Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit PRESSROOM

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (December 18, 2020) - Goodbye 2020, hello 2021. Travelers can start the new year feeling rejuvenated and refreshed with Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit's new Connect to Reconnect personalized wellness getaway offering. Launching January 1 at the AAA Five Diamond resort, the three-day retreat is curated by Ana Paula Dominguez, wellness expert and Director of the Mexican Institute of Yoga. A sampling of activities featured in the tailor-made program include mindful eating, Kundalini Yoga, Ayurveda massage and workshops on health, nutrition, fitness, and self-care. Complimentary when seven or more suites are booked, the new offering provides a one-of-a-kind, transformative wellness experience perfect for families, corporate groups, or multi-households / groups of friends who join forces to isolate together aka quaranteams.

The getaways kick off with a one-on-one consultation with Dominguez, inclusive of a personalized Ayurveda questionnaire and an oracle reading designed to encourage self-reflection and shed light on personal development.  Afterwards, a custom program based on the consultation will be given to each guest, inclusive of various activities to practice wellness and mindfulness, learn about nutrition and health, and more. Morning yoga sessions, breathing and walking exercises, a mindful eating seminar, Ayurveda massage, meditation sessions, a vision board exercise, antigravity yoga, Aquaforza, and Pilates are all examples of some activities featured in the getaways. Other inclusions are a $50 USD credit at the resort's SE Spa and a complimentary session of the spa's award-winning Hydrotherapy Journey. The Hydrotherapy Journey features seven different water experiences, including eucalyptus-scented steam room with chromotherapy, polar pool, aromatherapy sensory shower, sauna, and Jacuzzi.

The Connect to Reconnect getaway is complimentary when a group of 7 suites books a minimum of 3 nights. Nightly rates start at $381 per adult based on double occupancy at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Rate includes 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 more information about Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit or to make a reservation, please visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com.

About Ana Paula Dominguez

Founder and director of the Mexican Institute of Yoga, and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, Ana Paula Dominguez studied the traditional system of Indian medicine (Ayurveda) in India and the United States, under the guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad. She has written several books, and is currently a facilitator for the "Harmonizer" of the PeaceEarth Foundation with UNESCO.

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 resort features 267 ocean-view suites, inclusive of 12 Wellness Suites, some with private plunge pools. Of the resort's six restaurants, four, serving French, Italian, Asian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. With treatments inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature Water Journey, SE Spa has been included on Forbes Travel Guide's list of The World's Most Luxurious Spas. Other features include an oversized pool, fitness center, 24/7 in-suite service, water sports, tennis, Baby Concierge, Kids' Club, and state-of-the-art Teens' Club. The all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Nayarit features more than 15,064 square feet of indoor meeting facilities. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.