Velas Resorts Named Among Best Of The Best Resorts In The World In TripAdvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Continuing to surpass travelers’ expectations, Velas Resorts in Mexico were once again recognized among the top hotels in the world in TripAdvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos were honored among the Best Luxury Hotels and All-inclusive Resorts in Mexico. In the former category, Grand Velas Los Cabos was #1 and also included among the Top Luxury Hotels and Top All Inclusive Resorts in the World. Casa Velas, the collection’s adults only property, was also noted among the Top All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico. Achieving TripAdvisor’s highest honor among the top 1% of hotels worldwide, Grand Velas and Casa Velas were certified 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best.

The ongoing success of Velas Resorts can be attributed to its quality driven approach. The resorts are dedicated to offering unparalleled experiences and exclusive access to innovative amenities, services, and facilities.

“Our goal is always to exceed guests’ expectations,” said Eduardo Vela, president of Velas Resorts. “By delivering high-quality, memorable experiences, we aim to always keep our guests first. It is an honor to receive these awards knowing our guests value our service and quality.”

Below is the full list of award categories and acclamations:

Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Mexico

Grand Velas Los Cabos – #1 Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – #6 Grand Velas Riviera Maya – #19

Top 25 Hotels in Mexico

Grand Velas Los Cabos – #3 Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – #11 Grand Velas Riviera Maya – #23

Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico

Grand Velas Los Cabos – #4 Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – #8 Grand Velas Riviera Maya – #13 Casa Velas - #17

Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the World

Grand Velas Los Cabos – #11

Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the World

Grand Velas Los Cabos – #15

For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit https://www.velasresorts.com

U.S. News & World Report Names Its Best Hotels Hotels For 2016

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Sea Island, Georgia may be an overlooked vacation destination. But its beloved Lodge at Sea Island has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hotel in the U.S. for 2016.

The consumer advice and information publisher revealed its annual lists of the best hotels across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Caribbean Thursday, ranking the cream of the crop based on thousands of independent reviews from guests and travel industry experts.

In all, more than 2,500 hotels across the four regions were evaluated. 

The Lodge at Sea Island was followed by Washington, D.C.'s The Jefferson at No. 2 and third-place ARIA Sky Suites in Las Vegas made its top five debut. 

Representing Canada, The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal takes the top spot for the third straight year.

Here's how the top five break down for all four regions in 2016:

Best Hotels in the U.S.

1. The Lodge at Sea Island

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. ARIA Sky Suites

4. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu  

5. The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Best Hotels in Canada

1. Ritz-Carlton, Montreal 

2. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

3. Trump International Hotel and Tower Toronto

4. Rosewood Hotel Georgia

5. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

Best Hotels in the Caribbean

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

2. Jamaica Inn

3. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

4. Tortuga Bay

5. Jade Mountain 

Best Hotels in Mexico

1. Rosewood Mayakoba

2. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

3. One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos

4. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort

5. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

"The hotels on our list are adored by both travelers and expert reviewers for their high-quality amenities, comfortable rooms and exceptional services," said U.S. News Travel Editor Erin Shields in a statement. 

To determine its Best Hotels, U.S. News said it "combines a hotel's industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings." 

Afterward, the top 10 percent in each region are awarded Gold badges, while the top 30 percent receive Silver badges.

Source:  PATRICK CLARKE , www.travelpulse.com