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Aerial view Grand Velas Riviera Maya

MEET Denys Montes de Oca, Sales Director Phone: +52 984 877 4400 or (toll-free) +1 877 487 9674 Email: reservations@velasresorts.com or

dmontesdeoca@velasresorts.com Rodolfo González, Director General Email: rgonzalez@velasresorts.com

STAY Presidential Suite Zen Grand Square footage: 3,518 Nightly rate: from $5,200

The decor blends in perfect harmony with the Mayan jungle. Here you will understand the true meaning of living with the flora and fauna and will feel blessed with the bounties of nature. The scent of herbage, wood and damp earth and the sounds of birds, fountains and cenotes make this a dream environment for families and couples who love the quiet. The suite features a private terrace, open-air shower and plunge pool overlooking the jungle. The living room has a marble table for eight, a sitting area with a sofa, and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the terrace. There are two spacious bathrooms with rain showers and Jacuzzi, and the suite benefits from a daily turndown service, butler, concierge and 24-hour suite service. The resort’s state-of-the-art Grand Velas Spa was voted Best of the Best by Virtuoso in 2010 and Best Luxury Resort Spa (Americas) in the 2014 World Luxury Spa Awards. It is located in the heart of the Mayan jungle, covering an area of 76,640 sq ft. The spa offers deluxe spa services and holistic experiences in 40 treatment suites, including massage, signature body treatments, facials and energizing rituals. Contact: Leticia Fernández, Spa Director Phone: +52 984 879 4400 or (toll-free) +1 877 418 3067 Email: reservations@velasresorts.com Website: luxuryspamexico.com DINE Cocina de Autor This venue features a menu of Basque-inspired cuisine by internationally acclaimed chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso. The restaurant’s executive chef Xavier Perez Stone won Mexico‘s Chef of the Year in 2012, and this was the world‘s first all-inclusive resort restaurant to receive the AAA Five Diamonds award. RELAX Grand Velas Spa

Grand Velas Riviera Maya RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO Located on more than 1,600 ft of pristine white-sand beach on Mexico‘s Caribbean coast next to beautiful turquoise waters, the all-inclusive, AAA Four Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya seduces guests with its spacious, elegant accommodation, impeccable service and outstanding hospitality. Dedicated butler service is on hand to fulfill guests’ every whim, and the accommodation is the ultimate in luxury living, with outdoor plunge pools, indoor whirlpool bathtubs, iPod stations, wireless internet access, daily stocked minibars and 24-hour suite service. The resort boasts 539 spacious suites with stunning oceanfront or soothing jungle views, within three different ambiences geared toward couples, families or business travelers. Take a culinary tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia with five gourmet restaurants recognized for their outstanding offerings by Forbes ’ Top Ten list and AAA Three and Five Diamond awards. Relax in the region’s largest spa sanctuary, specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world, and delight in the pleasures of award-winning beaches. Find all of this at an EarthCheck-certified, AAA Five Diamond Leading Hotel of the World that truly redefines the standards for luxury.

ENJOY Koi Bar

A venue for enjoying premium beverages, shows, dancing and sporting events projected on high-definition Black Diamond screens, the Koi Bar is the latest addition to the resort’s range of entertainment options for guests.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Km 62, Carretera Cancún Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo Mexico velasresorts.com

Jungle walkway at Grand Velas Riviera Maya