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For the annual Black Friday holiday, Velas Resorts in Mexico is offering up to 25% savings on nightly rates plus added values, like complimentary stays for kids and teens, airport transfers, unlimited access to the spa’s renowned hydrotherapy experience, complimentary golf, suite upgrades, and more.

Velas Resorts is taking the trend of picking out a specific wedding day fragrance and cologne to new heights with the introduction of a customized wedding scent experience.

Velas Resorts in Mexico are once again welcoming guests to celebrate the holiday season in style, offering a wide range of festive activities, special promotions, and luxurious experiences.

From October 27 to November 5, Velas Resorts will celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a lineup of vivid authentic Mexican traditions.

To celebrate Mexican Independence Day (September 16), Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is launching an array of culinary and wellness offerings to honor Chile en Nogada.

Velas Resorts in Mexico have launched three new signature closing party options to elevate meetings, corporate events, and incentive travel. With over two decades of expertise in groups and conventions, Velas Meetings sets the standard for luxury corporate events, blending state-of-the-art technology, bespoke services, beachfront locations, and local Mexican touches.

This summer, Velas Resorts in Mexico are offering myriad promotions to complement their boundless activities for guests of all ages. Suite upgrades, half off roundtrip airport transfers, resort credits for the boutique and spa, discounted golf, early check in and late checkout, and more are included.

Velas Resorts is now offering a celestial wedding experience that transcends the ordinary.

This Easter, Velas Resorts in Mexico invites families to celebrate with an array of exclusive offerings, including imaginative egg hunts, spa experiences for kids, live animal interactions, DIY activities, gourmet Easter brunches, and more. With special rates for children and a lineup of family-friendly entertainment, Velas Resorts blend the spirit of Easter with the warmth of Mexican hospitality and tradition.

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos, a new all-inclusive resort and concept from Mexico’s Velas Resorts, is now open.

Velas Resorts is now offering a new Mojiganga Wedding Experience, a unique fusion of traditional Mexican heritage and modern luxury. Mojigangas, deeply rooted in Mexican cultural heritage, are towering, vibrant puppets crafted from papier-mâché that carry a rich history and multifaceted significance that dates back to the colonial era.

Velas Vallarta, a luxury all-inclusive family resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is now offering a new fishing experience for guests to immerse themselves in one of the most emblematic activities of the port city.

Velas Resorts in Mexico are once again rolling out the holiday carpet for the festive season with a number of holiday-themed activities for guests. In-suite Christmas trees, traditional Mexican posadas, a special helicopter arrival from Santa Clause, gingerbread mansions, and much more are on tap.

For the annual Black Friday holiday, Velas Resorts in Mexico is offering up to 20% savings on the nightly rates plus added values like complimentary stays for kids and half off teens, airport transfers, unlimited access to the spa’s renowned hydrotherapy, suite upgrades, and more through 2024.

For Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities this year, Velas Resorts in Mexico will offer authentic celebrations ranging from catrina parades and nighttime cultural tours of Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon, to culinary traditions and art and handicraft exhibits. Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, Día de Los Muertos is a deeply cherished Mexican holiday honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed. Traditionally marked by vibrant food, drinks, and ofrendas (elaborate altars), the living artfully prepare their loved one’s gravesites in hopes of one day reuniting.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (July 24, 2023) – Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will feature a new Catrina immersive experience this year for its Day of the Dead celebration. As part of the hotel’s commitment to showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Mexico, this new offering gives guests a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant traditions and customs that define the iconic and beloved Mexican holiday. Guests can partake in the experiences daily at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. from October 27- November 5.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (June 5, 2023) – Taking their commitment to providing exceptional wedding services a step further, Velas Resorts has introduced a new Weddings Social Media Expert for celebrations. Offering new services like Insta-worthy photo backdrops and TikTok transitions, she can advise on the best shots for all social platforms while also capturing every special moment of the wedding day to share with those not in attendance.

First Annual Cactus Fest: Innovative Menus, Specialty Amenities, Spa Treatments & More In Celebration of the Superfood with a Historical Significance At Velas Resorts in May

Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is now offering guests a chance to learn about the local Huichol culture with new equinox and solstice ceremonies.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico has unveiled a new menu of outdoor dining experiences for guests that overlook the renowned Puerto Vallarta sunset and Banderas Bay. The Instagram-worthy setups include curated menus, decor, music, and more.

New Mexican pizza menu with innovative takes on traditional flavors

Velas Resorts in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico are now offering a new promotion to guests that are looking to double up on vacation this year.

An extensive lineup of Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations is on tap inclusive of Mexican posada celebrations, insuite Christmas trees, traditional treasure hunt for the chocolate coins, extravagant NYE festivities and more. At Velas Vallarta, Santa Claus makes a special arrival on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta via parachute. For bookings through August 31, the resort collection is also now offering 50% savings on kids’ and teens’ rates and resort credits at select properties.

Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos were honored among the best all-inclusive resorts worldwide and the best luxury hotels in Mexico.

Vallarteando offers Mexican arts and crafts with authentic food and drink tastings. Puerto Vallarta Events.

Guests visiting Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta this holiday season can get in the festive spirit by enjoying a new signature Christmas Clericot cocktail.

Guests staying at the all-inclusive Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta can now celebrate their birthday with a bonfire on the beach overlooking the renowned sunset and the emerald waters of Banderas Bay.

For its 2020/21 weddings, Velas Vallarta invites couples and their compadres to enjoy a new Beach Club Spa Party offering.

YouTube Video Workshop for Kids and Teens at Velas Vallarta

Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta has added two new spa offerings for its guests for this summer and beyond.

Groups can now request a custom song from Velas Vallarta's Mariachi Butler Felipe Romero, who will compose and perform a song

Velas Vallarta has added another activity to its all-encompassing offerings-Pickleball.

Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta has launched a new activity for groups in preparation for summer grilling season.

Forget wine and cheese. The newest welcome amenity at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta pairs the creamy bites with craft beer.

Special Menus, Spa Treatments, Drinks, Family-Friendly Workshops & More Feature Coconut in Every Form

Beginning in March, Velas Vallarta will feature a new regional specialty each week as part of the resort’s ongoing commitment to showcasing Mexican cuisine, culture and traditions.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (October 1, 2018) – Guests can now indulge in tasty Mexican street food from the comfort of their pool chair at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta.

Velas Resorts in Mexico announces its properties in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta have been accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand that represents more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (June 29, 2018) – Guests can indulge their passion in the famed fruit with the first festival in its honor, celebrating the seasonal debut in August, at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta. Guests can enjoy a four-course tasting menu, or a subtler bite with individual a la carte options like sea scallops with passion fruit flakes, passion fruit and mango shrimp ceviche and passion fruit scented red snapper showcasing its flavors.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (April 5, 2018) – Puerto Vallarta’s Velas Vallarta resort shares the recipe for its Cucumber & Habanero Chili Margarita.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (January 25, 2018) – Always wonder about the story behind Mexico’s famous mariachi music? Here’s a guide to the music that was recognized an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, written by Felipe Romero Figueroa, Director of Puerto Vallarta’s Mariachi Vallarta 2000.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (January 24, 2018) – Beginning March 15th, Velas Vallarta will offer new Straw Mosaic workshops for guests to learn the prehispanic technique of Arte en Popotillo. Originally used to adorn temples, houses, and schools, among others, the art is made by spreading a thin layer of beeswax from Campeche, a Mexican state on the Yucatán Peninsula, on a surface and then placing dyed popotillo in a pattern using one’s fingernail to get a desired length.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (December 22, 2017) – Guillermo Carmona has been named Executive Chef of Velas Vallarta, an all-inclusive family resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (October 19, 2017) - Foodies Cantina is once again opening its doors at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta for guests to enjoy a typical Mexican cantina’s food and drinks.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (October 6, 2017) – In celebration of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the oceanfrontVelas Vallarta offers two new activities for guests to experience the Mexican culture and history of the holiday.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (September 28, 2017) - Velas Vallarta has welcomed a new addition to its wildlife program: Kevin, the 5-year-old harris hawk.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (May 24, 2017) – The gift of a rose bears many meanings and has been used in countless occasions to express joy, gratitude, love and friendship.

Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta now offers guests live glass blowing during its weekly Mexican fiesta celebration.

Some hotels roll out the extra services and amenities on guests’ arrival, but Velas Vallarta with its new Checkout Concierge makes guests feel like VIPs when they leave as well.

A new sea turtle experience debuts at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that allows guests the opportunity to participate in conservation training, hatchling releases, nesting patrol and cleaning of hatching nests.

he “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit have launched an incentive program for travel agents booking a wedding or social group at any of its four luxury properties in Mexico.

Mexico’s family-friendly, all-suites Velas Vallarta offers guests an expansive gourmet pizza menu, overseen by top Chicago Italian chef Dino Romanucci.

Mexico’s Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta recently debuted a new nightly drink tasting activity for guests, adding to its list of expansive amenities and services included in the nightly rate.

Couples tying the knot at Mexico’s four “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts in 2016 and 2017 enjoy a variety of new wedding promotions to ring in the new year, such as complimentary ceremonies, suite upgrades, weekday wedding savings and more.

Mexico’s “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts invite guests to exchange cold weather at home for Mexico’s warm sun with value-packed winter promotions.

Mexico’s “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts has appointed Gianpaolo Bellomunno as Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing, effective immediately.

Mexico’s “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts has appointed Juan Carlos López Ruiz, Hotel Manager of Velas Vallarta, and Karina Zuñiga, Hotel Manager of Casa Velas, effective immediately

Mexico’s “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts has selected Passages of Distinction as their Northeast and Midwest leisure sales representation company, effective immediately.

