Casa Velas Puerto Vallarta

Mexico City, Mexico (August 21, 2018) -- With world-class meeting venues in Los Cabos, Vallarta – Nayarit and Riviera Maya, Mexico’s Velas Resorts announces it has opened its first US-based group sales office. Spearheading meeting and incentive bookings for all five company resorts, the office in Southern California is headed up by Cynthia Kunz as new Global Sales Director - Meetings & Incentives.

“Cynthia has the expertise, creative talent and vision to lead the first US-based Velas Resorts Meetings & Incentives Headquarters,” says Jorge Meraz, Director of Cluster Group Sales – International. “Its primary goal is to provide clients with exceptional meetings and events solutions that efficiently achieve business objectives while providing the unique experiences and unmatched level of service that only the Velas Brand can provide.”

Prior to joining Velas Resorts, Kunz most recently served at Sales Vice-President & Partner of Incentive Travel Solutions.

Velas Resorts consists of Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and the Grand Velas Resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit.

Velas Resorts has catered to MICE Industry needs for over 25 years with resorts that feature excellence in service, world-class hospitality, beautifully appointed accommodations, signature Luxury All-Inclusive, superb facilities and expansive Convention Centers. For more information on Velas Resorts Meetings or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-505-8399, email info@velasmeetingsmexico.com or visit http://velasmeetingsmexico.com/.


About Velas Resorts:

Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos have earned 52 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities include Virtuoso’s “Best Spa,” Forbes’ “Coolest All-Inclusives,” Forbes’ Four Star Award, and TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame, among others. Properties include the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, offering a sophisticated all-inclusive resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas is 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. Velas Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a unique culinary experience at a selection of restaurants, 24-hour in suite service, fitness centers, personal concierge service, wedding inspections for couples, state of the art conference centers, extensive family programs, fully stocked mini bar and more. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For more information on Velas Resorts Meetings or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-505-8399, email info@velasmeetingsmexico.com or visit http://velasmeetingsmexico.com/.

In consideration of perpetually-connected executives, Mexico’s Velas Resorts now offer Cellphone Concierge services for meeting and convention attendees. The “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” service allows execs to leave their phone with a professional concierge, who filters incoming calls and messages, only alerting execs when there’s an urgent matter. Prior to scheduled meetings, executives will be asked to specify which calls must be answered and which email contacts their personal concierge should respond to in a timely manner. The service is ideal for multitasking pros that want to focus on their conferences in a world where it can be difficult to disconnect from technology. The service is available at Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and the Grand Velas Resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit.
Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences for meetings and incentives, Velas Resorts offer spacious luxury accommodations, world-class spas, a la carte gourmet cuisine at a selection of specialty restaurants, and an indefinable hospitality experience. For more information on Velas Resorts Meetings or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-505-8399 or visit http://www.velasmeetingsmexico.com.
About Velas Resorts:
Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos 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,” Condé 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, 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; the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and 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. The new Grand Velas Los Cabos on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula offers the next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort. Velas Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a unique culinary experience at a selection of restaurants, 24-hour in suite service, fitness centers, personal concierge service, state of the art conference centers, extensive family programs, fully stocked mini bar and more. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts operate Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts. For more information on Velas Resorts, please call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit http://www.velasresorts.com.
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (February 24, 2017) – Casa Velas, a boutique hotel and ocean club for adults only in Puerto Vallarta, celebrates its being named to SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) and high distinctions from Forbes TravelGuide this month with one of the world's exhilarating dining experiences, Dinner in the Sky. Offering breathtaking views of Banderas Bay and Sierra Madre Mountains, the three-course dinner from top chefs takes place nearly 150 ft. in the air through February.

Highlighting little gems that offer genuine, one-of-a-kind experiences, SLH adds Casa Velas to its diverse portfolio of over 500 hotels in more than 80 countries around the world. In addition to Dinner in the Sky, the hotel offers unique experiences, facilities and services that leave a lasting impression, from the fusion of art and wine in an evening workshop to duplex wellness suites with a personal wellness concierge and a "Handbag Bar" with designer bags on loan complimentary.

