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Marriott's Imperial Palm Villas3.5 out of 5.0
Recent guest reviews
Spent 7 days vacation with my family of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids) in the 3 bedroom Villa (condo) at his location. Because we did not plan to spend the whole week in DisneyWorld and for money savings, this is a great option and setting for us. The 3 bedroom Villa include three bedrooms (of course), two full baths, one kitchen, one dining, one living room and a enclosed balcony (with a table and 4 chairs). All regular items for cooking are provided with utensils, various sizes of plates and cups. The location is also close to CVS, Walmart, a small outlets all within 5-15 minutes driving. We prepared our own breakfast on the daily basis. The hotel also provides its own activities for guests. Not sure if no ones else are interested, my wife and the two little girls were the only people went. It made them the VIPs of the day and the event host was wonderful and offered extra activities just for them. Rooms were cleaned and dished was done daily. Even when I washed the pot and kept them on the stove to dry, they still put in the dishwasher. lol One down side was that we were heavy coffee drinkers and we needed to ask for the bags of coffee to send to us from time to time. Extra point for the customer service. The website was a little confusing when we made reservation. In short, we ended up three reservation and actually only needed one "3 bedroom Villa". We were charged for missing the other two reservations. After understanding the situation, the hotel kindly removed the charges. (We were kindly of prepared if they insisted not returning the charges)
Our family (4 adults and 2 children) stayed at Imperial Palms for 2 weeks in February 2017. Property was nice, especially being able to go to the hotel for food and swimming. 3-bedroom villa was great for our size family. Loved the screened in porch and used it many times. Convenient location and easy to get to area restaurants. However, we did have several issues with the staff during our stay. Since we were there for 2 weeks we asked for additional shampoo, dishwasher soap and toilet tissue but we were told that if we used what we were given we had to go out and buy our own. Based on our stay at many other Marriott timeshare properties we have never run in to an issue like this. Also, when they changed our bed linens after the first week the sheets they put on the king-sized bed were "pilled." We waited more than 6 hours and had to call again before they finally came to replace them. (I understand this is a staff issue and not a property issue.) Staff at other Marriott properties have always gone over and above our needs and we certainly are not a demanding family by any means. The staff at Marriott Villas at Doral and Grande Vista far outshine the issues we had with the staff at Imperial Palms.
This is a comparison review that may make it easier to choose. I stayed at Imperial Palms last week, and in Sabal Palms less than 2 years ago. I stayed this week at Hilton Grand Vacations. In summary, I cannot imagine a bad stay at Imperial Palms. Staff was friendly and professional. You have access to all the other non-Imperial Marriott resorts on this very large property, and location is strategic for Disney resorts. Compared to Sabal: Our Sabal room 2 years ago was a 2 bedroom opposed to the 3 bedroom of the Imperial. But the Sabal wins hands down in room quality and design. This is mainly because the Sabal master bedroom was just so well designed, with a great master bath. The Imperial seemed to sacrifice the master bedroom to give you that extra bedroom. Sabal also wins in proximity to the Marriott Orlando Center fitness and spa. It is actually closer the it than even most Marriott World Center rooms. Imperial is too far from it, but still in walking distance for me. Third item was that Imperial really does not have its own activities. You will have to shuttle those kids to the other resorts for that. Other than those 3 things, Imperial Palms is a good choice. I will go back to Sabal before Imperial next time. Compared to Hilton Grand Vacations at Sea World (HGV): This is where Imperial Palms really wins out. Because Marriott was smart and allows Imperial guests to have access to facilities at Marriott world Center and also Sabal and Royal pool areas and activities, they make the resort feel quite big. HGV Sea World feels so small in comparison. The master at Imperial was a disappointment compared to Sabal but beat out the master at HGV's 3 bedroom. However, the other 2 bedrooms beat out Imperial because one HGV room has its own refrigerator and wet bar. For some reason HGV was designed for multiple adult parties, not families with kids. Imperial loses out of the distance and inconvenience of going to Marriott World Center is important. I am a fast walker and enjoy the exercise so not an issue for me. Imperial's pool and bar are lame in comparison. HGV is a short walk to their much better pool area and bar. Imperial also wins out on their market place. Though it does not have a lot, it does have enough, and is much cheaper. HGV charges a premium for all their market items. For instance, a bottle of the same wine was 14 at Imperial and 30 at HGV. HGV wins on Sea World tickets. They have a special discount that saved us over $75. Imperial did not appear to have any real discounts to anything. HGV wins if Universal Studio visits. I4 traffic from Disney exits to Orlando are a nightmare. If Universal is your focus, and also Sea World and International drive attractions, the HGV location is strategic. You can also walk to a CVS, a 7-11, and a Bone Fish Grill in several minutes at HGV. At Imperial, you will have to get in your vehicle. In all, I will choose Imperial over HGV, and Sabal over Imperial. The Master bedroom should feel like a special room. It only does that at Sabal. HGV totally goofed Up their design. Imperial had 2 separated instance with roaches. HGV had none. But, it's Florida. Not sure a resort can control that. Imperial extended my checkout until 11. The front desk expected me to be gone at 10, and I explained that they extended the time. The front desk person unfortunately sounded annoyed, which lacked professionalism. As well, the front desk generally had miscommunication between each other. This also happened at checkin and other instances. They should certainly fix their miscommunication issues, which is why I can't give them a 5. I am a Marriott Platinum Premier member and travel extensively all over the US at all Marriott brands.
