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Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort Grand velas was chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel by TripAdvisor in its 2006 Travelers' Choice awards. Now in its 5th year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/html/puerto-vallarta-mexico-hotel-reviews.asp Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (August 12, 2008) – Grupo Velas Hotels and Resorts, which includes Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resorts, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique and Velas Vallarta Suite Resort and Convention Center, has launched www.vallartatravelblog.com, a travel blog covering the latest news from the resorts and Puerto Vallarta destination information. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/riviera-nayarit-resorts-pvtravelblog.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (July 28, 2008) – For couples looking to spice up the night en-suite, the Diamond Bath for Couples is now available at the AAA Five Diamond Award winning, all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 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Guests can enjoy the $250 credit per adult at the boutique or Grand Velas Spa. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/riviera-nayarit-resorts-new-shop-and-spa-money.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (June 19, 2008) - Pampering, a spa menu, relaxation and stretch instruction during breaks, soothing scents, and calming music elicit increased relaxation and focus during spa meetings at the AAA Five-Diamond all-inclusive Grand Velas Resort. Beginning at check-in, meeting attendees receive mini-massages, immediately bringing forth a sense of repose. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-spa-meetings-for-groups-in-riviera-nayarit.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (May 29, 2008) - Private jet from the continental US, all day fishing on a 32-ft yacht, golf daily, and a posh 3,300 square foot spa suite with daily massages await couples at Grand Velas with the Over the Top Honeymoon Package. Along with service professionals at your personal beck and call, the Imperial Suite comes equipped with an in-suite spa with steam room, massage tables, and chromotherapy hydro-massage tub. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/over-the-top-honeymoon-grand-velas.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (May 14, 2008) - Golf enthusiasts are trekking to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to celebrate Father’s Day and enjoy limitless golfing on worldclass greens at Vista Vallarta Champion Golf Club. The Unlimited Golf Getaway Package at the allinclusive Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort includes unlimited golf per person, per day, at the Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf 18-hole par 72 championship golf courses; luxurious ocean-view accommodations in a Parlor or Master Suite; and a 45-minute guided hydrotherapy to increase relaxation after hitting the links. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-golf-getaway-for-fathers-day.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (April 25, 2008) - A Jumping Bean Massage, Little Green Elf Facial, and a myriad of mother-daughter spa rituals make up the new Family Spa Collection at Grand Velas Spa in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. From relaxing Glamour facials to energetic Champion sports massages, family spa treatments are held year round ensuite or beachside with spectacular views of the Banderas Bay. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/new-family-spa-collection-nuevo-vallarta.pdf Grand Velas Press Release http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/riviera-nayarit-resorts-family-friendly-offerings-grand-kids-club.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (April 1, 2008) – Mexico’s vacation destination at Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta offers fun and friendly all day kids activities special. Young travelers can create colorful jewelry and lizards with beads following the Huichol Indians’ tradition, decorate cupcakes with a resort chef, get nose-to-nose during interactive sea lion and exotic bird shows, and learn basic Spanish at Grand Velas Resort's new Grand Kids’ Club. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/riviera-nayarit-resorts-family-friendly-offerings-grand-kids-club.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (March 18, 2008) – Get ready bridal boot campees at the all -inclusive Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta resort in Mexico. At this Puerto Vallarta, Mexico wedding destination, Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort offers a Bridal Boot Camp Series where the only sweating is in the steam room, the only heavy lifting will be holding shopping bags, and the only food deprivation will be if the bride and bridal party forego the chocolate massage. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/riviera-nayarit-resorts-bridan-anti-boot-camp.pdf SAN FRANCISCO (January 25, 2008) -- Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide from the “most trusted name in travel publishing,” Condé Nast Publications Ltd., today announced the eagerly awaited winners of the 2008 Awards for Excellence. The winners of the prestigious awards were chosen as the premier properties throughout the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/riviera-nayarit-resorts-2008-winners-release.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (December 3, 2007) – Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort is offering a Whale Watching Tour package from January 3 through March 31 where travelers can be within feet of the magnificent Humpback whales as they make their annual winter migration to Banderas Bay in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-whale-watching-package.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (October 22, 2007) - Venturous jet-setters can enjoy AAA Five-Diamond service with some of the best sport fishing in the world at Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, a deluxe, all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-deep-sea-fishing-package.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (September 4, 2007) – Margarita Güitron has been named Director of Sales of Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, a AAA Five- Diamond all-inclusive luxury resort in Nuevo Vallarta. The announcement was made by Oscar Cruces, Director General of Grand Velas. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-nombramiento-m-guitron.pdf Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (October 4, 2007) –Travelers and gourmets alike can savor food and wine pairings and delicious dinners prepared by chefs from all over the world during the 13th annual Festival Gourmet International in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The event is taking place from November 8th to 18th, 2007 and Casa Velas, an adults-only, all-inclusive boutique hotel, and Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, are offering special culinary events for the occasion. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/puerto-vallarta-mexico-resorts-food-festival.pdf RIVIERA NAYARIT, Mexico - Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, and its neighbor Puerto Vallarta will host the annual Festival Gourmet International from November 8th to 18th, 2007. Featuring the region’s most acclaimed restaurants (24 in total this year); guests will have the opportunity to sample special menus celebrating the Festival Gourmet International, available at these establishments daily. For more information on the Festival Gourmet International please visit www.FestivalGourmet.com. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-festival-gourmet.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (May 17, 2007) – Innovating beyond the traditional hotel website, Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort unveiled its completely upgraded Internet presence at www.grandvelas.com, allowing visitors to actually anticipate and plan their entire experience at the Grand Velas Resort and in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit as a whole. Upon booking, guests will receive a quick but detailed survey of their travel preferences – including airport transfers, pillow menu, excursions, restaurant and spa reservations, personal training and babysitting services – to allow Grand Velas to begin customizing guest vacations even before arrival. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/puerto-vallarta-grand-velas.pdf LOS ANGELES (February 6, 2007) -- Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide from the “most trusted name in travel publishing,” Condé Nast Publications Ltd., today announced the eagerly awaited winners of the 2007 Awards for Excellence. The winners of the prestigious awards were presented last night at the publication’s annual awards gala, held at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles and co-hosted by supermodel Cindy Crawford. Attendees included hoteliers from premier properties throughout the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/riviera-nayarit-resorts-conde-nast-2007-release.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico (December 19, 2006) – Travelers celebrating their birthday in April, the month of the diamond birthstone, and guest will receive a complimentary two-hour Diamond Spa Experience and Grand Velas Ritual at the all-inclusive, AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Representing a savings of 40%, the April Diamond Birthday Package also includes accommodations in an ocean view Master or Parlor suite; a la carte dining at five restaurants; 24 hour in-suite room service; premium liquor brands; fully-stocked mini bar; taxes and gratuities and more. all-inclusive-resorts-in-puerto-vallarta-april-birthday-package.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico – Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, the only luxury all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and only family friendly all-inclusive in North America to receive the AAA Five-Diamond Award, features a world-class convention center suitable for any meeting or event, big or small and the 16,500 square foot Spa Grand Velas with the capacity of accommodating 200 treatments per day, ideal for large groups. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-meetings-release.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico (October 26, 2006) – Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, the all-inclusive resort located in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico was awarded the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five-Diamond Award for lodging. Grand Velas is both the only luxury all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta and only family friendly all-inclusive in North America to receive this distinction. The award is given for a resort's quality amenities, ambiance, cleanliness and extraordinary service. In November, Oscar Cruces, Grand Velas’ Director General, will be presented with a plaque during a ceremony in Nuevo Vallarta. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/all-inclusive-resorts-in-puerto-vallarta-aaa.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico (February 6, 2007) – Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, the familyfriendly all-inclusive resort located in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico was chosen as one of the Top 100 Best Luxury Hotels in the world by TripAdvisor in its 2006 Travelers’ Choice™ awards. Now in its 5th year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winners are uniquely “selected” by millions of travelers from around the world who provide their real and unbiased reviews or opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and across the Web. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/all-inclusive-resorts-in-puerto-vallarta-trip.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico (December 2006) – Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, the all-inclusive resort located in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico celebrates it’s new $15 million tower with 106 new suites including eight Spa Suites, a new French gourmet restaurant and four additional meeting rooms as well as receipt of the American Automobile Association’s AAA Five Diamond Award. Grand Velas was the only luxury all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta and only family friendly all-inclusive in North America to receive the prestigious AAA Five-Diamond award. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/all-inclusive-resorts-in-puerto-vallarta-new.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico (March 6, 2007) – Recently divorced and wondering where to go and what to do with the diamond wedding ring? The deluxe all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort, a recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award, is offering the Ultimate Divorcee Vacation. This new package provides an ocean-view Master or Parlor Suite while pampering with a four-hour “Diamond Divorce” spa experience and a private consultation with a jeweler to explore the ultimate challenge – what to do with the ‘bling’? If the divorce settlement is high, the guest can trade up to a three bedroom suite with spa room for a girls’ getaway. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/grand-velas-divorcee-package.pdf Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (May 17, 2007) – Innovating beyond the traditional hotel website, Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort unveiled its completely upgraded Internet presence at www.grandvelas.com, allowing visitors to actually anticipate and plan their entire experience at the Grand Velas Resort and in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit as a whole. Upon booking, guests will receive a quick but detailed survey of their travel preferences – including airport transfers, pillow menu, excursions, restaurant and spa reservations, personal training and babysitting services – to allow Grand Velas to begin customizing guest vacations even before arrival. http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/images/pdf/all-inclusive-resorts-in-puerto-vallarta-press-release.pdf Customer Reviews at Trip Advisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g154267-d283703-Reviews-Grand_Velas_All_Suites_Spa_Resort-Nuevo_Vallarta_Pacific_Coast.html