Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort

- luxury All-Inclusive in the Riviera Nayarit, north of Puerta Vallarta, Mexico

(LifeWire) - The Velas Group has specialized in luxury resorts since the opening of its first property in Las Vegas in 1989. The luxury all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites Resort and Spa opened in 2003 and was the hotel group’s first Mexican property, offering high-end amenities and services in an enviable Puerto Vallarta location on Mexico's west coast: this area is now known as the Riviera Nayarit. This award-winning resort is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.

The Grand Velas All Suites Resort and Spa is just a 15-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta’s Gustavo Díaz Ordáz International Airport. Its beachfront location in Nuevo Vallarta at Banderas Bay, not far from downtown Puerto Vallarta, is a great spot for snorkeling, diving and whale watching. The waters are usually safe enough here to wade and swim with young ones, but do exercise caution.

Grand Velas All Suites Resort and Spa - Features:

• Spacious suites, all with terraces and pillow menus
• Several restaurants with in an array of international cuisines
• Three swimming pools including an infinity pool
• Two lit tennis courts
• Award-winning spa and fitness center
• On-site sports include boogie boarding, scuba diving demonstrations and kayaking.
• Nighttime entertainment in an open-air amphitheater

For Families:

• Grand Velas Kids’ Club for ages 4 to 14.
• Kids’ activities include rock painting, kite flying, and Spanish classes, cooking lessons and live animal shows.
• Children’s pool
• Video games and children’s garden.
• Outdoor fun includes kickball, dodgeball, sandcastle building and soccer.
• Grand Velas Kids’ Spa (adult supervision required)
• Discounted children's prices for ages 2 to 12.
• babysitting available for an extra fee

Keep in Mind about Grand Velas All Suites Resort and Spa:

• Some of the resort’s restaurants have a dress code and require reservations; check in advance.
• Bottled water is available in the rooms.

Find Out More:

• See the Grand Velas All Suites Resort and Spa web site.
• Check the resort’s rating at the popular family vacation packager Apple Vacations. (At time of writing: six Golden Apples, or "Exceptional Standard of Quality & Service.”)
• Read visitors' comments at a site like TripAdvisor.com.
• Check Prices
• more about the Riviera Nayarit and about Puerta Vallarta for families

This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.

*Always check resort sites for updates!