Thursday, June 9, 2011

Sensory Packages Available to Casa Valerie Villa Rental Guests

If you are planning a vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we of course highly recommend either of our two luxury Villas; Casa Valerie and Villa Real del Mar. Not only do they have every amenity (and then some) that you could ever wish for, but we offer Sensory Packages to bring your vacation to the next level.

What are Sensory Packages?

Our Sensory Packages are classes, events and courses that will compliment your lifestyle and add a new dimension to your holiday.

Wine lovers can arrange to have Puerto Vallarta's top wine supplier, Sea Coast Wines, tailor a wine tasting to please your palate by hosting a wine tasting at your Villa. You may select a variety of wines from a region such as the U.S., South America, Mexico or Italy or a combination. Savor the five tasteful selections at sunset and under the stars.


If wine is not your drink of choice, maybe a Tequila tasting is more to your liking. A local tequila expert will greet you and your guests at your private Villa and will introduce you to the national drink of Mexico. Tequila is much more than just a clear alcohol used for making margaritas; the class will include a discussion on how the drink is made, sampling of four different grades of tequila, tasting techniques and what to look for in a quality tequila.

Most people forgo working out on vacation but we have some exhilarating options to keep you fit while having fun. We work with some of the best dance experts in town and can easily arrange to have one meet you and your guests at your Villa to teach you the techniques and execution of one of the most sultry of Latin dances, Choose the one you want to experience, either the Salsa or the Tango and dance the night away on the terrace under the stars.

If you love to simply relax while on vacation, we can have you covered from head to toe in bliss. Enjoy a spa day at your private Villa and indulge in massage, facials, manicures, pedicure or other spa services that are sure to make you feel incredible. We suggest you start your vacation off right and plan a pampering day at the beginning of your stay to help you relax and unwind. Don't you deserve it?

If you really need to “stop the world” and escape to a higher level of being and bliss, we offer yoga classes for you and your guests with one of the best yoginis in town in the yoga style you prefer and at any level of practice. If you are new to yoga and meditation, we can put together an intro into yoga experience guaranteed to make you say “om” and “namaste”.


Many people travel to learn more about a culture or to glean information to take back home and this is why we offer painting and cooking classes as well. Discover a hidden talent or a new hobby in a foreign land that you will carry with you long after your vacation ends.

Interested in seeing more? Please visit our Sensory Package page and see how your vacation can be one that you will never forget.

Please check out our video tour of Casa Valerie



Check out our video of Villa Real del Mar

Monday, May 16, 2011

Photo Contest Winner! Casa Valerie Luxury Villa Escape!

A big congratulations to Laura Lightbody who won our most recent Photo Contest on our Casa Valerie Villa Rentals Facebook Page.


Our Photo Contest featured our Facebook fan's favorite Vacation Photos and the photo with the most "likes" would win a luxurious two night stay at our Villa, Casa Valerie in Mismaloya, just a few minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Laura posted her photo and then got all of her friends to "Like" the Casa Valerie Facebook page and then "vote/like" her photo! She had a ton of friends vote thus making her photo the stand out winner. 

Not only was Laura's photo great it was a lot of fun. So many fun, happy smiling faces in it, we wanted to know the story behind the photo, so we asked her. And she was kind enough to answer a few questions and send in additional photos from her vacation.

Casa Valerie: When did you stay at Casa Calerie?
Laura: Sept 2010.

Casa Valerie: How did you find out about Casa Valerie?
Laura: It was a recommendation from a friend.


Casa Valerie: Who stayed with you and was there a special occasion?
Laura: Me and 12 other girlfriends stayed at the Villa for our good friend's bachelorette party and an excuse to get out of the country.


Casa Valerie: What was the highlight of your stay there?
Laura: So hard to pick one. it was such a memorable trip. the weather was incredible, the food was fantastic and the Villa was so comfortable for our big group of girls.


Casa Valerie: What are your favorite things about Casa Valerie?
Laura: Long dinners followed by watching the sunset.


