For those who are not aware, AAA’s Diamond Rating System is the most respected lodging and restaurant rating system in the industry. Their Four-Diamond and Five-Diamond Awards represent establishments that possess the most superior and exceptional levels of service.

Riviera Nayarit is located just minutes from Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport and now has a reputation for excellence, travel, vacation, adventure, golf, spa treatments, fine restaurants and recreation are among some of the top reasons you should visit this exotic location.

The 2008 AAA Travel Guide included Riviera Nayarit among its top leaders in the Resorts and Dining sections. Two of Mexico’s Newest Vacation Destination received the much coveted Five-Diamond award, three hotels received Four-Diamond recognition and three local restaurants each received Three-Diamond nods.

Mexico’s Newest Vacation Destination, Riviera Nayarit, winners of the 2008 AAA Travel Guide awards include:

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita – Five Diamonds
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort – Five Diamonds
Grand Mayan – Four Diamonds
Vallarta Palace – Four Diamonds
Casa Las Brisas – Four Diamonds

In addition, three restaurants made the 2008 Four Diamond list, both Luca and Piaf, in the Grand Velas Resort, and Aramara at the Four Seasons.