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Nuevo Vallarta

Grand Velas Suites and Spa

by omar said

An August 2003 travel journal

Last Updated: October 14, 2004

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I´ve been in a lot of all-inclusive resorts, in Huatulco and Cancun mostly, but I can tell you that I´ve never stayed in a place like this before where they really treat you like a "king."

If you like scuba diving, they have great places, and if you´ve never seen whales, this is the place.

Quick Tips:

When you´re at the resort, tip the waiters, because even though everything is paid for, if you like to be treated more than "nice," give ´em a small tip just to let them know you appreciate their hard work.

Best Way To Get Around:

You´re gonna have to take a taxi everywhere you go or rent a car, because Nuevo Vallarta is about 15 miles away from Puerto Vallarta.
They also give you as an RCI member a free stay at the SPA, where they´re gonna make sure you relax, and trust me, you´ll want to be there every day, I think they have 22 massage cabins and it´s considered as one of the world´s best Spas.

They have three restaurants, two only for dining and one for breakfast and lunch, where you can find everything from American, Mexican food to Chinese, Thai and Japanese (sushi).

The smallest suite they´ll give you is 350 sq feet, you´ll have your own terrace and they´re all ocean view.

  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by omar said on October 14, 2004

Grand Velas International Residence All Inclusive
Avenida Paseo de los Cocoteros 98 Sur Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico 63735
322/2268000

Lucca

Restaurant

Remember that at Grand Velas All suites, you already paid for everything. That way you don´t have to worry about the cost of things in the resort. If you had to, it would have been very expensive.

I can tell you that the food is gourmet style; they serve you as many times as you want. If you like drinking there´s pink, red and white wine as well as cognac MARTELL, whisky and everything else. You have 2 or 3 waiters to serve you and light up your cigar or cigarrette, always saying, "Anything else, sir??"

And the view you´ll have from the restaurant, this spectacular ocean view watching the sunset... awesome. You and you´re partner will have a very nice, romantic time.

  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by omar said on October 14, 2004

Lucca
Grand Velas Hotel Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
+52 (322) 2268000

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