Casa Valerie: Tell us about the photo that helped you win the two night stay at Casa Valerie?
Laura: We spent so much time in or around the pool, we decided to take a group shot on the ledge. I love the picture because it represents how much fun we had together on the trip. and we are all sun-kissed.


Casa Valerie: Who will you bring with you as your guests?
Laura: The same 12 girls! Reunion time, duh. :)


Casa Valerie: What do you plan to do on your next stay at Casa Valerie?
Laura: Sun, food, wine and relaxation.


We look forward to seeing Laura Lightbody again and of course the rest of the group on their Gurly Getaway! Congrats Laura!

Monday, April 4, 2011

R.I.S.E Benefit. Brunch

Final brunch of the season announced for R.I.S.E

Saturday, April 16th, in the stunning Mismaloya Villa: Casa Valerie



P R E S S R E L E A S E


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 4, 2011

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Supporters of Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.) have announced their final champagne brunch of the season. Aimed at raising funds necessary to support this special shelter for children in Puerto Vallarta, the final event will be held at the beautiful Casa Valerie in the hills of Mismaloya on Saturday, April 16th.



The final R.I.S.E. and Shine event will feature exquisite gourmet brunch selections prepared by celebrated chef Seth Cloutman, including freshly baked pastries, frittatas, quiches and eggs Benedict with live entertainment including a performance by some of the children from R.I.S.E.

Advance purchase of tickets is required for limited seating at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Tickets are available at $350 Pesos each at Daiquiri Dick’s, or by contacting Seth at seth@foodbyseth.com or Chris Amo at keithamo@msn.com.

Don't miss out on this last special opportunity of the season to help the children at R.I.S.E., enjoy a fabulous meal, and experience the spectacular villa and vistas of Casa Valerie. More information about the villa, which is available for rentals or for your perfect event, can be found at www.CasaValerie.com. A shuttle will take attendees from the parking lot beside the Hotel Barceló to the villa.



For more information about R.I.S.E., please contact Sol at the Refugio at (322) 222-7857 or by email at elsoldevallarta@hotmail.com.


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R.I.S.E - The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is a non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14. Some of these children are orphans but most come from unbearable situations having been abused, neglected, or simply abandoned. R.I.S.E. is a Mexican non-profit charitable organization, which accepts donations through a number of charitable organizations. More information about tax deductible donations can be found at their website: Refugio-Infantil.org.

CASA VALERIE - Casa Valerie Luxury Villa Rentals offer all of the services you may need for planning your next vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Whether you are looking for a luxurious beachfront villa in Mismaloya or the north shore, Casa Valerie's staff can help make your next vacation or event in the Banderas Bay area a memorable one. www.casavalerie.com

Monday, March 21, 2011

Casa Valerie Photo Contest! Win a Two Night Stay!

Win a two night stay at the luxury Villa; Casa Valerie, just a few minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The contest is simple! All you need to do is upload your favorite vacation photo(s) on the Casa Valerie Villa Rentals Facebook Page and get your Facebook friends and family to vote for your photo!

It is easy to share it with your FB friends, simply click share after you upload your photo and ask them to "like" Casa Valerie's FB Page and "like" your photo. (They can comment also!)

The photo that has the most votes will win a two night stay at Casa Valerie for up to 11 additional guests!

See the details by clicking on the photo below!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Win a Vacation Photo Contest Results

In January, we held a contest to win a fabulous two night stay at Villa Real del Mar.
We asked fans and friends on Facebook and Twitter to post their favorite vacation photo(s) on our facebook wall for Casa Valerie Villa Rentals in Puerto Vallarta.

We had many great submissions and after a tough decision making process, we chose our top three photos.


Third place is "Sombrero Man"


Second place is "Drinks"







And the winner of the two night Villa Vaction is....

"At the Pool"





Congratulations Jordan! We will see you soon!

