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Trainor de O. – U.S. Consular Agent Vallarta
June 02, 2009
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Travel Alert: Hurricane Season Underway
The 2009 Eastern Pacific hurricane and tropical storm season officially
started on May 15, and will end on November 30th. The US consular in
Puerto Vallarta has released the following list of emergency items that
every citizen living in or traveling to storm-prone regions should have
on hand during hurricane season.
Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
• non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
• special foods for infants or the elderly
• snack foods
• non-electric can opener
• cooking tools / fuel
• paper plates / plastic utensils
Blankets / Pillows, etc.
Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
Special Items - for babies and the elderly
Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
Flashlight / Batteries
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a
traditional (not cordless) telephone set
Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not
be available for extended periods
Keys
Toys, Books and Games
Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable
plastic bag
• insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security
card, etc.
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
Vehicle fuel tanks filled
Pet care items
• proper identification / immunization records / medications
• ample supply of food and water
• a carrier or cage
• muzzle and leash
The U.S. Consular Agency in Vallarta is located at Paseo de los
Cocoteros #85 Sur Paradise Plaza, Interior Local L-7, Nuevo Vallarta,
Nayarit 63732. For more information, call (322) 223-0069 or email
consularagentpvr(at)prodigy.net.mx.
Mixed
Media Artist: Mariana Kgide
By Tara Spears
Tropical Riviera Nayarit has long been a favorite area for artists with its gorgeous coasts, mysterious jungles, and vibrant Mexican culture. For La Penita resident, Mariana Kgide, this paradise stimulates her creativity and spirituality. “My art has reached a new level since I have lived on the coast,” said Mariana through an interpreter. “I feel that I am fulfilled as an artist and as an individual.” A mixed media artist, her most recent work is a powerful earth-tone series that include wall art and sculptures.
Born in Acapulco,
Michoacán, Mariana lived in various parts of Mexico due to her father’s
work. “I started making jewelry for myself as a young child,” she said.
“By the time I was a teenager, friends asked me to make jewelry for
them, so I started selling my original work.” She asked other craftsmen
and artists to show her how they made their wares: “I felt a need to
express my heart in art.” Mariana explored various art mediums,
creating when she wasn’t working. She decided that what best conveyed
her message was to incorporate a variety of styles in a single piece. “I
love to paint; I love to shape things with my hands; I love the beauty
in natural objects, so I feel such joy to create by blending all three!”
Twenty years later, her unique style reflects
her
spiritual and technical evolution.
While Mariana’s work is available at the Decameron Hotel Boutique, south Sol Nuevo Avenida in Guayabitos, she recently had a month long art exhibit at the tony La Penita gallery, Xaltemba. In addition, she and her silversmith artist husband, Cristobal Munoz, offer original, quality jewelry each week at the Thursday market (tianguis). Pictured with the talented couple is their Mexican hairless dog, Ursus. Cristobal, a native of Guadalajara, Jalisco, speaks English and is happy to translate for customers. He specializes in original silver and semi-precious stone rings, bracelets and necklaces. Both artists accept commissions for specific pieces to suit customers’ taste.
Mariana was focusing on honing her art when tragedy struck: 19 months ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy and chemo therapy. “I celebrate every little thing in life now” she said with a smile. “We take it day by day.” While cleared of cancer, Mariana recently was hit with another major medical disaster. She has severely eroding hip joints and needs two hip replacement operations in order to keep her legs and to be able to walk, but has no health insurance after the cancer. The government will provide amputation of both legs at the hip unless she can raise money for private surgery. Even with this desperate medical situation, Mariana and Cristobal focus on expressing joy by creating beauty from their hearts in their art.
Contact Mariana or Cristobal for a private showing of available art (or to commission work):
274-3280 or email: dikurkgid@hotmail.com
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Riviera Nayarit: The Growth Continues With New Resort/Vacation Real Estate Development in 2009
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Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - With the completion of four major resort/vacation real estate developments this year, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest tourism destination, continues to grow impressively.
Between 2008 and 2013, Nayarit, situated on more than 100 miles of perfect beaches on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, will increase its total visitor accommodations - ranging from hotels and resorts to condominiums and other vacation home ownership models - by 6,308 rooms.
The 2009 openings include:
• The Marival Residences & World Spa in Nuevo Vallarta on Bahia de Banderas, with 171 fully-equipped luxury suites ranging from one to four bedrooms. Marival offers an all-inclusive package that includes meals, gourmet specialties, national and premium brand drinks and all the services of the Marival Resort. There is a private beach club, a restaurant specializing in global cuisine, wine bar, sky bar and snack bar as well as two additional restaurants in the development’s commercial complex.
• La Tranquila, offering 169 exclusive private residences in the fashionable Litibu area near Punta Mita. Sold in fractional interests, there will be four types of accommodation ranging from Residence Serena Studios to the three-room, three-bath Residence Brisa. Among guest amenities are golf privileges at a Greg Norman-designed course, the full service La Tranquila Spa Club, gourmet dining, pre-arrival provisioning of accommodations and a full complement of resort services. Once completed, the resort will be operated as a boutique hotel.
• The 400-unit Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa, with luxury two-bedroom condo suites equipped with state-of-the-art information technology, wireless communications, complete kitchen and dining facilities and other amenities. There will be two gourmet restaurants as well as a full spa and wellness center. Guests will also have privileges at the Paradise Village Golf & Country Club. Operated as a Deluxe Collection member of WORLDHOTELS, Taheima is located in Nuevo Vallarta, less than an hour from the Puerto Vallarta international airport.
• Imanta Resorts in Punta Mita, offering luxury villas and homesites on the Pacific Ocean as well as a boutique hotel and spa only 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta’s airport. Both minimalist and contemporary, Imanta is inspired by Asian influences, with guest comfort the top priority. Three to six suites are contained in each home, or casa, setting, most with plunge pools or custom Jacuzzis. Oceanfront suites have a private beach. Three casas will be managed as a five-star, world-class hotel and guests will have access to a Greg Norman-designed golf course nearby as well as a full range of watersports, yachting, horseback riding and the enjoyment of a 120-acre nature reserve in the 250-acre resort complex.
Between 2010 and 2013, numerous other developments are scheduled for completion, including a Park Hyatt, a Grand Hyatt and several Mexican and European brands such Grupos Dynamica, Grupo Mayan and the major development at Marina Rivera Nayarit consisting of two more hotels and condo offerings. Among the properties just opened in 2008 were the St. Regis Punta Mita, Dreams Villa Magna and the Riu Palace Pacifico.
For more information, please visit RivieraNayarit.com
About Riviera Nayarit: Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay. Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, all pleasantly affordable, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, record deep sea fishing, bird watching, international cuisine, and shopping for local artwork and traditional Huichol handicrafts. The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns. For more information, visit RivieraNayarit.com
