SOUL ESCAPE by Velas Resorts I 03.2019 EN

We have entered the Hall of Fame! | A Summer to remember | New art gallery Goรปt de France | Wellnessing Getaway | Taco tour | #myvelasexperience

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03/2019

GRAND VELAS RIVIERA NAYARIT

GRAND VELAS RIVIERA MAYA

CASA VELAS PUERTO VALLARTA

VELAS VALLARTA PUERTO VALLARTA

GRAND VELAS LOS CABOS

MAR DEL CABO LOS CABOS

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A 4 Diamond culinary concept We have entered the Hall of Fame!

1 0 ADVENTURES

A Summer to remember A paparazzi just for you Spa Suite for brides Splash the dress Huichol experience Grill Masters

2 6 WELLNESSING Serenity welcome Mindful Macramé

3 0 EVENTS

New art gallery Goût de France Wellnessing Getaway

3 8 FOR THE PALATE

A distinguished taste!

Taco Tour Mexican coffee cocktails Nighttime relaxation

4 6 MAKE IT AT HOME Fresh ceviche

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A 4 Diamond culinary concept

It is an honor to share that Sen Lin restaurant of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is now the creditor of 4 Diamonds granted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), only four months after being inaugurated.

This exclusive award is presented to only 672 establishments, from more than 32,000 evaluated annually.

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Awards

We have entered the Hall of Fame!

It is a pleasure for Velas Resorts to announce that TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame has new members: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Casa Velas, and Velas Vallarta.

Additionally, Grand Velas Los Cabos and Grand Velas Riviera Maya were presented with the Certificate of Excellence.

Year after year TripAdvisor grants this certificate to only 10% of the establishments around the world listed on its website who stand out for their excellent service matched by the positive reviews of its users. As this extends for a 5 consecutive year period, a property is then qualified to be inducted in the Hall of Fame.

This is a recognition that honors us!

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Sunrise delight with tequila Grand Velas Los Cabos created a traditionally Mexican amenity for you to appreciate the bounty of nature when you wake up. Your private terrace is the ideal spot to enjoy the appearance of the sun king; a tequila cream and a pot of coffee will be the perfect companions.

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A Summer to remember The longest days of the year are the ideal season to experience new adventures as a family and there is no better place to do it than in Mexico's top beach destinations.

Discover all the fun and entertainment that Velas Resorts has in store for you; From the Summer Camp that will fascinate children to the most exclusive experiences for adults, fun and entertainment will be endless. Surprise those you love the most with the vacations you've always dreamed of.

This Summer shared memories last longer Visit summer.velasresorts.com.

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A paparazzi just for you Feel like a star in Grand Velas Riviera Maya! Indulge in endless fun while your best moments are captured by the professional lens of your personal photographer. All your memories in this paradise will be ready for you to share on your social networks.

On your next vacation, the star will be you!

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Spa Suite for brides Can a wedding day be stressful? Not anymore!

Grand Velas Los Cabos offers a new experience for you and your bridesmaids in the bridal suite inside the SE Spa. Enjoy a preparation ritual that begins with the Water Ceremony and a facial workshop at Spa Atelier, stemmed from the principles of Ayurvedic medicine.

Relish every detail of your dress with our mirror walls; aromatherapy, mimosas and a massage for the bride while the bridesmaids are being applied makeup and combed which are also part of the suite's inclusions.

The most anticipated day begins in the best way.

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Splash the dress Show off your dress one last time after the wedding! Your dress will become a canvas to a grafďŹ ti masterpiece with biodegradable powder paint. Have fun with your spouse in this colorful experience that will be captured in a photo session.

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Huichol experience Wander through the origins of Mexico. Casa Velas has a journey through the village of Kawitu where a bilingual guide will accompany you during this venture which begins with a shamanic energy cleansing ritual. Explore Huichol art, its handmade, and delight your palate with authentic Mexican food.

Also, take a stroll along the boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta and attend a tequila gallery on your way to this cultural adventure.

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Grill Masters Your cookouts will never be the same after attending Grill Academy in Velas Vallarta. In this activity, ideal for groups and conventions, Executive Chef Guillermo Carmona, alongside a master chef in meat cuts will be in charge of teaching you everything linked to the art of the carne asada, from its origin to the best way to marinate this delight and will guide you through every step to obtain the perfect dish.

Ready to master your technique?

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Serenity welcome Your relaxation experience in SE Spa of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit begins from the moment you are greeted. A detoxifying black lemonade and harmonic sounds will help you enter a state of wellness.

Play the Quantum, whose notes tune the frequency of the Earth, the universe and the heartbeat; and will reinforce your energy to balance your intestinal ora with black lemonade.

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Mindful Macramé Spa Atelier Grand Velas Riviera Maya launched a workshop centered on the art of macramé, which seeks to provide inner peace and tranquility through a weaving session. A blue spirulina lemonade, with detoxifying and digestion benefits, will nourish you while you create a decorative wall pendant.

Take home the experience of peace!