We recently stayed here for a week, trading through Interval. The location is really close to Disney, plenty of parking and smooth check in. The three bedroom villa was huge, pleasantly surprised! The room was quiet and comfy beds! We used the shuttle and also walked to the world resort and used the pool and food court on botton level, this was a great perk! Highly recommend!
We are in town for my sister-in-law's graduation and we are currently staying at the Imperial Palms Villas. We have been very impressed. Our unit is a spacious, fairly updated, three bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and laundry room. The entire property seems clean and the staff have been nice and helpful. There is a small pool at the end of our building, a larger pool at the guest registration center, and we have access to the huge pool / water slide area at the Marriott resort next door. I haven't had a chance to get onto the golf course on the property, but it looks like a beautiful course that I would enjoy to play in the future. The property also includes tennis courts with basketball goals, and other outdoor amenities.
Loved this hotel. We booked a 3 bedroom Villa, with 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room, living room, screened in porch - more space than we really needed. The hotel has pools on their grounds, but you also have full access to the Marriott World Center, pools, restaurants and other services. There is also a shuttle that will take you between the two hotels, free of charged. They don't charge resort fees, or parking fees. The hotel was a very short drive to Disney World. Will definitely be back.
We were a group of 4 ladies seeing the sights of Walt Disney World for the first time. The Marriott Imperial Palms was a perfect location with all the amenities you could ask for. We reserved the 3 Bdrm unit and it was spacious, well appointed, clean and met all of our needs. This was a vacation we will long remember and this Marriott was perfect.
We have exchanged through II several times for a Marriott property and have had excellent pampered experiences. This marriott fell a little short of the others. We arrived late in the evening and checkin went smoothly. We received a ground floor unit. The unit was very clean, the beds were comfortable and the furnishing was good. Some of the things did look a little worn like the toaster oven and the stove. The unit was huge with plenty of room for the 4 of us, two adults and two older teens. One bedroom was the master with a bathroom attached and king and walkout to porch, another one had two singles and another one had a queen and a pullout couch and had a door to get to the main bath. Our pool was small but rarely anyone was there so we felt like ti was private. It was dirty a couple of times though and we had to skim it ourselves. The hot tub was great but wasn't hot the last three days we were there (told front desk about it several times) so we had to venture farther to the royal palms hot tubs that were crowded and farther. The pool at the Royal palms was bigger. The staff around the resort were very friendly but the front desk staff not so much. We had the sprinkler outside our master bedroom come on during the night and hit our window full blast waking us several nights. It took a few complaints and a couple of nights to resolve it. I needed a non feather pillow which was immediately resolved. The last few days of our stay our phone light kept blinking and we had no messages. Front desk said they had no idea why and then two days later said it was the whole resort with the problem, but others we talked to didn't have the problem. It was never resolved. Not a big deal but since we live out of the country we kept checking for messages just in case their was an emergency at home so just annoying There were a few activities but most had a fee attached. The condo was close to everything. We ventured up to the World Centre one night for the laser show. It was very nice but super busy and my husband couldn't use our room card to buy a drink. We took the shuttle which was very efficient.
