Puerto Vallarta Vacation

The 5-star "Grand Velas" in Puerto Vallarta, is a beautiful, all-inclusive resort that I definitely would like to stay at again!

It took about 15 minutes to get from the airport to the resort. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with cold washcloths and a complimentary drink (non-alcoholic). We were able to check in immediately, and head to our room. The room was spacious and beautiful. We had a large king-size bed that was very plush and comfortable. The room also featured marble floors, a mini-bar, and a couch and coffee table. The marble bathroom was large and featured a Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. The room also had a large oceanfront balcony with lounge chairs and a love seat. Our view was awesome!

The grounds of this resort were very lush and vibrant. Everything was very well manicured. Every once in a while we'd even see a peacock or two walking around the property. Some days there would be local vendors selling various souvenirs like clothing, jewelry, custom-made paintings, etc.

The pool area was gorgeous, and featured 3 infinity pools that flowed into each other. There was also a large swim-up bar that was convenient for when you didn't want to leave the pool to have lunch or get a drink.

As for restaurants, there were several ranging from casual to upscale. "Azul" was the name of the casual restaurant which served breakfast, lunch and dinner. They would even have a mariachi band that played for the guests on occasion. Then there were 3 dressier restaurants that served dinner only..."Luca" served Italian food, "Piaf" had French cuisine, and "Frida" was Mexican. Or, if you prefer not to eat at the restaurants, this All-Inclusive resort offers 24-hour room service.

This is a resort that I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to take a trip to Puerto Vallarta. Not only is the resort big and beautiful, but the Mexican people are so friendly and very accommodating!