Mexico’s “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta join together to offer the ultimate Bachelor and Bachelorette Package.

Mexico’s Velas Vallarta serves a fruitful welcome to its guests who book a two- or three-bedroom suite with its new paleta chiller, a Latin American fruit ice pop served in a flavored water.

Puerto Vallarta’s Velas Vallarta invites taco lovers to savor and sample a variety of authentic Mexican tacos with its new interactive Taco Tasting Experience. Guests experience an authentic tasting of assorted Mexican tacos from Jorge Sierra, executive chef, poolside at the oceanfront resort with guided explanations on each taco

– Expedia® has named three Velas Resorts – Casa Velas, Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit - among the top 650 hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list. The Insiders’ Select list formally recognizes the best hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.

Handmade Guacamole and Salsa Bar Offered as Welcome Amenity

Six-Hour Fishing Adventure, 54 Holes of Championship Golf & More Included In New Hotel Package

Mexico’s Velas Resorts are celebrating summer by showcasing a selection of special treatments for $99 each at their world-class destination spas, a savings up to 50 percent.

Puerto Vallarta Resort Launches New On-site Behind-the-Scene Eco Tours

Father’s Enjoy Accommodations, Special Amenity, City and Cultural Tours & More Complimentary At Velas Vallarta This June

Champagne, Sweet Treats and Flowers Delivered As In-Suite VIP Wedding Amenity

Spa Specials, Suite Upgrades, Gourmet Cuisine, Early Check-In/Late Check-out & More Included in Velas Resorts’ Mother’s Day Packages, Available through May

Unlimited Golf, Spa Discounts, City and Cultural Tours, Resort Discounts and More Included in Resort Summer Promotions

They Like It Hot: Velas Vallarta Offers Trip Through Mexico — Via Savoring Hot Sauce

From Spa Treatments and Expanded Activities to Spacious Family Suites And Nightly Themed Entertainment

Luxury “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Mexico Resorts Recognized Nationally By Leading Global Online Travel Company

Velas Vallarta automatically received its second consecutive “Distintivo S” certificate; in collaboration with the Federal Secretary of Tourism, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Rainforest Alliance.

– Melín Castro Ardavín has received the Merit Award for Interior Design from the Association of Furniture Manufacturers of Jalisco (AFAMJAL).

Eduardo José Vela Ruiz nació en Mount Vernon, Nueva York en el año de 1951. Desde los 2 años de edad radica en Tampico, Tamaulipas. Es un empresario mexicano, constructor de oficio y actualmente director del corporativo Velas Resorts.

In May 2014 TripAdvisor®, the travel portal with over 60 million reviews by users in 30 different countries, presented its Certificate of Excellence to the four properties in the Velas Resorts chain: Velas Vallarta and Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta and Grand Velas in the Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya.

Mexican TV personality Chef Yolanda Yanar takes center stage each week with a live cooking show of traditional Mexican dishes at Puerto Vallarta’s luxury all-inclusive resort, Velas Vallarta. Hotel guests are treated to a demonstration of dishes from across all regions of the country, including appetizers, entrees and desserts. Sample plates have included chicken in varied moles made from scratch, Mexican flan, Tres Leches cake, and tortilla soup. Participants are invited to join the chef on stage preparing three separate dishes.

From sunset beach weddings to romantic garden celebrations to grand ballroom affairs, Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta Mexico offers a wedding package covering all the necessities

Family reunion groups at the four "Beyond All- Inclusive, Beyond All-Compare" Velas Resorts on Mexico's Caribbean and Pacific Coasts enjoy special perks, such as spa credits, discounts on additional spa treatments

In November Velas Vallarta received the President’s Award from RCI; the world’s largest international vacation exchange network.

In late October 2013 the hotels of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit presented the ‘Live It to Believe It’ campaign at an event in Toronto and Montreal. The campaign seeks to strengthen the alliance between Canada and Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit; the main objective is to really reinforce the ties between the two countries and gain exposure through mass media and public exhibitions.

Travelers can enjoy ‘off season’ discounts this summer at savings up to 30% offered at the all-inclusive Velas Resorts in three of Mexico’s top beach destinations.

Topics Include Monetizing, Legal Issues, Familial Privacy, Photography and More

Every week or so I get asked, ‘Is it safe to go to Mexico?’ I had always said, if you’re thoughtful about where you go, yes.

Journalist Sergio Sarmiento agreed to an interview with Velas Resorts.

This holiday season, the "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit still have space available for families and couples alike. The Velas Resorts' all-inclusive rates include spacious suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals

If you are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit or Riviera Maya, from June 7th onward, share your vacation experience on Facebook for a chance to win one of 12 luxury all-inclusive vacations for two in any of the Velas Resorts. As part of "Share your Experience and Be an Ambassador" campaign

Folkloric Dances, Bicentennial Fiestas, Christmas Circus & More for the Holidays in Puerto Vallarta