Elite Traveler HRS 2020-2021

elite traveler HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS 2020/2021 47

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Ambassador pool

DINE Made using the freshest ingredients, each dish at Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a celebration of the culinary traditions of the world, and every menu includes a wide range of options for both traditional and adventurous diners. Experiencing the resort’s eight restaurants is not only a culinary tour of the world, but also a tour of the expansive property, with venues overlooking the Riviera Maya. Enjoy Lucca, with Italian-Mediterranean specialties; AAA Four-Diamond restaurants: Frida (contemporary Mexican cuisine), Piaf (haute French cuisine) and Sen Lin (Asian fusion); as well as the world’s first all-inclusive resort restaurant in the world to receive the AAA Five-Diamond Award, Cocina de Autor. All meals are always perfectly paired with select wines and mixology. Casual daytime dining is also available at Azul, with breezy oceanfront views; Bistro, by the oceanfront adults-only pool; and Chaká, surrounded by the mystical Mayan jungle. Throughout the year, this resort organizes and hosts a range of gourmet events featuring celebrity chefs. EXPLORE Children can discover a variety of activities at the Kids’ Clubs. From making piñatas and riding zip lines to water balloon fights and decorating cupcakes, there’s something to entertain even very little ones. Staff members spend months designing seasonal activity programs to make every time of year special. Teens can escape to the Teens’ Clubs with the latest technology, where they’ll find the perfect ambience to chill out, play, dance, lounge and make new friends. Spend quality time as a family during a unique bicycle tour or eco-tour; you’ll learn about the local flora and fauna, and hear about the mystical legends of ancient Mexico. Or, for something truly special, embark on a unique opportunity to dine 60 ft underground in one of the destination’s relatively undiscovered cenotes . This whole range of activities made Grand Velas win ‘The Best Family Program’ category as part of Virtuoso’s 2019 Best of the Best Awards.

AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS AAA Five Diamond American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts Virtuoso Ensemble Travel Group

Signature Hotels & Resorts Affluent Traveler Collection Traveller Made Preferred Hotels & Resorts - Legend TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2019 Named theWorld’s Best Family Hotel by National Geographic Best Hotel in Mexico by US News & World Report

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