Archive for March, 2009
Melia Marbella Dinamar - Marbella, Spain
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Hotel Melia Marbella Dinamar is very close to Puerto Banús, an exclusive yacht-filled port for people who enjoy nightlife. (more…)
Disneyland Hotel - Anaheim, California
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009I cannot imagine going to Disneyland or Disneyworld and staying off-property. I’ve done it and it is something I’ll never do again. (more…)
Barcelo Maya Palace - Riviera Maya, Mexico
Monday, March 30th, 2009If you are looking for a fun, incredible, and affordable resort for your family in Mexico - look no further than the Barcelo Maya Palace. (more…)
Iberostar Rose Hall Resorts - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Monday, March 30th, 2009This resort is brand spanking new - built from the ground up! (more…)
Starfish Trelawny Resort and Spa - Trelawny, Jamaica
Friday, March 27th, 2009I used to turn my nose up at Starfish Trelawny. Boy was I wrong - this resort is VERY cute! (more…)
Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa - Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Thursday, March 26th, 2009I have personally stayed at Paradise Village twice and think it’s a great hotel for families, especially large ones. Today it’s so hard to find a resort which will guarantee adjoining rooms or accommodate more than four guests; here is the perfect solution! (more…)
The Goring - London, United Kingdom
Thursday, March 26th, 2009The Goring Hotel is one of my favorites as it embodies the spirit of London with its ornate rooms, public spaces and dining room. The Managing Director, David Morgan-Hewitt, has entertained the Queen at numerous private events as it is her favorite hotel in the city. (more…)
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - Nashville, Tennessee
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009The Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel is the best place to stay in Nashville. The hotel is huge - it’s the biggest hotel in the United States, outside of Las Vegas. (more…)
Excellence Playa Mujeres - Playa Mujeres (Cancun), Mexico
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009We’ve been to Excellence Playa Mujeres; this resort is amazing! It is a “10″ on the WOW-factor meter! (more…)
Mexico Travel Information - Latest Updates
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Is there a warning not to travel to Mexico?
The State Department has not issued a travel warning for Mexico; it has updated an existing alert from a year ago. The State Department’s alert does not discard Mexico as a travel destination. At the State Department website you can see travel information for Mexico and all other nations. (more…)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Loews Miami Beach Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida
Monday, March 23rd, 2009Loews Miami Beach Hotel is in the middle of the diverse and very hip Art Deco district of South Beach. (more…)
Franklyn D. Resort and Spa - Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Monday, March 23rd, 2009I just returned from a wonderful week at the all-inclusive FDR Resort in Jamaica. What a great place for families! (more…)
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Maui, Hawaii
Friday, March 20th, 2009My husband and I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Maui for 6 nights. As a travel agent I try to see resorts from my clients’ perspective - evaluating the service, value for the money, food, rooms, etc. After staying at the Hyatt, I have often recommended the resort to my clients and will continue to do so. (more…)
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Friday, March 20th, 2009I was recently at Dreams Los Cabos Resort and Spa and found it to be a wonderful property.
I highly recommend it for a deluxe all inclusive option. (more…)
Travelers to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico report feeling “safe and secure.”
