LOVE IS IN THE AIR IN RIVIERA NAYARIT:

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY IN PARADISE 

Luxurious Resorts and Intimate Inns Offer Luscious Packages and Romantic Incentives for the Perfect Getaway

RIVIERA NAYARIT, Mexico - January 12, 2009 - Don’t let the economy prevent you from celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one. The stylish resorts and intimate inns of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit are offering a selection of romantic packages including the following (all packages subj ect to availability):

Be among the first to experience The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, which opened its doors in November. The first St. Regis in Latin America, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is offering a Valentine’s Special; which includes accommodations in a distinctive Beachfront Suite, with a private pool and Jacuzzi; an intimate five-course romantic dinner on the beach; daily breakfast for two; 4-hours of pampering, at the acclaimed Remède Spa Couple’s Luxury Suite; 60 minutes of customized couple’s massage; the exclusive Champagne & Caviar St. Regis Ritual for two; complimentary airport round-trip transfers; the St. Regis Signature Butler Service and full access to the St. Regis Exercise Room. The package rate is $2,755 per night, per room with a minimum three night stay; valid February 13th – 15th, 2009. The package does not include 15% room tax, 3% lodging tax; and 10% service charge per room, per night, and is subject to availability. For reservations contact: +52 329 291 5858 or via email at: punta.mita@stregis.com and mention rate code SANVALEN.

Punta Mita, located in the Riviera Nayarit, is an ultra exclusive resort destination and exclusive escape for celebrities, world leaders and discerning travelers. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort features 89 spacious guest rooms and 31 refined suites, each exquisitely styled and lavishly appointed, in tile-roofed Mexican-style casita-like buildings along the Pacific Coast. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort offers the 10,000 square foot Remède Spa and its trademark St. Regis butler service. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort also boasts three premier restaurants including, Las Marietas, the Sea Breeze Beach Club, and the signature restaurant, Carolina; a chic lobby bar, Altamira; two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, tennis courts, and three infinity pools. For more information on The St. Regis Punta Mita visit www.stregis.com/puntamita.

Pamper yourself and your other half with The Four Seasons Punta Mita’s Romantic Spa Package for Valentine’s Day. Included in the Romantic Spa Package are luxurious accommodations for two; daily buffet breakfast for two; $500 spa credit once per stay; and unlimited access to indulge in non-motorized water sports. Rates for the package begin at $735 per room, per night based on double occupancy and a minimum five nights’ stay is required. Valid February 8th – 15th, 2009. Taxes and service charges are additional. For full range of rates and specifics on this offer visit www.fourseasons.com/vacations/puntamita or call (52) 329-291-6000

One of Mexico’s most acclaimed properties, The Four Seasons Punta Mita offers 141 luxurious rooms and 32 suites as well as two pools, two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses, the full-service Apuane Spa, the adult-oriented Tamai Pool complex, and family-fun Oasis complex with lazy river. The resort also features four restaurants which serve a range of exquisite cuisine including Chino Latino cuisine.

The stylish and chic Villa Bella, a bed and breakfast inn located on a hilltop overlooking the spectacular Banderas Bay in the charming Riviera Nayarit town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle,  is offering a Valentine’s Day Package specially for lovebirds. The package includes a special “honeymoon gift” of a fresh fruit basket, a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates; airport pick-up service; complimentary full breakfast for two every day; and welcome cocktail. Rates for the package begin at $180 per room per night night plus taxes. For more information on Villa Bella contact 1-877-273-6244 or visit www.villabella-lacruz.com

Villa Bella is an amazing hideaway with five tastefully decorated suites offering breathtaking views and an infinity pool which dramatically ends at the edge of the cliff.

About Riviera Nayarit
Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport.  The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay.  Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, all pleasantly affordable, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, record deep sea fishing, bird watching, international cuisine, and shopping for local artwork and traditional Huichol handicrafts.  The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns.  For more information, visit www.RivieraNayarit.com