Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (June 25, 2018) - The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayaritnow offers empty nesters a holiday to help start the next chapter in their life after their kids have gone off to college. As a special surprise, the hotel's concierge will reach out to the couple's children to record a special video message or personalized card in which they wish the best to their parents as they take on this newstage in life. The video message will be loaded onto an iPad insuite and will play for the couple upon arrival. Additionally, the concierge will coordinate for the mother's favorite flowers and a bottle of sparkling wine for a welcome toast. Parents will stay in the 1,865 sq. ft. Grand Class Suite, complete with interior and exterior Jacuzzis and an expansive terrace with views overlooking Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madres. The getaway also includes a visit to the resort's award-winning Se Spa for its renowned Water Ceremony and couples massage. The seven-step water journey features a eucalyptus-scented steam room with chromotherapy, experience shower, foot reflexology, hot and cold lagoons, sauna and Jacuzzi. Also included in the getaway is a special photo session, courtesy of DreamArt Photography, to commemorate their special holiday alone. Couples can alsoexperience a cultural tour included to the remote mountain village of San Sebastion del Oeste, an old mining town; San Pancho and Sayulita, eclectic coastal towns with inviting beaches, surfing and locally-made Huichol handicrafts; or Puerto Vallarta's Botanical Gardens and the cobblestone streets of El Tuito, a charming region south of Vallarta rich in natural beauty, history and heritage.

The Empty Nester Holiday package starts at $658 USD per person per night in double occupancy.  A minimum of two nights applies. The Grand Velas resort's all-inclusive rates 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, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservationsrn@velasresorts.com or visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com/. 

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. Guests can choose among three separate ambiances, including adults-only oceanfront, family-friendly ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle. All 539 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature fully stocked mini bars, L'Occitane amenities, artisanal tequila, and Nespresso coffee machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world renowned celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza, Mikel Alonso and Xavier Pérez Stone, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction. Se Spa is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven-step water journey. Other features include 24-hour Personal Concierge; 24/7 in-suite service; three swimming pools; two fitness centers; water sports; innovative Kids' Clubs and Teens' Club; baby concierge; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Piano Bar, and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor areas for events inclusive of a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and several other magazines and major companies worldwide, including Virtuoso's Best Spa and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame. A member of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program, Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side.