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Oct 06

New Flyboarding and Kitesurfing Experiences Take Water Sports to New Heights At Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya, Mexico (December 3, 2015)
Flyboarding and Kitesurfing Experiences The AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Mexico invites thrill seekers to get their adrenaline pumping with its two new extreme water sports, Flyboarding and Kitesurfing. Guided by instructors certified by the International Flyboard Association (IFA), the new Flyboarding offering allows guests to strap their feet on a personal watercraft and soar to heights of up to 55 feet above the Caribbean azure waters. Guests can also obtain an International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) certificate. The certificate is available in three different levels, basic, intermediate, and advanced, where each level takes between two and a half to three hours to complete. Adventurers who only have time to complete one or two levels are able to finish their training with any other IKA affiliated member around the world. For persons over 13 years old, Flyboard costs $189 per half hour. The Kitesurf training costs $250 per level. Nightly rates start at $393 per adult, per night, based on double occupancy. All-inclusive rates include luxury suite accommodations, à la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or more information, please call 1-888-407-4869, email [email protected], or visit www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya

About Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort. Guests can choose among three separate ambiances in this Leading Hotel of the World, including adults only oceanfront, family friendly ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle. All 539 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature fully stocked mini bars, plasma TVs, Wi-Fi, L'Occitane amenities, artisanal tequila, and Nespresso coffee machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza, Mikel Alonso and Xavier Pérez Stone, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction. Grand Velas Spa, a Leading Spa of the World, is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven-step water journey. Other features include 24-hour Personal Concierge; 24/7 in-suite service; three swimming pools; two fitness centers; water sports; innovative Kids Clubs and Teen's Club; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Piano Bar, and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor areas for events inclusive of a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and several other magazines and major companies worldwide. This year, the resort entered TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame for obtaining the Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years in addition to the Signature Spa being awarded "Best Luxury Resort Spa-The Americas" at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2014. Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, majority owner, founder and President of Velas Resorts, with his brother Juan Vela, Vice President of Velas Resorts.
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