No matter what type of family travel you embark on, Velas Vallarta likely boasts a new dining experience perfect for your group. Overlooking Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the photo-worthy settings for these dining experiences include curated menus, décor, music and more, starting at $80 per person.

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Garden & Beach Picnics
Guests can arrange a picnic in the resort’s tropical gardens, amid koi fish ponds and with the resident peacocks, or directly on the beach. Picnic offerings include a cheese board, paninis, wood-fired pizzas, desserts, wines and more.
Teepee Dinner
Dream catchers, candles and torches set the mood for this four-course dinner with wine. The four-hour meal requires a minimum of 10 people with one bottle of wine included per couple. Samplings from the menu include mozzarella-stuffed chicken breasts, surf and turf filet, vegetarian enchiladas and more.

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Bonfire on the Beach Dinner
Perfect for families and larger groups, this dinner, at four hours, features hot and cold appetizers, cake, s’mores, and an open bar, set amid palm trees, candles and a bonfire dug in the sand.
Romantic Experiences
Romantic celebrations call for customization, like marriage proposals and vow renewals. One option includes sunset dinner on the beach with flowers and live music.
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