Hydrate the Mind, Body and Spirit At Home with Infused Waters from the Grand Velas Riviera Maya Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico (August 22, 2013) – Everyone has probably heard at least once in their life that it is recommended to drink 64 ounces of water a day to stay healthy. The Leading Spa of the World at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya has created innovative spa waters infused with natural vegetables and spices to rejuvenate even the most exhausted traveler. Grand Velas Riviera Maya Spa Director, Leticia Fernandez, shares three detoxifying and hydrating recipes made with ingredients including watermelon, star fruit and liquid chlorophyll.
Red Spa Water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 large pitcher
· 1Ž2 Watermelon
· 1 Star Fruit, sliced
· Mint Leaves
· Ice
Blend watermelon, star fruit and a glass of water together for three minutes. After blended, add half of the pitcher of water, and continue to blend for another 30 seconds. Garnish the pitcher with star fruit, strawberry & kiwi slices. Serve the water with a lot of ice and add mint herbs to the top. Enjoy!
Green Spa Water: Lemon Cucumber Alkaline Water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 large pitcher
· 2 slices of Organic Lemon
· 3 slices of Organic Cucumber
· Purified Water
· Ice
Mix purified water, lemon slices and cucumber slices in a large pitcher and leave the mixture out overnight. Drink the water with ice when you wake up in the morning. Your body will thank you for it!
Green Spa Water: Cucumbers & Chlorophyll Alkaline Water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 large pitcher
· 3 Cucumbers, peeled
· 1Ž2 cup of liquid Chlorophyll
· Rosemary Leaves
· Ice
· 1Ž2 cup Purified Water
Slice half of a cucumber for a garnish then chop the remaining cucumbers and blend with water until well mixed. Add the chlorophyll to the blender and mix for half a minute. Add half of the pitcher of water and lots of ice. Garnish the pitcher with cucumber slices and rosemary leaves.
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About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:
Featured in Forbes’ roundup of the 10 Coolest All-Inclusive Resorts, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, is also home to Cocina De Autor, the first restaurant of any all-inclusive resort to receive the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award for restaurants. The all-suites and spa resort located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, is the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience.
This Leading Hotels of the World designated resort is the preeminent one of its class boasting 491 suites, each more than 1,000 square-feet, in three separate ambiances– premium ocean-front Grand Class Suites with terrace plunge pools for families with children 12 and up, family-friendly ocean-view Ambassador Suites and Zen Grand Suites embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula’s jungle. The resort presents a gastronomic tour of the Yucatan, Europe and Asia offering seven restaurants with world-class chefs from France, Spain and Mexico; dedicated butler service for each guest, and the region’s largest spa sanctuary at over 89,000 square-feet specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world.
The spa was named “Best Spa” in the world by Virtuoso and also earned a SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award. The resort was designed by lauded Mexican architecture firm Elias and Elias and features the sleek and modish interiors that fuse the serenity of the Caribbean with the vibrancy of Yucatan cultures.