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Summer Savings at Velas Resorts in Mexico

by Katie Skrzek

Jun 11, 2021

Photo: Velas Resorts

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Velas Resorts in Mexico offers summer savings, perfect for a family getaway. Guests can take advantage of suite upgrades, 50 percent discounted stays for kids and teens, half-off round-trip airport transfers, complimentary hydrotherapy and up to a $300 resort credit for couples or family experiences. Early check-in and late check-out are available at select properties.

 

Individual properties offer guests resort-specific deals. At Velas Vallarta, the hotel’s City & Shopping tour and Cultural & Tequila tour are complimentary. Mar del Cabo offers guests a 20 percent discount on dining, spa services and other amenities at its nearby sister resort, Grand Velas Los Cabos. Visit the website for a list of additional deals.

 

Velas Resorts provides special activities and programming for the entire family, from arts and crafts to cooking classes. Grand Velas resorts feature teen clubs with video games, karaoke, music and teen-friendly food and drinks. Grand Velas also offers a baby concierge to coordinate special baby products, food and amenities in advance. Take advantage of special family night events including astronomy nights, drive-in movies, eco-cycling tours and painting classes.

 

The promotion is valid for bookings made by July 15 for travel through Aug. 31 (Grand Velas Los Cabos and Grand Velas Riviera Maya) or Dec. 18. Pricing is based on double occupancy and varies by property. Visit the website for more information and to book.

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