Velas Resorts in Mexico offer special Thanksgiving Dinner packages for family travelers this year. These resorts are offering traditional and alternative Thanksgiving dinner menus in addition to savings on kids’ rates and standout family-friendly entertainment. From lavish oceanfront feasts to a spirited pumpkin-carving contest with the prize of a return three-night stay, Velas blends traditional Thanksgiving festivities with Mexican twists.
In Baja California Sur, celebrate Thanksgiving at Grand Velas Los Cabos on the largest and most impressive rooftop terrace in the area. Accompanied by live music and fireworks, enjoy a gourmet dinner with panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez. A celebratory fair adds to the excitement with an array of both Mexican and American games. At night, take part in the pumpkin-carving competition with a grand prize of a three-night return stay. Additionally, enjoy a thoughtful turn-down service with a Thanksgiving-themed keepsake.
Next door, Thanksgiving dinner at sister property Mar del Cabo offers a rooftop dinner with a family-style menu, perfect for sharing with loved ones. Guests can also enjoy dinner at Encanto Restaurant, facing the Sea of Cortez and accompanied by live music.
In Puerto Vallarta, Velas Vallarta, Casa Velas and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit are set to impress with their culinary offerings this Thanksgiving. At Velas Vallarta, choose between dishes such as roasted pumpkin risotto, lobster cappuccino soup, roasted turkey and a glazed pork leg. At Casa Velas, Emiliano Restaurant features a traditional feast with a surprise chocolate turkey treat in every suite. The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit will serve a special dinner with prime beef cuts and traditional Thanksgiving dishes surrounded by stunning views of the beach and Pacific sunset.
In Playa del Carmen, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya celebrates Thanksgiving with a family discount where kids ages 4–12 stay for free and teens 13–15 receive a 50 percent discount on nightly rates. The resort also offers its signature adobo-marinated turkey and roasted sweet potato with rosemary, garlic, orange and honey from the local Maya Melipona bee.
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