Thursday, March 19th, 2009A recent video survey of tourists departing Riviera Nayarit in Mexico indicated travellers felt safe during their stay. Visitors from the U.S., Canada, and United Kingdom recounted being relaxed, having fun, enjoying a multitude of activities, and having a sense of security. Most said they will be returning. The attached press release includes a link to several video interviews: (more…)
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - Riviera Maya, Mexico
Thursday, March 19th, 2009I just returned from a week’s stay at Secrets Maroma. It exceeded my expectations in all ways. (more…)
El Dorado Royale - Riviera Maya, Mexico
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009I stayed at the El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera for three nights recently. I have sold it many times to couples and have never had a complaint. (more…)
Half Moon Resort - Rose Hall, Jamaica
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009When I stay at the Half Moon Resort & Spa, I am royalty. At least I feel like it and so do my clients! On our last trip, we stayed in one of their private villas with our own full-sized swimming pool! (more…)
Gran Meliá Fénix - Madrid, Spain
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009I visited Gran Meliá Fénix, a 5-star luxury hotel. This hotel offers Royal service which features a great lounge and is worth the additional cost. (more…)
Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009You’re not dreaming! Dreams Punta Cana really is one of the best family resorts in the Caribbean. (more…)
Rockhouse Hotel - Negril, Jamaica
Monday, March 16th, 2009Rockhouse Hotel is hip, chic… Vogue Magazine didn’t lie! (more…)
Gran Melia - Cancun, Mexico
Monday, March 16th, 2009We stayed at the Gran Melia in Cancun. It is a very large resort built to look like a series of pyramids and offers a par-3 golf course out front. (more…)
Kaua’i, Hawaii
Friday, March 13th, 2009Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa - Jamaica
Thursday, March 12th, 2009Being a certified Sandals/Beaches specialist and having visited all the Sandals and Beaches properties except for the Whitehouse in Jamaica, my husband and I decided to do so. (more…)
MGM Grand Resort & Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Riviera Maya, Mexico
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009I stayed at the Iberostar Grand in the Mayan Riviera recently and I can’t say enough good things about it. It is absolutely gorgeous! (more…)
Embassy Suites Miami Airport - Miami, Florida
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009We recently stayed at the Embassy Suites Miami Airport. The hotel is beautiful with a tropical setting, a waterfall, and Japanese koi swimming in the pond. (more…)
Royal Plantation - Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Monday, March 9th, 2009Royal Plantation is a sophisticated hideaway for the discerning traveler! (more…)
Grand Lido Braco - Trelawny (Runaway Bay), Jamaica
Monday, March 9th, 2009Grand Lido Braco by Superclubs is the kind of resort that once you stay - you go back again and again. My husband and I have been there four times and can’t wait to go back! (more…)
Occidental Coral Beach - Marbella, Spain
Monday, March 9th, 2009The Occidental Coral Beach, an open air property, has a beach club on the beach with a pool and bar which is a short walk from the main hotel. (more…)
THE ROYAL in Cancun - Mexico
Friday, March 6th, 2009After sending clients to THE ROYAL in Cancun on a regular basis; I took the time to visit and see for myself what they’ve been raving about. (more…)
Exclusive - $500 Air Credit - Sizzling Summer Sale
Thursday, March 5th, 2009GOGO EXCLUSIVE - Book Palace Resorts in Mexico with GOGO Worldwide Vacations and receive $500 per couple air credit! Book by March 16th, for travel March 8th - Dec 23rd, 2009. Minimum stay 5 nights.
GOGO WORLDWIDE VACATIONS SIZZLING SUMMER SALE - Savings up to 75%
With our Sizzling Summer Sale, your clients’ summer vacations have never been more affordable.
Your clients can choose from the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Mexico, Southeast Asia, United Arab Emirates, US, and more! Land only packages are as low as $165 per person and many hotel and resorts are offering added values such as free nights, resort credits, and complimentary upgrades.
*75% off is based on Divi Aruba **$165 is based on 3 nights land only at Camelback Inn, Phoenix. Sizzling Summer Sale must be booked by 3/31/09 for travel until 12/23/09.
Tourism Travel to Mexico remains Safe
Thursday, March 5th, 2009Tourism Travel to Mexico remains Safe -
Info regarding the State Department Alert
The recent alert referred to a rising crime rate related to drug trafficking - please note that our traditional tourism destinations are not impacted by this. The traditional tourist areas, such as Cancun, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta and so on are not included in this alert statement. (more…)
Riu Palace - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Thursday, March 5th, 2009We stayed at the Riu Palace Punta Cana for 7 nights. This resort is by far the nicest and most opulent of all the Riu properties in Punta Cana. (more…)
ME Madrid Reina Victoria - Madrid, Spain
Thursday, March 5th, 2009The ME Madrid Reina Victoria Hotel has the best location and is very trendy. (more…)
Jamaica Inn - Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Thursday, March 5th, 2009How can I explain Jamaica Inn, where time has stood still and yet moves on…. ? (more…)
Valentin Imperial Maya Resort - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009I just returned from the Valentin Imperial Maya hotel in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. I am a fan of the Riviera Maya area and Playacar and visit every January with friends. (more…)
Grand Case Beach Club - St. Martin, French West Indies
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Located on the French side of St. Martin the 72-unit resort Grand Case Beach Club is charming, relaxing and cozy. The ambience is that of a French beach town in the middle of the Caribbean. (more…)
Wynn Las Vegas / Encore Las Vegas
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Resortquest Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel (soon to be Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel) is one of my favorites in Oahu. The decor is bright and uplifting, the amenities are great. (more…)