Featuring one of the highest standards rating systems, the acclaimed Star list of hotels and restaurants curated by Forbes Travel Guide has awarded Casa Velas Four Stars, the only boutique hotel on the Mexican Pacific coast to receive. Only the best properties in the world earn the coveted Forbes TravelGuide awards, and Casa Velas stands out for its exceptional hacienda-styled architecture, 80 designer suites with luxury amenities, celebrated cuisine and special gourmet happenings. This distinction places Casa Velas among the list of ultra-luxury resorts to hold the Four Star distinction, together with St. Regis in Milan, Bulgari Hotel in London and the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal in Paris just to name a few.

The one-hour Dinner in the Sky experience features a gourmet dinner menu designed by top chefs, including Mikel Alonso and Bruno Oteiza, disciples of Spanish superstar Juan Arzak and owners of Biko in Mexico City, regularly among the top 50 restaurants in the world on the San Pellegrino list. Other internationally renowned chefs include Michel Mustière, Maître Cuisinier de France; Xavi Pérez Stone, former "Best Chef in Mexico" and winner of the "Iron Chef 2014"; Mexican TV personality Chef Yolanda Yanar; and three chefs from the new Grand Velas Los Cabos – Juan Licerio (Executive Chef), Vincent Colauto (Cocina de Autor) and Aurélien Legeay (Piaf). Tickets are $50 USD when staying at the hotel a minimum of three nights.

All-inclusive resort rates start at $232 per person per night based on double occupancy. Luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, premium liquor and wine, 24-hour suite service, use of the fitness center facilities, WIFI, taxes, and gratuities are included in the nightly rate. For more information please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit www.hotelcasavelas.com.

About Casa Velas:
Casa Velas is a luxury all-inclusive boutique hotel and ocean club for adults only, reminiscent of a Spanish hacienda, and nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course. The hotel features a private ocean club and is just minutes from the beach. It has received the AAA Four Diamond Award for hospitality seven times and has been in the top two in TripAdvisor for Puerto Vallarta since 2010. Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 from the popular downtown area, art galleries and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 spacious suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Spa Casa Velas encompasses treatment rooms for singles and couples, a hydrotherapy area, a garden-view fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and a beauty salon. A novel service is a handbag bar where guests can enjoy use of a "loaner" designer handbag at no extra charge. Emiliano, the AAA Four Diamond rated a la carte fine dining restaurant, is in the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy dining privileges at the sister resort, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, with three gourmet specialty options. Casa Velas is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.

Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, introduces a spa menu surrounding the restorative properties of precious stones to complement its new wellness suites. The two 1,350 sq. ft. suites which debuted in late 2015 are spread over two floors and feature a plethora of special services and in-suite amenities, from a custom soap selection and in-suite exercise kit to a personal wellness concierge.
With several new offerings, the menu at Spa Casa Velas is now comprised of five precious jewel-themed treatment collections – onyx, jade, amethyst, ruby and diamond. Onyx, a protective stone, consists of treatments like the Cure Facial and new Body Beauty In-Fusion that help separate and release mental stress from the body and promote emotional well-being. The Jade Collection represents perfection and nobility. For example, the Quiro-Golf Four Hands Massage must have perfect coordination between two therapists with golf balls to stimulate susceptibility so that feelings of nobility and wealth emerge. A pre-natal Tenderness Massage and Shia-Thai Oriental healing massage are part of the Amethyst Collection which represents the connection between mind, body, and soul that leads to humility. An Amethyst stone traditionally is used to increase the strength of one’s inner and intuitive awareness. A new Neuro-Aroma Candle Massage is one of the treatments in the Ruby collection in which treatments use fire to bring about passion, strength and rejuvenation. Diamond is the magic stone that has inner beauty reflected in outer beauty. In the collection, a signature Casa Velas Herb Ritual sharpens one’s senses through a spiral healing technique based on herb aromatic compresses, such as orange peel, cloves, bay leaf, and horsetail, which results in the removal of dead skin cells, releasing toxins and ensuring deep relaxation.
A complement to the new spa menu, Casa Velas recently unveiled two 1,350 sq. ft. Wellness Suites for guests looking for restoration while in Puerto Vallarta. The duplex suite features a personal Wellness Concierge to provide counsel on a wide-variety of available spa treatments – many with local influences in mind, health offerings at the resort, and in-suite fitness amenities, which include an in-suite exercise kit comprised of a yoga mat, dumbbells, resistance bands, and even a Life Fitness Activate Series Recumbent Lifecycle® Exercise Bike. The Wellness Suites are equipped with a private plunge pool and rooftop Jacuzzi in addition to Manos que Curan soap bars, which are created from a combination of local Mexican plants, flowers and seeds and made for various types of healing. A Vitamin C Sprinkler in the suite shower lightly spritzes guests on command with a warm bath of vitamin C essential oils which provide antioxidant and regenerative properties for the skin. Accommodations also feature a Nikken Kenko™ pillow, comforter and LED Lamp with a clock and timer that increases gradually, simulating the dawn and dusk, which helps guests fall asleep and wake up more naturally. An Alchimia Apothecary Aromatherapy Kit with scents ranging from cedar and lavender to tangerine and myrrh affords the essential oils needed to experience total relaxation at night. A relaxing massage on their suite’s private terrace is included for all guests staying in the Wellness Suites.

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Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Casa Velas
Debuts Million-Dollar Renovation for 10th Anniversary
Suites Received Top-to-Bottom Remodel at Luxury Adults-Only Boutique Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel and ocean club in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, recently debuted a million-dollar renovation of its spacious suites in celebration of its 10th Anniversary this November. A total of 38 suites underwent complete bathroom upgrades, receiving new Italian marble countertops, glass shower doors and double sinks. The suites also received new furnishings in the living and bedroom areas, such as HDTVs, terracotta floors, expansive walk-in closets, wet bars, and contemporary dressers. A majority of the 830 sq. ft. Grand Class suites each had Jacuzzis installed on the suites' private terraces, while three One-Bedroom Ambassador Suites and one Two-Bedroom Ambassador Suite welcomed newmahogany bars in the kitchen. A highlight of the revamped suites is new art, paintings and textiles, from leading Mexican artists. At Casa Velas, luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, premium liquor and wine, 24-hour suite service, use of the fitness center facilities, WIFI, taxes, and gratuities are included in the nightly rate.

US News’ travel site, www.travel.usnews.com, highlights the quality, security and service of both tourist destinations, both of which are home to Velas Resorts. Casa Velas holds second place in the category of best hotels in Puerto Vallarta.

Published in the Travel section of their website the long-awaited Us News ranking (according to tourists and their reviews), of the best tourist destinations, most-visited beaches, top hotels and most exclusive locations for different events such as weddings, honeymoons, Spring Break, family vacations and more.

Puerto Vallarta, home to our resorts Velas Vallarta and Casa Velas, and Playa del Carmen- where Grand Velas Riviera Maya is found- are mentioned in various categories, listed here in order of importance:

Puerto Vallarta
• First Place in Best Vacations in Mexico
• First Place in Spring Break destinations worldwide
• Sixth Place in Best Beaches in Mexico
• Twelfth Place worldwide in Best Place to Visit
• Seventeenth Place worldwide in Best Honeymoon Destination
• Casa Velas, Second Place in Best Hotels in Puerto Vallarta

Picture yourself getting married in paradise? Send us your picture and make it come true!

