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G r a n d V e l a sL o s C a b o s

Velas Resorts announces the next opening of Grand Velas Los Cabos on Mexico´s Baja Peninsula. This is the fifth property of the family owned and operated company with over 20 years of tradition in hospitality.

The beachfront property will have enhanced signature facilities and services of Grand Velas resorts and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort. A gallery of contemporary art will continue the company’s commitment to bringing the art, fashion and culture of Mexico to guests.

Located between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, Grand Velas Los Cabos will feature 306 ocean view suites, all over 1,180 sq. ft. with private terraces and personal plunge pools. The curved, half-moon design of the hotel will catch eyes along the corridor with an iconic grand entrance that’s open air, three stories high and over 300 ft. above sea level. All of this beachfront, just 35 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport which directly services over 40 destinations in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

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GRAND VELAS LOS CABOS

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Gourmet Culinary ProgramGrand Velas Los Cabos’ variety of gourmet restaurants, quality of the ingredients, creativity, presentation, and foodie experiences allow guests to explore and savor a worldly fusion of flavors.

Cocina de Autor which will be helmed by a renowned chef. Other on-property fine dining options include Frida, offering Mexican fine dining; Piaf, which serves gourmet French specialties; and Lucca, with a menu of traditional Italian cuisine. For guests seeking a casual dining experience, the all-day dining restaurant Azul offers panoramic beach vistas and a relaxing, open-air, yet air-conditioned, environment in which to indulge in international cuisine. Bistro focuses on fresh seafood. 24-hour In-Suite Dining is also offered. The resort also features three diverse bars: Sky Bar, Bistro Bar and Koi Sports Bar and Dancing Lounge.

Renowned for the best Mexican wines, Baja California furthers its appeal for wine aficionados at Grand Velas Los Cabos. In addition to a Grand

Designer SuitesStylish suites vary in size from 1,180 to 3,412 sq. ft., while all feature ocean views, private terrace with sitting area and plunge pool; separate living area with sofa and expansive bathroom with Jacuzzi; daily turndown and Personal Concierge service; daily stocked premium mini-bar with refreshments and snacks, Nespresso Coffee Maker, high definition flat screen with digital cable TV, L’Occitane bath amenities, goose down pillows and comforters, and a pillow menu are also available. A highlight of the suite is the full bottle of artisanal Mezcal, made exclusively for the resort. In the multi-bedroom Governor and Presidential Suites, a bottle of the finest wine from Ensenada also greets guests.All six two-level Wellness Suites are double height with lofted ceilings and feature a plethora

Velas-labeled wine, the resort will feature wine pairings at dinner, ultra-premium wines from Ensenada, and wine tastings. Unique dining events, coffee bar, foodie experiences, premium liquor brands, cigar room, and custom cocktails in innovative ways are also planned for the resort.

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Signature SpaThe two-level, 19,375 sq. ft. Spa at Grand Velas Los Cabos will have 20 treatment rooms, some with a water view. Guests will enjoy authentic and innovative treatments using the latest technology and products of the Earth, traditional in the Mexican culture. Included in any treatment of 50 minutes or more, hydrotherapy facilities

Meetings and EventsThe Convention Center at Grand Velas Los Cabos will offer 16,370 sq. ft. of flexible event space, with the capacity to hold up to 1,700 attendees. With two large ballrooms, the greater being over 10,700 sq. ft., the space can be conveniently divided into 20 breakout rooms. The resort features a dedicated area for events, the only at a hotel in the destination, for everyone from family groups and weddings to private dinners.

“Our convention center will undoubtedly be one of the largest and most functional of the area that will be able to accommodate a wide variety of top national and international meetings and conventions,” said Eduardo Vela Ruiz, majority owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts.

of fitness and wellness amenities. All Wellness Suites face the spa and have a juice bar with a wide selection of juices and healthy beverages.

Interior design is contemporary Mexican with touches inspired by traditional Mexican architecture, a signature of Grand Velas Resorts. Ricardo Elias, principal of Elias and Elias Architects in Guadalajara, who designed the highly acclaimed Grand Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit, returned once again to Grand Velas as the architectural designer for the Los Cabos location. The resort’s interior design was created by architects Roberto Elias and Ernesto Vela and interior designer Melín Castro.

feature dry saunas, cold plunge pools, vitality pools, whirlpools, herbal steam rooms with color-therapy, clay and ice rooms and experience showers. A beauty salon, spa boutique, Life Fitness center, and rooftop garden for events are also available for guests.

