Friendly Planet Travel has received a two-year renewal of its people-to-people license for legal travel to Cuba, valid through September 30, 2014. Friendly Planet is among a select handful of tour operators with a valid people-to-people license, and in the first year of its license validity, has sent over 1,000 travelers to Cuba through its …
Hacienda Petac is offering visitors a chance to celebrate Thanksgiving at a gracious five-bedroom, meticulously restored estate just one-half hour from Merida in the Yucatan. Truly escape from the usual crowds and hotel hassles into another world this holiday and celebrate our great tradition in a Mayan way. This holiday special includes all meals, pampering …
Cap Juluca Resort announced the re-opening of the Caribbean hideaway for season. The quintessential Anguillian island resort has conducted updates to the property in order to ensure a more positive guest experience. Cap Juluca is executing a full-property refurbishment program which will unfold over the next several years. Updates to the luxury resort include a …
Barceló Hotels & Resorts’ Maya Beach Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, has earned Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence award. Only bestowed to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews, Barceló’s flagship Mexico resort is proud to be included among the 10 percent of Trip Advisor accommodations stamped with this pretigious award. “Barceló Maya Beach Resort …
Preferred Hotel Group increased the presence of its Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand in Riviera Maya with the addition of Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda and Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla. Operated by parent company Meliá Hotels International, these side-by-side, all-inclusive resorts are now bookable under Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ PH and PV …
The Grand Case Beach Club predicts a record-breaking winter season, based on a heavy volume of advance reservations, according to Ronald C. Muzii, president of Muzii & Associates, Inc. the resort’s marketing representative. “The 2011-12 winter season was the best ever,” he said. “Strong support from the travel industry and repeat clientele indicate that 2012-13 …
Find gifts for everyone on the list without taxes, crowds or cold weather. For the first 12 days in December, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is giving travelers savings of 40% on a duty-free shopping trip to St. Thomas. The 12 Days of Christmas Shopping package is available on stays between December 1 – 12 and …
Overlooking the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Sandos Cancun Resort has recently completed extensive upgrades to the property since joining the Sandos family and offers modern and sophisticated accommodations, a world class spa, and several dining options. At only 214 rooms and suites this ocean front resort provides excellent service …
From its pristine location in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, an array of dining options, its own ESPA-managed Spa, plus dedicated Performing Arts and Sports Academies, Buccament Bay Resort blends authentic Caribbean hospitality with personalized luxury, perfect for the bride-to-be. The newest hotel on the island of St. Vincent now rolls out the red carpet for …
The Jalousie Plantation, on the scenic Eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia, has completed a three year, multi-million dollar transformation and is marking the occasion by renaming the property SUGAR BEACH, A VICEROY RESORT on November 30. The Viceroy Hotel Group, which has managed the Jalousie Plantation since 2008, played a key role in …