Velas Resorts in Mexico is celebrating the holiday season, offering a range of festive activities, special promotions, and experiences.
Guests can enjoy everything from in-suite Christmas trees and traditional Mexican posadas to Santa arriving by helicopter and elaborate gingerbread mansions. Holiday celebrations are on tap across Velas' family-friendly Five Diamond Grand Velas resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, and Riviera Nayarit, as well as at Velas Vallarta and the adults only properties, Casa Velas, Mar del Cabo and the new Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos. For bookings made from October 15th through November 15th, guests can enjoy a range of perks, including spa and resort credits, suite upgrades, discounts on golf and shopping, and lifestyle photography sessions, depending on the property. The travel window is open from December 15th through January 4th to use eligible promotions.
Family Fun, Teens, and Kids-Only Activities
Throughout the holiday season, Velas Resorts will offer a range of family-friendly activities, including themed shows, gingerbread decoration, and traditional Mexican posadas. At Grand Velas Los Cabos, Santa arrives via helicopter, while at Velas Vallarta, Santa parachutes in for a grand entrance. Teens will enjoy dedicated lounges with Xbox Kinect, karaoke, and special activities like dance classes and TikTok challenges. Younger guests can engage in interactive cultural workshops, including painting of the brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures known as Alebrijes , and piñata making at the complimentary Kids' Clubs.
Personalized Christmas Trees & In-Suite Gifts
Guests can also bring the festive spirit into their suites with pre-decorated Christmas trees or the option to decorate as a family, where they will be provided with all the ornaments and trimmings needed to create their own personalized holiday tree. Handcrafted ornaments from Michoacán, renowned for its Christmas traditions, are available for guests to take home. Pre-wrapped gifts and toys can also be arranged for in-suite delivery on Christmas morning, all conveniently ordered online before arrival. For those looking to give back, guests can donate toys to the Center for the Caring of Children with Cancer.
Holiday Promotions for Bookings Made by November 15th
Each Velas Resorts’ property offers exclusive holiday promotions. Grand Velas Riviera Maya provides a $50 USD spa credit per adult, per night, and a lifestyle photography session. Grand Velas Los Cabos and Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos offer the same spa credit and 10% off at the hotel boutique. At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, the $50 USD spa credit is available for both adults and teens, along with 10% off at the resort’s boutique. Additionally, kids and teens are two for the price of one during the week of Christmas (December 18-26). Casa Velas includes a guaranteed room upgrade, $50 USD spa credit per adult, per night, 25% off green fees at Marina Vallarta or Vista Vallarta Golf Courses (golf cart included), and 20% off at the hotel boutique. Mar del Cabo features daily American breakfast at Encanto Restaurant included, 50% off roundtrip airport transportation for stays of three nights or more as well as 20% off spa services, day passes, and dining at neighboring Grand Velas Los Cabos. Velas Vallarta offers reduced Festive rates, a $300 USD resort credit per suite, per stay, 20% off at the hotel boutique, early check-in or late check-out, complimentary hotel-airport transfers, up to 30% off on golf rounds, and a Kawitu Experience Tour – including visits to a chocolate factory, Mexican jeweler, and the Malecón, followed by a tequila tasting and a traditional Kawitu ritual with a Huichol shaman that fosters a connection with nature and spiritual harmony.
Rates start at $240 USD at Velas Vallarta, $401 USD at Casa Velas, $692 USD at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, $886 USD at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, $877 USD at Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos, and $1,717 USD at Grand Velas Los Cabos. Rates are per adult, per night, based on double occupancy. All-inclusive rates cover luxury suite accommodations, gourmet à la carte meals, premium beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center access, taxes, gratuities, and more. European Plan rates at Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts start at $410 USD. Resort promotions inclusive of suite upgrades, spa and boutique credits, and more apply to booking made before November 15th. Insuite christmas trees can be booked at https://christmas.velasresorts.com/. For reservations, call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://www.velasresorts.com/hotel-packages.
