Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Earns AAA Five Diamond Award, Only All-Inclusive Worldwide To Receive For 14th Consecutive Year

 

 

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Recognized for excellence in quality and service, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has once again received the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond Award in 2020. The resort is the only all-inclusive to have won the award for 14 years consecutive years.

 

By AAA’s industry-leading standards, properties that receive the Five Diamond Award offer world-class luxury, amenities, and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Since 1937, AAA inspectors have been influencing the hospitality industry, recognizing consumer expectations and approving only the best places to stay and dine.

 

Along with backdrop views of the picturesque Sierra Madre mountains, the beachfront resort features 267 ocean-view suites, inclusive of 12 Wellness suites, with some private plunge pools. Along with a designated yoga and reading relaxation area, introduced in 2019, the property boasts an award-winning SE Spa and wellness program. Six restaurants, four of which have received AAA Four Diamond awards, offer distinguished cuisine and presentation, gourmet culinary experiences and impeccable service. Other features include the a three-tiered pool with different temperatures, fitness center, 24/7 in-suite service, water sports, tennis, Baby Concierge, Kids’ Club, and state-of-the-art Teens’ Club.

 

Nightly rates start at $381 per adult based on double occupancy at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Rate includes luxury accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes, gratuity and more. For more information about Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit or to make a reservation, please visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com.

 

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. The resort features 267 ocean-view suites, inclusive of 12 Wellness Suites, some with private plunge pools. Of the resort's six restaurants, four, serving French, Italian, Asian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. With treatments inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature Water Journey, SE Spa has been included on Forbes Travel Guide’s list of The World’s Most Luxurious Spas. Other features include an oversized pool, fitness center, 24/7 in-suite service, water sports, tennis, Baby Concierge, Kids’ Club, and state-of-the-art Teens’ Club. The all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Nayarit features more than 15,064 square feet of indoor meeting facilities. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com. 

First Women & Traditional Cuisine Culinary Event Hosted by Renowned Mexican Chefs At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

 

   

 

   

 

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico  – Four internationally acclaimed Mexican female chefs are joining forces at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit to host the resort’s first Women & Traditional Cuisine event from January 30 – February 2^nd, 2020. Included in the nightly rate for resort guests, tickets are available for non-resort guests starting at $80 USD per adult and $40 USD per minor.

 

Established to spotlight Mexican women that focus on the art and business of food, the 4-day culinary event features a multi-course dinner experience with pairings of Mexican wine and spirits. 

 

Participating chefs include Adria Marina, former chef of République in Los Angeles and Misión 19 and Georgina, in Tijuana; Maffer Klyota, owner of Domitila restaurant and Tropico food truck in Colima;  Zahie Téllez, an Ambassador to Mexico City by the Mexico City Congress and founder of Parabere Forum, a nonprofit platform supporting the role of women in the food industry; and Xrysw Ruelas Díaz, co-owner of tortilla bakery and restaurant Xokol Antojería in Guadalajara, and formerly at famed El Delfin in Riviera Maya, La Leche in Puerto Vallarta and Hueso, the Alonso Cadena culinary workshop. 

 

Combining both traditional and modern Mexican flavors, the menu will include a variety of dishes to please every palate, including suckling pig terrine, taquitos with mole and Mexican quelites and amaranth, handmade noodles with octopus and beef tail, escamoles with cocoa butter, and much more.

 

Nightly rates start at $381 per person based on double occupancy at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Rate includes luxury accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com/. 

 

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. The centerpiece of the gardens is a three-tiered, multi-temperature infinity pool, a preferred spot for catching the legendary sunsets. The resort features 267 ocean-view suites, some with private plunge pools, and all with fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines. Wellness Suites include a personal training session and massage in-suite in addition to other fitness amenities, such as a Lifecycle Exercise Bike, organic soaps, Aromatherapy Kit, and more. Of the resort's six restaurants, three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. In November 2018, the resort opened a new Asian-inspired restaurant to complement its renowned dining program. An oasis of wellbeing, Se Spa has been included on Forbes Travel Guide’s list of The World’s Most Luxurious Spas. This Puerto Vallarta spa offers 20 treatment suites, more than 30 spa treatments, many inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature water journey. Other features include a fitness center, 24/7 in suite service, water sports, business center, tennis, baby concierge, Kids’ Club, and state-of-the-art Teens’ Club. The all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Nayarit features more than 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting facilities, including the Grand Marissa Ballroom, which consists of more than 6,000 square feet and is easily subdivided into five separate rooms. The resort's facilities also include four other rooms ranging from 681 to more than 1,954 square feet that offer several arrangement variations to maximize meeting productivity and efficiency. Things to do in Puerto Vallarta include water sports, exploring the lush jungle, visits to traditional villages and more. This Puerto Vallarta luxury resort has won numerous awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusives. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservationsrn@velasresorts.com or visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com/.

New Insuite Wellness Menus Bring Unique Spa Experiences to All Suites At Velas Resorts

A La Carte Offerings Complement All-Encompassing Wellness Suites

At Los Cabos, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta Properties

 

 

Wellnessing by Velas Resorts has now expanded to include an a la carte menu of spa and wellness options for all resort suites. Designed to maximize relaxation—on-demand, upgrades range from a Shamanic life coaching and insuite de-stress or sleep kits to Vitamin C shower, Gem Roller Facial and DIY Dreamcatcher Kit. The new offerings are in addition to the resort collection’s all-encompassing wellness suites and plethora of wellness activities available. Everything from Wellness workshops inspired by local Mexican culture at the Spa Atelier, Muse meditation, state of the art spas and fitness centers, personal training included in the rate, and yoga, to shamanic healing spa treatments, vegan options in all the specialty restaurants, and dedicated Wellnessing getaways with wellness experts are featured at the resorts. 

