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New Family Experiences, Kids' & Teens Club Renovations, Jungle Kids Spa, and MICHELIN-led Culinary Offerings Headline Summer Trave

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (June 23, 2026) - This summer, Velas Resorts in Mexico is offering a range of promotions and programming across its luxury properties on Mexico's Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Family Culinary offerings range from a Michelin Dinner at Sea and Ceviche & Sauvignon Blanc Pairing to a pop-up celebrating Mexican taco traditions and a cooking class on one of Mexico's most iconic dishes, mole. Summer promotions vary based on the hotel, include spa and golf credits, guaranteed upgrades, kids stay free, 50% off teens, and discounts on airport transfers.

At Grand Velas Los Cabos, the summer season brings a lineup of new family-focused experiences woven into the stay. Guests can take part in a Summer Olympics event featuring team-based games and physical challenges, a Mini Velas City role-play environment for younger children, and a daily Science Lab Hour of themed hands-on experiments. On the culinary side, a Chef's Table Experience offers families an interactive session with resort chefs, while a Master Chef Taco activity puts guests in the kitchen to craft their own tacos using traditional Mexican ingredients and techniques. The resort has also recently introduced a Star Maps & Star Chefs: Michelin Dinner Under the Stars at Sea, a private experience aboard a 55-foot Azimut yacht pairing a five-course tasting menu from Chef Francisco Sixtos of the resort's MICHELIN-starred Cocina de Autor, available this summer. For families staying in the new Family Duplex Suites, a Themed Movie Night brings a multi-course meal personalized to a chosen film. The property's summer promotions include $50 USD in spa credit per adult per night, kids stay free, 50% off teens, and 50% off roundtrip airport transfers.

At Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos a new culinary and cultural lineup rounds out the summer season. Salts of the World pairing explores the concept of ocean terroir through six salts sourced from Mexico and abroad, Tribute to the Sea and Land pairs a selection of fresh ceviches with Mexican Sauvignon Blanc wines, and Tide to Table combines deep-sea fishing with a beachfront sashimi dinner. A three-day Tequila Connoisseur Certification offers guided tastings and food pairings alongside cultural programming, and a Mole and Ancestral Beverage pairing experience highlights the diversity of Mexican cuisine through dishes tied to the country's Denomination of Origin traditions. The resort's summer promotions include $50 USD in spa credit per adult per night, a 10% discount at the hotel boutique, $50 USD toward romantic experiences per suite per stay, a guaranteed upgrade from Ambassador Ocean View to Sunrise King, and 50% off roundtrip airport transportation.

Mar del Cabo has a slate of new hands-on workshops for the season. An Alebrijes art workshop invites guests to paint their own version of the colorful Mexican folk creature, an interactive Mole Cooking Class takes guests through the techniques behind red poblano and rosa moles, and a new Mezcalita Workshop explores artisanal spirits from Oaxaca.  Summer promotions include daily American breakfast at Encanto Restaurant, a discount of up to 20% on nightly rates, 10% off at the hotel boutique, 50% off roundtrip airport transportation, 2-for-1 pricing on select Cabo adventure activities, and 20% off at Grand Velas Los Cabos for spa treatments, day passes, and dining. 

At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, the resort's signature Summer Land activation takes over the Ocean Garden throughout the month of July, with a zipline, bungee jumping, water games, and daily picnic shows. For its youngest guests, the hotel recently elevated its Baby Concierge service, which provides families with an enhanced collection of premium nursery essentials and launched a comprehensive sleep guide for traveling families in collaboration with renowned pediatric sleep consultant Rachael Shepard-Ohta of Hey Sleepy Baby. Earlier this year, an extensive suite renovation transformed the hotel's suites to create brighter, calmer spaces that feel intimately connected to the natural beauty distinct to Riviera Nayarit. Summer promotions include kids stay free and 50% off teens, a guaranteed upgrade to the next suite category at time of booking, $50 USD in spa credit per adult per night, $30 USD in spa credit per teen per night, a 10% boutique discount, and 10% off golf rounds at Marina Vallarta and Vista Vallarta golf courses. 

Casa Velas, the adults-only all-inclusive in Marina Vallarta, recently introduced a multi-sensory experience honoring cacao's place in Mexican heritage, and a Guided Paddle Tour to the Mismaloya Arches, pairing mindful exploration with paddling along Puerto Vallarta's coastline. Beyond the new programming, Casa Velas offers a complimentary golf round at Vista Vallarta or Marina Vallarta, a guaranteed upgrade to the next suite category at time of booking, complimentary roundtrip hotel-airport transportation for stays of three or more nights, $50 USD in spa credit per adult per night, a 20% boutique discount, a dinner for two at any Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit restaurant for stays of four or more nights with transportation included, and complimentary access to sister property Velas Vallarta.

At Velas Vallarta, guests can book a new golf program designed to teach children the fundamentals of the sport. The resort also offers a complimentary room upgrade from One Bedroom Suite to One Bedroom Deluxe Suite, kids stay free for up to two children aged 4 to 12 per suite, 50% off teens, $300 USD in resort credit per suite per stay — applicable toward spa treatments, the boutique, and imported wine — and VIP airport transportation. Also included is the Kawitu Experience, a guided tour through Puerto Vallarta with stops at a chocolate factory, the Malecón, a jewelry gallery, a tequila tasting, and a ritual with a Huichol shaman.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya has the new Kids' and Teens' Clubs designed to balance nature appreciation with modern entertainment. The Kids' Club, a Mayan jungle-inspired space home to resort mascot Pancho, emphasizes screen-free activities including arts and crafts, a playhouse, and outdoor workshops like alebrijes painting, piñata-making, and Ojos de Dios crafting. The Teens' Club offers a more sophisticated setting with billiards, foosball, PS5 gaming, cinema, golf simulator, and a second-floor arcade. The resort has also introduced the Jungle Kids Spa, a Pancho-inspired salon experience for children that turns traditional pampering into a playful, jungle-themed adventure. On the culinary side, the resort offers Tacology this summer. The pop-up celebrates Mexican taco traditions, conceived by Chef Nahum Velasco, Creative Gastronomic Director and the chef behind the resort's MICHELIN-starred Cocina de Autor. Beyond the new programming, guests enjoy $50 USD in spa credit per adult per night and a complimentary lifestyle photography session during their stay.

Promotions are available for bookings made June 1 through August 31, 2026, for travel during the same window. For more information and full details please visit https://www.velasresorts.com/the-ultimate-playcation.

About Velas Resorts:
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 70 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include one MICHELIN Star for Cocina de Autor restaurant in both Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, Virtuoso's Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for SE Spa, and TripAdvisor's Top Hotels in the World, among others. Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta, offering spacious suites, gourmet dining, and spa treatments with ocean and Sierra Madre views on 10 beachfront acres along Banderas Bay. Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course where guests have beach access at Táu Beach Club, a casual, relaxed atmosphere overlooking the ocean, with a jacuzzi, pool, delectable cuisine, and an expansive event space. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is the only European Plan property. Opened January 2024, Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is a new 79-suite resort and concept in the all-inclusive space. Velas Resorts was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, Founding President of Velas Resorts. Juan Vela Ruiz is Chief Executive Officer of the company. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.