This Marriott property is really nice. We are a family of 5 and the location, the space - 3 bedrooms with a nice sized shower and huge soaking tub in master, nice sized deck with screened in porch that actually fits a good sized table and chairs for us all to eat comfortably, nice living room and dining room and big kitchen with huge counter. The other 2 bedrooms shared a great sized bathroom with standard tub/ shower. A large laundry room helped us keep towels and clothes and bathing attire clean and dry at all times. The pool onsite pools are nice. What we really enjoyed in the walking distance to the Marriott World hotel with the water slides and huge pool and restaurants. There is a shuttle that goes from here to there as well, but it truly is easy walking distance as well. It was nice to spend a day hanging out at the large facility and then coming home to quiet, and roomy homey feel of the condo. Lucien at the Concierge desk helped us to save money on our park tickets and was a great resource for finding a great sports bar/ brewery for the March Madness watchers in our family.
We were a group of 8 ladies aging from 23 - 64. We checked in on a Friday, the room wasn't quite ready so took the shuttle over to the Marriott World Center for a poolside lunch. My only negative of our stay was that the front desk was suppose to call/text when our room was ready and they didn't. We ate, roamed around World Center for a bit and shuttled back. Once back, we napped in the lobby for nearly an hour before I checked in with the front desk and yes, our room was indeed ready. We had a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with a living room, dining room and kitchen which was plenty big for our party. Everyone we encountered was more than pleasant and went out of their way to greet us. We used the main pool on a Sunday which was not crowded at all. The store in the main building was complete in their offerings of drinks, snacks, fruit and pre-packaged meals as well as suntan lotions and basic toiletries. The location is perfect for a Disney vacation and a short Uber ride to the Universal Parks. This was our second stay in the Marriott complex and we look forward to our next visit.
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center
- Laundry facilities
Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, Marriott's Imperial Palm Villas is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Bryan. This 46-room, 3.5-star condo resort has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a fitness center. Disney Springs™ and Epcot® are also nearby.
All 46 air-conditioned condos feature kitchens, 2 bathrooms, and patios, and there's space to spread out with sitting areas. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and satellite TV. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Sofa beds, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers are other standard amenities.
Marriott's Imperial Palm Villas features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a fitness center. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a spa tub, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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88% of guests recommend this hotelTotal of 187 reviews


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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Celebrates Its New Mediterranean Village
TRAVEL WORLD NEWS - SECTION TWO - DECEMBER 2007
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Celebrates Its New Mediterranean Village
Top-of-the-line, all oceanview suites provide the latest in luxury and romance in the Caribbean.
JENNIFER M. LANE
n October 4, 2007,
Antigua Resort & Spa
celebrated the open-
ing of its new, all-suite
Mediterranean Village, a $70 mil-
lion expansion to the resort’s exist-
ing 193-room Caribbean Village.
Mediterranean Village features
180 suites in six room categories,
all boasting spectacular ocean
views with a Mediterranean flair.
Located on the longest stretch of
Antigua’s famed Dickenson Bay
Beach, the brand new suites have
been designed to draw in the ro-
mantic air of the Mediterranean From left to right: Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica Minister of Tourism; Harold Lovell, Antigua and
and provide couples with the latest Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation; Winston Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister of Antigua
and Barbuda; Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman and Founder of Sandals Resorts and Michael E.
in luxury while vacationing in the Misick, Chief Minister, Turks and Caicos Islands.
“The Mediterranean is representative of magnificent homes destinations with the introduction of the Luxury Included
and fine dining, so there was no better way to breathe life, ro- Vacation. The new Mediterranean Village is the first all-suite
mance and luxury into these new suites than by incorporat- property to welcome guests for this luxury included experi-
ing Mediterranean-inspired elements,” said Gordon “Butch” ence. The new luxury experience will feature unprecedented
Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International. “From services and amenities, and celebrated partnerships with
the marble columns to the mosaic tile accents, every last de- celebrity designers Preston Bailey and Sylvia Weinstock,
tail has been designed to reflect this theme.” Rolls Royce, the London-based Guild of Professional
Customary to the world’s finest resorts and hotels, accom- English Butlers, Beringer Wines, Waterford Crystal, and Red
modations at all Sandals Resorts provide four-poster king size Lane Spa.
