Reservations:
csoberon@graylinevallarta.com
Website: www.graylinevallarta.com

Outdoor Vallarta
Fco.Villa 1444 Punta Mita. Puerto Vallarta Jalisco

ShoreX
Peninsula Shopping Center 2nd level

Las Glorias
Servicios Ecoturisticos El Jorullo
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio 1968 A
Phone: (322) 222-0560
Email for Reservations:
info@ecofun.mx

Vallarta Fishing
Tucan #120 Col. Aralias
Puerto Vallarta Jalisco

Marina Vallarta
Charly´s Sailing and Sportfishing
Cond. Club de Tenis Puesta del Sol, Local 9-A Phone: (322) 221 0352
Email for Reservations:
contact@cssfishing.com

Dos Amantes Custom
Sailing Charters
Marina Vallarta Dock F-2
ECO Explorer
Proa s/n Local 21,
Condominio Marina Rey
Phone: (322) 221 3257
Email for Reservations:
info@ecoexplorer.com.mx

Ecotours de México -
Earth Friendly Adventures
Proa s/n local 20,
Condominio Marina del Rey
Phone: (322) 222 6606
Email for Reservations:
info@ecotoursvallarta.com

Mike´s Fishing Charter
Mastil 2 Int 1
Col. Marina Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Jalisco

Vallarta Adventures
Marina Vallarta
Calle Mastil Ed. Marina Golf Local 13C
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.

Music
Puerto Vallarta Municipal
Music Band
Every Thursday and Sunday
Plaza de Armas
6:00 pm.
Cover/Entrance:FREE

Popular Dance
Dancers of the Bahía de Banderas
Every Saturday at the Main Plaza El Pitillal
Every Sunday at the Plaza de Armas Los Arcos
7:00 pm.
Cover-Entrance: FREE

Folclorick
Grupo Folclórico Municipal Xiutla
Every Friday
Lázaro Cárdenas Park / Parque Lázaro Cárdenas
7:30 pm
Cover-Entrance: FREE

Danza
Pre-Hispanic Dance
Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Hidalgo Park/Parque Hidalgo
7:00 pm.
Cover-Entrance: FREE

Spanish Classes
Conversation Club
CEPE Universidad de Guadalajara
Libertad 105-1, downtown
Tel. 223 2082
Five English Speakers
for Practice
Volunteers Wanted Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 1712
Col. Olimpica Tel. 222-7137

Letters to Editor

Hi David,

Barbara and I truly see a fine change in the Tribune since you have taken over.....

We did not have any complaints with Heather Wilson, But the approaches are new and different..

Especially, I respect HOW you replied to an individual that started every sentence with a WE and I am not certain who the WE is, for a questionable charity.

It is common knowledge that there are some charities in the area that are charities in name only, and are for the sole benefit of some scrupulous organizers that use it to earn money for themselves by CREATING a cause..

Also, the dialogue that took place with you and the person who disputed the benefits of Dr. Mike Lees’ diet program, might have not occurred if you had displayed the fact that it was a PAID for ADVERTISEMENT....

Seems that all ARTICLES should say that ,if it is looking for business to earn money.....and not confuse the readers as to the authenticity of it’s contents...

Keep up the great work David



Hello Mel,

I´m glad you like the changes and appreciate your comments.

We know we can´t please everyone all the time, but we do try.

Heather did an excellent job as I had previously mentioned and I really hope some folks will accept the fact that the Tribune of the past is just that, history.

The Board of Directors want the Tribune to be a more dynamic and provocative.

There seems to be a lot of duplication in the local “English media”.

We feel there is a time and a place for certain content, however we want to bring you more exciting articles, local news as well as coverage of Mexico as a whole, but most of all different from the rest of the bunch.

As far your comment regarding Dr. Lee, it has been properly marked as a “Paid Advertising” as of last week.

This is the only such ad in the Tribune.

Mel


Hey David,

Paper looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a change!!
I need to contact Krystal Frost. How do I do that? I can only sleep about 3-4 hours per night…
You were running a weight loss article, and I would like to talk to them as well?
-I want to start with an ad asap in your paper….if you have a look at the pvscene.com forum, I have an ad that pops up there.
I want it to be very simple:
Direct Cash ATM’s
Safe/secure/24/7 customer service
Guaranteed
www.rivercityatm.ca for locations near you
Dean R.


Hello Dean,

Krystal Frost is a regular contributor for the Tribune, her contact info is on our website, www.vallartatribune.com .
Dr. Lee is a paying advertiser, please visit his website http://www.sureresults.net/ to get it touch with him
I`ll have one of our representatives call you to set up an appointment to discuss your advertising needs.
Glad you like the paper, I look forward to having you as a regular reader and advertiser.


Hello David

I wrote last week about the omission of the DELTA AIRLINES telephone number in your publication

I am looking at this week’s paper and I see not only is Delta not listed, but UnitedAirlines is also missing-it would be nice to have these included in your Airline Contact List, since many people use these airlines...and especially today with the restrictions on baggage -- people sometimes need to check with their airline for baggage allowance and the cost of excess or oversize items if they purchase art itmes here in Vallarta.....I do not understand why you choose not to list two major airlines servicing this city.

Sincerely
Phyllis Robertson
1101 S Barbara Dr

Hello Phyllis,

The Airline listing has been updated to include both Delta and United.
Thanks for bringing it to our attention.





Hi


Would be nice to see pictures of the pier and to see how it is comming along.. and a little more daily news would make this paper a 10 out of 10

Jerry


Hi Jerry,

In next week´s issue we will cover Old Town. Our focus is shifting a bit as you may have noticed.

