Round up of All-Inclusive Resort deals!

Luxury Included® Vacation with Beaches® Resorts Save Up to 65%, FREE Nights, Spa Credits & More

Beaches Negril Resort & Spa
Negril, Jamaica
Set on the widest stretch of Jamaica’s famous Seven-Mile Beach, Beaches Negril Resort & Spa gives you a family vacation with a laid-back island spirit. Here you will listen to the rhythms of a Mento Band float across 20 acres of tropical landscaping filled with authentic low-rise island architecture and arched stone breezeways.

  • 7 restaurants
  • 6 bars serving unlimited premium drinks
  • Unlimited land and water sports including scuba diving*
  • 3 pools, 2 with swim-up bars
  • Caribbean-inspired Red Lane® Spa^
  • Supervised kids camp
  • Pirates Island Waterpark
  • Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®
  • Xbox® Play Lounge
  • TrenchTown teens-only game room
  • Liquid at Beaches Nightclub
  • Scratch DJ Academy®^
  • Free roundtrip airport transfers

Current Promotions:

  • Save up to 65%
  • 1 free night
  • $150 Red Lane® Spa credit
  • Free Catamaran Cruise

Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Voted among the “Top 10 Best Beach Resorts for Families” by Parents magazine, this 22 acre property has something for everyone. With an intimate private beach, an expansive Pirates Island Waterpark, family accommodations and the only all-inclusive golf program for kids near Jamaica’s best attractions, Beaches Ocho Rios is the ultimate family beachfront getaway.

  • Private white-sand beach
  • Spacious family suites
  • 5 specialty restaurants
  • 5 bars serving unlimited premium drinks
  • Unlimited land and water sports including scuba diving*
  • 4 pools, 2 whirlpools, 1 with swim-up bar
  • Caribbean-inspired Red Lane® Spa^
  • Supervised kids camp
  • Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®
  • Xbox® Play Lounge
  • Complimentary greens fees** at Sandals Golf & Country Club with golf clinics for kids
  • Free roundtrip airport transfers

Current Promotions:

  • Save up to 60%
  • 1 free night
  • Free Catamaran Cruise

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
If you’re looking for the most comprehensive family vacation ever, at a resort that offers every imaginable amenity and is located on one of the world’s best beaches, Beaches Turks & Caicos is for you.

  • Located on Grace Bay’s 12-mile beach
  • 7 pools, 3 with swim-up bars
  • Top scuba diving destination
  • Supervised kids camp
  • Three distinctly-themed villages
  • Pirates Island Waterpark
  • Family suites for large families
  • Xbox® Play Lounge
  • 16 specialty restaurants
  • Shadow Lounge teens-only game room
  • 12 bars serving unlimited premium drinks
  • Liquid at Beaches Nightclub
  • Unlimited land and water sports including scuba diving*
  • Free roundtrip airport transfers

Current Promotions:

  • Save up to 60%
  • 1 free night

 

Terms & Conditions: Added values are based on availability, room category, validity dates or other restrictions may apply and are subject to change. *Scuba diving included for certified divers. Dive courses and night dives additional. ^Additional cost. **Caddies mandatory, but not included. Various cancellation penalties, payment requirements and holiday/weekend/special event surcharges may apply. Beaches® is a registered trademark.  

Luxury Included® Vacation with Sandals® Resorts Save Up to 65%

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa 
St. John’s, Antigua 
• Featuring Ocean View Villa Suites with private plunge pools and butler service
• All-suite, Six Star Mediterranean Village
• On Antigua’s most famous and best beach
• Voted “World’s Most Romantic Resort”

Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa 
Negril, Jamaica 
• Featuring Millionaire Suites with private plunge pools and butler service
• Located on the longest stretch of famous Seven-Mile Beach
• 7 specialty restaurants and 5 full-service bars including a signature swim-up pool bar
• Five Star Diamond Award recipient for service excellence

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island 
Montego Bay, Jamaica 
• Featuring exclusive Swim-up Suites
• Butler service and 24-hour room service in top-tier suites
• A private offshore island offers 2 vacations in 1
• 8 unique restaurants and 5 full-service bars including a signature swim-up pool bar

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort 
Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia 
• Set on its own peninsula with a spectacular beach
• Unlimited watersports including scuba diving*
• 8 specialty restaurants and 6 bars serving premium brand beverages
• Exchange privileges with 2 nearby Sandals Resorts

