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From Alan Fox, Chairman at Vacations To Go:
Customers looking for the perfect tropical beach vacation often ask me for suggestions. We represent more than 1,300 tropical hotels and resorts, and in this newsletter I thought I’d offer some tips that will help you narrow down the choices and find that ideal spot.
Travelers on a tight budget will generally find that the cheaper options are relatively close, in Mexico — both the Pacific Coast and the Yucatan Peninsula — and the Dominican Republic.
Cancun is a terrific choice for those seeking a lively nightlife, but the town kicks into high gear when spring breakers descend during the month of March. Families with kids and those looking for a more laid-back setting should consider Playa del Carmen, which is about an hour from the Cancun airport and doesn’t get the party crowd. Cozumel is a 45-minute ferry ride from Playa, while the Mayan ruins at Tulum are a little more than an hour away. Cozumel has its own airport, so guests staying on this island can fly direct from the U.S.
For the broadest selection of all-inclusive resorts, where the upfront resort price covers accommodations, meals, beverages and activities, check out the options in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. All-inclusive properties are plentiful and varied in these two destinations.
If you want to really get away from it all, some tropical retreats are truly off the beaten path. Anguilla measures just 35 square miles, and Peter Island is a privately owned island resort in the British Virgin Islands. Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts and St. Vincent & The Grenadines also offer an exclusive experience. There is an extra cost for the seclusion these spots offer and the additional flight time to get there. There are fewer flights, and you’ll have to make at least one connection to get to these destinations from the mainland U.S. or Canada.
Snorkelers and divers will find clear waters and colorful sea life throughout the Caribbean, but there are a few places that stand out. Cozumel boasts 20 miles of protected coral reefs and has been a favorite diving destination since marine explorer Jacques Cousteau shot a documentary there in 1961. Turks & Caicos, Bonaire and Exuma and San Salvador in the Bahamas are other good choices for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
Fans of deep-sea fishing should browse our resorts in the Florida Keys and along Mexico’s Pacific Coast — Mazatlan, Manzanillo and Los Cabos are all sportfishing meccas.
For golfers, challenging courses in beautiful settings are abundant in nearly all of the tropical destinations we offer, but you’ll find some of the best courses in Bermuda, Hawaii and Florida.
Nature lovers can explore the scenic hiking trails and white-sand beaches of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands — a national park covers two-thirds of the island. Costa Rica is a top ecotourism destination, abundant with rain forests, waterfalls, 20 national parks, sparkling beaches and extraordinary wildlife. The forest preserves in St. Lucia, lush with giant ferns and wild orchids, are perfect for hiking and bird-watching.
Hawaii is a top pick for whale-watching (November through May is peak season), as is Los Cabos (from the end of December through March).
If duty-free shopping is a priority, look at Nassau in the Bahamas, Hamilton in Bermuda, Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and Old San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
U.S. citizens who still don’t have passports can travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or Florida. You will only need a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license.
And finally, if you’d prefer to ski and snowboard rather than swim and snorkel on your next vacation, check out our ski resorts in the western U.S. and Canada.
Here are this week’s Top Tropical Resort Deals, our favorite picks during the next 90 days at the world’s most popular destinations. To obtain air-inclusive quotes from US gateways, simply click on any FastDeal # below, select your airport city and click “Search Hotels & Flights.”