Want to see more of the photos- become a fan of our Facebook Page.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Wine Pairing Events in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Two wine pairing events are paired with two of the most amazing luxury Villas on the Bay of Banderas. These two special limited space events are open to the public and will be the highlight of the winter season.

Prices include wines, Hors d'œuvres, entertainment and a special hand crafted Mexican chocolate.

Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at Casa Valerie
Friday February 4th, 2011 at Villa Real del Mar

Click on the image below to view the complete details.

Remember space is limited, so make your reservation as soon as possible.

Here are driving directions for each event. Tickets are available t Xocodiva on Rodolfo Gomez, across from the San Marino Hotel.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Destination Weddings in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Destination weddings are “hot” right now (pardon the pun) especially for couples looking to escape the traditional wedding venues in their city as well as for economic reasons.


Ecomomics 101
When you take the biggest day of your life to a location away from home, you end up limiting the guest list which can often be a blessing, especially for couples feeling trapped into inviting the whole neighborhood, their teams of co-workers and the distant cousins they haven’t seen in a decade or two.  Destination weddings ensure that you share your day with only the nearest and dearest people in your lives thus lessening the pressure of how to cut down the guest list. 

The Big Enchilada
A destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta combines not only an incredibly romantic backdrop to your wedding but you combine a family reunion, a romantic vacation (not just for yourself but for your friends as well) a spectacular honeymoon and memories that cannot be made at the local wedding hall or Hyatt Hotel. Especially in the dead of winter. 


Planning
Planning a vacation is always exciting. Planning a wedding can be daunting to say the least. But planning a romantic honeymoon in an exotic location often gets the groom to get involved in the arrangements. Since most of the leg work is often done by a wedding planner, all you need to do is dream together, send the planner your ideas, concepts and desires and they bring your dreams to fruition. Best yet, in-laws, family and friends have limited say this way when they feel the need to butt-in and tell you what to do for your big day. 

Get Away!
Since most friends and families today are spread out across country and the world, considering that they would need to travel anyway, a destination wedding makes sense logistically. Plus, it takes the pressure off of having to find comfortable places for them to stay, local transportation and you having enough “space” to prepare.  Most guests at a destination wedding end up exploring the area, bonding and enjoying a mini-vacation which allows you plenty of time to relax and unwind. You can work with your planner to set up tours, spa days and fishing or canopy tours to keep them entertained.


Location
There are many places to hold a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta but our favorite is a spectacular private villa, Casa Valerie, Mismaloya. This 10,000 square foot Villa is nestled on the hillside above the Bay of Banderas and offers stunning 180 degree breathtaking views of the ocean and spectacular sunsets, the surrounding mountains, lush jungle and the glimmering lights of Puerto Vallarta.


Breath Taking Venue
Brilliantly designed for groups and special events, the dramatic open spaces of Casa Valerie, Mismaloya include over 5,600 square feet of tropical poolside terraces making this an idyllic setting for your destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The beautiful lavish interiors, guest suites and poolside master bedroom, provide every amenity you desire and the clean lines and white façade provide a blank canvas for you to customize Casa Valerie, Mismaloya into your fairytale wedding venue.


Your destination wedding or special event at Casa Valerie, Mismaloya can be decadently intimate or as grand of a celebration as you desire. Bring your friends and family together in the exotic paradise uniting a life-long memorable occasion at an opulent yet relaxed vacation Villa. 


No Worries!
With more than 30 years of experience and over 100 blissful weddings and celebrations hosted at Casa Valerie, Mismaloya, the professional and gracious staff caters to absolutely all aspects of your stay by making the most amazing moments of your life stress free and magical.  

To help make your special day complete, they work with a variety of Puerto Vallarta’s best wedding planners.  Based upon your needs, desires, style and budget, they can suggest a wedding planner that will feel suit you best

Please explore the Casa Valerie wedding  website and envision how your dream occasion can become a reality. You may contact them by phone, fax or email for a detailed quotation and further information.