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Jerry Jones is a long-time LGBTQ journalist, with more than 20 years of experience. He is passionate about telling the stories of the LGBTQ community in Puerto Vallarta, and connecting the community to its people. Jerry is the founder of Out & About Nashville (now OutVoicesNashville), which he sold in 2020. He has more than 20+ years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and digital media management. Jerry is also an advanced emergency medical technician and has spent much of his career helping those in need.

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Passenger Shares Photos and Experience on PV Delice Party Boat Sinking

On December 31, 2020 around 5 p.m. the party boat, PV Delice, sank to the bottom of the ocean while crew frantically called for help to rescue passengers. 

Hotel Mercurio Closed, Assets Seized

Hotel Mercurio Was Closed Friday Night, May 17, 2024 and all of the assets inside were seized. All of the guests were left on the street.

Louis Whitaker Arrested, Indicted by U.S. Federal Grand Jury on Child Pornography

Whitaker was Alias in Puerto Vallarta, Wyatt Maxwell is...

Michoacán Earthquake Felt in Puerto Vallarta

An earthquake that hit near Coalcoman, Michoacan, in the early morning hours of January 12, 2025, was felt in Puerto Vallarta, with some buildings evacuating its residents.

Couple Urges Caution After Puerto Vallarta Grindr Incident

The gay married couple from Anaheim, California were visiting Puerto Vallarta in mid-October when they became victims of a drugging and robbery from a Grindr hookup. While they are both embarrassed by the incident, they are using the horrific experience to warn other to be cautious. Both are praising the response of the local police and hotel officials

Man Stabbed, Killed on Venustiano Carranza in Zona Romantica

A man has died after being stabbed in Zona Romantica, according to local news media reports, a highly unusual occurrence in the normally peaceful and tourist heavy area.

Spartacus Sauna Set to Reopen….Soon

Spartacus Sauna recently announced via Facebook that they plan on reopening soon, with new Covid-19 safety precautions in place. Never visited? Read our story...

Film Producer Ash Christian Dies While Vacationing in Puerto Vallarta

Ash Christian, an Emmy Award winning producer with over 15 feature films & series to his credit, died in Puerto Vallarta on August 14,...

Virtual Stages Puerto Vallarta Debuts Facebook Group Page

With the ongoing pandemic and no end in sight, a new virtual entertainment venue via a Facebook group has launched, thanks to the efforts...

Celebrate National Tequila Day With These Five Delicious Drinks

Friday July 24 is National Tequila Day and what better way to celebrate than to try out a five drink recipes from some popular...

MisterBnB Survey Says Americans Pick PV as a Top Destination

A new travel survery from LGBTQ misterBnB, an online short-term rental and hotel booking site for LGBTQ travelers, has rated Puerto Vallarta as #6...

City of San Miguel de Allende Reopens to Tourists

San Miguel de Allende, located in the State of Guanajuato and known as the “Heart of Mexico,” will start reopening to tourists today, with...

Mexico Tax Collection Laws for Digital Platforms Impacts Rental Properties

If you own property in Mexico and you rent that property out for extra income, new tax laws directing electronic platforms to collect taxes...

Beaches, Hotels, Bars, Restaurants and other Businesses Welcome Visitors as Puerto Vallarta Reopens

Puerto Vallarta is slowly reopening with new precautions in place, as Covid-19 continues to plague the world.  Visitors need to expect a "new normal"...

Drag Derby All-stars: Facebook Live on June 10, 7 p.m.

Drag Derby fans don't despair! One of the most favorite events of Puerto Vallarta Pride will return for Virtual Pride this year, just in...

VIDEO: Miss Conception Performance

With the official Puerto Vallarta Pride Festival canceled due to the pandemic, a group of volunteers have joined together to bring a week full of virtual pride events.

Harris Poll: LGBT Among First to Get Back To Travel

A Harris Poll says LGBT adults are ready to travel. The poll, taken between May 6 and May 8, 2020, surveyed 2,508 adults with 284...

Puerto Vallarta Begins First Phase to Reopen

Puerto Vallarta began Phase 0 of its COVID-19 recovery plan on Monday, May 18 as it easies towards a summer reopening and slowly allow...

Puerto Vallarta in Top 10 List for Post Pandemic Holiday Travel

What does international travel look like as the world slowly returns to the “new normal”? If current flight bookings are any indication, Puerto Vallarta is...

Edy’s Cakes Rises from COVID-19 Closures

Edy Sandoval is one of the many LGBTQ community members in Puerto Vallarta that lost his job due to the pandemic. He was working...

Pandemic Relief Fund Established for LGBTQ+ Service Industry Workers

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established specifically to help the greater LGBTQ community in Puerto Vallarta during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than $11,000...
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VIDEO: Puerto Vallarta Virtual Pride Week

We talk to Mandy Mcpherson about The Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Virtual Pride Week” that has been created as a central page to stream...
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VIDEO: Kent Talks About PV Strong – Virtual Pride Event

O&APV interviews Brian Kent via Zoom to talk about the virtual pride event, PV Strong, which will take place on May 23 starting at...

Southwest to Resume Puerto Vallarta Flights on October 8

Southwest airlines recently announced that it will resume flights to Puerto Vallarta on October 8, with one daily flight each from Phoenix and Houston. The...

PV Strong set to raise money for LGBTQ nightlife staff

A new virtual pride event, PV Strong, will take place on May 23 starting at 2 p.m. CST to raise funds for local LGBTQ...

Facebook Group Establishes ‘Virtual Pride’ Week for Puerto Vallarta

A group of volunteers have pulled together to create a virtual pride week for Puerto Vallarta, and they are calling on business owners and...

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