Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (September 17, 2018) - Guests staying at the AAA Grand Velas Rivera Nayarit can now enjoy Flora Experiences inclusive of a flower arranging class and private guided tour of Vallarta Botanical Gardens, recently named the 4th Best Botanical Garden in Latin America by USA Today. Following a private guided tour through the gardens to see the flora and fauna, guests can enjoy hiking trails, an orchid greenhouse, and water flower garden offering some of the best views of the Sierra Madre Mountains at their leisure. Back at the resort, guests will participate in a 45-minute flower arranging class. For up to four people, the class includes instruction on the care and handling of flowers and arrangement techniques. The Botanical Gardens Tour includes round trip transportation to the gardens, branded caps for children and adults and a gourmet picnic to go, inclusive of ham and grilled chicken baguettes, assorted cheeses and salads, fruit, and a selection of desserts.

Nightly rates inclusive of the Flora Experiences start at $448 per person per night based on double occupancy at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. A three-night minimum applies. Velas Resorts' 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, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com. 

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit 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, multi-temperature infinity pool, a preferred spot for catching the legendary sunsets. The resort features 267 ocean-view suites, some with private plunge pools, and all with fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines. Wellness Suites include a personal training session and massage in-suite in addition to other fitness amenities, such as a Lifecycle Exercise Bike, organic soaps, Aromatherapy Kit, and more. 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, Se Spa 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 in suite service, water sports, business center, tennis, baby concierge, Kids' Club, and state-of-the-art Teens' Club. The all inclusive resort in the 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. Things to do in Puerto Vallarta include water sports, exploring the lush jungle, visits to traditional villages and more. The resort has won numerous awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusives. GrandVelas Riviera Nayarit 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. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservationsrn@velasresorts.com or visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com/.