At “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare”
Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit
- Grandparents Stay for Only $65, Spa Treatments, Eco-Park Tour, Special Family Bonding Activities & More Included -
Puerto Vallarta (April 22, 2011) – In celebration of baby boomers turning 65 this year, grandparents stay for just $65 per night at the “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit. The Grandparents Packages also feature spa rituals, discounted golf, professional portrait, airport transportation, up to $500 in resort credits, and exclusive activities with the resort’s Family Reunion Coordinator. A guided tour of the property cenotes (sacred Mayan wells) and a trip to Riviera Maya’s renowned Xcaret nature park where families can swim in underground rivers, snorkel, snuba and see the butterfly pavilion and coral reef aquarium are also included at Grand Velas Riviera Maya. The Velas Resorts’ all-inclusive rates include luxury suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, nightly entertainment and more. Packages start at $200 per person, per night based on double occupancy through December 22nd at Velas Vallarta, $344 per person, per night based on double at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit through December 18th and $439 per person, per night based on double occupancy through December 19th at Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Two grandparents are complimentary at Velas Vallarta. One grandparent pays just $65/night at both Grand Velas resorts. Four suites must be booked and a minimum three-night stay to qualify. Package components vary based on resort. Children rates start at $75 per night. For more information, call Velas Resorts at 1-888-323-2776 or visit www.velasresorts.com.
Time to decide who will win a beach wedding! The 14 finalists in the Velas Resorts Wedding Contest have been chosen.
Thank you to all of our contestants for participating in the Velas Resorts Wedding Contest! We received so many incredible photos and histories that the Communications Committee had an extremely tough time choosing among all of the great entries. After much deliberation and debate, the 14 finalists have now been chosen! They were decided upon based on the pair’s history as a couple and the creativity shown in their photo. You can see all contest entries here: http://3.ly/9P32 and help your favorite couple to win here: http://3.ly/3NWv. The second prize winner has yet to be chosen! This prize winner does not have to be one of the 14 finalists, and will be based solely on the creativity displayed in the entry photo. Good luck!
To see all the wonderful entries again, take a look through the slideshow. Don’t forget to click on the actual photos to read the beautiful stories!
New Velas Weddings Website Launches Contest to Win “Beyond All-inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Bridal Package In Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Puerto Vallarta (February 9, 2011) – “Beyond all-inclusive, beyond all compare,” Velas Resorts make dreams come true this year with a photo contest to win a complete luxury all-inclusive beach wedding at AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Rivera Nayarit and a three-night honeymoon at Casa Velas, Puerto Vallarta’s most exclusive adults-only boutique hotel and ocean club. The winning couple will spend four days and three nights in a luxury ocean-front suite at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, in addition to a complete wedding ceremony for up to 8 guests that includes a welcome dinner, symbolic ceremony, full wedding reception, decorations, minister, live music, wedding cake, three-hour open bar, and more. A 50-minute couples massage, photographic session by Dream Art, gift certificate and necklace for the bride from Diamond International, and lingerie for the bride from ëa Lingerie top off the wedding package. At Casa Velas, the honeymoon comes complete with VIP roundtrip airport transportation service, accommodations in a Grand Class Suite with private plunge pool, bottle of champagne or wine upon arrival, one Spa Experience for two, gourmet dining and premium beverages. Second prize winners receive a three-night honeymoon at Velas Vallarta, where they will stay in a luxury ocean-view suite and enjoy champagne, a romantic dinner, “Rhythms of the Night” boat tour for two, and more special romance amenities. The contest takes place from Valentine’s Day to March 14th on Velas Weddings’ new weddings dedicated site that features a bridal planner, testimonials, blog, packages and more.
Residents of USA, Canada, and Mexico are welcome to participate by sending a creative photo along with 50-100 words describing why you want your wedding to be at Velas Resorts. For more details on how to submit, please visit http://www.velasweddings.com/. All entry photos will be published at http://www.velasweddings.com/. The Velas Resorts Communication Committee will choose the best 14 finalists, based on originality, enthusiasm, and emotion, and the public will select the first prize winners among the finalists.
