Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - Complementing the gourmet experience offered by its four specialty restaurants, the "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All-Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is offering its first ever "Grand Gourmet Package."

This unique package features a private two-hour cooking class with chefs from a selection of its Italian, Mexican, and French restaurants, Lucca, Frida, and Piaf, as well as a tequila tasting and private 45-minute mixology class. Gourmet welcome amenity and private VIP airport transfers are also included.

Guests enjoy all-inclusive features of the AAA Five Diamond resort including luxury suite accommodations, a la carte dining at a choice of gourmet restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes and gratuities. The package is available now through December 19th, 2013, with rates starting at $379 per person, per night based on double occupancy. Minimum stays apply and rates are subject to availability.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has not only revolutionized the luxury all-inclusive concept and set the bar for other resorts, but its four signature restaurants offer gourmet á la carte dining on par with the world’s top culinary destinations.

Served at the swim-up Aqua Bar and in the resort’s signature restaurants, guests enjoy the Signature Margarita Menu, a special selection of 12 delightfully unique cocktails. The lauded menu includes the Cocoa Signature Margarita, which uses chocolate directly from Chiapas, Mexico fused with an orange essence, as well as Clamato Chilli Pepper, Tamarind Mint, and Avocado Pistachio flavored drinks.

For reservations or more information, please call 1-877-398-2784 or visit their website.

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, an all-suites and spa resort located just fifteen minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on the beautiful Bay of Banderas, is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Five-Diamond Award. The resort features 267 spacious ocean-view suites.

The crown jewel of the resort and a member of Leading Spas of the World, the Spa at Grand Velas features twenty treatment rooms, over sixty spa treatments, gym and exercise room, spa boutique and beauty salon. The family-friendly resort also offers tiered three-temperature infinity pools, tennis court, 25,321 total square feet of meeting space, and a Kids Club.

Nearby are championship golf courses, numerous options for soft adventure, and the charming town of Puerto Vallarta with its many shops, art galleries, and nightlife. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has received numerous accolades within the industry, including most recently as one of Forbes’ 10 Coolest All-Inclusive Resorts.