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RIVIERA NAyARIT in the pink continued from page 60 “Riviera Nayarit is the perfect destination, since it has something to offer everybody. From sun-and-fun activities— watersports, beach and sunset cruises— to adventure tours and golf, there is a variety of experiences to make a vacation truly unforgettable.” Natasha Satanovsky, Senior Buyer, Funjet Vacations sunset sail, canopy adventure or an interactive visit with sea lions. An all-inclusive stay here also comes with a la carte meals and 24-hour room service, beverages stocked in the fridge and use of the resort’s Beach Club, located at the adjacent sister property Marival Resort & Suites. Guests staying at least five nights also enjoy free nanny services for up to eight hours a day. Rates through Funjet start at $174 pp dbl. its flavorsome side The culinary component is also an integral part of a visit here, as any traveler will tell you. From the 10th through the 20th of this month, Riviera Nayarit and adjoining Puerto Vallarta are enjoying their 17th annual Gourmet Festival, which celebrates the talents of dozens of local and international chefs. The destination is offering a dine-around “Gourmet Experience” every other Friday through Dec. 16 that lets visitors indulge in a 6-course meal in three different restaurants—transportation is provided—with wine pairings from Casa Madero Winery for $110 pp. Participating restaurants include Lucca at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, La Casona at Villa La Estancia and Nick-San at Marival Residences. Following the region’s flair for evocative culinary experiences, the gourmet-inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is also wowing guests with a new margarita menu that reads like a list of our favorite flavors. There’s the Huitlacoche signature margarita, which combines premium tequila with the very Mexican and delicious corn truffle, plus chili mango, cocoa (with a smidge of orange essence), avocado pistachio, coconut and seven others. They’re all available at Frida, the resort’s Mexican restaurant, as part of the all-inclusive experience at the resort. Grand Velas’ Gourmet package, starting at $359 pp dbl, includes a stay in a gigantic master oceanview suite, a private cooking class with one of the resort’s four-diamond chefs, a tequila or wine tasting, a cocktail class, a progressive en-suite dinner, and discounts on spa services and golf. continued on page 64 recommend.com Riviera Nayarit is full of outdoor activities for adrenaline junkies. all-encompassing destination. A smart mix of accommodations for all budgets and nature-packed activities for all predilections has made Riviera Nayarit the place for a wide range of vacationers, including families, foodies and adventurers. “A great choice for families is Marival Residences & World Spa, because this resort offers 1- to 4-bedroom residences with a lot of great space for everybody, fully equipped kitchens and laundry machines,” says Satanovsky. “It is a home away from home!” Each of these residences is roomy enough for a small army, with full dining and living areas and spacious terraces that look out to sea. In addition, explains Satanovsky, the resort comes with a selection of free tours and golf—a value of up to $1,000 pp. Guests enjoy unlimited greens fees at several championship courses nearby, plus their choice of a variety of complimentary tours that include a Dolphin Encounter, 62 november 2011 http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend November 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: RockResorts
Tour Talk: International Expeditions
River Cruise Product Expands Even More for 2012
Hot (or Cool) Toronto is Staid No More
Timeless Boston
South Africa Always Steals the Limelight
BVI: Beauty on the Water
Private Islands Sizzle
Barcelona Will Leave You Beaming
Unspoiled Myanmar is Open for Business
The Lowdown on South America's Capital Highs
Riviera Nayarit in the Pink
The Three Faces of Baja Sur

Recommend November 2011