Entries must be submitted between February 14th and March 14, 2011. Public voting will occur from March 16th-31st, 2011, and the winners notified on April 1st, 2011. For more information, visit http://www.velasweddings.com/
At Luxury All-Inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Maya Now to Dec. 19th
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya (February 11, 2011) – With a $50 spa credit* per adult per day, kids two for one, 10% discount at the resort boutiques and transportation from the resort to authentically lively downtown Playa del Carmen, families get taken special care of at the luxury all-inclusive and AAA Five Diamond Award Winning Grand Velas Riviera Maya. The Mayan Spa Package also includes luxury suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center and personal trainer, nightly entertainment, and more. Package rates start at $350 per person per night (double) from now – Apr 30, 2011 and $320 per person per night (double) from May – Dec 19th. The children from 4-16 years are $99 per child per night (Jan 3 – Apr 30, 2011) and $75 per child per night (May 1 – Dec 19, 2011). The second child is free when shar ing the suite with their parents. Must use promo code SPA PKG + CHD 2X1 when booking. For reservations, please call 1-866-230-7221 or visit www.velasresorts.com.
Spa enthusiasts can take advantage of the credit to experience the resort’s award winning spa. Built amid the lush jungle that hugs the AAA Five Diamond resort, the AAA Five Diamond resortfeatures Seven Journeys, each one a collection dedicated to a renowned spa culture. Select from one-of-a-kind massage treatments based on Mayan mysticism and lore on the Journey through Native Mexico, experience the benefits of healing herbs in Ayurvedic-inspired treatments On Travels through India or try a sumptuous Honey Melt Scrub, Olive-Clay Wrap, and Spain’s most luxe skin-care service, all on the Mediterranean Voyage. Each thematic Journey—such as Nature’s Aromatherapy Trail, World Travels, and Inner Journey—includes approximately five treatments that best represent these spa-going traditions. The Men’s Journey and the Rainbow Journey for children and teens (ages 6 – 15 years old) help these spa-goers easily find a selection of treatments that’s right for them.
Overlooking the Caribbean Sea and equipped with two state of the art Kids’ Clubs, Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers a large selection of family-friendly activities ranging from exploring Yucatan jungles and visiting Mayan ruins to water sports and cooking classes. For children four to 12 years old, the Kids’ Clubs offers numerous fun activities daily, such as storytelling, eco-art, origami, and board games, as well as instruction on how to make piñatas, kites, jewelry, and more. Lottery, Bingo games and video game tournaments are also organized in the two spacious kids&r squo; rooms in the Ambassador and Master ambiences, complete with bean bags, interactive screens and a large plasma screen. A mini-soccer field is also available for children.
*Credit is not accumulative, transferable or refundable. Credit does not applies to Spa boutique, beauty parlor or hydrotherapy area and is not combinable with any other promotions.
By Nyima Bierber
You found the guy. You’ve got the ring. You’ve set a date. Or maybe not. A lovely spring wedding with chirping birds or a brisk autumn affair beneath the changing leaves? A winter wonderland reception or a sultry summer celebration? From here it’s simple right- a dress, a guest list, a little cake and menu tasting? But no, now the stress sets in- there’s so many things to think about!
Venues, color schemes, flowers, bridesmaids, decorations, marriage licenses, big, small, everyone you know or a select few? Oh and the gosh-darned budget hanging over your head, everywhere you turn its numbers and items waiting to be checked off!
Get ready for something big from Velas Resorts. Something that just might help with the pre-wedding anxiety and planning. A contest like no other with a grand prize that will make your wedding planning breezy and your big day into a dream. Stay tuned for details!
By Nyima Bieber
Imagine a place where cares and worries melt away. Where your every wish is discreetly attended to, allowing you to focus your energy on the person who most enchants you and ignites the fires of passion in your soul. In the midst of a tropical luxury escape, you and this special person can delight in each other’s company while enjoying the finest that life has to offer. The experience begins with a bottle of sparkling wine, special fruit plate and petit fours upon arrival, transporting you to our world of tranquility and beauty. Here time stops, and you can allow yourself to linger over precious moments. Your romantic gourmet dinner on your private terrace and breakfast in bed can be scheduled at your convenience. For the ultimate in enjoyment and relaxation, your Aromatherapy Couple’s Massage awaits to smooth away aches and pains and connect you and your partner through wellness and comfort. Escape to paradise together and allow us to create the perfect environment to enjoy true romance.
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Book by Dec. 31 & Receive 2 for 1 Kids Special at Luxury All-Inclusive Velas Resorts
Pay For One Child’s All-Inclusive Stay and Get Second Child Free in 2011
Puerto Vallarta (December 3, 2010) – This Holiday season, give your family the gift of an incredible luxury vacation with Velas Resorts’ 2 for 1 Kids Special. Pay for one child and receive a complimentary stay for a second child when booking by December 31st at three beachfront Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta.
