Rock-Star Vacations, Single Parent Style

PHOTO: The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. (photo courtesy of Velas Resorts)

Solo parenting isn’t for the faint of heart.

You wipe the tears, pack all the lunches and make the tough decisions. The upside is you get all the hugs and all the rewards that come with being a parent.

Velas Resorts, which operates a collection of luxury properties in Mexico from Puerto Vallarta to the Riviera Maya and Los Cabos, knows this and is offering those parents going it alone a vacation package just for them.

Each Velas Resort offers a host of amenities and features that any adult would love with modern luxury accommodations, world-class spas and gourmet restaurants offering contemporary fare inspired by some of the world’s best chefs.

Nestled on a pristine strip of white sand between the bright blue Caribbean and the verdant Mayan jungle, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) is the ultimate luxury all-inclusive and is the only family-friendly all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean to be rated Five Diamonds by AAA.

The property’s amenities include a holistic spa, where guests can indulge themselves in a host of special treatments and rituals, a fitness center, wellness classes and gourmet dining spotlighting the cuisine from Spain, Italy, France and Mexico.

Families will enjoy the many outdoor activities and watersports, including pedal boats, snorkeling and water polo. There are even a Kids’ Club and Teens’ Club for when the younger set needs some time on their own.

In addition to the numerous amenities that are offered with Velas’ luxury all-inclusive plan, the Single Parents Getaway at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya features:

— One guided onsite ecological family tour per stay

— Kids’ Club and Teens’ Club open until 11:00 pm with recreational activities

— Two children from 4 to 15 years old or one infant (up to 3 years old)

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Offer is valid for travel from Sept. 1 – Oct. 31, 2017, with promotion code PACK2-16.

Meanwhile, single parents vacationing at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit have the opportunity to take advantage of such special amenities as:

— Luxury accommodations in spacious suites with amazing views

— Welcome amenities for both parents and their children

— One dolphin experience (one adult and two children between 4 and 15 years old)

— Kids’ Club and Teens’ Club open until 11:00 pm with recreational activities

— Two children from 4 to 15 years old or one infant (up to 3 years old)

The offer is valid for travel from Sept. 1–Oct. 31, 2017, with promotion code PACK3.

The resort is ideal for those looking for a little extra pampering—it earned Conde Nast’s “Most Excellent Spa Hotel” award thanks to its healing rituals and even a spa designed especially for kids and teens, where they can enjoy massages and beauty services on their own.

Families will also want to take advantage of the many activities at their disposal from scuba diving and nature walks to kitesurfing and kayak tours. Golf is available nearby at the Marina Vallarta and Vista Vallarta golf courses. The resort also features three restaurants, offering gourmet cuisine from Mexico, France and the Mediterranean.