Gourmet Pizza and Complimentary Nightly Drink Tastings at Velas Vallarta PR Web
go to original March 27, 2016

Mexico’s Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta recently debuted a new nightly drink tasting activity for guests, adding to its list of expansive amenities and services included in the nightly rate.

Located in the lively Lobby Bar from 6 to 7 pm each evening, tastings range from premium wines, cocktails and mojitos to martinis and daiquiris. Local fruits such as strawberry, peach, kiwi, pineapple, mango and raspberry are featured in the daiquiris and mojitos. In addition, premium red and white wines from Argentina, Chile, Italy and Spain are available. Perhaps the most anticipated tasting is the margarita night. Guests can sample strawberry, traditional, cucumber and blackberry margaritas prior to participating in the Mexican Fiesta every Sunday, where a 12-piece Mariachi Band plays tunes to enjoy while authentic cuisine, games and handicrafts are showcased.

Mexico’s family-friendly, all-suites Velas Vallarta offers guests an expansive gourmet pizza menu, overseen by top Chicago Italian chef Dino Romanucci. Included in the nightly rate, the 24-hour suite service features a menu of 13 options, perfect for families retreating from the beach or a late night snack following a nightly cocktail tasting, the latest addition to the property’s wide range of themed programming. Delicious offerings range from traditional favorites like Margarita and Hawaiian to more creative offerings using fresh local ingredients. Stand out recipes include the Salmone Affumicato, using smoked salmon and capers, along with the Gamberi “Cajún” topped with shrimp, sausage and Cajun spices. Guests can also indulge in sweeter options, with a couple adorned with apples, pears, strawberries, and cinnamon.

Rates at Velas Vallarta start as $180 per person per night, based on double occupancy. All-inclusive rates include suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or more information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit Velas Vallarta.

Velas Vallarta is an all-inclusive family resort located on 10 acres of oceanfront with lush gardens in Puerto Vallarta, walking distance of Marina Vallarta Golf Course and just minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Situated on the emerald waters of Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta features 345 suites in three eight-story buildings, a high-tech Convention Center that can accommodate up to 700 people, three swimming pools, a rejuvenating spa along with spa cabins seaside, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and an inviting lounge with live music. Nightly theme dinners and local specialties are sure to please even the most discerning palate, and room service is available around the clock. When it comes to daytime and evening entertainment, guests can choose from an exciting and original array of activities and events, from making piñatas and jewelry, yoga on the jetty to Mexican fiestas and casino nights. The recently renovated Kids’ Club also welcomes children under 13 with supervised activities like treasure hunt, face painting, sand castles to crafting with beads, allowing parents to indulge in a choice of exciting or relaxing pursuits like a game of golf, a variety of excursions or pampering at the spa. In addition, the resort was one of the first in the destination with a Green Globe certification, dating back to 2008. Puerto Vallarta features championship golf courses, world-class spas and magnificent beaches, not to mention various sports and activities up in the Sierra Madre Mountains. The possibilities for rest and relaxation, or fun and excitement, are endless. Velas Vallarta was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, majority owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.