Win your luxury wedding, honeymoon and more at beautiful Velas Resorts! The process is simple and prizes are valued at over $13,000 USD! Just visit our Facebook page and enter before March 14th, 2011. Don’t miss out on your chance to have your dream Mexico beach wedding! See entry details, prizes, rules and regulations below.
How to participate:
1. Visit our Facebook page and “Like” us to participate in the contest. After clicking “Like”, you will be able to access the email address to submit your photo. If you are already a follower of the page, please click on the Wedding Contest tab below our profile picture. You may enter yourself or send a photo of your friends to ensure you’re a lucky guest at their unforgettable wedding!
2. Send us 1 (just one!) creative, original and interesting 1 MB or less photo of you and your significant other and tell us in 50-100 words why you deserve the ultimate wedding and honeymoon in beautiful Mexico, valued at over USD $13,000.00.
The winners:
3. Velas Resorts will select the top 14 finalists from the submissions and then open up the voting for the First Prize winners to the public. Voting will take place on our Facebook page from March 16th to March 31st, 2011. The Second Prize winners will be selected by the Communications Committee of Velas Resorts, based on the most creative photo entry.
*For any questions about contest submissions or rules, please do not hesitate to contact us by email.
Grand Prize:
A luxury beach wedding at Grand Vela Riviera Nayarit for 10, followed by an all-inclusive honeymoon at Casa Velas.
Wedding: Airport-hotel transportation for the couple; 4 days, 3 nights luxury accommodation for the couple in an ocean-front suite at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit; welcome amenity in suite for up to 10 guests*; welcome dinner at Piaf Restaurant for up to 10 guests*; symbolic ceremony; ceremony setup in wedding gazebo; minister service; classic bouquet for the bride; classic boutonniere for the groom; minister’s table centerpiece; flower petals for the walkway; reception area decoration; sound system for the ceremony and dinner; dinner setup (beach gazebo); live music during dinner (1 hour); canapés (special selection); 3 or 4 course dinner menu (special selection); wedding cake; open bar for 3 hours; 50-minute couple’s massage on the beach. From our sponsors, the newlywed couple will receive the photographic session by Dream Art, gift certificate for $500 USD and necklace for the bride from Diamond International, and lingerie for the bride from ëa Lingerie.
*Welcome amenity in suite and welcome dinner are provided exclusively to wedding guests staying at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit.
Honeymoon: VIP transportation service; 4 days, 3 nights accommodation in Luxury Grand Class Suite at Casa Velas with private plunge pool; bottle of champagne upon arrival, accompanied by chocolate covered strawberries; Spa Experience for Two: welcome foot ritual with petals and marine crystals, hydrotherapy circuit and 25-minute back massage; breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte at our gourmet Restaurant Emiliano; lunch and dinner at our Ocean Club; buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Ribera Steak House; gourmet dinner at Andrea restaurant; premium national and international beverages throughout the hotel.
2nd Prize:
After months of wedding planning, you deserve to be pampered. Enjoy the perfect honeymoon getaway courtesy of Velas Vallarta, complete with romantic location, private dinner, romantic sunset bay cruise, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and relaxing massages!
Luxury one-bedroom ocean-view suite at Velas Vallarta; welcome cocktail; complimentary upgrade to honeymoon suite (subject to availability); special welcome fruit basket; welcome bottle of champagne in the room; one romantic dinner on the suite terrace with special a la carte menu; special romance amenities and room decoration with rose petals; one “Rhythms of the Night” boat tour (includes candlelit dinner, performance, boat ride to/from Las Caletas with open bar and entertainment); buffet or a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Ribera and Andrea restaurants, 24-hour suite service, mini bar in suite replenished daily; unlimited premium national and international brand liquor throughout the hotel; nightly live entertainment and performances; taxes and gratuities.

Win your luxury wedding, honeymoon and more at beautiful Velas Resorts! The process is simple and prizes are valued at over $13,000 USD! Just visit our Facebook page and enter before March 14th, 2011. Don't miss out on your chance to have your dream Mexico beach wedding! See entry details, prizes, rules and regulations below.

