Casa Velas - Press Room

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (April 2, 2007) –  From now through December 20, 2007 Casa Velas all-inclusive boutique hotel on the Marina Vallarta golf course in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is offering an Unlimited Golf package. Included is unlimited golf rounds per person, per day, at the Jack Nicklaus, Tom Wieskopf or Joe Finger designed, 18-hole golf courses.  Casa Velas' all-inclusive Unlimited Golf package is $245 per person per night, based on double occupancy through December 20th, 2007.  Single occupancy is $350 per night. The package includes accommodations in a Master Suite; one Spa hydrotherapy circuit, per person, per stay; and breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte at the hotel's gourmet and Beach Club restaurants. The use of the Casa Velas oceanfront Beach Club; premium liquors at the Lobby bar and Aqua Bar; shuttle service to and from the airport (Web bookings only); and taxes and gratuities are also included in the price. The hotel is adults only and minimum of three nights is required. For reservations or more information, visit www.hotelcasavelas.com or call 1-866-612-1097.

            Casa Velas offers a choice of three signature-designed golf courses in the Puerto Vallarta area. Vista Vallarta, a short drive from the hotel, features two courses, one designed by Jack Nicklaus and the other by Tom Weiskopf. The Jack Nicklaus 18-hole course is a par 72 with 7,073 yards and offers an easier game with grassy hillsides, dense forest of Palm and giant Ficus trees and natural streams. The Tom Weiskopf course, also 18 holes, is a par 72 with 6,976 yards with more extreme terrain including dense jungles, deep ravines and swift creeks. The third course, 18-holes at Marina Vallarta, was designed by Joe Finger and is 6,701 yards and a par 71 layout.

Casa Velas, the only member of Leading Small Hotels of the World in Puerto Vallarta, features 80 suites, some with private pools and artwork by famous Mexican designer Sergio Bustamante, and all with Bulgari amenities. A highlight of the hotel is the Wellness Spa/Medi Holiday program at Spa Casa Velas, a member of Leading Spas of The World, which offers an in-house cardiologist and healthy spa menu by a certified nutritionist for a total health assessment. The spa also encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness gym and a beauty salon. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine. Casa Velas is located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries, and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk).