I stayed at the Outrigger Luana Waikiki during a travel agent familiarization trip for Aubree’s Travel. I try hard to write my reviews from a neutral standpoint, which can help readers and my clients to get a fair, balanced overview of the property they are researching. (more…)
As a Vacation and Honeymoon Specialist, when My Vacation Lady travels, we are actually checking out the hotels to see how it would fit our client’s needs. We are typically a bit more critical of hotels than the average traveler since we have our reputation at stake if we don’t recommend the right hotel to the right client. (more…)
As a vacation and honeymoon specialist, My Vacation Lady sends a lot of clients to the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui so when it came to our vacation, there was no other place that I wanted to stay. I needed to find out why everyone came back raving over how wonderful the Fairmont is. Well, we found out. (more…)
Agents from Colesville Travel just returned from beautiful St. Lucia. We visited about ten resorts ranging from moderately priced resorts to very high-end resorts. We found Coconut Bay Resort & Spa to be a moderately priced property that can accommodate adults and children. (more…)
My husband and I recently stayed at the BARCELO LOS CABOS PALACE DELUXE. We found the hotel to be very beautiful and the grounds aesthetically pleasing. The beach is wonderful; (more…)
The Landings is a 4-star villa resort located in the Rodney Bay area of St Lucia. While on a travel agent familiarization trip with the St Lucia Tourist Board, this Rock Resort was our home away from home for 3 nights. Set on the beach and on a marina, each of these 2-3 bedroom villas have a harbor or ocean view. My Vacation Lady’s 3 bedroom villa was in building 4 and had a harbor view from the huge furnished balcony, complete with Jacuzzi. (more…)
The all-inclusive Riu Palace Las Americas is our favorite hotel in Cancun. It is elegant, but not stuffy, complete with its own spa. (more…)
Colesville Travel invites you to visit Grotto Bay Resort and Spa in Bermuda. This resort (named after its subterranean caves) is lushly planted with tropical fruit trees. The beach is narrow, however, the nearby coastline is enchanting, with many natural caves and intimate coves. From the seaside, the airy public areas look very modern with big windows, thick white walls, and three peaked roofs with curved eaves.
Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun is one of the most awesome resorts I have ever stayed at. The efficient, friendly service began the moment I stepped into the front lobby, and continued throughout my stay. (more…)
The Excellence Punta Cana is a fabulous, all-inclusive resort. Their service is spectacular as well as the amenities and atmosphere. (more…)
As travel agency owners, we really appreciate a good resort when we stay there. We just had the pleasure of staying at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya, 34 miles south of the Cancun International Airport. Riu Palace Riviera Maya, opened in 2007 and is the fifth and final resort in Riu’s Playacar complex. (more…)
Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort, Riviera Maya is a Berman Travel favorite. Grand Velas Riviera Maya is beyond a 5 star rating in our opinion and is one of the top honeymoon & destination wedding resorts. (more…)
One of Berman Travel’s faves is Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa, you know, the adults only, all-inclusive resorts that are so popular out there these days. It has an interesting Mediterranean feel and facade. (more…)
Berman Travel loves Couples Tower Isle, Jamaica. This adults only/ couples only, all-inclusive resort rocks it! Perfect for your amazing honeymoon, anniversary getaway, fantastic vacation, destination wedding & more. (more…)
I stayed at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort, Nassau in October 2010. From the moment I stepped out of the customs area at the airport we were greeted by name and escorted to our car for the drive to Sandals. (more…)
Berman Travel just visited Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort in Nassau. This resort has a Caribbean-Bahamian charm with an inviting pool area, gorgeous beach and private island. (more…)
Berman Travel loves THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen! This adults-only, all-inclusive resort is a fantastic honeymoon, destination wedding and romantic getaway destination. (more…)
At the far end of the Playacar development sits this all-inclusive resort in the town of Playa del Carmen. Like many others in this gated development, the IBEROSTAR Tucan & Quetzal has marble from stem to stern as limestone is abundant on the Yucatan. (more…)
Berman Travel recently visited Ladera Resort in St. Lucia and this resort is off the charts. It is a very unique resort with “the 3 wall” or “open wall” concept and an incredible view that you can almost, okay you can touch. The Pitons and the ocean are your private view. With your very own plunge pool to enjoy in your room as well. (more…)
I visited the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in September of 2011. The resort was amazing and met our standards as a true luxury all-inclusive resort. (more…)
We at Berman Travel LOVE Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort & Spa in Cancun. This resort is a WOW factor 10! Amazing suites, Jacuzzi tubs in every room, 24-hour room service, fantastic restaurants, and lots of selection. A Lobster House, swim-up bar, lounges, you name it, Excellence has it; plus a fantastic breakfast buffet each morning. (more…)
Well we, Berman Travel, just returned from Atlantis on Paradise Island and what an amazing resort. With 5 towers (resorts/hotels) within a larger resort, where do I begin? (more…)
We (Berman Travel staff) returned recently from the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Amazing! An adult-only, 5 star, luxury, all-inclusive resort. All rooms provide butler service, 24-hour room service, a flat screen TV and a fantastic Jacuzzi tub. (more…)
So here I was, clumsy me expecting a nice and easy fam. Well guess again, but we will get into that later.
We stayed at the Cancun Palace which I would recommend to singles, couples and all around partiers. Bachelor parties or just a friends’ getaway. (more…)
This August, my family (husband & two teens, 15 & 17) spent a week at the Hyatt Regency Aruba. What a wonderful resort! It is located in the center of Palm Beach and just a few steps from many restaurants and shops. (more…)
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. (more…)
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.
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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 (more…)
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. (more…)
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! (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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. (more…)
My husband and I stayed at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun for a quick 4 night getaway in October. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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 (more…)
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. (more…)
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). (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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