Experience the beauty and magic of Riviera Maya, Mexico. This exquisite vacation destination on the exotic shores of Caribbean Mexico offers a true escape. White sand beaches, lush jungles, towering palms trees, and the ocean breezes of Riviera Maya instantly melt your cares away.
Riviera Maya is home to the quaint seaside town of Playa del Carmen and the bustling resort city of Cancun. Cozumel, the largest island in Mexico, is located just 12 miles off the coast. Popular tourist attractions and activities in Riviera Maya include touring the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, snorkeling and scuba diving the coral reefs of Cozumel, and swimming with dolphins at local eco parks. Golf, fishing, boating, shopping, and dancing are also fun activities available in Riviera Maya.
Hugging the white sand shores of exotic Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the new Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya is the pinnacle of vacation luxury on the Riviera Maya. Elegant suite accommodations, international cuisine, a deluxe spa, state-of-the-art convention services, and all-inclusive vacation packages make Grand Velas Riviera Maya a top destination for business and pleasure.
Sumando esfuerzos a las acciones realizadas por parte de los estados de la Península de Yucatán y la Secretaría de Educación de Quintana Roo de establecer de manera permanente la enseñanza de la lengua maya en la educación básica, Grand Velas se une a la labor de difundirla y darla a conocer como parte de las actividades recreativas que se ofrecen en el hotel.
Todos los miércoles y viernes a partir de las 11.00 a.m. Alfredo Pool, colaborador del área de actividades y proveniente de una familia que ha logrado conservar sus raíces mayas, ofrece lecciones de esta ancestral lengua totalmente gratis a todos los huéspedes.
Las clases consisten en aprender cuestiones básicas, saludar, pedir comida, los números, algunos verbos y pedir que se les limpie la habitación.
Una forma interesante de conocer más sobre el legado maya y disfrutar de sus días en este paraíso del Caribe mexicano.
Si desea más información, por favor diríjase con su concierge.
conciergerm@grandvelas.com
por Julieta Del Toro
Cuando el radiante sol funde sus últimos rayos con el hermoso mar turquesa para dar paso a la mágica luna con su elegante vestido negro, nada como una romántica cena en un ambiente de paz y complicidad en compañía de su pareja a la cálida y tenue luz de las velas.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya le invita a vivir una inolvidable experiencia que sin duda le será grata. Platillos exquisitos elaborados por nuestros aclamados chefs forman parte de los menús de cuatro tiempos que usted y su acompañante podrán disfrutar, ya sea en la intimidad de su suite (desde 200 USD) o en el área de playa (desde 670 USD). Deléitese con las riquísimas opciones que van desde deliciosas langostas y mariscos finamente preparados, hasta dulces postres acompañados por elegantes vinos.
La mesa se monta en la playa con antorchas y una decoración de velas y flores. Si también lo requiere, puede contar con los servicios de músicos, flores o cualquier otro detalle que desee obsequiar.*
Seducción y romanticismo que le harán pasar un momento inolvidable.
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*Cargo extra.
by Julieta Del Toro
The Mayan culture is an important part of the history and present civilization of the Yucatan Peninsula. In accordance with initiatives by the states of the Yucatan Peninsula and the Secretary of Education of Quintana Roo to permanently establish the teaching of the Mayan language in the basic education system, Grand Velas joins in the effort to spread the language as part of a the recreational activities offered at the resort.
Every Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am Alfredo Pool, activities staff member and member of a family who has succeeded in preserving their Mayan heritage, will offer lessons in this ancestral language free to guests. The classes will teach guests greetings, numbers, a few verbs, how to pose basic questions, and how to order food.
This is an interesting way to learn more about the Mayan legacy and immerse yourself in the local culture while enjoying your days in this Mexican Caribbean Paradise.
For more information please contact your concierge.
conciergerm@grandvelas.com
by Gerardo Trechuelo
Chief Concierge Master Grand Velas Riviera Maya
This tour is without a doubt one of the best recommendations for people with an adventurous spirit who are seeking a day full of excitement.
