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STAY Presidential Suite Size 3,285 sq ft Nightly rate $7,200

Experience the essence of luxury and comfort in Grand Velas style. Take in the romance and enchantment of Banderas Bay and the mystical Sierra Madre mountains from this fascinating space. The Presidential Suite features panoramic ocean views, an expansive oceanfront terrace with Jacuzzi, original artwork throughout and an impressive range of amenities, including two living rooms; dining room; bar; personal service staff (butler, housekeeper and bartender); daily delivery of fruit, crudités and petit fours; and massage table, as well as one 50-minute massage during your stay. A spa concierge is also on call. The signature SE Spa of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is a sensory experience. Purify your body and relax your mind with a seven-phase Water Ceremony, followed by a treatment inspired by the healing arts of ancient Mexico. Signature treatments The Grand Cora massage is a highly energetic massage that stimulates the sensorial perception through a ritual of sounds of natural instruments. It eliminates nervous tension with the application of warm ginger oil, which restores emotional, intellectual and spiritual wellness. The Ancestral Stone Massage is an ancient therapy using one of the most prized minerals of the pre-Hispanic Mexican cultures: obsidian. Due to its healing properties, it is often used in traditional indigenous medicine. In this treatment, obsidian is combined with a deep river-rock massage to relax contracted muscles. The heat of the stones relieves the most fatigued and tense areas of the body, as well as balances the energy of the chakras and vital centers. The Xocolatl treatment evokes the spirit with a fusion of aromas which have antidepressant and energetic effects. Begin with a stimulating exfoliation of coffee beans followed by a chocolate body mask. The mask will release endorphins and improve your state of mind. Contact Silvia Velasco, spa director, svelasco@velasresorts.com Indulge in a culinary journey to Italy at our signature AAA Four- Diamond restaurant. With a warm ambience, ocean views and live music, Lucca is an extraordinary dining experience on the Nuevo Vallarta coast. EXPLORE The resort’s two-floor Wellness Suites feature a plethora of fitness and wellness equipment. Your personal spa concierge will curate your in-suite fitness amenities, which includes a yoga mat, dumbbells, resistance bands and even a Life Fitness Activate Series Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike. The experience includes a massage, special wellness minibar, aromatherapy, vitamin-C shower and more. RELAX SE Spa DINE Lucca

Stunning views of Banderas Bay

GRAND VELAS RIVIERA NAYARIT RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO

This AAA Five-Diamond resort for all ages features an ambience of sublime tranquility and has a three-tiered infinity pool opening out to the fine sands and blue waters of Banderas Bay. Oversize luxury suites, the SE Spa, breezy oceanfront dining, three specialty restaurants, modern Kids Club and Teens Club, and many artful touches make it the perfect place to enjoy Mexico’s splendid Pacific Coast. Stroll the open corridors lined with koi ponds and lush greenery, and enjoy the balmy tropical evenings with the warm sounds of a live Cuban band. CONTACT Pilar Perciavalle, general director, pperciavalle@velasresorts.com Gina Jiménez, sales director, gjimenez@velasresorts.com

Paseo de los Cocoteros 98 Sur Nuevo Vallarta Riviera Nayarit Mexico velasresorts.com, vallarta.grandvelas.com

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Dine in style at Lucca