Riviera Nayarit Premier Destination

Just more evidence our surrounding area is not growing..It's exploding..

Riviera Nayarit Poised to Become a Premier Vacation Destination
PRNewswire

Apple Vacations, the nation's leading tour operator to Mexico, was honored
this week for its contributions to tourism development in Mexico,
specifically in the State of Nayarit, located just north of Puerto Vallarta
on the central West Coast of Mexico. The award was presented by Governor Ney
Gonzalez Sanchez of the State of Nayarit, which is poised to become the one
of the leading new tourism destinations in Mexico.

Receiving the accolades, Apple Vacations' Chairman and C.E.O. John Mullen
noted the tremendous growth opportunities for travel to this developing
region of Mexico. "With the continued planned development in this emerging
vacation destination, Apple Vacations will support the State of Nayarit with
a commitment to double the number of passengers to the region within the
next five years." Part of the support includes an increase in the number of
dedicated charter flights from U.S. cities to Western Mexico, and plans to
offer new nonstop flying from East Coast gateways including Philadelphia and
Baltimore. This is in addition to nearly 20 weekly flights from Cleveland,
Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Dallas.

A recent visit to Philadelphia by Governor Sanchez and other state
officials, including the Minister of Tourism, marked the official launch of
a major initiative, the introduction of a distinct new tourism region known
as Riviera Nayarit.

Riviera Nayarit, just north of world-famous Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific
Coast, is largely undeveloped and is being carefully planned to ensure the
natural resources are protected. Stretching from Punta de Mita all the way
to the ancient fortress of San Blas, Riviera Nayarit provides a more laid
back vacation experience. Eco-tourists can discover mangroves and habitats
for hundreds of birds, dolphins and sea turtles. Accommodations are built
with the utmost care in preserving the ecosystem, and range from quaint
posadas on the beach to upscale luxury resorts. Activities include its
world-renowned surfing, shopping at boutiques featuring local artwork and
traditional handicrafts, golf, whale watching, hiking, horseback riding, and
endless miles of unspoiled beaches and golden coastline waiting to be
discovered.

"The tourism development in Riviera Nayarit is on par with what we saw
happen in Quintana Roo, with the development of Riviera Maya over a decade
ago," said Mullen. "This is where vacationers will want to go - it is the
'new' Mexico and Apple Vacations plans to be at the forefront of bringing
passengers to this exciting, up and coming region."

About Apple Vacations: For nearly 40 years, Apple Vacations has provided
convenient, affordable vacation packages from all major U.S. cities to the
most popular sun destinations. Apple Vacations was the first tour operator
to deliver one million passengers to Mexico in the early 1990s. In 2006,
Travel Weekly named Apple Vacations Best Tour Operator to Mexico. For more
information about vacations to Mexico, visit AppleVacations.com.