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.
by Manuel Calderon de la Barca
In keeping with the rich local traditions of the region, Grand Velas Spa offers the Mayan Shawl Treatment: an ancient massage technique that utilizes blankets and shawls to achieve an important emotional connection, creating a rhythm in which relaxation and self healing activate the metabolism.
In traditional Mayan medicine, blankets and shawls are used to adjust the vertebral column and alleviate back pain. Medicine women use them to “adjust” and turn a baby in its mother’s womb if it is not in the correct position at the time of birth; they are also used to close the shoulders and hips to alleviate the pain experienced by women weeks after giving birth or even years later. The blankets or shawls are tied strategically around the waist to help push the baby or around the arms and shoulders to align the spine by stretching.
The treatments works outward from the vertebral column to “adjust”, using shawls, movements and stretches from one side of the body to the other, thereby releasing tension and accumulated emotions; it results in relaxation and immediate relief. According to the wise Mayan culture, the treatment benefits the entire being- physically, chemically, emotionally and spiritually. It eliminates contractions, tensions, “knots” and sprains, as well as aligning the vertebra and correcting the posture.
Enjoy Grand Velas Riviera Maya and its Spa (one of the best in the world), and this thousand-year-old practice. In 80 minutes the Mayan Shawl Treatment will guide you through a magical ancestral experience, full of relaxation and spiritual peace.
From the Journey through Ancient Mexico, we also recommend:
The Mayan Yaxche Experience, a magical journey of almost one and a half hours. Beginning with a copal purification ritual, it is followed by a unique four-handed massage experience. Inspired by the ancient Mayan powers, you will experience healing choreography based on the power of the Jaguar and the wisdom of the Eagle.
por Manuel Calderón de la Barca
Para mantener vivas las tradiciones de la región, en Grand Velas Spa se ofrece la Manteada Maya, una técnica ancestral de masaje con mantas y rebozos para lograr una importante conexión emocional, creando un ritmo para que la relajación y auto curación se activen en el metabolismo.
En la medicina tradicional maya, se utilizan las mantas para acomodar la columna vertebral y aliviar los dolores de espalda. Las mujeres usan su destreza para “acomodar” y voltear a un bebé en el vientre de su mamá cuando está por nacer y no tiene una buena posición; también se usa para cerrar hombros y cadera (para aliviar las dolencias de las mujeres unas semanas después de dar a luz, o incluso años después). Esto se hace con mantas o rebozos, los cuales se amarran a la cintura para empujar al bebé o en los brazos y caderas para alinear la columna por medio de estiramientos.
Trabaja a partir de la columna vertebral, para “acomodar”, usando rebozos y con movimientos y estiramientos de un lado a otro del cuerpo para trabajar sobre las tensiones y emociones acumuladas, dando un beneficio de relajación y liberación inmediata. Se benefician los diferentes cuerpos (el físico, el químico, el emocional y el espiritual, según esta sabia cultura). Elimina contracturas y tensiones, “nudos”, torceduras; y con ella se logra el acomodo de vértebras y corrección de la postura.
Disfrute en Grand Velas Riviera Maya y su Spa, uno de los mejores del mundo, esta práctica milenaria, en 80 minutos que harán de su terapia un mágico recorrido ancestral, lleno de relajación y paz espiritual.
De la Travesía por México, recomendamos también:
Experiencia Maya Yaxche, un mágico viaje de casi hora y media, que comienza con una purificación de copal, seguida por una experiencia única de masaje a 4 manos. Inspirada en los antiguos poderes mayas, donde se complacerá al ver una coreografía basada en el poder del Jaguar y la sabiduría del Águila.
Photo by: Karin Leperi
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Read about the upcoming Sacred Mayan Journey from journalist Karin Leperi who stayed with us at Grand Velas Riviera Maya during her expedition.
A journey through mayan traditions and mexican folklore, that ” ends up not being about where you go. The message becomes more about what we learn about the process, and in so doing, what we learn about ourselves”, as Leperi explains.
Clck here to read more.
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Recomendación de Gerardo Trechuelo Chief Concierge:
En el corazón de la Riviera Maya, se encuentra un lugar sin igual: el parque eco- arqueológico Xcaret que está dedicado a promover la belleza natural, biodiversidad y herencia cultural de México.
Entre otros programas permanentes de sustentabilidad ecológica, apoya la conservación de la tortuga marina y de la tortuga caguama llevando a cabo investigaciones y ‘marcado’ de ejemplares; que aportan al mundo información acerca de sus hábitos y las rutas que siguen durante su migración.
Durante los meses de mayo y noviembre Xcaret realiza dos espectáculos que atraen a miles de personas fortaleciendo así la identidad cultural y tradiciones de Quintana Roo: Travesía Sagrada Maya y el Festival de Tradiciones de Vida y Muerte.