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa 
Whitehouse, Jamaica 
• Located on the South Coast of Jamaica in a 500-acre nature preserve
• Unlimited land & watersports including scuba diving*
• Spectacular two-mile beach with sunset views
• 360 all-beachfront rooms including 80 butler suites

Sandals Montego Bay 
Montego Bay, Jamaica 
• Largest private white-sand beach in Jamaica
• Unlimited land & watersports including scuba diving*
• 4 pools and 4 whirlpools
• Exchange privileges at 2 nearby Sandals Resorts

Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort 
Ocho Rios, Jamaica 
• Complimentary golf at Sandals Golf & Country Club^
• 2 resort vacations in 1 – mountainside and beachside
• Chic Ochi Beach Club with an ocean side pool
• Riviera Villa Suites with private pools & butler service

Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa 
Castries, Saint Lucia 
• Complimentary 9-hole golf course on property^
• Set on a 220 acre estate along a half-mile beach
• 3 pools, including the island’s largest
• Exchange privileges with 2 nearby Sandals Resorts

Sandals Emerald Bay 
Great Exuma, Bahamas 
• 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course^
• Mile-long white sand beach
• 3 impressive pools including a half-acre zero entry pool
• 7 specialty restaurants and 6 bars

Terms & Conditions: Added values are based on availability, room category, validity dates or other restrictions may apply and are subject to change. *Scuba diving included for certified divers. Dive courses and night dives additional. ^Greens fees additional in the Bahamas and Antigua. Caddies mandatory, but not included. Various cancellation penalties, payment requirements and holiday/weekend/special event surcharges may apply. Sandals® is a registered trademark.  

Relaxation in Riviera Maya Free Golf, Resort Credit and More!

IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraiso
• Adults Only, All Inclusive
• Guests staying 7 nights or more receive unlimited golf
4 nights from $857 per person in a Junior Suite
Book by 12/5 for travel 11/1 – 12/20/12

THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen
• Adults Only, All Inclusive
• Guests receive 1 complimentary round of golf at Playacar Golf Club
4 nights from $686 per person in a Royal Junior Suite
Book by 12/5 for travel 11/1 – 12/20/12

Gran Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an
• All Inclusive
• Complimentary unlimited golf at the Riviera Maya Golf Club
4 nights from $663 per person in a Junior Suite Superior
Book by 12/5 for travel 1/2 – 1/21/13

El Dorado Royale, by Karisma
• Adults Only, Gourmet Inclusive
• Up to $250 in resort credit
• Gourmet honeymoon & anniversary packages available
• Destination wellness packages
4 nights from $697 in a Jacuzzi Junior Suite
Book by 12/5 for travel 11/1 – 12/19/12

Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
• All Inclusive
• $50 spa credit per person per day
• Complimentary excursions
4 nights from $1,329 per person in a Zen Grand Suite
Book by 12/5 for travel 1/2 – 4/27/13

Playacar Palace
• All Inclusive
• Up to $1,500 in resort credit
4 nights from $793 in a Superior Deluxe Partial Oceanview room
Book by 12/5 for travel 12/9 – 12/20/12

Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe
• All Suites, All Inclusive
• $200 resort credit
• Honeymoon welcome gift
• Complimentary room upgrade
4 nights from $647 in a Junior Suite Deluxe
Book by 12/5 for travel 1/4 – 1/28/13

Valentin Imperial Maya
• All Suites, All Inclusive, Adults Only
• Honeymoon welcome gift
• 10% discount on spa treatments
4 nights from $692 in a Deluxe Junior Suite
Book by 12/5 for travel 11/1 – 12/20/12

Royal Hideaway Playacar
• Adults Only, Boutique Style, All-Inclusive
• Up to $200 resort credit
4 nights from $822 per person in a Luxury room
Book by 12/5 for travel 11/1 – 12/17/12

Terms & Conditions: Offers and pricing subject to change without notice. Prices advertised are for hotel-only for 10/5 – 12/5/12 bookings for select November 2012 – April 2013 travel. Prices quoted are per person based on double occupancy, are not retroactive, and are subject to limited availability. Added values are based on availability, room category, validity dates or other restrictions may apply and are subject to change. Various cancellation penalties, payment requirements and  holiday/weekend/special event surcharges may apply.

4 nights at RIU Paradise Island from $849

Save up to 40% at RIU Paradise Island when you book by October 31st for travel January 2-31, 2013 (other dates available). 

Stay 4 nights at the all-inclusive RIU Paradise Island with airport transfers from $849USD

Location. 
Riu Palace Paradise Island All Inclusive is located on the beach in Paradise Island, close to Versailles Gardens, Cabbage Beach, and Atlantis Aquarium. Other points of interest near this all inclusive property include Fort Fincastle and Aquaventure.

Property Features. 
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at on site dining establishments, taxes, and gratuities (tips). Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Dining options at Riu Palace Paradise Island All Inclusive include 3 restaurants. A swim up bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, a fitness facility, and a steam room. Spa amenities include spa services, massage/treatment rooms, beauty services, and a hair salon. This 4 star property offers small meeting rooms, audio visual equipment, and business services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Paradise Island property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. Wedding services and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities.

Guestrooms. 
379 air conditioned guestrooms at Riu Palace Paradise Island All Inclusive feature minibars and laptop compatible safes. Balconies offer ocean views. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, double sinks, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have satellite channels. Also included are coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water. Guests may request extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.

 

*Conditions Apply: Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations in US dollars. Land only.

Family fun at The Sands at Grace Bay

One of my favorite family friendly condos on Provo in the Turks & Caicos is The Sands at Grace Bay.  Book by October 1st to get 10% off early booking rates for stays from January 3-February 9, 2013! Other dates available.

Stay 4 nights from $629!

HOTEL DESCRIPTION

The Sands at Grace Bay is an all-suite resort located on six oceanfront acres of powder-white sand on world-famous Grace Bay Beach. Characterized by an air of laid-back sophistication, the resort is situated amid a lush garden courtyard caressed by three free-form swimming pools. Its 114 suites range from studios to one, two or three-bedroom suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows offering ample views of the courtyard, garden or ocean. – The legendary Hemingway’s Restaurant and Bar prepares island specialties complimented by panoramic oceanviews of Grace Bay Beach. Guests can enjoy decadent treatments by Spa Tropique, watersports, scuba diving excursions on the world’s third largest reef and much more. Minutes away, the Provo Golf Club has one of the most challenging courses in the Caribbean. With a familiar embrace and special touches, The Sands at Grace Bay stands out as a truly unique resort on Provo.

 

*Conditions Apply: Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations in US dollars. Land only

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Romantic Jade Mountain

Looking for a luxurious and romantic winter retreat? Consider Jade Mountain in St. Lucia! Book by December 31st to get your 5th night free! 5 night packages including airport transfers from $3135 per person 

 

Location. 
Jade Mountain Resort is located near the beach in Soufriere and close to Anse Chastanet Beach, Turtle Reef, and Soufriere Volcano. Nearby points of interest also include Sulphur Springs and Morne Coubaril Estate.

Hotel Features. 
Jade Mountain Resort features a restaurant, a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a swim up bar. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The property’s full service health spa has massage/treatment rooms and beauty services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a library, a concierge desk, and gift shops/newsstands.

Guestrooms. 
29 guestrooms at Jade Mountain Resort feature laptop compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms are all accessible via exterior corridors. Patios offer ocean views. Beds come with pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton linens, and premium bedding. In addition to separate sitting areas, these individually decorated rooms include desks. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, handheld showerheads, and rainfall showerheads. They also offer double sinks, makeup/shaving mirrors, and bathrobes. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Also included are complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Guests may request in room massages, hypo allergenic bedding, and extra towels/bedding. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking.

*Conditions Apply: Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations in US dollars. Land Only

Save up to 40%, Kids Free & More on 2013 Travel!

Book your winter travel early for the biggest savings! Save up to 40% on 2013 travel to Mexico and the Caribbean. Plus, enjoy special perks including kids free, resort credits and more! Don’t wait – book now for the best hotel and flight options at the best prices. Give the gift of lasting memories this holiday season with an unforgettable vacation!

Book by November 15th!

Nassau Palm Resort
Nassau, Bahamas
3 nights from $206 per person
Travel 1/4/13 – 2/11/13

  • Early Booking Bonus! Save up to 25%!
  • 2 Kids 11 & Under Stay Free!

Oasis Cancun
Cozumel, Mexico
3 nights from $297 per person
Travel 1/4/13 – 2/12/13

  • Early Booking Bonus! Save up to 40%!
  • 2 Kids 12 & Under Stay free!

