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. 

Sacred Maya Journey

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.

Food Blogger Camp Makes Ultimate Gift for Foodies This Holiday Season

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Hands-on Instruction, Food Demonstrations & Tastings with Internationally Renowned Food Bloggers

Playa del Carmen, Mexico (December 13, 2010) – Who hasn’t experienced the angst of trying to find the perfect gift for a loved one? Fortunately, this holiday season, Grand Velas Riviera Maya provides the perfect present for foodies with its Food Blogger Camp.  From January 5-9th, the AAA Five Diamond resort will host seven notable food bloggers and photographers, such as David Lebovitz, Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen; Matt Armendariz of Mattbites; food stylist Adam Pearson, and photographers Diane Cu and Todd Porter of WhiteOnRiceCouple.  In addition to meeting some of the world’s top food bloggers, participants will enjoy culinary demonstrations from the talented Grand Velas chefs, gourmet gastronomy, a Mexican wine tasting, food styling workshop, introduction to food blogging, and additional culinary seminars at the Food Blogger Camp.

The five-day, four nights Food Blogger Camp 2011 starts at $1340 per person, based on double occupancy. The all-inclusive rate includes all Food Blogger Camp activities, luxury suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a choice of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24 hr in-suite service, fitness center, kids’ club, evening entertainment, activities for adults and children, taxes and gratuities, and more.  Minimum night and other restrictions apply depending on the resort.  For more information and reservations, please call Velas Resorts at 1-866-230-7221 or visit  www.velasresorts.com

Food Blogger Camp

Grand Velas Resorts

Grand Velas Resorts are distinguished, all-inclusive vacation resorts located in Riviera Maya and Nueva Vallarta, Mexico.  Award-winning restaurants, state-of-the-art amenities, and the very best is luxury accommodations are just a few things waiting for your at Grand Velas resorts Mexico.

Tulum Mexico Ruins

Tulum, Mexico is one the main archeological sites for Mayan ruins in Mexico.  Plan to spend an entire day at Tulum when you vacation at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya.  Tulum once served as a critical seaport along the trade route between Honduras and Mexico.

Riviera Maya Golf

Riviera Maya, Mexico is the perfect exotic destination to perfect your golf game.  Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya offers premium access to renowned 18-hole golf courses in Riviera Maya, Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Riviera Maya golf courses offer challenging play with unrivaled scenery.

Riviera Maya Wedding

Your wedding deserves to be as unique and special as your relationship.  That’s why the new Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort is the best choice for your destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico.  Situated on a breathtaking Caribbean beach, fringed by tropical jungles, Grand Velas Riviera Maya defines wedding romance.  All-inclusive wedding packages meet your needs, whether your dream wedding is an intimate affair at sunset or a grand event for hundreds of guests.

Canopy Adventure Tours

A variety of recreation outfitters offers exciting adventure tours that have guests zipping high above the Quintana Roo Mayan jungle canopy. Guests experience the thrill of being harnessed to a series of zip lines that traverse for more than two miles over a series of 24 platforms. The Mayan jungle canopy zip lines structure is the longest in Mexico. For more information, visit www.cancunvista.com.

Mexican Water Sports

Quintana Roo, Mexico Water SportsWith miles of coastline and white sand beaches, Riviera Maya presents limitless activities. From secluded, pristine beaches to rocky cliffs that end at the sea or tropical forests with palm trees that reach the shoreline, the beaches of Riviera Maya offer a diversity of activity and scenery. Ride a jet ski over the waves, paddle a sea kayak or try wind surfing and parasailing. The hotel can arrange activities, including waterskiing, wind surfing, deep sea and fly fishing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, regattas, and catamaran and yacht excursions.

Golf Courses in Cozumel & Cancun Mexico

Quintana Roo, Mexico El Camaleon Golf Course at MayakobaThe Playa del Carmen area is dotted with world-class championship golf courses designed by renowned golf course architects. Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club, Golf Club Playacar, Grupo Mayan Golf Riviera Maya, and El Camaleon Mayakoba are among the best courses in Mexico and each is located minutes from Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya.  Many of these courses boast limestone canals winding through mangrove forests, vast stretches of Caribbean beach, and other stunning natural hazards, making the course as beautiful as it is challenging.

Tulum Mexico Beaches & History

Tulum may be small but it’s big on things to do, such as swimming and sunbathing, plus experiencing the Mayan ruins that feature two renowned temples.

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