How to participate:

1. Visit our Facebook page and "Like" us to participate in the contest. After clicking "Like", you will be able to access the email address to submit your photo. If you are already a follower of the page, please click on the Wedding Contest tab below our profile picture. You may enter yourself or send a photo of your friends to ensure you're a lucky guest at their unforgettable wedding!

2. Send us 1 (just one!) creative, original and interesting 1 MB or less photo of you and your significant other and tell us in 50-100 words why you deserve the ultimate wedding and honeymoon in beautiful Mexico, valued at over USD $13,000.00.

The winners:

3. Velas Resorts will select the top 14 finalists from the submissions and then open up the voting for the First Prize winners to the public. Voting will take place on our Facebook page from March 16th to March 31st, 2011. The Second Prize winners will be selected by the Communications Committee of Velas Resorts, based on the most creative photo entry.

*For any questions about contest submissions or rules, please do not hesitate to contact us by email.

Grand Prize:
A luxury beach wedding at Grand Vela Riviera Nayarit for 10, followed by an all-inclusive honeymoon at Casa Velas.

Wedding: Airport-hotel transportation for the couple; 4 days, 3 nights luxury accommodation for the couple in an ocean-front suite at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit; welcome amenity in suite for up to 10 guests*; welcome dinner at Piaf Restaurant for up to 10 guests*; symbolic ceremony; ceremony setup in wedding gazebo; minister service; classic bouquet for the bride; classic boutonniere for the groom; minister's table centerpiece; flower petals for the walkway; reception area decoration; sound system for the ceremony and dinner; dinner setup (beach gazebo); live music during dinner (1 hour); canaps (special selection); 3 or 4 course dinner menu (special selection); wedding cake; open bar for 3 hours; 50-minute couple's massage on the beach. From our sponsors, the newlywed couple will receive the photographic session by Dream Art, gift certificate for $500 USD and necklace for the bride from Diamond International, and lingerie for the bride from a Lingerie.

*Welcome amenity in suite and welcome dinner are provided exclusively to wedding guests staying at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit.

Honeymoon: VIP transportation service; 4 days, 3 nights accommodation in Luxury Grand Class Suite at Casa Velas with private plunge pool; bottle of champagne upon arrival, accompanied by chocolate covered strawberries; Spa Experience for Two: welcome foot ritual with petals and marine crystals, hydrotherapy circuit and 25-minute back massage; breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte at our gourmet Restaurant Emiliano; lunch and dinner at our Ocean Club; buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Ribera Steak House; gourmet dinner at Andrea restaurant; premium national and international beverages throughout the hotel.

2nd Prize:
After months of wedding planning, you deserve to be pampered. Enjoy the perfect honeymoon getaway courtesy of Velas Vallarta, complete with romantic location, private dinner, romantic sunset bay cruise, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and relaxing massages!
Luxury one-bedroom ocean-view suite at Velas Vallarta; welcome cocktail; complimentary upgrade to honeymoon suite (subject to availability); special welcome fruit basket; welcome bottle of champagne in the room; one romantic dinner on the suite terrace with special a la carte menu; special romance amenities and room decoration with rose petals; one "Rhythms of the Night" boat tour (includes candlelit dinner, performance, boat ride to/from Las Caletas with open bar and entertainment); buffet or a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Ribera and Andrea restaurants, 24-hour suite service, mini bar in suite replenished daily; unlimited premium national and international brand liquor throughout the hotel; nightly live entertainment and performances; taxes and gratuities.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (January 26, 2011) - Casa Velas was chosen a Top 10 in three categories - Luxury, Relaxation/Spa and Hotel for Romance - by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers' Choice® awards. Now in its ninth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards honor the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers. Attracting more than 50 million unique visitors per month, TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, offering trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features.



"We are honored to receive these distinctions from those who have experienced our boutique resort jewel," said General Manager Pierre Yves Bonin. "We aim to not only provide top notch facilities and five-star amenities and service but also to surpass the ever changing expectations of our guests."