Barceló Bávaro Beach
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
3 nights from $495 per person
Travel 1/21/13 – 3/29/13

  • Early Booking Bonus! Save up to 25%!
  • Up to $1,000 Resort Credit

Contact me for more information. Other hotels & destinations available.

*Offers and pricing subject to change without notice. Prices advertised are for hotel-only for 9/15 – 11/15/12 bookings for select January – March 2013 travel. Prices quoted are per person based on double occupancy, are not retroactive, and are subject to limited availability. Added values are based on availability, room category, validity dates or other restrictions may apply and are subject to change. Kids free offer varies by hotel. Age restrictions and occupancy limits may apply. Various cancellation penalties, payment requirements and holiday/weekend/special event surcharges may apply.

Caribbean & Mexico Fall sale from $84 per night!

Looking for an affordable fall vacation to Mexico or the Caribbean for less? Save big with Marriott resorts when you book by August 31st! See sample list below:

Visit Cuba with Tauck

Cuba: Connecting with People and Culture
8 days / 7 nights from $4990 per person

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has granted Tauck a license to provide People-to-People educational exchange travel to Cuba through 2012. Meet face-to-face with local residents from different professions, share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with Cuba’s cultural heritage through Cuba: Connecting with People and Culture.

September – December 2012

Limited Availability

  • All hotel accommodations – 1 night at the Hilton Miami Airport, Miami and 6 nights at the Meliá Habana
  • Round-trip charter air transportation between Miami and Havana
  • Tauck’s “do-it-for-you” service, with all day-to-day travel details taken care of for you
  • Escorted travel from the moment your People-to-People trip begins in Miami, accompanied by a professional Tauck Director and experienced local Cuban guides, all fluent in both English & Spanish
  • Six days of “People-to-People” educational exchange in Havana, Hemingway’s Finca Vigia, Cojimar, Viñales, Pinar del Rio and more
  • Visits and discussions with representatives from Cuban schools, arts and charitable organizations, educational foundations and museums, organic farms, community art projects, tobacco and cigar production facilities, the Latin American School of Medicine and more
  • Exclusive Tauck Experiences fostering meaningful cultural connections with Cuban artists, musicians, students, educators, farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders and more
  • All ground transportation
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • All meals in Cuba – 19 (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners)

All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides and drivers, hotel and restaurant staff; all taxes, admission fees

For a detailed day-by-day itinerary and available departure dates, email me at [email protected] 

W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island from $549

Now through October 31st you can stay at the W Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island for four nights from only $549 per person (land only)

BONUS: Receive your 4th night free, $100 food & beverage credit & kids 17 & under stay free!

Book by August 31, 2012

Location. 
W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island is located on the beach in Vieques, close to Isabel Segunda Harbor and Fort Conde de Mirasol.

Resort Features. 
W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available. Recreational amenities include 2 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are a children’s pool and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include spa services and beauty services. This 4.5 star property has a business center and offers audio visual equipment and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Vieques property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands.

Guestrooms. 
157 air conditioned guestrooms at W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island feature CD players and coffee/tea makers. Balconies offer ocean, pool, or garden views. Beds come with signature bedding. Bathrooms feature phones, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to complimentary newspapers and safes, guestrooms offer multi line phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). High definition televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Also included are ceiling fans and welcome amenities. Guests may request a turndown service, refrigerators, and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.

*Conditions Apply: Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations in US dollars.  Packages do not include meals unless otherwise indicated. Savings reflect land prices only and vary by resort and travel dates. Availability is limited.

Save 33% at Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril

Just steps from the beautiful beaches of Negril, Riu Palace Tropical Bay reflects the luxury and comfort of the Riu Palace brand. Incorporating Jamaican character and charisma into everyday life, the resort allows guests to enjoy local flair, specialty fusion gourmet food, spirited music and dancing the second guests step out of their room.

Jamaica – 4* star From $675*
INCLUDES 4-nights, Riu Palace Tropical Bay, all-inclusive & hotel transfers. BONUS save 33%, guaranteed room upgrade, $35 massage credit per person, introductory scuba lesson & golf savings. Plus stay at 1, play at 2.