 

The insuite menu at both Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas allows guests to choose from everything from an aromatherapy neck pillow to a life-coaching class based on ancestral healing techniques with a Shaman. For tired feet, guests can slip on aromatic slippers infused in rosemary, clove, and rice essences; and to revitalize their face, guests can welcome a spa therapist into their room who will apply a cooling lotion with a jade roller to boost skin’s radiance. Stressed guests might appreciate the resorts’ in-suite de-stress kit, a collection of items meant to soothe aching muscles. A full line of shower oils is also an option, with ones that ensure different states of relaxation, revitalization, and comfort. An agate, jade and turquoise pendant Door Hanger ads both a delicate touch to decoration and helps balance your personal space. A MUSE brain sensing headband can also be rented to achieve a calm state of mind. The personal meditation assistant helps novices learn to meditate and form the habit of a regular and rewarding practice. It gives more experienced meditators glimpses into their brain's activity while they meditate.

 

Starting in November, Grand Velas Los Cabos will boast a variety of in-suite add-on amenities. Vitamin C capsules can be added to a shower while an aromatherapy diffuser and special pillow help troubled sleepers fall asleep faster. A special nightly turndown includes an exfoliating body treatment, moisturizing facial treatment, and a third body treatment.

 

Grand Velas Los Cabos, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, and Casa Velas also offer duplex-style wellness suites designed to renew one’s body and mind in every way possible. Amenities and services included in the rate are:

• Personal Spa Concierge to provide counsel on a wide variety of available spa treatments and health offerings at the resorts;
• Artisan soap selection;
• Muse meditation headbands;
• Healthy gluten free snacks and daily juice options;
• In-suite exercise kit comprised of a yoga mat, dumbbells, resistance bands, and even an exercise bike;
• Water menu with a selection from still and sparkling to Coconut and Alkaline;
• Organic skin care products from the spa;
• Aromatherapy Kit with scents ranging from cedar and lavender to tangerine and myrrh;
• Nikken Kenko™ pillow and comforter; and,
• LED Lamp with a clock and timer that increases gradually, simulating the dawn and dusk, which helps guests fall asleep and wake up more naturally. 

 

In-suite add-on spa and wellness experiences range from $10 to $125 each.

 

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

 

About Velas Resorts:

Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 56 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities include Virtuoso’s “Best Spa,” Forbes’ “Coolest All-Inclusives,” Forbes’ Four Star Award, and TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame, among others. Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, properties include the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, opened on December 5th as its only European Plan offering. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit https://www.velasresorts.com.

SE Spa at Grand Velas Named Among the World's Most Luxurious Spas by Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide named SE Spa at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya among only 30 spas in six different countries as The World's Most Luxurious Spas.

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico- Forbes Travel Guide named SE Spa at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya among only 30 spas in six different countries as The World's Most Luxurious Spas. The distinguished Verified Lists are compiled from data gathered by the company's incognito inspectors who stay at the properties and evaluate them on up to 900 standards. The Most Luxurious winners are the top performers in the specific standards that reflect detailed attention to the level of luxurious choices and conveniences afforded to guests.

The 16,500 square-foot Se Spa is the crown jewel of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The spa's design includes a palapa-style entrance, furniture from Bali and a large marbled wall with cascading water. The spa experience begins for guests with the Hydrotherapy Ritual which includes a revitalizing shower, herbal steam and Sauna, a dip in the two-temperature lagoon, time in the Jacuzzi and a final multi-jet Swiss shower. SE Spa features 20 treatment rooms, more than 30 spa treatments, a high-performance gym and exercise room, spa boutique and a beauty salon. Treatments are grouped into seven ceremonies, including Huichol, Water, Wind, Earth, Fire, Diamond and Beauty. Many treatments feature organic elements, using coffee & chocolate, candle wax & sea shells, deep river stones & volcanic glass, tequila cream, aromatherapy oils and more.

The architecturally striking SE Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya was inspired by the jungle and natural water pools of the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexican Architects Ricardo Elias and Alexis Elias of EliasElias AR preserved the stone, plants and streams specific to the natural landscape and incorporated them into the curved, organic design of the two-level, 89,000+ square-foot spa. Separate 40,000 square-foot Water Lounges for men and women feature custom-designed amenities including a Clay Room, Ice Room, Experience Showers and a central infinity pool with powerful massaging faucets throughout and carved-stone chaises with jets set just underneath the surface of the water on which guests recline. A spa valet provides bottled water and towels but most importantly guidance. Signature treatments use products of the Earth, traditional in the Mayan culture, including coffee, cocoa, corncobs, vanilla, organic mud and local honey.

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

About Velas Resorts:
Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos have earned 52 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities include Virtuoso's "Best Spa," Forbes' "Coolest All-Inclusives," Forbes' Four Star Award, and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame, among others. Properties include the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, offering a sophisticated all-inclusive resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay. Velas Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a unique culinary experience at a selection of restaurants, 24-hour in suite service, fitness centers, personal concierge service, wedding inspections for couples, state of the art conference centers, extensive family programs, fully stocked mini bar and more. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations(at)velasresorts.com or visit https://www.velasresorts.com.

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