We encourage and appreciate any and all comments whether you´re a “local” or a tourist.




Hello !
I like the changes you are implementing so far.

LOVE this weeks editorial. Finally someone mentions the elephant in the room, regarding self-serving ‘charity’ events.

I see that the ‘reading’ online has changed this week, with links to each ‘article’, but not a download .entire paper link.

Are you no longer going to be able to click this weeks’ issue to view the whole paper, page by page?

Or will that just be for past weeks’ issues?

Thanks, and keep it up !
:o)

Dear Anonymous,

The Tribune is in favor of supporting genuine Charities and their causes.

If you are asked to donate or wish to become proactive in the community, we recommend investigating the authenticity and legal status of any charity before donating or getting involved. In other words, donate at your own risk.

We have made some changes to the website and the download option was temporarily disabled but has been restored.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

GREEN ANGELS:
078 - (322) 221 26 80

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
060 -- (322) 223 94 76 and 78

TOURISM
(322) 222 0242 or 01 800 446 3942

HARBOR MASTER:
(322) 224 1000, 224 0427

ENVIROMENTAL EMERGENCY CENTER (COETEA)
01 800 710 49 43

FEDERAL COMMISSION ELECTRICITY (CFE) 071 –
(322) 225 5555

CANADIAN CONSULATE
(322) 293 00 98 and 99

AMERICAN CONSULATE
(322) 222 0069
and (33) 3268 21 45

RED CROSS * 060

EMERGENCY * 060 and 066

IMMIGRATION * (322) 221 13 80
FEDERAL POLICE
(322) 290 0658 and 64

BUCERIAS POLICE
(329) 298 1020

PROFECO * 01 800 468 8722
MUNICIPAL CIVIL PROTECTION
(322) 224 77 01

PUBLIC SECURITY
066 & (322) 290 0507

SEAPAL VALLARTA
(322) 226 9191

RADIO TAXI * 299 37 06
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF PVR
(322) 221 1298 * (322) 221-1325
(322) 221-1537

AIRLINES:
AEROMEXICO
Plaza Genovesa Shopping
Ctr Loc 2 & 3
224-2777

MEXICANA
Villa Vallarta Shopping
Ctr Local G-18
224-8900

AIR CANADA
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int Airport
01 (800) 719-2827

ALASKA AIRLINES
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int Airport
221-1350

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int Airport
221-1025

DELTA AIRLINES
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int Airport
221-1032

AEROTRON
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int Airport
221-1921

AEROMAR
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int Airport
221-0815

AMERICA WEST
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int Airport
221-1333

United Airlines
221-3264

GUSTAVO DIAZ ORDAZ
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Magement Office Line
221-1325

Directory

Cover Photo
Sue and Marie

Contributors:
Roberto Aceves • Shakti Baum • Marcela Castellanos • Michael R. Lee • Terence Reily • Sue and Marie • Krystal Frost • Jerry Lafferty • Polly Vicars • Hermes T. • Rich


Jesús Manuel Díaz Zurita
DIRECTOR

Rosario G. Alvarado Sánchez
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

David Plotz
MANAGING EDITOR
dplotz@vallartatribune.com

Letters to the Editor
editor@vallartatribune.org

Genaro Armando Díaz Gordillo
SALES MANAGER
gerencia@vallartatribune.com

Cynthia Estela Andrade Gtz.
DESIGNER
cisandra@vallartatribune.com
www.vallartatribune.com

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Editorial

We keep receiving many inquiries and responses regarding charitable organizations. There seem to be many people in Puerto Vallarta opposed to the increasing number of such “alleged” charities. The Tribune is and always has been supportive of genuine and authentic charitable work. Becas Vallarta, Casa Hogar Cornejo, peacemexico.org to only mention a FEW, are amongst the legitimate charities that raise funds for worthwhile causes unlike some “fundraisers” in town that surely do raise funds but for their own benefit. To make a long story short, use common sense, investigate, and ask for documentation, photos and references before you consider donating any money, especially a larger amount. Better yet, volunteer to be part of any “hands on “in the field dealing with beneficiaries.

Please share your thoughts and experiences with us regarding the matter.

This is a special issue in my opinion as we shift focus a bit to the FUN stuff in PV, activities in and around Puerto Vallarta for all age groups, both local residents and visitors.

Puerto Vallarta is a very unique place, those of us lucky enough to live year know this to be true. It´s like a smorgasbord, beaches, mountains, hiking, biking, surfing, dancing etc, if you ever get bored here you just haven´t noticed you´re already dead.

Unfortunately, many of us haven´t, for one reason or another, experienced the variety of exciting opportunities to discover the true beauty of the area outside the city limits.

Puerto Vallarta is many times safer than just about any city in the U.S. Can you find trouble here looking for it? By all means! Use common sense and be polite.

Anybody that´s lived here for a while can attest to the safety in Puerto Vallarta.

We hope you enjoy this week´s issue.

Our Home is Your Home

We would like to extend special welcome to ALL visitors coming to our little paradise full of warm, friendly and hospitable folks from many parts of the world. Our representative at Gustavo Diaz Ordáz International Airport presents you with this complimentary copy of the Vallarta Tribune hoping it will be useful and informative besides making your vacation more enjoyable.
Whether you are visiting us from any of the Canadian provinces, United States or via a connecting flight from anywhere else in Mexico or the World, our representative is at the Airport to welcome you, Nuestra Casa es tu Casa! Bienvenidos.
We look forward to receiving any comments or experiences you may want to share with us and our readers.
Have a great time, hope to see you again soon.
Welcome!!