The Velas Group, which includes the Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort on the Riviera Nayarit, Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and the Grand Velas on the Riviera Maya, launched a frequent-guest program called Velas Signature.
From its interior to its sunny coastlines, Mexico is experiencing a boom in the development of mixed-use resort-residential communities that will influence the way resorts are built in Mexico and tourists experience the country for years to come.
The Westin Resort, Aruba is announcing wallet-friendly upgrades to its All-Inclusive package for 2009. Nightly rates start at $400 per person, per night, based on double occupancy, through April 16 and include accommodations, meals, activities, special events, and even tax and service.
CuisinArt Resort & Spa introduced its new Venus Spa & Fitness Center in time for holiday travelers. The resort’s Venus Spa is reopening after a $10 million expansion that tripled the size of the facility to 27,000 square feet with additions that include 16 new treatment rooms, Men’s Club Room, VIP suite, an expansive fitness center, relaxation room with sea views, couple’s suites and the first aqua therapy pool of its kind in the Caribbean.
The Riviera South Beach, located at 2000 Liberty Ave. in Miami’s South Beach, opened this week to the public with a special opening promotion of 50 percent off nightly rates, valid through Jan. 7, 2009. The hotel debuts with 54 one-bedroom apartment-like suites complete with gourmet kitchens.
Sol Melia Vacation Club, an international leisure vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has begun Phase two of its Gran Melia Puerto Rico member resort at Coco Beach in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, with 63 additional suites.