Casa Velas, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award as well as a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for 2010. Spa Casa Velas exudes the same exclusive ambiance as the rest of the resort, with the sound of trickling fountains, alluring aromatherapy fragrance and restful candlelit corridors. For couples, the Romance Package features luxury suite accommodations, spa treatments, sweet treats, sparkling wine upon arrival, Rhythms of the Night tour and more.



Nightly rates that include spacious accommodations, a la carte gourmet dining, premium beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, in-suite minibar, as well as all taxes and gratuities, start at $210 per person per night (double). For more information or reservations, please call 1-866-529-8813 or visit www.hotelcasavelas.com.



About Casa Velas:

Casa Velas is a boutique hotel and ocean club nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course. Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Spa Casa Velas, a Leading Spa of the World, encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness gym and a beauty salon. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.

Ministries of Tourism and Health recognize every year, the efforts made by resorts to attain Federal Standards of Quality. Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta proudly received this recognition today, Jauary 12! Please be welcomed to share the special moment with us!
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The Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Hotel & Ocean Club in Puerto Vallarta Named Top 10 for Luxury, Relaxation/Spa & Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean & Mexico
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (January 26, 2011) - Casa Velas was chosen a Top 10 in three categories - Luxury, Relaxation/Spa and Hotel for Romance - by TripAdvisor in its 2011 Travelers' Choice awards. Now in its ninth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards honor the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers. Attracting more than 50 million unique visitors per month, TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, offering trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features.


"We are honored to receive these distinctions from those who have experienced our boutique resort jewel," said General Manager Pierre Yves Bonin. "We aim to not only provide top notch facilities and five-star amenities and service but also to surpass the ever changing expectations of our guests."

Casa Velas, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award as well as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2010. Spa Casa Velas exudes the same exclusive ambience as the rest of the resort, with the sound of trickling fountains, alluring aromatherapy fragrance and restful candlelit corridors. For couples, the Romance Package features luxury suite accommodations, spa treatments, sweet treats, sparkling wine upon arrival, Rhythms of the Night tour and more.

Nightly rates that include spacious accommodations, a la carte gourmet dining, premium beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, in-suite minibar, as well as all taxes and gratuities, start at $210 per person per night (double). For more information or reservations, please call 1-866-529-8813 or visit [url]www.hotelcasavelas.com[/url].

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About Casa Velas:


Casa Velas is a boutique hotel and ocean club nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course. Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Spa Casa Velas, a Leading Spa of the World, encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness gym and a beauty salon. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.

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3,663 Sq Ft Conference Center is ideal for Golf Meetings, Conventions, Weddings, Seminars and More

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (November 18, 2010) - Meeting planners now have a new option for meetings and conventions in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The all-inclusive 80-suite Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, opened its doors to the new 3,663 square foot conference center adjacent to the resorts' garden area and the Marina Vallarta 18-hole championship golf course. Ideal for golf and spa meetings, seminars, weddings and groups of up to 300 persons, the Casa Velas Conference Center can be sub-divided into four separate rooms ranging in sizes from 517 square-feet to 1,566 square-feet. Catering is available for customized or pre-planned themed parties. Food and beverage offerings at Casa Velas include Emiliano a la carte gourmet restaurant and the private Beach Club overlooking Banderas Bay. Spa Casa Velas, a Leading Spa of the World, encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness gym and a beauty salon. A business center with internet access, audio/visual equ ipment, and secretarial services are also available. For reservations or more information, visit [url]http://www.hotelcasavelas.com/[/url], call 1-866-529-8813 in the U.S. and Canada or e-mail [email]groups@hotelcasavelas.com[/email].

In addition to the new conference center, Casa Velas features a 775 square-foot meeting room located in the main building and an expansive pool area and beach club, perfect for destination weddings and cocktail events.

Casa Velas, a boutique hotel and ocean club nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course, is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award. Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.