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No pierda la oportunidad de disfrutar del Paquete Plus y descubra actividades acuáticas, espectáculos, recorridos culturales, ríos subterráneos, el acuario de arrecifes y la isla del Jaguar entre muchas otras atracciones.
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Suggestion for this month, by Chief Concierge Gerardo Trechuelo.
Nestled in the heart of Riviera Maya, the eco-archeological park Xcaret is dedicated to promoting the natural wonders and biodiversity of Mexico as well as the cultural heritage of the traditions and culture of Quintana Roo.
Xcaret conducts species conservation programs for animals such as the loggerhead and green sea turtles, by using auto grafting techniques in some hatchlings in order to identify each specimen upon their return and obtain important information about their migratory routes and life cycles. It also carries out two grand events that reflect the cultural identity of the surrounding communities: The Sacred Mayan Journey and The Death and Life Traditions Festival.
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Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the Xcaret Plus Package and discover the underground rivers, cultural shows, aquatic activities, coral reef aquarium and Jaguar Island amongst many others!
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During this event, viewers will witness an impressive re-creation of the crossing being made from the Mayan Pole (Xcaret) to Cutzamil (Cozumel) to honor the goddess Ixchel. It is an excellent show designed to revive the spirit of the Mayan people’s pilgrimage.
| When: | May, 20 2011 to May, 22 2011. |
| Where: | Xcaret and Cutzamil |
| Event Type: | Events |
Muy fácil de prepara y delicioso!
Rollo Taiwanés
Ingredientes:
400 gr Pechuga de pollo
80 ml Aceite de ajonjolí
100 ml Salsa de chile dulce
10 gr Polvo de oro
80 ml Vino Blanco
4 pzas Tortillas de arroz deshidratadas
120 gr Tomate
80 gr Cilantro
120 gr Zanahoria
50 grs Albahaca morada
Procedimiento: Cocer pollo, desmenuzar, cortar todos los vegetales en bastones. Licuar jengibre, cebolla, cilantro, vino blanco, aceite de ajonjolí, una vez licuado marinar el pollo cocido en la salsa, rellenar las tortillas con vegetales y pollo de chile dulce, polvo de oro, albahaca.
Cortesía de Sen Lin, Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Very easy to cook and delicious! Enjoy it.
Taiwanese Roll
Ingredients:
400 g Chicken Breast
80 ml Sesame Oil
100 ml Sweet Chili Sauce
80 ml White Wine
4 Rice Wrappers
120 g Tomato
80 g Cilantro
120 g Carrot
Directions: Boil and shred the chicken. Cut vegetables into small sticks. Blend the ginger, onion, cilantro, white wine and sesame oil. Add the sauce to the shredded chicken and mix well to coat. Fill each rice wrapper with a mixture of the vegetables and the chicken, fold in the edges and roll to form each piece. Slice in half and garnish with basil.
Aguas Frescas: A Mexican favorite with a new twist from Food Blogger Matt Armendariz
Food Blogger, photographer, cookbook author and food stylist Matt Armendariz shares his unique recipes for Aguas Frescas, a traditional refreshing drink found on nearly every street corner and in every restaurant in Mexico. Matt will soon be at Grand Velas Riviera Maya for Food Blogger’s Camp 2011. The camp will feature expert seminars lead by professional food bloggers and food photographers, culinary demonstrations, wine and tequila tastings, amazing food and more.
We have to agree with Matt, the Pineapple Ginger Agua Fresca is our favorite too!
Here’s Matt’s Recipe:
Ginger Simple Syrup3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
3 pieces of fresh ginger cut into coins
Bring water and sugar to a boil and then add the pieces of ginger. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain and discard the ginger.
For the Drink:
4 cups fresh pineapple with 2-4 cups of water to blend
8-10 cups of water
Puree the fruit and water in batches and then strain to remove any seeds or pulp. You can use a fine sieve or cheesecloth and you’ll want to get as much solids out of the liquid. Add the simple syrup to the strained liquid and then dilute with 8 to 10 cups of water. At this point you can adjust the sugar and water levels to your liking. Serve over plenty of ice and enjoy immediately.
For more Aguas Frescas recipes visit http://mattbites.com/2009/02/23/aguas-frescas/ and learn more about Food Blogger’s Camp 2011 here: Grand Velas Riviera Maya for Food Blogger’s Camp 2011.
From November 29th to the 5th of December, the X Paddle Tennis World Championship will be held in the Riviera Maya. More than 400 players will be in this paradisiacal tourist destination, from Canada, Sweden, Uruguay and England among other countries, giving it their all during the important championship event.
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