puerto vallerta

Casa Cupula, The First Gay Condo-Hotel

Filed under: Estates, Luxury Travel & Hotels

Gay resorts are increasing in popularity but so far I hadn't see any gay-themed fractional resorts until now. Puerto Vallerta's Casa Cupula, a popular gay destination has created a new condo-hotel for gay men and friends. The Private Residences are available in both full and fractional ownership. Shared amenities include rooftop terrace with an infinity pool, secure indoor parking, shared use of an SUV, 24/7 security and a state-of-the-art gym and spa The units also offer all of Casa Cupula's services such as room service, concierge, free continental breakfast, free WiFi Internet access and linens. The units will each be individually designed with home theaters, dual-headed showers, Jacuzzis and in-suite laundry. Some units also come with individual dipping pools, gourmet kitchens and private roof-top terraces. Prices start at under $100,000 for 28-day fractional ownership.

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Whale Watching at Verana

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spas

Tequila and whales? It doesn't sound like a winning combination but Verana, a resort hotel, 30 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico makes it sound endearing. It's whale watching season there as the whales make their yearly migration. For those who come to Verana to see the whales, Verana is busting out the good stuff, such as Jose Cuervo's Reserva de la Familia and Don Eduardo Anejo for nightly tequila tastings. They also offer cooking classes, a menu of spa treatments and yoga classes. Getting to Verana isn't the easiest thing in the world, once you get to Puerto Vallerta, you have to take a taxi and then a boat ride to reach your destination, but once you are there you are ensconced upon a hilltop with beautiful ocean views. A very fine place to look at over the water and greet the whales. Rates start at $280 per night not including meals.

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Casa Velas Golf Package

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Casa Velas in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico wants to fulfill your golf jones during the winter months. They are offering a golf package that includes two rounds of golf per person at your choice of three golf courses. There is the Marina Vallarta course which is located close to the hotel as well as two courses at Vista Vallarta, one designed by Jack Nicklaus and the other by Tom Weiskopf which are a short drive away. For $260 per person per night double occupancy, you get accommodations in a Master Suite, unlimited use of the Spa's hydrotherapy facility and breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte at the hotel's gourmet and Beach Club restaurants.

The hotels is not on the beach but there is a beach club for hotel guests only within walking distance and guests of Casa Velas boutique hotel have access to all facilities to the sister beachfront property, Velas Vallarta Suite Resort. Basically you trade off the oceanview for more of an intimate experience (Casa Velas is only 80 suites).

The hotel is also home to the Life Extension program at Spa Casa Velas, which offers an in-house cardiologist and a spa menu. The program includes a check up and assistance from American hospital physicians including an EKG and lipid profile. After all, if you have to visit a doctor, why not do it in paradise?

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