The experience begins with a wild ride on the fastest zip line in the region surrounded by lush jungle, followed by an incredible 18-meter rappel into a cenote (wide natural freshwater well). A refreshing swim in the mystic waters of an underground river is next. A delicious buffet of regional fare is served, readying you for the next phase.
The adrenaline continues at the Bahia de Tortugas beach club, where you can snorkel the coral reefs, surrounded by multicolored fish and marine turtles. At the end of the trip you will be able to relax on one of the best beaches of the Riviera Maya.
I am sure that this impressive adventure
will thrill you and exceed your expectations.
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Book this amazing tour. Contact our Concierge:
conciergerm@grandvelas.com
by Julieta Del Toro
The fantastic island of Cozumel is undoubtedly a favorite site for scuba diving, home to the renowned sites of Yucab, Maracaibo, Santa Rosa, Paraiso, Palancar and Punta Sur, which attract thousands of divers each year.
Within Cozumel is the island of Las Golondrinas (Island of the Swallows), surrounded by waters that hold an incomparable natural aquarium. Towards the west is found a fascinating and intricate system of live and petrified reefs that are either partially or completely submerged in the crystalline, tranquil Caribbean waters all year long; this is a preferred spot for divers, as it is a refuge for diverse marine species such as sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays, sharks and millions of multicolored fish that concentrate here due to the current that dominates this part of the reef.
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A few meters farther and you see the continental slope that descends abruptly 150 meters out, creating a wall that shelters in semi-darkness some of the strangest and most interesting life forms. Due to the incline of the wall, divers in certain areas feel as though they are swimming beneath it, creating an optical illusion that turns the experience into something surreal.
What can be seen beneath the surface is so beautiful it must be seen up close. Experience this magical underwater adventure, as a marvelous hidden world is revealed before your eyes.
¡Plante un árbol y contribuya con nuestro planeta! Participe de esta actividad en su próxima visita a la Riviera Maya.
Plant a tree and contribute to the planet! Be part of this activity on your next visit to Riviera Maya.
Riviera Maya, Mexico (June 22, 2010) — Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya was honored with the 2010 WAVE Award in the category of “Best All-Inclusive Resort, Mexico” on June 10 in Beverly Hills as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards. The award was presented to Fernando Garcia Rossette, Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s Managing Director, by TravelAge West Publisher Michelle Rosenberg during the 2010 WAVE Awards Gala held at the Four Seasons Hotel.
“We are very proud to be recognized as the Best All Inclusive Resort by our colleagues in the travel industry and by one of the top trade publications in the U.S.,” said Garcia Rossette.
Travel agent professionals throughout the 14 Western states and readers of TravelAge West were invited to vote on the best-of-the-best from a list of Editor’s Pick award recipients that were chosen after careful review by Editor-in-Chief Ken Shapiro and the editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.
“The WAVE Awards are a celebration of excellence in travel products, services and destinations,” said Rosenberg. “This year’s WAVE winners have consistently demonstrated excellence within the travel marketplace.”
More than 125 companies, individuals and destinations were celebrated by the readers of TravelAge West at the WAVE Awards ceremony. Honorees were recognized in 47 categories that spanned the cruise, tour operator, airline, hotel and resort and destination travel fields. The awards gave travel agents in the Western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel supplier partners.
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About Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort Riviera Maya:
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya represents the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience. Building on the success of its AAA 5-Diamond-ranked sister property in Nuevo Vallarta, 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; the region’s largest spa sanctuary at more-than 89,000 square-feet specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world; dedicated butler service for each guest and a 91,457 square-foot convention center ideal for business and social gatherings of all sizes, including weddings. 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. The resort is 40 miles from Cancun International Airport and five minutes from Playa del Carmen. For more information on Mexico’s most refined Caribbean sojourn, visit www.grandvelas.com.
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About TravelAge West:
TravelAge West (www.travelagewest.com) has been serving the travel industry for over 40 years as a leading source of travel industry news and product information. Read by travel agents, travel suppliers and travel industry professionals, the publication has a circulation of 22,000 in 14 Western United States.
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