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The 9th Annual Vallarta Golf Cup Returns to Puerto Vallarta

Value-packed Packages for Golfers & Non-golfers Alike at Velas Vallarta, Casa Velas & Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Puerto Vallarta (October 26, 2010) –   The prestigious Vallarta Golf Cup returns to the championship Vista Vallarta Golf Club in Puerto Vallarta for its ninth year November 14th.  The Cup features play on the 18-hole Tom Weiskopf course set amongst a dramatic jungle backdrop and many attractive prizes, such as $100,000 cash, new cars, jewelry and other luxury amenities. In celebration of the tournament, Velas Resorts is offering value-packed packages at the oceanfront family-friendly Velas Vallarta, AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas, a luxury boutique hotel and ocean club situated on the spectacular greens of Marina Vallarta’s 18-hole golf course.

Velas Resorts’ Golf Club Packages include registration in the Cup, a welcome cocktail hour, snacks during the tournament and an awards lunch for golfers.  Non-golfers will be treated to a $100 spa credit per suite per stay at the respective Velas Resort.  The Velas Resorts’ all-inclusive rates also include plush suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a choice of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24 hr in-suite service, fitness center, kids’ club, evening entertainment, activities for adults and children, taxes and gratuities, and more.

 Packages are valid from November 13th-16th at $240 per golfer per night at Velas Vallarta and $260 at Casa Velas.  Non-Golfers are priced at $225 per night at Velas Vallarta and $245 at Casa Velas.  All prices are based on double occupancy.  For reservations, please call 1-866-847-4609 or visit http://www.grandvelas.com

 About Velas Vallarta:

             Velas Vallarta, an all-suite resort and convention center located on 10 acres of oceanfront in Puerto Vallarta, is walking distance from Marina Vallarta Golf Course and just minutes from Downtown Puerto Vallarta’s captivating attractions, activities and landmarks. Situated on the emerald waters of Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta features 339 suites,tech Convention Center that can accommodate up to 700 people, three swimming pools, a rejuvenating spa, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and an inviting lounge with live music and entertainment nightly. 

 About Casa Velas:

            Casa Velas, a boutique hotel and ocean club nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta’s 18-hole golf course, is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award.  Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries and “El Malecon” (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis.  Spa Casa Velas, a Leading Spa of the World, 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.

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

            Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, an all-suites and spa resort located just 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Five-Diamond Award.  The resort features 267 spacious ocean-view suites.  The crown jewel of the resort and a member of Leading Spas of the World, the Spa at Grand Velas features 20 treatment rooms, over 80 spa treatments, gym and exercise room, spa boutique and beauty salon.  Five restaurants, three of which have been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award, feature stylish decor and a la carte choices for French, Italian or Mexican cuisine. The family-friendly resort also offers t iered three-temperature infinity pools, tennis court, 25,321 total sq feet of meeting space and a Kids Club. Nearby are championship golf courses, numerous options for soft adventure, and the charming town of Puerto Vallarta with its many shops, art galleries and nightlife.

  a high-tech Convention Center that can accommodate up to 700 people, three swimming pools, a rejuvenating spa, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and an inviting lounge with live music and entertainment nightly. 

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Por Julieta Del Toro

Será este próximo 14 de noviembre cuando el campo de golf Vista Vallarta se vista de gala para recibir en sus instalaciones la 9ª Copa de Golf Vallarta presentado por el Fideicomiso de Puerto Vallarta y como parte del programa “Torneo de la Organización Mundial de Turismo”.

Desde 2002, con la realización del EMC World Cup, el mundo del golf y sus más importantes protagonistas han puesto sus miradas en este maravilloso destino turístico que cuenta con los espacios adecuados y el apoyo necesario por parte de autoridades y patrocinadores, lo que coloca a Vallarta y Riviera Nayarit entre los lugares predilectos para practicar este deporte.

Reconocidos patrocinadores entre los que se encuentran Casa Velas y Velas Vallarta otorgarán un total de 800.000 USD en premios entre los que se incluyen, coches, joyas, estancias en maravillosos destinos turísticos y dinero en efectivo. Tanto el 1° como el 2° lugar recibirán un trofeo en bronce además del reconocimiento de Gira Ingolf y Campeonato Latinoamericano Golf Channel.

Para más información, consulte las bases en http://www.vallartagolf.com/espanol/index.html

Vallarta has long been a golf paradise with seven professionally designed courses in the area. This time of the year, however, there is an additional attraction: the Vallarta Golf Cup, which will be held this year on November 16th at the Tom Weiskopf course. This tournament is only for 120 golfers (that is, 30 teams of four) who will be competing for the magnificent “Swing Vallarta” trophy.

There will be a concierge service to assist participants, welcome gifts from the sponsors and phenomenal prizes for “Hole in One Shoot Outs” – including an $700,000 condominium! Check their web page (http://www.vallartagolf.com) for more detailed information, including forms of payment and the registration format. Tournament and hotel packages are also available.