Leisure Activities

Management

Ignacio Mendoza Valenzuela, formerly Director of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, will act as opening Managing Director of Grand Velas Los Cabos. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, announces Luz (Lucy) del Carmen Ruiz Rodriguez will take the roll that Ignacio

Eco-Friendly Hospitality PracticesGrand Velas Los Cabos has been meticulously designed to exist harmoniously within its fragile

A leisurely day at the resort is effortless with a sun-soaked afternoon walking miles of uninterrupted beach or lounging at one of the three heated pools. The pools’ design is inspired by the flora and marine life of the area. An adults-only pool will epitomize Zen and serenity for those looking for total rest and relaxation. All are infinity pools providing maximum views of the Sea of Cortes and its famed whale watching. Grand Velas also offers a collection of workout programs such as yoga and Pilates.

For families travelling with children, Grand Velas’ Kids’ Club and Teen’s Club offer a safe, fun and creative environment and they are equipped the same way as its sisters hotels, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Grand Velas Riviera Maya.

environment. To create the site for the resort, several hundred trees and cacti that only grow a centimeter a year were dug up and will be transplanted so all are used, protecting the native flora and fauna of the region. Eliminating the need to rely upon local and regional natural resources, Grand Velas Los Cabos’ Reverse-Osmosis Desalting Plants operate self-sufficiently. The laundry facilities include a water treatment plant that efficiently filters soapy waters to then be used in the rinsing process. The residual water treatment facility receives and processes all the water from the entire resort, which is then used for the watering of all exterior gardens and surrounding mangroves and jungle.

Mendoza was performing. The appointments are effective immediately.“The addition of Luz to our team, a talented veteran of the luxury hotel industry, and the move of Ignacio to head up our newest high profile property, is yet another step up in building what is one of the strongest teams today in Mexico’s hospitality industry,” said Vela Ruiz. “It is through their strong management and motivational skills we will continue to maintain the high standards of the Grand Velas brand which has resulted in our year after year growth,” he continued.

Ruiz has over 25 years of hotel operation experience specializing in high-end hotels. She most recently served as Gerente Geral de Experiencia for Grupo Rio Quente’s seven hotels, 18 restaurants, 15 bars and a food service production center in Brazil. Prior to, she also held positions throughout Mexico with VillaGroup, Avalon Resorts, Hoteles Presidente, Paraiso de la Bonita, Hilton, Ritz Carlton and Fiesta Americana.

Immediately prior to Mendoza’s time as Managing

Director of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, he acted as Resident Manager at Marquis Los Cabos. In addition, he has led teams at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, Hotel Presidente InterContinental Cancun and Guadalajara and Le Méridien Apollo in Amsterdam, Holland.

Luz del Carmen Ruiz RodríguezManaging Director ofGrand Velas Riviera Nayarit.

Ignacio Mendoza ValenzuelaManaging Director ofGrand Velas Los Cabos.

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F a t h e r ’ s D a y E x p e r i e n c e s

This Father’s Day, dads will enjoy an all-inclusive golf getaway at the Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta. Father’s Day Golf Experiences at the Puerto Vallarta properties have it all - from accommodations and complimentary suite upgrades, to massages and most importantly rounds of golf on the area’s top courses. Guests tee off from either Vista Vallarta Golf Club, which features two 18-hole courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf and home to the PGA World Cup tournaments, or Marina Vallarta Golf Club, that offers a Joe Finger-designed 18-hole course with spectacular views of Banderas Bay.

Casa Velas, the adults-only, boutique hotel located on Marina Vallarta, is the perfect getaway for two. Couples enjoy three rounds of golf including cart, green fees, taxes, tips, and range balls; 20 percent savings on food and beverages at the course and the latest gear in the Pro-Shop; a special golf gift; 50 percent savings on rental golf equipment; and a 50-minute massage per person to enjoy and wind down after hitting the links.

Walking distance from Marina Vallarta and minutes from Vista Vallarta, the family-friendly Velas Vallarta is the ultimate destination for a Father’s Day family getaway. Velas Vallarta’s Father’s Day Experience includes a stay in a spacious Studio Suite with complimentary upgrade to a one-bedroom suite (upon availability), VIP roundtrip airport-hotel transportation, welcome cocktail, and two rounds of golf per person on either course.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is included at both resorts to upload pictures and videos of fun times on the greens.

Rates for the Father’s Day Golf Experiences at Velas Vallarta starts at $235 per person, per night based on double occupancy and $295 at Casa Velas. A three-night minimum stay is required.

VELAS VALLARTA & CASA VELAS

AWARDS

Five Star AllianceWorld's Best Awards

Grand Velas Riviera Maya was included in the list of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts 2016 in the World's Best Awards by Five Star Alliance, one of the most important sites for luxury hotel reservations worldwide.

To see the full list of winners in each category, please visit: http://www.fivestaralliance.com/worlds-best-hotels-2016.

