Riviera Maya Beaches
The pristine beaches of Riviera Maya, Mexico are picture perfect. White sand beaches meet the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean creating a most spectacular setting. Many Riviera Maya beaches, including those in Playa del Carmen, offer food service, water sports, and lounge chairs and shade umbrellas. Guests at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort enjoy oceanfront access to one of the best beaches of Riviera Maya.
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, Grand Velas Resorts are offering special wellness and adventure options honoring their home country from September 12 to 18. Complimentary tequila aromatherapy massages, authentic Mexican meals and a ‘Mayan Encounter’ adventure tour that take thrill-seekers zip lining through the Mayan jungle and to the top of the Yucatan’s tallest pyramid all serve to teach guests more about Mexico’s vibrant culture and history

In addition to a third night free, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers hotel guests a revitalizing, 25-minute ‘Viva Mexico’massage featuring tranquil essence of tequila, an authentic Mexican dinner complete with mariachi band, and 30% off a round of golf at Vista Vallarta & Marina Vallarta courses. Rates start at $320 USD per person per night in double occupancy in Master or Parlor Ocean View Suite. Children are $87 per child per night.
Sister property Grand Velas Riviera Maya also welcomes visitors to experience Mexico’s cultural heritage with the Mayan Heritage Experience. In addition to a complimentary suite upgrade, this package includes a Mayan Encounter tour to the surrounding natural sink holes and Mayan communities, adventures rappelling and zip lining through the tropical rain forests, expeditions to the Mayan pyramids, and a taste of authentic Mayan fare prepared by local Mayan women. Back at the resort, guests can experience Mexican Independence at Frida Restaurant with a special menu that pays tribute to some of Mexico City’s gastronomy from the past 40 years. Rates for the Mayan Heritage Experience start at $330 per person per night in double occupancy in the Zen Grand Suite. Children up to 12 years old stay free when sharing the suite with their parents and children 13 to 16 years receive a 50% discount in the Ambassador, Ambassador Pool & Grand Class suites.

Grand Velas Resort’s all-inclusive rate includes luxury suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, nightly entertainment and more. Minimum of three nights applies to both packages. For more information or reservations, please visit www.grandvelas.com or call 1-866-230-7221.

About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an all-suites and spa resort located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, represents the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience. This Leading Hotels of the World designated resort is the preeminent one of its class boasting 491 suites, each more than 1,000 square-feet, in three separate ambiances– adult-only ocean-front and ocean-view Ambassador Grand Class Suites, family-friendly Ambassador Suites and Zen Garden Suites embraced by the flora and fauna of the Y ucatan Peninsula’s jungle. The resort presents a gastronomic tour of the Yucatan, Europe and Asia offering seven restaurants with world-class chefs from France, Spain and Mexico; dedicated butler service for each guest, and the region’s largest spa sanctuary at over 89,000 square-feet specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world. The spa won Virtuoso’s “Best Spa” in the world and a SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award. The resort was designed by lauded Mexican architecture firm Elias and Elias and features the sleek and modish interiors that fuse the serenity of the Caribbean with the vibrancy of Yucatan cultures.
About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, an all-suites and spa resort located just 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Five-Diamond Award. The resort features 267 spacious ocean-view suites. The crown jewel of the resort and a member of Leading Spas of the World, the Spa at Grand Velas features 20 treatment rooms, over 60 spa treatments, gym and exercise room, spa boutique and beauty salon. The family-friendly resort also offers tiered three-temperature infinity pools, tennis court, 25,321 total sq feet of meeting space and a Kids Club. Nearby are championship golf courses, numerous options for soft adventure, and the charming town of Pue rto Vallarta with its many shops, art galleries and nightlife.
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New Facebook Contest: Name Resort’s Kids’ Club for Free All-Inclusive Vacation
Winner Receives All-Inclusive Vacation for Four to AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico (November 15, 2010) – Now through December 15th, Grand Velas Riviera Maya invites families to put their creativity to the test by inventing a name for the resort’s Kids’ Club. At stake is the chance to win a two-night all-inclusive vacation for two adults and two children in one of the AAA Five Diamond resort’s 1,184 sq. ft. Master Suites, surro unded by lush Riviera Maya jungle vegetation. The prize also includes dining at a choice of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hr in-suite service, access to the resort’s fitness center, activities for adults and kids, and roundtrip airport transfers.
For children four to 12 years old, Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s Kids’ Club offers numerous fun activities daily, such as storytelling, eco-art, origami, and board games, as well as instruction on how to make piñatas, kites, jewelry, and more. Lottery, Bingo games and video game tournaments are also organized in the two spacious kids’ rooms in the Ambassador and Master ambiences, complete with bean bags, interactive screens and a large plasma screen. A mini-soccer field is also available for children.
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the contest, applicants must be fans of Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s facebook page and post their proposal for the Kids’ Club name. Entries and votes will be accepted from now until December 15, 2010. The winner will be determined by popular vote of Fans and announced on December 17, 2010. The complimentary 3 day/ 2 night all-inclusive vacation is valid for travel between May 1 and December 19, 2011. Tax and gratuities are additional, and some restrictions may apply. For more information and reservations, please call 1-866-230-7221 or visit www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com .
About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an all-suites and spa resort located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, is the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience. This Leading Hotels of the World designated resort is the preeminent one of its class boasting 491 suites, each more than 1,000 square-feet, in three separate ambiances– adult-only ocean-front and ocean-view Ambassador Grand Class Suites, family-friendly Ambassador Suites and Master Suites embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula’s jungle. The resort presents a gastronomic tour of the Yucatan, Europe and Asia offering seven restaurants with world-class chefs from France, Spain and Mexico; dedicated butler service for each guest, and the region’s largest spa sanctuary at over 89,000 square-feet specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world. The spa recently won Virtuoso’s “Best Spa” in the world and a SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award. The resort was designed by lauded Mexican architecture firm Elias and Elias and features the sleek and modish interiors that fuse the serenity of the Caribbean with the vibrancy of Yucatan cultures.
This amazing visual spectacle is made up of thousands of stalactites and stalagmites, creating an air of mysticism in this enigmatic place. Don’t miss the chance the presence this magnificent display of Nature.

