What a great last-minute August getaway!! My family and I had an urge to get away at a moment’s notice. As we have many times before, (including a stay in May), we chose the beautiful resort destination of Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, MD. Read the rest of this entry »
My new husband and I have traveled all over the world, but Couples Negril was our first all-inclusive. Having included activities, calm clear water, top shelf drinks, adults only and quality a la carte (vs all buffet) were some of our key components when choosing a resort. Couples Negril in Jamaica was a perfect choice for us. We loved that we did not have to worry about anything, but enjoying ourselves. Read the rest of this entry »
We wanted to stay in the Disney Park area for the marathon race weekend, but did not want to spend a lot of money. Disney’s Pop Century Resort fit the bill. Read the rest of this entry »
Our trip to Beaches Turks & Caicos was wonderful!! We loved everything about it! We would recommend Beaches Turks & Caicos to anyone and plan on going back next year or the following.
I stayed with my 11 year old Granddaughter at the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal hotel in Riviera Maya. We just loved the Iberostar Tucan; it is a smaller property with plenty of wildlife wandering around. The hotel has Read the rest of this entry »
Jamaica was AMAZING! Secrets Wild Orchid is a great hotel. The hotel staff was great, the good was good, and it had a great nightlife. The weather was great while we were there as well. Read the rest of this entry »
The Catamaran Resort hotel & Spa in San Diego is great for a fabulous family vacation. It is located right on the bay and a block from Pacific Beach. When you stay in an upper floor room facing the bay, you can see the fireworks every night across the bay at Sea World. Read the rest of this entry »
The trip itself, after having arrived in Jamaica, was wonderful. We sampled pretty much everything that was offered at Secrets St. James. We even had a great time when it was raining. Read the rest of this entry »
I lived in Vegas for awhile and worked at Caesars Palace. I was familiar with Paris Las Vegas, but had not stayed here. I attended a work conference at this hotel and was eager to try out the hotel. Read the rest of this entry »
June was picture perfect on the island of Anguilla under seamless blue skies and a beautiful backdrop. CuisinArt Resort & Spa is located on Rendezvous Bay overlooking the island of St. Martin. This 5-star low-key, luxury resort has whitewashed villas and lush tropical gardens surrounded by Mykonos inspired architecture. Read the rest of this entry »
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica in an all-inclusive resort located in Cabo San Lucas. One word “aaahhh” describes the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica. When you arrive and step into the lobby, it is very welcoming and relaxing from the start. Read the rest of this entry »
The Fairmont Orchid is located on the dry side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Our 6 night stay here was the topper to our Big Island trip! Read the rest of this entry »
We spent 3 nights at the Ibersotar Grand Hotel Paraiso and were very sorry to leave. Everything was wonderful. First, the grounds and the building were beautiful. Everything was very spacious, beautifully decorated and immaculately maintained. Read the rest of this entry »
Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico: what can I say except…amazing! This Incredible resort is 5 star+. The food, accommodations & service are off the charts. Read the rest of this entry »
This past May I was at the Fairmont Kea Lani. It is still one of my favorite hotels in Maui. It offers the best of the best with a great beach, wonderful pools and the best part is, it’s an all suites property. It offers wonderful dining and gorgeous landscaping. Read the rest of this entry »
My family and I stayed at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando over 4th of July week. This was at least my 11th stay at this wonderful hotel. I frequent Disney with my two little ones, but find it necessary to “get away” from “everything” Disney during my trip. Read the rest of this entry »
Everything about our trip was wonderful. We stayed at the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino, a beautiful hotel that overlooks the bay and is just a short stroll away from the cutest downtown shopping area. My favorite thing about our hotel were the private beaches Read the rest of this entry »
My family and I recently had the opportunity to experience a stay at the new Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach. It was a great “family” hotel offering larger rooms, with fully equipped kitchens. The facilities on premises offered a few good restaurants with great food. Read the rest of this entry »
This is a where to start for my best on this hotel. On July 18th, 2011, we returned from Secrets Maroma Beach in Riviera Maya after five outstanding days. To rate this hotel would be straight tens on a scale from 1-10. Read the rest of this entry »
I recently stayed at the Verdanza Hotel San Juan in Puerto Rico. Thinking that because of the great price, the hotel might not be as nice as advertised, I was pleasantly surprised when we walked into the hotel. We needed a hotel near the airport for a short overnight, so we decided to take a chance.
