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Complements Baby Concierge, Baby Spa and Baby’s First Haircut Also Available

Parents can now choose among many gourmet options for babies at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Presented with a menu upon arrival by the resort’s dedicated Baby Concierge, parents can select from a list of gourmet purées for their babies, prepared by Executive Chef Guillaume Morance. Options for the purées include: Pio Pio Purée, made with cooked chicken breast, carrots, zucchini and chicken broth; Moo Purée, made with beef tenderloin, potato, sweet potato and vegetable broth; and Little Shark Purée, made with white fish, celery, leeks, mushroom and vegetable broth. A Vegan Purée, made with white rice, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and vegetable broth, Vegetarian Bunny Purée, made with carrots, corn and vegetable broth and dessert Mothers Happiness Purée, made with apple, pear, peach and rice pudding, are also available.

The Baby Concierge is also on hand to help parents stress less with their young ones, coordinating everything from a crib, Mexican toys, baby floats, and baby clothes to nanny service and gentle bath and shampoo gels. Stimulating the baby's senses and central nervous system, the Sunrise Massage (25 min/$65 USD) promotes sensory and cognitive development. For babies 1-3 years old, the treatment encourages babies to differentiate textures and sounds to the tunes of Mozart. The resort also offers baby’s first haircut, which comes with special pampering and a certificate celebrating the milestone.

Resort rates start at $319 per person per night, based on double occupancy. The Grand Velas resort’s all- inclusive rates include 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 reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/.

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 centerpiece of the gardens is a three-tiered infinity pool, a preferred spot for catching the legendary sunsets. The AAA Five Diamond all-inclusive resort features 267 ocean-view suites, some with private plunge pools, and all with plasma TVs, wireless internet access, fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines. Wellness Suites include a personal training session and massage in-suite in addition to other fitness amenities, such as a Lifecycle Exercise Bike, organic soaps, an Alchimia Apothecary Aromatherapy Kit, a Nikken Kenko pillow and comforter, and LED lamp with a clock and timer. Of the resort's five restaurants, three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. An oasis of wellbeing, Se Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers 20 treatment suites, more than 30 spa treatments, many inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature water journey. Other features include a fitness center, 24/7 in suite service, water sports, business center, tennis, baby concierge, Kids Club, and teen lounge during holidays. Puerto Vallarta is just a 15 minute drive away. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit features more than 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting facilities, including the Grand Marissa Ballroom, which consists of more than 6,000 square feet and is easily subdivided into five separate rooms. The resort's facilities also include four other rooms ranging from 681 to more than 1,954 square feet that offer several arrangement variations to maximize meeting productivity and efficiency. The resort has won numerous awards from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusive in 2012. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, majority owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.

Valentine's Day provides not only an opportunity to tell your children you love them in so many ways, but provides an opportunity for parents to teach their children the true art of appreciating the people in their life that that love them and that they love.

Making Valentine's Day cards with family photos together can be great fun. Writing thank you letters or baking heart cakes or cup cakes is a delicious way to share the love. Food is key and planning special breakfasts or dinners to enjoy on Valentine's Day will bring the family together for food, fun and love creating moments never to forget.

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