Overlooking the Caribbean Sea and equipped with two state of the art Kids’ Clubs, Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers a large selection of family-friendly activities ranging from exploring Yucatan jungles and visiting Mayan ruins to scuba diving and snorkeling. Families will also enjoy the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Velas Vallarta, both located on the Banderas Bay, that offer easy access to numerous eco-tours, whale watching, swimming with dolphins, surfing, kayaking and more. At all of the resort Kids’ Clubs, children can take part in cooking classes, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and pool games, as well as many eco-friendly initiatives.
Velas Resorts’ all-inclusive rates include luxury suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, nightly entertainment and more. The 2 for 1 Kids Special applies to bookings made now through December 31, 2010. The promotion at Velas Vallarta and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is valid for travel for all of 2011; and from January 1 to March 31 at Grand Velas Riviera Maya. For reservations, please call 1-866-495-9902 or visit http://www.grandvelas.com/
By Julieta Del Toro
Velas Resorts invites you to enjoy a spectacular vacation with your family! Imagine starting 2011 in a beach paradise, celebrating with your loved ones in the blue Pacific waters of Velas Vallarta, on the tranquil Bay of Banderas beach of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit or the turquoise Mexican Caribbean of Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
Experience an enchanting getaway full of magical moments that will forever remain in your memory. Celebrate in an environment that has everything for your family. While your little ones have a blast participating in fabulous Kids’ Club activities, you can enjoy the sun, sea and beautiful pools. We also have delicious spa treatments for your children, making them feel like super heroes and princesses as you relax with massages and therapies that will seduce your senses. Enjoy gourmet dining as a family or have a night to yourselves in one of our world-class restaurants.
For a limited time take advantage of our special 2 x 1 Kids Promotion. Pay for one of your children’s stay and receive another child’s stay free. Reserve until the 31st of December for your 2011 vacation.
To reserve, call toll free from the USA and Canada: 1 866 495 9902 | From Mexico: 01 800 831 1162 or email contactcentergv@velashotels.com. Visit www.velasresorts.com for more information about the resorts.
Offer valid only for new reservations made between today and December 31st, 2010. Valid for travel to Velas Vallarta and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit for all of 2011. Valid for travel to Grand Velas Riviera Maya from January 1st to March 30th, 2011. Subject to availability.
New Facebook Contest: Name Resort’s Kids’ Club for Free All-Inclusive Vacation
Winner Receives All-Inclusive Vacation for Four to AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico (November 15, 2010) – Now through December 15th, Grand Velas Riviera Maya invites families to put their creativity to the test by inventing a name for the resort’s Kids’ Club. At stake is the chance to win a two-night all-inclusive vacation for two adults and two children in one of the AAA Five Diamond resort’s 1,184 sq. ft. Master Suites, surro unded by lush Riviera Maya jungle vegetation. The prize also includes dining at a choice of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hr in-suite service, access to the resort’s fitness center, activities for adults and kids, and roundtrip airport transfers.
For children four to 12 years old, Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s Kids’ Club offers numerous fun activities daily, such as storytelling, eco-art, origami, and board games, as well as instruction on how to make piñatas, kites, jewelry, and more. Lottery, Bingo games and video game tournaments are also organized in the two spacious kids’ rooms in the Ambassador and Master ambiences, complete with bean bags, interactive screens and a large plasma screen. A mini-soccer field is also available for children.
To participate in
the contest, applicants must be fans of Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s facebook page and post their proposal for the Kids’ Club name. Entries and votes will be accepted from now until December 15, 2010. The winner will be determined by popular vote of Fans and announced on December 17, 2010. The complimentary 3 day/ 2 night all-inclusive vacation is valid for travel between May 1 and December 19, 2011. Tax and gratuities are additional, and some restrictions may apply. For more information and reservations, please call 1-866-230-7221 or visit www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com .
About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an all-suites and spa resort located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, is the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience. This Leading Hotels of the World designated resort is the preeminent one of its class boasting 491 suites, each more than 1,000 square-feet, in three separate ambiances– adult-only ocean-front and ocean-view Ambassador Grand Class Suites, family-friendly Ambassador Suites and Master Suites embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula’s jungle. The resort presents a gastronomic tour of the Yucatan, Europe and Asia offering seven restaurants with world-class chefs from France, Spain and Mexico; dedicated butler service for each guest, and the region’s largest spa sanctuary at over 89,000 square-feet specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world. The spa recently won Virtuoso’s “Best Spa” in the world and a SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award. The resort was designed by lauded Mexican architecture firm Elias and Elias and features the sleek and modish interiors that fuse the serenity of the Caribbean with the vibrancy of Yucatan cultures.
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