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Presidential Suitefor weddings

Couples tying the knot can enjoy a wedding promotion at Casa Velas, a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course in Puerto Vallarta. The new Presidential Wedding Experience includes the cost of arrangements for the ceremony and reception, including an intimate ceremony for 20 in the resort’s luxurious 5,564 sq. ft. Presidential Suite, which features four bedrooms, a living area and private terrace with immersion pool.

The promotion also features all essentials for the reception like specialized wedding coordinator services, minister for symbolic ceremony, bouquet and boutonniere, wedding cake, use of audio system for ceremony, and champagne for special toast after. Details for the reception are taken care of with gourmet hors d'oeuvres, three-hour open bar, and semi-private wedding dinner celebration at the resort’s exclusive Ocean Club. Perks are also included, such as airport transfers for guests, a special welcome amenity for the wedding couple, and a private check-in area for wedding guests with welcome cocktail and back massages to whisk attendees into a state of relaxation on arrival.

Guests are also encouraged to take advantage of unlimited golf (cart fee not included) and Spa Casa Velas, as the promotion includes spa certificates for the bridal party for 25-minute massages, plus an additional 10 percent savings on spa treatments for guests. The wedding couple can start their new life in style with accommodations for the first night of the honeymoon complimentary at sister property, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. A gourmet honeymoon amenity, romantic breakfast in bed and private dinner on their suite’s spacious terrace await at the resort on the Banderas Bay.

Available through December 19th, the Presidential Wedding Experience at Casa Velas starts at $4,500 USD.

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SPA

S p a Tr a v e lB a g s

Guests at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit booking two or more spa treatments at its Leading Spa of the World now receive a designer swimsuit travel bag complimentary on departure. The waterproof bags are ideal for placing one’s swimsuit after time spent experiencing the spa’s seven step hydrothermal circuit before the treatment. The hour-long journey features a eucalyptus-scented steam room with chromotherapy, a bi-thermal pressure shower, peppermint ice fountain, hot and cold lagoons, sauna, hydro-reflexology, and Jacuzzi. They can also be used for wet swimsuits for the flight home and as a cosmetic bag. A neutral beige cover complements the bag’s bright orange interior lining.

Made in Guadalajara, Mexico, the bags are designed by Melín Castro, a prominent interior and fashion designer from Mexico. She is also responsible for the interior design and branding of Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit and a Los Cabos property opening in November.

The swimsuit bag is the latest VIP amenity available at the resort, which also includes handcrafted sunhats for certain suite categories. Available in a variety of colors, including black, pink, purple, blue, beige and brown, the hats are for use at the resorts and then to take home as a keepsake of a sun-kissed stay.

GRAND VELAS RIVIERA NAYARIT

CUISINE

A new menu of mocktails now accompanies snacks available in the state-of-the-art Teens’ Club at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. In case the family is unable to make the trip to the Pacific Coast of Mexico this year, the following beverages can be made anywhere to bring the tropics home.

GRAND VELAS RIVIERA NAYARIT

C o c k t a i l sf o r t e e n s

• Peach• 1 oz. mango• 2 oz. pineapple juice• 2 oz. orange juice

PREPARATION:

Blend all the ingredients to get a smoothie consistency. It is decorated with a piece of banana. ino.

P a c m a n

• 1 oz. mango• 5 oz. lemon-lime soda• 2 oz. orange juice

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients then pour into glass frosted with red sugar.

S a y u l i t a

• 3 raspberries• 3 blackberries• 4 blueberries

• 1 strawberry• 3 oz. cranberry juice• 1 dash grenadine

PREPARATION:

Blend all the ingredients with ice until there is a good consistency. Garnish with a berry kabob.

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• 3 oz. yogurt• 2 pc. peach• 1 dash simple syrup• 1 tbsp. M&M’s

PREPARATION:

Blend all the ingredients (except M&M’s) with ice until there is a good consistency. Pour the mixture into a glass with the M&M's and stir prior to serving.

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CUISINE

• 3 Oreos• 3 oz. lactose-free milk• 1 dash simple syrup

PREPARATION:

Blend the cookies with the milk, syrup and ice until there is a good consistency. Serve in a glass rimmed with Oreo cookie crumbs.

O r e o S h a k e

• 4 oz. Piña Colada Mix (no alcohol)• 1 banana• 1 dash green food coloring

PREPARATION:

Blend all ingredients except the cookies. Rim the glass with Oreo cookie crumbs. Garnish with the Crunch bars.

H u l k• Oreo• Nestle Crunch

• ½ lemon, juice only• 3 oz. lemon-lime soda• 1 oz. orange juice• 1 dash blue food coloring

PREPARATION:

Blend the soda with the juices and food coloring then pour into glass. Blend the Strawberry with the grenadine then pour in the glass on top so the mixtures don't combine with each other. Garnish with a Gummy Bear Kabob.

S u p e r m a n• ½ strawberry• 1/2 tsp. grenadine• 4 Gummy Bears