Couples Swept Away is an all-inclusive, adult only resort that is spread out over 27 acres with 10 acres housing a magnificent spa, sports and fitness complex. This property is on an unspoiled stretch of Negril’s Seven Mile Beach consisting of 1,500 feet and within walking distance to downtown Negril. It takes a little over an hour from the airport to arrive at this resort. Couples Swept Away features 312 AC suites, 6 restaurants, 9 bars including a swim-up bar and (more…)

Nothing compares to the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa. This resort offers impeccable service, beautiful grounds, and a fabulous beach with a great location. The service was five stars from the pick up at the airport to all the staff at the JW Marriott.

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Once you arrive at the Half Moon in Jamaica, you are immediately captivated with the elegance, splendor, and exquisite layout of the property. You can be on this property for a week and still feel secluded in your own space. This property stretches across 400 acres and is truly a stately Jamaican oasis offering 398 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, cottages, and villas, including (more…)

I visited this all-inclusive adults-only resort for my 10th anniversary and absolutely loved it! The grounds at the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort & Spa are large and beautifully landscaped with many gardens, water-features and wildlife. Because of the layout, we never felt crowded even though we were there at a busy time. This resort is a great choice for a relaxing, romantic vacation. (more…)

We stayed at the Azul Sensatori Hotel in Riviera Maya for an entire week with a 4 year old who didn’t want to come home, so I can tell you this hotel is fabulous for kids! The Azulitos kids club here is the best equipped I have ever seen. The place is always immaculate and everyone there is so friendly. It never felt crowded and the kids were always busy with some activity if they wanted. You can also (more…)

The Sheraton Center Toronto hotel is ideally located and central to restaurants, attractions and theaters. The health club offers the latest exercise equipment and faces the Olympic size swimming pool. The hotel also offers underground shopping and dining. (more…)

I stayed at the Somerset on Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos July 15-18, 2010. The transfer from the airport to the hotel took about 20 minutes; upon arrival at the resort after a quick check-in I was given a tour of my one bedroom ocean view suite. The suite had a large living area with plenty of seating, state of the art electronic equipment for listening to Caribbean steel drums while enjoying your (more…)

The Iberostar Rose Hall Suites and the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica do not disappoint. The Iberostar Rose Hall Suites is the newest of the 3 properties (all in a semi circle on the property). The food is wonderful and the service is great. The Lazy River is perfect to relax in during the day. (more…)

I LOVE the Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The resort is less than 20 minutes from the thatched roof of the Punta Cana Airport. You know immediately when your plane lands that you are in paradise. Dreams Palm Beach is top of the line and is on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Bavaro Beach. (more…)

I was fortunate to participate in the Vacation.com conference in Orlando this past June. I stayed at the Orlando World Center Marriott as they were the host hotel for the convention. Not only did they do a fabulous job with our convention, but the entire experience was delightful. Someone greeted us upon arrival and directed us to the check-in area. Everything at check-in was handled efficiently and accurately. (more…)

I visited Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos back on August 9-13, 2010. It was off season, but the resort has only 88 suites. The property is beautifully landscaped and located on an excellent beach. The food was awesome and all of the menus put a foot note at the bottom listing calories, fat, carbs, etc as this is a spa type resort. (more…)

I have been going to Aruba for over 20 years and there is nothing like the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino. You cannot beat the service or the friendliness of the staff. Unlike some of the hotels in Aruba, as soon as you walk into the open-air lobby of the Hyatt Regency Aruba you feel like you are in a Caribbean Island. (more…)

!Fantastico! On May 25, 2010 we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico. With our three sons present we renewed our wedding vows with a gorgeous setting and a fabulous wedding staff to assist us with everything. (more…)

The Four Seasons Resort Maui is a beautiful resort. The resort has a stunning staircase that goes down to the pool area and the beach from the main lobby. The Four Seasons Resort Maui is located in the Wailea area of Maui. Wailea has good golfing and upscale shopping. The resort is such a beautiful place to enjoy a very romantic experience!! (more…)

Upon our arrival at Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana on August 8, 2010 at 12 noon we walked into a small lobby to check-in. Our room was not ready, which we didn’t expect it to be since we arrived early, so we went to lunch at the Blue Marlin. (more…)

I recently attend an industry meeting at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, formerly the Sheraton Yankee Clipper. I was greeted by a mannerly and professional bellboy who parked my car. The entrance to the hotel was impressive and the meeting space was excellent. The food that was served was (more…)

As a Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialists I wanted to experience the gourmet inclusive amenities that I promote to my couples. To say the least, El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya tops all that I have personally experienced. (more…)

Think you can’t afford the Waldorf? Look to the tropics and think again. Thanks to the newest promotion to herald fall in Puerto Rico, luxury properties all over the commonwealth carry surprisingly low price tags. (more…)

We stayed at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun on April 15-19 for our anniversary and 4th annual trip to Mexico with our group of friends. I have stayed at other Secrets and Dreams properties and this is by far the best. This beach was the most beautiful I have been to. (more…)

From June 18 - 26th I traveled to Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa with my husband and 2 kids, ages 12 and 8. I am a travel agent, so I have been to other properties owned by AM Resorts. I think Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya was fantastic. (more…)

I just returned from Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and in one word- PERFECTION! From the minute you land at the airport, and make your way to the Couples VIP Lounge, vacation begins. They give you a drink in the lounge, and you can freshen up, before your transfer. The transfer drivers are fun and entertaining. (more…)

I vacationed at the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort & Spa last year. This was my first experience with an all-inclusive in Mexico, and let me tell you this hotel has many of your familiar Caribbean chains beat by a mile. (more…)

Maybe you can’t pronounce or locate this Caribbean hidden gem but that’s all the more reason you must visit the island of Curacao, the “C” and largest of the lovely ABC islands. Curacao (Kora-sow, rhymes with cow) is one of the hurricane-free region’s best-kept secrets, and with beautiful resorts like sister properties Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino and Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club, it’s easy to see why. (more…)

Well, I’m back from our stay at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando! Great hotel and especially worth its gold with the Universal Express pass that comes with any onsite hotel stay. Lines at all parks were long and we just whipped right thru and onto the ride or show! Universal Express is valid at all rides except the new ones- Harry Potter Forbidden Journey and Rip Rocket roller coaster. An onsite stay also allows you to charge anything at any of the parks back to your room and also any purchases can be delivered back to your onsite hotel, so no lugging your purchases around for the day. (more…)