Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Looks Toward Holiday Season with Magellan Award and Special Offers for Guests
Islands of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico (PRWEB) October 05, 2015 -- Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, Baja’s first “million star” resort, has a lot to celebrate as the calendar turns toward the holiday season, including a 2015 Magellan Award, and special offers for travelers from Los Angeles and those staying at the resort during Thanksgiving.
Travel Weekly magazine recognized the Islands of Loreto with a 2015 Silver Magellan Award in the Adventure Destination category. The award is a nod to the resort’s robust outdoor offerings, such as stand-up paddle boarding, glass-bottom kayaking, hiking and mountain biking, and PADI-certified SCUBA diving lessons in the waters that Jacques Cousteau called the Aquarium of the World.
The award will be highlighted in a special section of the October 19 issue of Travel Weekly.
One great way for travelers to experience the outdoor adventures that the Islands of Loreto have to offer—and more—is with the new California Weekend package. For $298 USD per person, per night, guests can enjoy:
• A 3-night stay in the Deluxe Studio category, European Plan
• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) to Loreto (LTO) on Alaska Airlines
• 1 $25 Sábila Spa gift certificate
• A private dinner, prepared by one of the resort’s chefs, including a bottle of wine
• A paddle board tour on beach property
• A kayaking tour in a clear-bottom kayak
• Snorkeling at Danzante Bay Island
• A bike tour
• A hiking tour, and;
• 2 SCUBA diving lessons
Booking is available now through November 4, 2015, with travel dates available until December 19, 2015.
For guests planning to visit during Thanksgiving, The Market Restaurant will feature a culinary tribute to the holiday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26), guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet for $40 USD (half price for kids 3-12, and infants eat free).
It’s a unique way to enjoy a traditional holiday, all in the beautiful locale of Loreto!
For resort reservations or additional information, please contact the resort at reservaciones.vdpl(at)vgloreto(dot)com or call 800.790.4187. To learn more about Villa del Palmar, contact your preferred travel professional, visit http://www.villadelpalmarloreto.com or call the number above.
About Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto: Baja’s First Million Star Resort
Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto is a luxury destination resort on the Sea of Cortez, off the eastern coast of the Baja peninsula overlooking Danzante Island (one of five in the region). Flanked by the rugged Sierra de la Giganta range, the Villa del Palmar is the first and only resort to occupy one of the Gulf of California's last virgin coastlines. The resort features 181 new, spacious, beautifully appointed Deluxe Ocean View, one, two and three bedroom Suites with terraces and stunning ocean and mountain views, three restaurants offering gourmet dining, an attentive English-speaking staff, five swimming pools, a 39,000 square-foot Sabila Spa and Wellness Center, two tennis courts, beautiful beaches, a private beachfront Danzante Bungalow and a mild and warm climate year-round. The 7,400-yard Rees Jones-designed Danzante Bay golf course opening October 2015 will offer a challenging, yet friendly course that works with the natural beauty and serenity of the surrounding environment.
Guests can enjoy PADI-certified SCUBA diving lessons and snorkeling tours in the protected indigo waters that explorer Jacques Cousteau once dubbed the “Aquarium of the World.” Outdoor adventurers can also experience tours of the nearby Coronado, Danzante and Del Carmen Islands atop an inflatable APEX boat, as well as swimming, world-class fishing aboard the “Mad Dash” tournament boat, paddle boarding, kayaking, whale watching and mountain biking. With complimentary shuttle service, guests can explore the historic town at the Islands of Loreto and visit the 1697 mission that made the town famous. The area is also known for its wildlife, including the 900 species of fish off the coast and in an area that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second largest National Marine Park. Hotel perks include a spa and fitness center, massages, salsa dance lessons and movie nights for children. Travelers can take a short flight from LAX on Alaska Airlines or from Calgary, Canada aboard WestJet, Canada’s most-preferred airline, to the Islands of Loreto.
The resort is also currently named the 16th best resort in Mexico by Trip Advisor and a nominee for “Mexico’s Leading Beach Resort” in the 2015 World Travel Awards.
For additional information on events, amenities, or availability call 800.790.4187 or visit http://www.villadelpalmarloreto.com/. Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings by finding us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/villadelpalmarattheislandsofloreto) or Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter as @VilladelPalmarL.
Curator PR for Villa Group, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, 858-776-2401, [email protected]
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