Ocean Blue & Sand in Punta Cana is an excellent value for your money, I give it a 3 1/2 to 4 stars! When you arrive at the resort, the bell hop will take your luggage and give you a claim check. Then you proceed to the right for check-in, everyone that is in your room has to be there when you check-in to receive their wristbands. Read the rest of this entry »
As a travel agent, I like to visit new places. I had never been to Cozumel and had wanted to go there for quite some time. We loved it and would go back! Read the rest of this entry »
Being a travel agent, I like to review all of the accommodations that I stay in. The Riu Palace Riviera Maya is a beautiful resort with immaculate grounds and excellent food. If you have ever stayed in a RIU property before, then you pretty much know what to expect as most of their properties are set up the same way. Read the rest of this entry »
I just got back from Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun. Based on the reviews, I expected the worst. However, I found them to be one of the best. Read the rest of this entry »
El Dorado Royale Resort & Spa by Karisma is an adults-only resort in the Riviera Maya. This resort was far above my expectations. The staff could not do enough or you. Read the rest of this entry »
I organized a wedding group to the Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. I travelled with a group of 76 passengers and from the arrival until the departure, everything worked perfectly. The wedding coordinator Read the rest of this entry »
We recently returned from Cabo San Lucas where we stayed at the Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa. I must say the location is great. The hotel far exceeded our expectations. The food, hotel accommodations and staff were extremely wonderful. Read the rest of this entry »
Just came back from a visit to the RIU Caribe in Cancun, Mexico. It has a beautiful open-air lobby (sometimes it did get a little warm) with low-key music entertainment on various nights - nice place to hang out and socialize! Read the rest of this entry »
Can we say spontaneous and inclusive fun, fun, fun??? The Melia Caribe Tropical in the Dominican Republic offers just that! My girlfriends and I had a blast there; that is when I realized that I wanted to be a Travel Agent! Read the rest of this entry »
I recently stayed at the most beautiful Luxury Included® Sandals and Beaches Resort both in the Bahamas and in Turks & Caicos. It was an opportunity of a lifetime as each had its own qualities and perks. Read the rest of this entry »
I recently went with a group to Los Cabos and stayed at the Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort. What I found when I arrived was lovely. The group was so happy with the service, accommodations, and cleanliness. Read the rest of this entry »
Our family of 6 just returned from a week at Old Key West Resort at Walt Disney World, in Orlando Florida. It’s hard finding great accommodations for 5 adults (and one little one!) and still keeping the cost reasonable. Read the rest of this entry »
Having just stayed at the Orlando World Center Marriott, I can attest to the beauty of the property along with the options that are included. The rooms in much of the hotel have gone through a soft goods update over the last year and are lovely. Read the rest of this entry »
I had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful, adults-only, all-inclusive Aventura Spa Palace in Riviera Maya. The pool area is beautiful and relaxing in the sunshine. The spa facilities are a must while you’re staying at this resort. The rooms were beautiful and big Read the rest of this entry »
We stayed on the Club floor of the Hyatt Regency London. A really nice hotel, close to everything (tube, shopping, buses, sites, restaurants, etc). The Club floor Read the rest of this entry »
You can read a lot of the reviews to get details on the rooms, restaurants, service, and how wonderful everything is, but I just had to add that this was truly a wonderful time at a great resort. My “soon to be” wife and I started to have withdrawal symptoms when we realized, two days before Read the rest of this entry »
My husband and I just got back from Couples San Souci in Jamaica. We were there from May 7-13. This was our 3rd time at Couples San Souci and it won’t be our last. The resort only has 150 suites, which makes it more intimate, surrounded by Read the rest of this entry »
I have stayed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando many times and each time the stay gets better! The level of service is amazing and the beds are so comfortable. If you are looking Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve been to New York City many times as it is truly my favorite place on earth. Recently
my husband & I stayed for the first time at the Renaissance New York Times Square hotel. Being part of the Marriott name the hotel is top notch. The rooms are spacious for New York and have a mini-kitchen! Read the rest of this entry »
We stayed at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and everything was wonderful! The hotel was very clean and the shops were great to go browsing and buying. The restaurants were Read the rest of this entry »
My husband and I stayed at the Staybridge Suites Anaheim Resort back in January. We were very pleased with this resort. The rooms were comfortable and the Read the rest of this entry »
