Travelers come in all shapes and sizes—some want to soak up the sun poolside all day while others wish to explore the local culture and cuisine. With summer nearly here and families planning their getaways, Mexico’s Velas Resorts has something for everyone, from energetic youngsters to thrill-seeking teens and laid back adults—so everyone can fully enjoy the trip.
Where are you headed? Velas Resorts has a variety of great stays in amazing locations.
Cabo San Lucas: Grand Velas Los Cabos
Riviera Maya: Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Puerto Vallarta: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Velas Vallarta, Casa Velas (adults only)
Find your vacation style below and get to planning.
Kayaking at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Thrill Seekers
Satisfy your need for adventure at Grand Velas Los Cabos where fly boarding is available to try along the Baja coastline, or soar through the sky with Ultralight Sky Tours who offers guests powered hang gliders for optimum sight seeing. In Puerto Vallarta, guests can venture to the nearby famous surfing town of Sayulita or fly down Mexico’s Premier 5 Star Zipline Adventure. On the Caribbean side, guests of Grand Velas Riviera Maya can enjoy kitesurfing or kayaking.
Ocean Club at Casa Velas
Aqua Lovers
Guests of Grand Velas Riviera Maya can head to nearby natural theme parks, Xcaret and Xel Ha—described as “the world’s largest aquarium.” Or, guests can tone it down at Grand Velas Los Cabos for a spa water journey or at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit at the resort’s Aqua Bar. Guests of Casa Velas can take advantage of exclusive access to a Private Ocean Club, complete with a pool, beach and a restaurant.
Culture Vultures
Dive deep into the Mayan world at Grand Velas Riviera Maya where guests can explore the world famous Mayan ruins of Cobá, Chichén Itzá and Tulum along with local nature reserves like Rio Secreto. A historic walking tour of Puerto Vallarta is available to guests of Casa Velas, Velas Vallarta and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit or sit back and enjoy the Municipal Xiutla Ballet in Los Arcos every Friday and Sunday. Kids of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit can enjoy Spanish language classes and eco-shows while guests of Grand Velas Los Cabos can visit the famous Cabo Arch, a grand sight to see for anyone.
Animal Admirers
For those who have always dreamed of setting free sea turtles, an experience at Velas Vallarta allows you to do just that, from conservation training, hatchling releases, nesting patrol and cleaning of hatching nests. The area is also prime for bird watching or swimming with dolphins. Additional animal experiences include a camel safari at Grand Velas Los Cabos and at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, the chance to explore the marine parks of Cozumel and Playa del Carmen on family scuba diving adventures.
Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Indulgent Escape
For a vacation of excess, Grand Velas Los Cabos offers the world’s most expensive taco, a luxury sailing trip or Mexico’s cleanest beach while those staying at Grand Velas Riviera Maya in an Ambassador or Grand Class Suite can savor views of the ocean from their private Jacuzzi tub. Casa Velas can add bling to your stay with a jewelry rental service and designer handbag bar while teen’s at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit can take advantage of the new teen’s spa day. The package includes a new hairstyle, a manicure and pedicure and access to the spa’s hydrotherapy circuit, all topped off with a photo shoot with DreamArt Photography.
Frida
Cuisine Craving
Fill up at all the resorts where dining options range from authentic French, Italian and Mexican to fresh fish and more. Grand Velas Los Cabos offers a multi-course tasting menu presented by two Michelin star Chef Sidney Schutte at Cocina de Autor while Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit are both home to Frida, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant. Casa Velas offers diners Four Diamond rated cuisine at Emiliano’s where an outdoor terrace, koi ponds and candles set the mood.
For more information, visit: velasresorts.com