Velas Vallarta. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Kick off 2026 with a micro-cation at one of many luxurious all-inclusive Velas Resorts. Based on Allianz International Help, since 2019, Individuals have been taking extra leisure journeys that final 4 days or much less. The examine confirmed that 57% of Individuals, with millennials on the forefront, are having fun with shorter and extra intentional journey experiences. Micro-cations will proceed to be in style subsequent yr.
All year long, Velas Resorts gives company with culinary experiences from the fishing villages of Puerto Vallarta to the unique fruits of Los Cabos, every resort highlighting every area’s native delicacies.
The resort’s world-class govt cooks oversee distinctive eating experiences, together with annual meals festivals and particular occasions that showcase Mexico’s vibrant foods and drinks tradition.
Velas Vallarta. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Velas Resorts has launched a brand new “micro-cation” menu designed for vacationers of all ages. In Puerto Vallarta, two of its luxurious properties, Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta, supply spacious oceanview one-bedroom suites paired with a spread of immersive experiences, from morning yoga on a grassy garden to classes held beside gently crashing waves.
On the five-star Grand Velas, company can take part in water-based health lessons that ship notable physiological advantages. Analysis reveals that water aerobics gives pure resistance and might improve caloric burn by as much as 25 % in comparison with land-based exercises, making aquatic train interesting throughout a variety of health ranges.
Vacationers can even choose themed three-night getaways with thoughtfully curated itineraries. Every Velas resort options its personal lineup of actions tailor-made to particular pursuits, together with poolside leisure, culinary experiences, wellness, tradition, journey, and seasonal celebrations.
Casa Velas. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Positioned on the Marina Vallarta golf course, the boutique Casa Velas presents an array of wellness lessons that embrace yoga on the garden and an ‘Essence of Botanical Backyard’ workshop. This immersive sensory expertise has company discover customized aromatherapy. The wellness providing combines nature, creativity, and scientific exploration to find the therapeutic energy of botanicals in an intimate, hands-on setting.
The expertise begins with an introduction to aromatherapy. Visitors study concerning the profound results aromatherapy has on one’s temper, wellness, and well being. Led by knowledgeable facilitators, company begin with a guided botanical backyard tour, figuring out and sustainably harvesting herbs, flowers, and crops. Visitors can pluck fruit and herbs straight from the botanical backyard, from rosemary, lavender, mint, basil, and lemongrass, to peppermint, epazote (Mexican tea), aloe vera, sage, nopales (cactus pads), thyme, tamarind, jackfruit, mango, guava and extra. Then, a hands-on crafting session teaches members the methods for extracting and mixing important oils to create signature aromas for scented oils, room sprays, and different purposes. Every visitor leaves with their very own customized creation, a aromatic, memorable memento of their time at Casa Velas.
Casa Velas. Photograph Jill Weinlein
For these searching for the last word botanical wellness journey, Casa Velas presents an elevated package deal combining the workshop with the resort’s acclaimed 4-Handed Natural Ritual on the resort’s Abja Spa. This luxury 50-minute therapeutic massage remedy options fragrant natural compresses crammed with orange peel, cloves, bay leaf, horsetail, and different botanicals, utilized utilizing a signature therapeutic spiral method. Visitors incorporate their personally crafted aromas into this indulgent spa remedy, creating a very personalized sensory expertise that blends their workshop creation with knowledgeable therapeutic methods.
The ‘Essence of Botanical Backyard’ workshop is priced at $400 USD for as much as eight members. The entire botanical expertise, together with the workshop and 4-Handed Natural Ritual for 2 company, is $971 USD.
The all-inclusive Velas Resorts in Mexico are recognized for his or her tropical gardens, golden seashores, golf programs, artwork, swimming pools, and curated immersive experiences very best for micro-cations in 2026.
