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Early Christmas Bookings at Velas Resorts in Mexico

by Katie Skrzek

Aug 18, 2022

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Plan your holiday family travel early with special deals from Velas Resorts in Mexico. The resorts offer special Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations alongside discounted rates.

 

Velas Vallarta offers 50 percent off rates for kids ages 4–15. Guests may also take advantage of a complimentary city tour and cultural tour and a $300 resort credit per stay per suite. Special events take place throughout December, including a Christmas tree lighting and treasure hunt for chocolate coins. Santa Claus makes a special appearance via parachute on the resort’s beach. Guests at Grand Velas in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit receive a $50 spa credit per adult per night and a 10 percent discount at the resorts’ boutiques. At the adults-only Casa Velas, guests receive a spa credit and 20 percent discount in the boutique. Mar Del Cabo guests receive discounts on spa treatments, day passes and restaurants at Grand Velas Los Cabos.

 

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Velas Resorts offer festive activities leading up to the holidays. Guests have the option to add an in-suite Christmas tree and gift-wrapped toys, with the toys delivered Christmas morning. Christmas trees and gifts must be ordered by Dec. 15. Take part in a gingerbread house workshop, write letters to Santa and watch nighttime holiday performances.

 

Book through Aug. 31, and receive 50 percent savings on kids’ and teens’ rates and resort credits at select properties. Rates vary by property. All-inclusive rates include accommodations, á la carte meals and beverages, fitness center access, taxes, gratuity and more.

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