Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit PRESSROOM
New Foodie Experience Takes Guests on a Journey Around the World Through Tacos At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (March 1, 2019)- This spring, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in Mexico will launch a new taco tour perfect for all foodies alike. Open to resort guests and the public, participants will enjoy a variety of tacos on a guided progressive dinner tour through the resort's gourmet restaurants. Each specially crafted taco will be paired with a drink to match. For the first course, at the resort's Italian restaurant, Lucca, a Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni will be served with a glass of Pomorosso Barbera D'Asti from Coppo. Next up is Zignum Aged Mezcal paired with a blue tortilla taco stuffed with Ribeye and topped with guacamole and toasted chimicuiles (maguey worms) at Frida, the resort's Mexican restaurant. At Sen Lin, the resort's new Asian-inspired restaurant, the final main course is a Peking Duck Taco and Ozeki Sake. For dessert, a Red Fruit Crepe is accompanied by a Kir Royale at Piaf, Grand Velas' French restaurant. Along the tour, the guide will give explanations of every taco and the stories behind the ingredients. The taco tour experience costs $100 per person for hotel and non-hotel guests.
Resort rates start at $340 at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Rates are per person per night based on double occupancy and 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 or visit https://vallarta.
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 six restaurants, three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. In November 2018, the resort opened a new Asian-inspired restaurant to complement its renowned dining program. An oasis of wellbeing, Se Spa has been included on Forbes Travel Guide's list of The World's Most Luxurious Spas. This Puerto Vallarta 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. This Puerto Vallarta luxury 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. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Grand Velas 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.