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Puerto Vallarta (October 26, 2010) - The prestigious Vallarta Golf Cup returns to the championship Vista Vallarta Golf Club in Puerto Vallarta for its ninth year November 14th. The Cup features play on the 18-hole Tom Weiskopf course set amongst a dramatic jungle backdrop and many attractive prizes, such as $100,000 cash, new cars, jewelry and other luxury amenities. In celebration of the tournament, Velas Resorts is offering value-packed packages at the oceanfront family-friendly Velas Vallarta, AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas, a luxury boutique hotel and ocean club situated on the spectacular greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course.

Velas Resorts' Golf Club Packages include registration in the Cup, a welcome cocktail hour, snacks during the tournament and an awards lunch for golfers. Non-golfers will be treated to a $100 spa credit per suite per stay at the respective Velas Resort. The Velas Resorts' all-inclusive rates also include plush suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a choice of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24 hr in-suite service, fitness center, kids' club, evening entertainment, activities for adults and children, taxes and gratuities, and more.

Inaugurated in September 2010, the new Convention Center in Casa Velas Hotel in Puerto Vallarta Mexico is the perfect venue to receive up to 300 guests. The main meeting room, with its 3,659 ft2 (340 m2) can be split in three beautiful and wide rooms: Maguey, Agave and Quetzal, (the last one can be divided in two parts) the enclosure is ready to shelter all kind of business events.

The colonial Mexican design and architecture in every area creates an environment full of elegance and good taste; Tabebuia rosea wood in natural semi mate tone, finishes in Carrara marble (white) and Mexican marble (old gold) in its foyer of 1,420 ft2 (133.5m2), beautiful imported carpets and lighting control system that features different environments according to specific needs (from a projection, to a banquet, or more tenuous for a romantic ambiance). In addition, every space features its own cabin for control of audio-visual equipment, lighting and translation services.

The final touch is given by the beautiful handmade amber glass chandeliers hanging from high ceilings that provide an exquisite and sophisticated detail. The beautiful views from the Marina Vallarta Golf Course that surrounds the area and 2,690ft2 (250m2) of exotic gardens are just some of the details of this wonderful place.

In addition to the Convention Center, the Hotel has the Emperador meeting room and a private Ocean Club in front of the Pacific sea, also available with everything needed to make of any event an unforgettable and delightful experience.

Adding up to the technology and beauty, a team of experienced specialists in conventions and groups will gladly assist you at all times, exceeding all expectations to ensure the success of each event.
Enjoy a charming atmosphere with the best service in Casa Velas, a 4 diamond boutique hotel awarded by the AAA, featuring luxurious suites, swimming pools, golf course views, gourmet restaurants, an exclusive spa and personalized service.

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Second Suite Saving, Suite Upgrades, Unlimited Golf & More
Included at Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (September 24, 2010) - Fifty percent off a second suite and complimentary upgrades to Grand Class Suites with private plunge pool for both are now offered at Casa Velas, Puerto Vallarta's adults-only AAA Four Diamond resort. Guests also enjoy unlimited golf at either the 18-hole par 72 Jack Nicklaus and the 18-hole par 72 Tom Weiskopf courses in Vista Vallarta or the 18-hole par 71 Joe Finger course in Marina Vallarta and hydrotherapy treatments (Whirlpool, herbal steam sauna, crystal steam room, eucalyptus inhalation, and Swiss shower) at the world-class Spa Casa Velas. Gourmet a la carte dining at the hotel's Emiliano restaurant and Private Beach Club or nearby Velas Vallarta's La Ribera Steakhouse and Andrea restaurants; the use of all facilities at both Casa Velas and its sister property, Velas Vallarta; premium international liquors; in-suite room service, complimentary shuttle service to the Casa Velas Private Ocean Club and Velas Vallarta, and all taxes and gratuities are also included. Available until December 23rd 2010, promotion rates start at $240 per person per night, based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For reservations, please call 1-866-529-8813.
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About Casa Velas:

Casa Velas, a boutique hotel and ocean club nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course, is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award. Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Spa Casa Velas, a Leading Spa of the World, encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness gym and a beauty salon. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (June 7, 2010) - Helping guests share vacation experiences with family, friends and followers, the adults-only AAA Four Diamond Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is now offering social media workshops at no charge. The workshops help guests create a profile, add friends, upload photos and "Like" pages in Facebook; create a Twitter account and profile, follow and Tweet updates; as well as create and upload videos to YouTube. Workshops take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m.