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De junio a septiembre, los espectaculares tiburones- ballena, visitan las magníficas playas de Cancún en Quintana Roo, haciendo de esta temporada una de las favoritas por los turistas que llegan hasta este paraíso tropical mexicano y que gozan de la oportunidad de nadar en compañía de estas nobles criaturas.
Considerado como una de las especies más grandes que habitan el planeta, el tiburón-ballena mide 15 metros de largo y tiende a buscar las aguas cálidas para su reproducción, razón por la cual, cada verano emigra a la Isla de Holbox, en donde lleva a cabo su proceso de apareamiento.

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Tome cualquiera de las múltiples embarcaciones que se encuentran en la playa y diríjase mar adentro para encontrarse con estas amigables especies y nade en su compañía mientras disfruta de las inigualables aguas del Caribe mexicano; hay guías que le orientarán y si lo prefiere, estarán con usted en todo momento para proporcionarle la ayuda que necesite.
Una experiencia inolvidable que lo pondrá en contacto con la naturaleza.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya, se siente orgulloso de haber recibido un galardón más que recompensa su gran esfuerzo y que reafirma su estatus de calidad. A partir del 16 de agosto del presente año, podrá contar con el banderín y el certificado (físicamente) que conforme a la norma NMX-AA-120-SCFI-2006 hacen constar el Nivel II para la playa del hotel Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
La certificación de calidad de playas surge en 2006 como parte de los programas de SEMARNAT y consta de dos niveles; el primero garantiza la zona de playa como un lugar propio y seguro para su uso recreativo. El segundo (siendo el máximo nivel) se entrega a quienes cumplen los estándares y medidas que contribuyen a que los ecosistemas costeros del país conserven su amplia gama de hábitat, la riqueza de sus especies, el filtro de contaminantes provenientes de los sistemas continentales de agua dulce, albergue de nutrientes, protección a la línea costera contra la erosión y las tormentas así como aspectos sanitarios y de seguridad.
Con esta autentificación se coloca a la playa de Grand Velas Riviera Maya como un destino a la vanguardia internacional en relación con esquemas similares, además de reafirmar el compromiso de proteger al medio ambiente y al visitante.


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Grand Velas Riviera Maya is proud to have received another award that recognizes our great effort and reaffirms our quality status. As of the 16th of August of this year, we will be able to display the Level II banner and certificate of the NMX-AA-120-SCFI-2006 for the quality of the beach in front of the hotel.
The quality certification of beaches came about in 2006 as part of the SEMARNAT program, and consists of two levels. The first certifies the beach as safe, contained place for recreational use. The second (being the highest level) is awarded to those who meet the standards and take precautions that contribute to the preservation of coastal ecosystems of the country, conserving their environment and wide range of inhabitants, filtering contaminants brought from fresh water systems, protecting the coastline from erosion and storms, and meeting sanitary and safety requirements.
This certification places Grand Velas Riviera Maya at the international forefront in relation to similar conservation projects, as well as reaffirming our commitment to protecting the environment and visitors to the area.
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Single Package at Grand Velas Riviera Maya is ideal for those guests seeking an array of green activities!
If you ever had the experience to dive at the Mexican Caribbean then you know that this is an activity you cannot miss! The coral reefs that surround the Riviera Maya area, pristine waters as well as a vast and vibrant colored marine faune will bring unforgettable images to you, forever.
Escape to the tropical beaches of Riviera Maya, Mexico for an unforgettable Caribbean vacation. Here you’ll enjoy miles of white sand beaches fringed by tropical jungle. The warm, turquoise ocean is ideal for swimming offering moderate temperature year-round. Discover one of the best beaches in Playa del Carmen located in front of the new Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort.