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Vida Vacations Resorts In Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico Unveils "La Plaza" Gourmet Market, Boutique Shopping And More


Vida Vacations
luxury resorts proudly announces the grand opening of "La Plaza" at its famed Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico beachfront property which includes notable resorts such as Grand Luxxe, Mayan Palace, The Grand Bliss and The Grand Mayan. The 100,000-sq. ft. facility, which includes an art gallery, gourmet market and French bistro, opened to Vida Vacations members in late 2014.

La Plaza encompasses three distinct concepts: a gourmet market, restaurant and boutique shopping experiences. La Plaza brings together the classic and modern, the traditional and the avant-garde, in a stunning space that blends the best of both worlds. Its European flair can be seen in the exterior, the interior appointments and the careful selection of product offerings.

La Plaza includes:

·  "Azur" French Bistro

·  "Vidanta Gourmet" market, including:

  • Sweet Paris creperie and cafe
  • la Creme de la Creme's fresh selection of cheeses
  • VIDAVD's three hundred varieties of wine
  • Le Filet delicatessen meats and cold cuts
  • Costa de Cacao chocolatier
  • Croquant bread atelier
  • La Alacena gourmet groceries
  • de Flor en Flor flowers
  • Doux Bijoux patisserie
  • La Botica Good Medicine
  • El Librero book nook
  • Frozen Frenzy

·  Atrium Fashion Central offers an opulent shopping experience, including brands and boutiques such as Diamonds International, Adolfo Dominguez, Pineda Covalin, Sandra Weil, Johnston & Murphy, Regina Donde, Nautica, Tommy Bahamas, Oakley, L'Occitane En Provence, Terre d'Oc, Chloe, Vince Camuto, Zingara, Maaji, Sperry Top Sider, Tommy Hilfiger, OKAb, Crocs, TYR, Reef, Vans, Marissa Porrua, Babani,  ¡Ay Guey!, Bambu Health, Inaya.

Famed architectural design firm AHA Universo led the La Plaza effort, resulting in a design that corresponded with the striking architecture of its surrounding luxury resorts while at the same time standing out with a unique identity of its own.

La Plaza rises from the surrounding greenery and water with a design of modern angles and curvatures, promising an inviting experience to come. Close attention to detail can be seen in every turn with rich interior appointments and lush furnishings making La Plaza a destination second to none. Hours will pass by as visitors find new products that will fascinate and delight all the senses.

"Clientele of Vida Vacations resorts have come to expect nothing but the very best, and La Plaza certainly lives up to this billing," explains Benny Michaud, director of Hotel Operations for Grupo Vidanta. "It becomes immediately apparent from the very first visit that no expenses were spared to create a special space that blends together so many purposes in one venue that beckons you, seduces you, draws you in."

About Vida Vacations

Vida Vacations is a luxury destination club that offers access to a collection of the finest resorts, spas and golf courses in the world. Vida Vacations is the gateway to exclusive Vidanta destinations and resorts, including Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, The Bliss and Mayan Palace. Visit them at www.vidavacations.com.
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