Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
(December 5, 2014) – 
The "Beyond All-Inclusive,
Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have
been awarded 2014 Best in Stay Awards from Orbitz, a leading global online
travel site. Nestled on Mexico's Pacific Gold Coast, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
is the winner of a 2014 Orbitz Best in Stay Award for being a top-rated hotel
in the all-inclusive category. Situated on Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta wins
the award for being a top-rated hotel in Puerto Vallarta. The 2014 Orbitz Best
In Stay Awards honor nearly 400 top-rated hotels in 75 popular destinations
based on reviews by Orbitz customers.
"Velas Resorts is honored to
receive these prestigious distinctions and for being recognized as having
top-rated hotels in Mexico by our Orbitz customers," said Juan Vela, vice
president of operations for Velas Resorts. "Receiving these accolades highlight
our resorts' commitment and dedication to providing the ultimate all-inclusive
vacation with world-class hospitality and luxurious hotel accommodations in spectacular
settings."
Orbitz Best In Stay Award
winners are selected based on the overall numeric score of verified hotel
reviews submitted by Orbitz customers that have booked and stayed at hotels
over the past year. Customers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes
on a scale of one to five, including amenities, maintenance, hotel staff, room
comfort, location, and value. Those ratings are supplemented by input from
nearly 150 Orbitz hotel experts who factor in other market conditions, such as the
number of reviews, frequency of booking and reputation of hotel staff.
Velas Resorts has earned
numerous prestigious international awards for its services and facilities,
among them Conde Nast's "Most Excellent Spa Hotel," AAA's 5 Diamond
Award, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences' 5 Star Diamond Award and
more. For more information on Orbitz Best in Stay awards, please visit www.orbitz.com/bestinstay.com.
For more information on Velas Resorts or to make a reservation, please call
1-866-847-4609 or visit www.velasresorts.com.
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About Velas Resorts:
Offering unparalleled
all-inclusive experiences, the four Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto
Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have earned more than 43 AAA Diamonds, including
the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for
their services and facilities include Virtuoso's "Best Spa", Conde Nast
Johansens' "Most Excellent Resort" and "Most Excellent Spa Hotel" and the
American Academy of Hospitality Sciences' 5 Star Diamond Award. Properties
include Casa Velas named the 8th Best Hotel in the World on The Expedia® 2013
Insiders' SelectTM List, a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on
the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta a family-friendly all
suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay, both in Puerto Vallarta; and the
AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit located in Riviera Nayarit.
Completing the group is Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from
Playa del Carmen, offering the most sophisticated, ultra luxury all-inclusive
resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. Velas
Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a unique culinary experience at
a selection of restaurants, 24-hour insuite service, fitness centers, Butler
service, state of the art conference centers, extensive family programs, fully
stocked mini bar and more. Velas Resorts are operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz,
majority owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela
by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts
