Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (December 9, 2016) - With the cutting edge Teens Club and baby concierge, kids 4 to 12 could feel neglected. Never fear. And so, they now have their spacious, everything-a-kid-could-want Kids' Club at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit thanks to a major renovation. Hand-painted murals with mascot Pancho the monkey at the beach and seaside cover the walls, and ceiling with colorful, fun images set the playful mood. Areas are set aside for video games, a lounge space with extra comfortable lounge chairs for watching the large screen TV, and karaoke after dinner, and yet other areas for board games and reading. Kids also have their own outdoor garden with playground equipment and sports area, and even a private sandy beach, perfect for sand castle building.

Activities have been ramped up for day and evening too, with popular ones like crafts, ball games and painting, and new options including feeding the fish, treasure hunts and mini disco complete with a disco ball and strobe lights. During school holidays and vacation time in summer, Mexican folkloric night with live music and native arts and crafts, drive-in cinema with favorite movie snacks, and magic, animal and clown shows are offered for parents and kids to enjoy quality time together. The Kids Club is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Meals and snacks are served in the Club and everything is included in the daily rate.

Nightly rates start at $309 per adult and $100 for kids ages 5-16. Rates are per person per night, based on double occupancy. 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. Spa treatments are an additional cost. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit http://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 plasma TVs, wireless internet access, fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines. New 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, an Alchimia Apothecary Aromatherapy Kit, a Nikken Kenko pillow and comforter, and LED lamp with a clock and timer. 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 in suite 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-Inclusive 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.