"We're delighted to be probably the first resort in Mexico to offer this, and at no charge to our guests," announced Pierre Bonin, Managing Director of Casa Velas.

Casa Velas' social media program is the result of a survey of 300 Velas Resorts guests in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Rivera Maya, Mexico, responding about their interest in learning more about social media sharing while on vacation. Seventy percent of respondents,ages 18 to 64, expressed a serious interest in social media; the majority desiring to share vacation photos, videos and trip experiences with friends and family on Facebook.

"The plan is to first offer the classes at Casa Velas, rolling out the workshops to all four of our resorts at a later date," said Juan Vela, Vice President of Velas Resorts.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (June 7, 2010) - Helping guests share vacation experiences with family, friends and followers, the adults-only AAA Four Diamond Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is now offering social media workshops at no charge. The workshops help guests create a profile, add friends, upload photos and "Like" pages in Facebook; create a Twitter account and profile, follow and Tweet updates; as well as create and upload videos to YouTube. Workshops take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m.

"We're delighted to be probably the first resort in Mexico to offer this, and at no charge to our guests," announced Pierre Bonin, Managing Director of Casa Velas.

Casa Velas' social media program is the result of a survey of 300 Velas Resorts guests in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Rivera Maya, Mexico, responding about their interest in learning more about social media sharing while on vacation. Seventy percent of respondents,ages 18 to 64, expressed a serious interest in social media; the majority desiring to share vacation photos, videos and trip experiences with friends and family on Facebook.

"The plan is to first offer the classes at Casa Velas, rolling out the workshops to all four of our resorts at a later date," said Juan Vela, Vice President of Velas Resorts.

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Casa Velas Hotel Boutique prepares the grand opening of the first Event and Conference Salon on November 2010. The Event and Conference salon will have a 300-person capacity and will be perfectly conditioned for meetings, conventions, weddings and banquets.

This effort follows the flow of improvements in all the Velas Resorts Properties.

Casa Velas, has been captivating the attention of perfect scenary seekers for visual art projects and this year has not been the exception. Mar de Fondo (Deep Sea) is a Mexican film directed by Raul Quintanilla casting important actors like Sergio Basaez, La Ferrer, Julio Bracho, Fabian Corres and Christian Meier. Quintanilla, who has a remarkable career directing theater plays and teaching several Mexican acting figures, chose this Boutique Hotel as location for many of the film's shootings.

Lavish and lush that embraces this beautiful hotel, resulted as the adequate landscaping for this season's catalogue of the well-known shoe brand: Andrea. Gardens and corridors served as the perfect frame for creating elegant environments with sophistication of architecture and dcor.

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Would you like to begin the days during your vacation with a delicious smoothie prepared from freshly harvested natural fruits? In our hotel, Casa Velas, these flavors can freshen your morning up, day after day, with fruits taken from the Casa Velas Botanical Garden. With fruits and vegetables planted and cared for day after day with the up most attention, several food and dishes for guests are prepared with the freshness of ingredients harvested at home. Blackberries, strawberries, prunes, beetroot, guavas, pineapples, peaches, amongst others, are some of the foods that are currently used to elevate the quality of the gourmet restaurants to the maximum.

At the same time, the revitalizing spa treatments are developed with pineapples, oranges, mandarins, ginger and other ingredients extracted from this garden. This is another way of guaranteeing the freshness and delicious flavors of our dishes, as well as the unique effects of the treatments from our spa.