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New art gallery Grand Velas Los Cabos is about to inaugurate its very own art gallery on June 14th, with the curatorship of Patricia Mendoza. Her selection includes pieces by the most outstanding exponents of Mexico such as Yandi Monardo and Enrique Vascรณ, both natives of Los Cabos.

These works complement the millionaire collection that illuminates the entire resort.

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On March 21st, the properties of Velas Resorts paid tribute to French gastronomy at the GĂ´ut de France event, a gala dinner held simultaneously in 150 countries.

Guests' palates were delighted at the Piaf restaurants of the three Grand Velas Resorts, as well as at Andrea in Velas Vallarta and Emiliano in Casa Velas.

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From May 9th to 11th, Sherri Baptiste, Rebecca Sutton, and Claire Grieve led this healing journey with activities including a Core Cardio Circuit, yoga with weights, Stretch & Flow and readings with crystals.

These activities were the absolute complement to the wellness gastronomy and an exceptional wellness experience that was extended to all guests during this these days.

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Discover a culinary experience at the hand of more than 20 guest chefs in each of the Velas Resorts properties. From Los Cabos to the Riviera Maya, A Bite of Mexico is a gastronomic encounter in celebration of a summer that will take you through the culinary tradition of the coasts of Mexico.

BOOK YOUR SPOT!

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Fernando

Federico

Pablo

Alfonso

Hernández

Víctor

López

Salas

Huerta

Nico

Mauricio

Mejía

Nahúm Velasco

Tamez

Ornelas

Fernando

Diego

Alejandro

Niño

Karla

Leal

Enciso

Uriel

Francisco

Galindo

Villagómez

Humberto

Óscar

May Tamay

Segundo

Carlos

Molina

Javier

Joel

Vázquez

Martínez Zavala

Viveros

Abraham

Jesús

Jiménez

Hugo

Espinosa

Paul

Zamudio

Sandoval

Juan José Juárez

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For the Palate

A distinguished taste!

Tequila & Mezcal is the tasting room of Grand Velas Los Cabos, a creation by renowned interior designer MelĂ­n Castro.

With more than 140 varieties of liquors, this is the ideal spot for guided tastings, tastings of Mexican wines, as well as a three-day certiďŹ cation course led by Don Pedro Poncelis Brambila, named the "Best Mexican Sommelier" by the Mexican Association of Sommeliers.

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Taco Tour Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers a tour with a Mexican delight as the lead role: tacos. This Taco Tour is a four-course dinner led by the four specialty restaurants of the resort, with the appearance of a guide who will explain the history behind each taco and its distinguished ingredients.

The ideal activity for food lovers!

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Mexican coffee cocktails Velas Resorts now offers a delightful way to showcase a proud Mexican gastronomic ingredient: coffee.

With exclusive cocktail presentations, mixologists from each of the Velas Resorts properties showcase coffee drinks from the region. ChakĂĄ restaurant in Riviera Maya offers a Mayan coffee made with xtabentĂşn, a traditional liqueur that is lit and poured between shells into the cup of the hot drink.

Learn more here!

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For the Palate

Nighttime relaxation Mar del Cabo adds the perfect touch to enjoy an exceptional evening. A glass of rum or a warm chai tea with whiskey both part of the cocktail menu for you to prepare them as you please. You'll receive a recipe and all the necessary ingredients to make your own drink in this nightly indulgence!

This savory amenity is a genuine luxury alongside the Sea of Cortez.

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Make it at h Fresh ceviche Here’s a simple recipe for preparing homemade ceviche from Velas Vallarta!

Ingredients · · · · · · · · · ·

800 g of fish fillet in cubes of one centimeter ¾ cup of lemon juice 1 white or purple onion julienne cut 3 thinly sliced medium tomatoes 1 chile serrano finely chopped 1 sprig of finely chopped cilantro 1 tbsp of salt 1 pinch of pepper 2 jalapeño peppers in vinegar 1 tbsp of jalapeño chili vinegar

Preparation: In a bowl, combine the fish, onions, half a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper and lemon juice. Let the mixture stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator, mix again and add a little more salt to taste.

Add cilantro, tomato, serrano chile, jalapeno chili and vinegar to the mixture and combine the ingredients. Let stand a few minutes to fuse the flavors.

Serve with ketchup, soy sauce, Huichol sauce, mayonnaise and toast or crackers.

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RIVIERA MAYA Carretera Cancún-Tulum Km. 62.

Playa del Carmen, Municipio de Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, México, C.P. 77710 01 800 839 2451 reservasrm@velasresorts.com

LOS CABOS Carretera Transpeninsular Km. 17, Cabo San Lucas - San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur. C.P. 23405 01 800 839 2391 reservaslc@velasresorts.com

Pelícanos #311, Fracc. Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, C.P. 48354 01 800 839 2352 reservascv@velasresorts.com

Paseo de la Marina Norte #585, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, México, C.P. 48354 01 800 832 9977 reservasvv@velasresorts.com

Carretera Transpeninsular Km. 18, San José del Cabo, Corredor Turístico, Municipio de Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, C.P. 23405, Baja California Sur.

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A WORLD OF ADVENTURES TO BE DISCOVERED THIS SEASON!