Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Hotel Experience Offered At Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Oct 30 - Nov 2

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit invites travelers to learn more about the famous Mexican celebration Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a hotel experience that includes a theatrical dinner show, costume party, themed kids' activities and more. The Day of the Dead Experience is available October 30th through November 2nd only.

A highlight of the Experience, guests will cruise across Banderas Bay to the torch-lit beaches of Las Caletas for the Rhythms of the Night theatrical native show and dinner. At the AAA Five Diamond Resort, travelers will also be able to observe additional associated traditions including Pan de Muertos (Mexican Bread of the Dead) and ofrendas - alters for the deceased where family members honor past loved ones with an offering of sugar skulls, marigolds, food and other gifts to the dearly departed. In addition, the Kids' Club adds special themed activities to its offerings from painting sugar skulls to a special showing of the Day of the Dead animated movie, The Book of Life. The Day of the Dead Experience also includes airport transportation to and from the hotel, 10% off at the resort boutique and a $50 USD spa credit.

Nightly rates start at $390 per person per night based on double occupancy. Staying in the same suite as their parents, children ages 5 to 16 are $80 USD per child, per night, up to two. Three night minimum stay required. Grand Velas Resorts' all-inclusive rates also include luxury accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes, gratuity and more.  For reservations or more information, please call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com/

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, a Leading Hotel of the World, enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. The centerpiece of the gardens is a three-tiered infinity pool, a preferred spot for catching the legendary sunsets. The AAA Five Diamond all-inclusive resort features 267 ocean-view suites, some with private plunge pools, and all with LCD high definition flat screens with digital cable, wireless internet access, fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines. Of the resort's five restaurants, three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. An oasis of wellbeing, the resort's Leading Spa of the World offers 20 treatment suites, more than 30 spa treatments, many inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature water journey. Other features include a fitness center, 24/7 insuite service, water sports, business center, tennis, baby concierge, Kids Club, and teen lounge during holidays. Puerto Vallarta is just a 15 minute drive away. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit features more than 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting facilities, including the Grand Marissa Ballroom, which consists of more than 6,000 square feet and is easily subdivided into five separate rooms. The resort's facilities also include four other rooms ranging from 681 to more than 1,954 square feet that offer several arrangement variations to maximize meeting productivity and efficiency. The resort has won numerous awards from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusives in 2012. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.