*Conditions Apply: Prices do not include airfare. Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations. Packages do not include meals unless otherwise indicated. Savings reflect land prices only and vary by resort and travel dates. Resort credits are not redeemable for cash. Availability is limited. Rates are subject to change, holiday blackouts, peak period surcharges, and cancellation charges may be applicable of up to the full price paid depending on the package and when it is cancelled. Government imposed hotel and resort taxes and fees may not be reflected in the advertised price and may be payable directly to the hotel and resort. Other restrictions may apply and vary by resort. Valid for travel thru 12/23/12.

Save up to $400 per couple, Kids Free & more in Mexico and the Caribbean!

Barceló Resorts 
Famous for the legendary stretches of beach and unbeatable all-inclusive value, Barceló Hotels & Resorts offer consistently high standards of service at each of its hotels for both couples and families!

Ixtapa
Barceló Ixtapa Beach Resort
• Save up to 25%
• Kids Club for children 4-12
• Upgrade to a Superior Oceanview room from just $55 per person, per night
• 3 nights from $189 per person in a Superior room
Book by 7/4 for travel 9/4 – 9/29/12

Riviera Maya
Barceló Maya Beach & Caribe
• Save up to $400 per couple
• Unlimited a la carte dining
• Private check-in and upgraded room amenities
• Resort exchange privileges with Barceló Maya Colonial & Tropical
• Free welcome gift
3 nights from $249 per person in a Superior room
Book by 7/4 for travel 11/1 – 12/13/12

Punta Cana
Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe
• 1 free green fee per person per day
• New mega-resort features three distinct, upscale hotel wings
• Upgrade to a Panoramic Suite Club Premium from just $27 per person, per night
• 3 nights from $519 per person in a Junior Suite Oceanfront Club Premium
Book by 7/4 for travel 8/15 – 8/29/12

 

RIU Hotels & Resorts
Enjoy a family getaway or romantic escape with signature 24-hour all-inclusive service and receive unlimited dining, drinks, daily activities, entertainment and more for one low upfront price!

Costa Rica
Riu Guanacaste
• 35% golf discount
• Honeymoon inclusions
• Upgrade to a Superior room from just $22 per person, per night
• 3 nights from $454 per person in a Standard room
Book by 7/4 for travel 8/18 – 9/1/12

Punta Cana
Riu Palace Bavaro
• Opened Winter 2011
• Resort privileges at Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Bambu and Riu Naiboa
• Upgrade to a Junior Suite Superior from just $9 per person, per night
• 3 nights from $489 per person in a Junior Suite Gardenview
Book by 7/4 for travel 8/18 – 9/1/12

Cancun
Riu Palace Peninsula
• Opening May 2012
• Save up to $350 per couple
• Resort exchange privileges
• Upgrade to a Junior Suite Oceanview from just $5 per person, per night
• 3 nights from $544 per person in a Junior Suite
Book by 7/4 for travel 11/1 – 10/24/12

Palladium Hotels & Resorts 
Endless dining options, reservation-free thematic restaurants, premium beverages and entertainment for the family, all included! Vacation the right way, full of quality and no surprises!

Punta Cana
Grand Palladium Palace Resort & Spa
• 1 kid 12 and under stays, plays and eats free
• Honeymoon welcome gift
• Resort exchange privileges
• Upgrade to a Loft Suite from just $9 per person, per night
•3 nights from $314 per person in a Deluxe room
Book by 7/4 for 8/1 – 8/21/12 travel

Riviera Maya
Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
• Save up to $300 per couple
• 1 kid 12 and under stays, plays and eats free
• Honeymoon welcome gift
• Upgrade to a One Bedroom Suite from just $12 per person, per night
• 3 nights from $349 per person in a Junior Suite
Book by 7/4 for travel 9/1-10/29/12

Jamaica
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa
• 1 kid 12 and under stays, plays and eats free
• Honeymoon welcome gift
• Resort exchange privileges
• Upgrade to a One Bedroom Suite from just $40 per person, per night
• 3 nights from $364 per person in a Junior Suite
Book by 7/4 for travel 9/1-10/29/12

Offers and pricing subject to change without notice. Prices advertised are for hotel-only for 5/4-7/4/12 bookings for select August – December 2012 travel. Prices quoted are per person based on double occupancy, are not retroactive, and are subject to limited availability. Added values are based on availability, room category, validity dates and other restrictions may apply and are subject to change. Kids free offers vary by hotel. Age restrictions and occupancy limits may apply. Various cancellation penalties, payment requirements and holiday/weekend/special event surcharges may apply.