Top 10 Budget Resort Deals
1) Jamaica, 4 nights at Royal Decameron Montego Beach, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Montego Bay, arriving April 8, starting at $324 per person based on double occupancy ($648 per room), FastDeal #R10195
2) United States, 4 nights at Holiday Inn French Quarter, a 3-star resort in New Orleans, Louisiana, arriving February 20, starting at $279 per person based on double occupancy ($558 per room), FastDeal #R10008
3) Yucatan Mexico, 4 nights at ClubHotel Riu Tequila, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, arriving April 15, starting at $374 per person based on double occupancy ($748 per room), FastDeal #R10166
4) Aruba, 7 nights at The Mill Resort & Suites, a 3-star resort in Palm Beach, arriving April 24, starting at $379 per person based on double occupancy ($758 per room), FastDeal #R10182
5) St. Lucia, 7 nights at Coco Palm, a 3-star resort in Castries, arriving May 1, starting at $454 per person based on double occupancy ($908 per room), FastDeal #R10183
6) Canada, 7 nights at Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, a 3-star resort in Vancouver, British Columbia, arriving March 13, starting at $511 per person based on double occupancy ($1,022 per room), FastDeal #R10193
7) Pacific Mexico, 7 nights at Allegro Nuevo Vallarta by Occidental, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, arriving March 27, starting at $525 per person based on double occupancy ($1,050 per room), FastDeal #R10143
8) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Allegro Playacar by Occidental, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, arriving April 3, starting at $563 per person based on double occupancy ($1,126 per room), FastDeal #R10158
9) Dominican Republic, 7 nights at Riu Taino, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Punta Cana, arriving March 6, starting at $614 per person based on double occupancy ($1,228 per room), FastDeal #R10154
10) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Barcelo Tucancun Beach, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving February 27, starting at $664 per person based on double occupancy ($1,328 per room), FastDeal #R10161
Top 10 Moderate Resort Deals
1) Hawaii, 7 nights at Outrigger Reef on the Beach, a 4-star resort in Honolulu, Oahu, arriving March 6, starting at $630 per person based on double occupancy ($1,260 per room), FastDeal #R10046
2) Dominican Republic, 7 nights at Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Punta Cana, arriving April 3, starting at $634 per person based on double occupancy ($1,268 per room), FastDeal #R10041
3) Pacific Mexico, 7 nights at Samba Vallarta by Pueblo Bonito, a 4-star All-Inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, arriving February 20, starting at $674 per person based on double occupancy ($1,348 per room), FastDeal #R10078
4) Jamaica, 7 nights at Breezes Trelawny Resort & Spa, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Runaway Bay, arriving March 20, starting at $719 per person based on double occupancy ($1,438 per room), FastDeal #R10050
5) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving March 13, starting at $756 per person based on double occupancy ($1,512 per room), FastDeal #R10056
6) Turks & Caicos, 4 nights at Club Med Turkoise, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Providenciales, arriving April 15, starting at $874 per person based on double occupancy ($1,748 per room), FastDeal #R10040
7) Barbados, 4 nights at Almond Beach Village, a 4-star All-Inclusive resort in St. Peter, arriving April 8, starting at $899 per person based on double occupancy ($1,798 per room), FastDeal #R10085
8) Yucatan Mexico, 4 nights at Club Med Cancun, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving May 6, starting at $918 per person based on double occupancy ($1,836 per room), FastDeal #R10013
9) St. Lucia, 7 nights at Almond Smugglers Cove, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Castries, arriving February 27, starting at $1,015 per person based on double occupancy ($2,030 per room), FastDeal #R10079
10) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Valentin Imperial Maya, a 4.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, arriving April 24, starting at $1,054 per person based on double occupancy ($2,108 per room), FastDeal #R10063
Top 10 Luxury Resort Deals
1) Yucatan Mexico, 4 nights at Xpu-Ha Palace, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Puerto Aventuras, arriving March 4, starting at $679 per person based on double occupancy ($1,358 per room), FastDeal #R10180
2) Bahamas, 4 nights at Atlantis Paradise Island, a 5-star resort on Paradise Island, arriving February 25, starting at $724 per person based on double occupancy ($1,448 per room), FastDeal #R10096
3) Jamaica, 4 nights at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort, an All-Inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, arriving March 18, starting at $774 per person based on double occupancy ($1,548 per room), FastDeal #R10112
4) Aruba, 7 nights at Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino, a 5-star resort on Palm Beach, arriving April 24, starting at $832 per person based on double occupancy ($1,664 per room), FastDeal #R10115
5) Jamaica, 7 nights at Breezes Rio Bueno Resort & Spa, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Runaway Bay, arriving April 17, starting at $925 per person based on double occupancy ($1,850 per room), FastDeal #R10094
6) Pacific Mexico, 7 nights at ME Cabo, a 5-star resort in Los Cabos, arriving February 20, starting at $959 per person based on double occupancy ($1,918 per room), FastDeal #R10087
7) Dominican Republic, 7 nights at Excellence Punta Cana, a 5.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Punta Cana, arriving April 10, starting at $964 per person based on double occupancy ($1,928 per room), FastDeal #R10206
8) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving March 27, starting at $1,134 per person based on double occupancy ($2,268 per room), FastDeal #R10118
9) Jamaica, 7 nights at Beaches Sandy Bay, an All-Inclusive resort in Negril, arriving May 1, starting at $1,038 per person based on double occupancy ($2,076 per room), FastDeal #R10205
10) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Azul Beach Hotel, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving March 13, starting at $1,259 per person based on double occupancy ($2,518 per room), FastDeal #R10197
For a list of charter air and resort specials from selected gateways, click here.
If you see a resort that interests you, call us toll free at 800-998-6925 (US and Canada), and a travel counselor will answer your questions or make a reservation, with or without connecting air from any US or Canadian airport.
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Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Chairman & CEO
Vacations To Go
5851 San Felipe Street, Suite 500
Houston, TX 77057
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