Need to de-stress? Want to get in shape for “the season” or just learn new tools for delicious, and healthy eating and lifestyle? Miami’s own food stars , Robyn Webb, culinary instructor at the Wellness Center of the University of Miami and Wok Star Eleanor Hoh will work their culinary magic and teach new skills at upcoming wellness weeks at Grand Velas Resorts luxury all inclusive resorts  in the Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos along with Rebecca-Louise, an international fitness personality and adventure traveler . And how about this – wellness seminars, fitness sessions, juice therapy, spa, therapeutic concerts, personal trainer, and a two star Michelin chef from Amsterdam .Guests can opt to stay in one of the resorts wellness suites designed to renew one’s body and mind in every way possible with everything from complimentary massage and special amenities. The Wellness travel getaways will be held from October 4-7 at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and November 22 – 26 at Grand Velas Los Cabos. Plus, I’m offering readers a 25% discount!

The Wellnessing Getaway: A Mindful Journey at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (Oct 4-7) features unique fitness classes like Soul Yoga and Antigravity Yoga; a therapeutic concert; Buddhist meditation; tea tastings by Mexican Tea Master Olivia Medina de Eurote; a class specifically on wellness for cancer and aging; and juice therapy.

A highlight of the activities will be cooking demonstrations on sumptuous salads and versatile vegetarian dishes from award-winning cook book author, nutritionist and culinary instructor, Robyn Webb, MS. The long time Food Editor of Diabetes Forecast Magazine and the Health and Wellness Editor for The Daily Basics, she has also written 17 cookbooks.

The Wellnessing Getaway: A Greatful Journey at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Nov 22-26) also features juice therapy, yoga, and therapeutic concerts in addition to a fire ceremony, session on Mapping Gratitude and Happiness, healthy cocktail mixology and DIY workshops on aromatherapy, organic scrubs, and creating natural mandalas.

Wok Star Eleanor Hoh will lead a series of workshops including “Cook Like a Wok Star,” incorporating 4 to help busy foodies cook fast and easy dishes without recipes or measuring; an Introduction to a Wok Star’s Approach to Cooking; A Typical One Dish Meal and How to Poach Fish in a Wok. Coaching over thousands on the creative cooking process, Hoh currently gives cooking classes hosted by upscale kitchen design showrooms in South Florida.

Focusing on the body’s physical wellbeing, fitness influencer Rebecca-Louise will take guests on three exercise workshops including her favorite “Full Body Tone” to help get the results in a short amount of time; a 30-minute “Best Exercise for Abs”; and a 45-minute no-gym equipment “Grow your Glutes and Thigh Thinner Workout.” Originally from England, Rebecca Louise is a fitness professional, wellness coach and trainer for highly popular online fitness programs such as XHIT, XF Extreme Fitness and GymRa in Southern California.

Resort rates start at $319 USD and $548 at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Grand Velas Los Cabos respectively. Accommodations in the Wellness Suites start at $462 USD at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Both resorts’ spas are part of Leading Spas of the World and feature a top water therapy circuit. Rates are per person per night based on double occupancy and include luxury suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes, gratuities, wellness week activities, butler service and more. Spa treatments are an additional cost. For reservations write me Karen@miamicurated.com.