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Themed Gifts, Cuisine, Activities and More Available this Holiday Season 

At the Luxury Mexican Resort

Riviera Maya, Mexico (November XX, 2023) - Grand Velas Riviera Maya is gearing up for a festive Hanukkah celebration complete with Hanukkah themed activities, traditional meals, nightly candle lighting, gift wrapped toys available for purchase, and more. Activities will be held at the luxury Mexican resort from December 7 through December 15.

For celebrating families, a large central menorah invites guests to participate in a nightly candle lighting. Menorahs and candles will also be available to be placed in individual guest suites upon request. As far as cuisine, traditional Hanukkah favorites will be available at the resort's oceanfront Azul Restaurant. In addition to the Hanukkah menus, latkes, also known as potato pancakes, will be available on the buffet. Furthermore, gift-wrapped Hanukkah toys for children of all ages will be available for purchase in advance on the resorts' Festive Website. 

Kids are invited to join in on the celebration with personal bracelet creation, Do Your Dreidel, and cookie decorating. Other activities include a paint and wine session and Hanukkah trivia with gifts. To wrap up the celebration, on December 7 and December 15 David's Star Cookies will be available as a special night amenity for guests.

Resort nightly rates start at $612 USD per person per night. Rates are based on double occupancy and 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 additional information, call

1-888-407-4869, or visit https://rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.

About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:

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 set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves. Guests can choose accommodations that are oceanfront, ocean view or in 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 outdoor terraces, and some with private plunge pools. Eight restaurants, including six gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world-renowned celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first restaurant in the world in an all-inclusive to win this prestigious distinction. Rated five-stars by Forbes, SE Spa is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments 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 Teens' Club; Baby Concierge; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Amat Cafe, 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. Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or additional information please visit rivieramaya.grandvelas.com. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.