Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - Condé Nast Traveler, one of the most prestigious publications in the travel industry, has chosen four properties in Riviera Nayarit for its Gold List 2013.

For the last 19 years, the editorial house Condé Nast has held its Reader's Choice Survey, ranking properties throughout the entire world. The study includes 8 million people, and encompasses a wide variety of travelers. Only the best hotels on the planet make it to the Gold List.

The Four Seasons Punta Mita, St Regis Punta Mita, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit are the four properties that were included among the best 510 hotels in the world - according to the survey published by the publication.

Condé Nast Traveler also included the Four Seasons Punta Mitaa in a select group of hotels called "The Platinum Circle," a distinction reserved for those properties making the list for over 5 years in a row.

Riviera Nayarit is one of the most exclusive destinations in the world because of its high-quality services, its first class infrastructure, and the warmth of its people.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Riviera Nayarit congratulates these four resorts for this recognition, which undoubtedly contributes to position our destination as one of the most important in the world - offering luxury amidst an enviable natural setting.