Upon arrival at the BodyHoliday at LeSPORT, we were given cool washcloths and a citrus drink at the welcome gazebo. Then we started the check-in process in the lobby. Read the rest of this entry »
During our recent trip to New York, we stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. My husband spent Thanksgiving there as a boy and was eager to revisit. As expected, this landmark hotel was gracious and exquisite. Its elegance was quietly refined, remaining true to the original 1934 hotel while being impeccably maintained. Read the rest of this entry »
My husband and I stayed at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun for a quick 4 night getaway in October. Read the rest of this entry »
I had the pleasure of over-nighting at the Wildman Wilderness Lodge in the Northern Territory of Australia. This is a brand new property, located just outside of Kakadu National Park. I stayed in a Safari Tent in an open and truly luxurious accommodation looking out on the Australian savannah. Read the rest of this entry »
We took a trip to Orlando and Disney and stayed at the Nickelodeon Suites Resorts. I was very happy with our hotel stay. My son who is 10 years old was so happy with the hotel and all the services that they had on site. There were a lot of things to do at the property. Read the rest of this entry »
The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort is a fabulous place to stay. The service and rooms are wonderful. The Hilton Marco Island Resort is a beachfront property that is tucked away on beautiful Marco Island Read the rest of this entry »
I planned a trip for 4 couples last January and we were beyond satisfied with Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun. We made an excellent choice. Read the rest of this entry »
I just returned from the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso in Riviera Maya after not being in the Cancun area for 20 years. I was hesitant about going to Mexico with all the media on safety. I am here to say I had absolutely no problems whatsoever and this hotel is a GEM. Read the rest of this entry »
Breezes Resort Bahamas is a clean, beautiful hotel located right on Cable beach. I personally have been there twice within the last year for vacation, and it never disappoints me Read the rest of this entry »
This is totally top of the line old world luxury and elegance. The Copacabana Palace is truly a 5 star hotel located directly on Copacabana Beach. You walk out the door, cross the street and you are on the beach. Many of the top name entertainers stay here when they come to Rio de Janeiro. Read the rest of this entry »
Sandals Royal Plantation is located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica about an hour and a half from Montego Bay Airport. It is one of my personal favorite all-inclusive resorts, anywhere. Boasting old world charm from the moment you enter the lobby, you are met and checked in by very friendly butlers greeting you with a chilled towel and a chillier Mangosa (champagne and mango). Read the rest of this entry »
Staying in Barbados for 10 days is the ultimate in relaxation, good food, superb shopping, and a great driver taking you to the more local places that most tourists do not get to see. I stayed at the Almond Beach Village Resort, in a garden room with a lanai that had a table and chairs to sit on to reflect on the day’s fun and people watch. Read the rest of this entry »
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort - As Sheratons go this is an excellent property. There is a beautiful view of the ocean from the pool and ocean view rooms. The hotel is located on top of a hill near what used to be the Hotel Nacional. Read the rest of this entry »
I was ensconced in a beautiful room at the Fairmont Orchid while on the Big Island for a night in late October of 2010. The entrance to the hotel is quiet, relaxing and very rewarding after a long day touring (and zip lining) in Hilo. Read the rest of this entry »
From March 19-22, 2011 I stayed at Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa in St. Lucia. I found the staff to be extremely helpful. The rooms were comfortable Read the rest of this entry »
Relaxing in Tabacon’s natural thermal springs is a unique experience. These springs range from 77 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The water flows by gravity creating the waterfalls and filling the swimming pools. You cannot imagine the sense of Read the rest of this entry »
I stayed at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa in late October 2010 while in Honolulu for 3 nights. It was a marvelous, restful place to be as the room was huge, with a desk which had a beautiful arrangement of fruit and water on it upon my arrival-just what you need when you finally get to your destination …finally, you are THERE in your room. Read the rest of this entry »
I recently stayed at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro and used Prieto tours for a private transfer. Read the rest of this entry »
The Marriott Frenchman’s Reef & Morningstar Beach Resort is located on a bluff overlooking Charlotte Amalie and Buck Island. The resort is 10 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from the great shopping of Charlotte Amalie. Read the rest of this entry »
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