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{joomplu:1210}Cast a Line and Swing Away

Researching the perfect getaway for a man is not that difficult an assignment. Most men I know enjoy adventurous excursions. Now through December 23, the Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is offering an exhilarating adventure package called Irons and Reels that takes full advantage of the hotel’s award-winning services, pro-designed 18-hole golf courses and the best sport fishing in the world.

Nestled in the magnificent Marina Vallarta golf course, Casa Velas is located five minutes from Puerta Vallarta Airport and 15 minutes from the local downtown scene. The hotel is an adults-only all-inclusive resort that has been awarded AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond Award. The hotel features 80 hacienda-style suites (some with private pools and Jacuzzis), à la carte dining, a private beach club for lunch and dinner, Spa Casa Velas and access to three world-class designer golf courses. One of two pools overlooks the golf greens; the other is located at the exclusive Casa Velas private beach club.
Every man I know enjoys a good meal. The Emiliano restaurant serves fine Mexican and international cuisine and offers a spectacular view of the golf course and pool. A great starter staple is the roll of lobster and crab in tangerine and cilantro sauce with a crust of anis and dill seed. For the freshest fish, try the black sesame seed-crusted tuna with shiitake mushroom sauce and ginger-infused rice. Carnivores will enjoy the juicy rack of lamb served with baked chayote (summer squash) and mushroom sauce. The Beach Club houses a sushi bar and serves up an Asiatic bistro menu for dinner. Additionally, the hotel provides 24-hour in-suite room service, in case you get the munchies at 1 a.m. And for those who want to keep trim while indulging, the restaurants offer a spa menu.
For drinks, the resort houses two bars: the Aqua Bar (a swim-up bar – no need to leave the pool) and the Lobby Bar. The Lobby Bar offers creative drinks depending on the type of man you fancy yourself to be. Macho? Order ‘The Bull.’ Metrosexual? Try ‘Miami Vice.’
{joomplu:1219}At the heart of the Irons and Reels package, which is the true focus of the trip despite the culinary distractions, one finds fishing and golfing, a perfect combination of activities; ask any man.
 Puerta Vallarta is reputed to be the place for the top angling action in the world. Many sport fishermen make repeat visits in an attempt to better last year’s big catch. Anglers can spend a day of deep-sea fishing in the blue waters of Banderas Bay aboard a 32-foot Luhrs boat. Alongside your captain, you’ll cast your line for marlin, tuna, mahi mahi, dorado, sailfish, rooster tail and red snapper.
Then grab your clubs and swing away at the Marina Vallarta and/or Vista Vallarta golf courses. Each vacation stay includes two rounds of golf at your choice of three courses: the 18-hole par 72 Jack Nicklaus or 18-hole par 72 Tom Weiskopf (both in Vista Vallarta) or the 18-hole par 71 Joe Finger course (in Marina Vallarta). As part of the package, guests receive a golf shirt as well as accommodations in the grand class suite with a private plunge pool or Jacuzzi.
Just a reminder, men – this package is only available through December 23. For reservations, call 1-866-529-8813 or visit www.hotelcasavelas.com.