mahogany beds, ceiling fans, amenity kits, private baths and “This is a defining moment for Sandals Resorts. We have
showers, CD clock radios, cable TV, coffee & tea makers, and moved beyond the all-inclusive category and the often ma-
fully-stocked mini refrigerators. To this, the new ligned all-inclusive connotation,” says Stewart. “The opening
Mediterranean Village suites feature luxury accents such as of the Mediterranean Village signifies and celebrates a new
full height marble columns, Italian tile flooring, 42” plasma direction for our 26-year-old company. We are a resort com-
televisions and custom-designed mahogany furniture with pany dedicated to choice, style, service and uncompromising
leather trunks, and fabrics from Turkey, Italy and India. The standards. With ever-more spectacular suites, uncompromis-
bathrooms feature Italian Giallo marble, custom his and her ing service, enhanced food & beverage, lavish spas, luxury
vanities, domed hand-painted ceilings, custom wall mosaics, amenities and our social conscious programs - no other
the latest Kohler Purist bath and shower fixtures, and Jacuzzi Caribbean resort transforms vacation fantasies into memo-
tubs made for two with separate shower areas that feature an rable realities better than we do. We are the Luxury Included
overhead rain shower. vacation.”
In addition, the lavish new Mediterranean Village features When guests of the resort arrive, they look to find amenities
the largest freshwater pool in the Eastern Caribbean, chic and an aesthetic that exceeds that which they enjoy in their
poolside cabanas that include wireless Internet access, a everyday lives. The look and feel of the new suites were de-
brand-new shopping village, four new dining options, new veloped with these design-savvy customers in mind.
state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space, plus expanded “We’ve watched the luxury trend very carefully and have
Red Lane Spa facilities. transformed the suites at Sandals - investing over $200 mil-
Sandals once again raise the bar among distinctive resort lion in the last three years alone to meet these demands,” says
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Stewart. “Across the Sandals brand, suites comprise 44 per- executive junior suites with large sitting areas, located on all
cent of all room inventories, well above industry standard. floors of the Mediterranean Village; Monte Carlo Oceanview
As our company has evolved, so too has the Sandals Resorts Suites, junior suites with sitting areas and ocean views;
customer.” Venetian Oceanview Suites, 54 junior suites with wide views
Guests staying in the resort’s top suites are entitled to of Dickenson Bay; and the Portofino Suites, located steps
Sandals’ exclusive Butler Service. Trained by the elite Guild away from the beach, offering water and garden views.
of Professional English Butlers, Sandals Butlers take pride in Concierge Service includes a dedicated concierge available
knowing guests’ preferences prior to their arrival at the resort, for guests who assists with requests, including island tours
and provide a range of services designed to pamper guests all and car rentals, preferred check-in, an upgraded amenity
throughout their stay, including unpacking and packing lug- package including an exclusive suite concierge weekly activ-
gage, drawing scented bubble baths, preparing and serving ity planner, in-suite bars with premium brand spirits, his and
meals in-suite, and more. Butler service suites also offer fully hers plush robes and slippers, a daily copy of the New York
stocked in-suite bars, his and hers plush robes and slippers, Times Fax, and more.
and exclusive 24-hour room service. Voted “Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Spa Resort” in 2005 by
Butler Service room categories at the new Mediterranean the World Travel Awards, the newly expanded, 7,500 sq. ft.
Village include the Luxury Ocean Villa One-Bedroom Suites, Red Lane Spa, unveiled in July 2007 at Sandals Grande
11 spacious suites that feature private plunge pools and Antigua, features two couples sanctuary rooms with large
Jacuzzi, waterfall walls, large private patios, and two plasma Jacuzzi tubs, two couples treatment rooms, and six single
televisions; and the Mediterranean Penthouse One-Bedroom treatment rooms, plus a lounge area and locker room facili-
Oceanview Suites, 21 suites that include separate living and ties and a full-service beauty salon to complete the pamper-
bedroom areas, each with plasma televisions, balconies, ing experience. In addition, the Spa offers complimentary hot
butler’s pantries, and fabulous ocean views. and cold plunge pools, fully stocked vanity areas, eucalyptus
steam baths and saunas, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
One-of-a-kind Suite Concierge As part of the new luxury included experience, guests can
Service is offered for the remaining four room categories, enjoy lavish spa treatments on the beach or in the privacy of
which include the Grande Luxe St. Tropez Oceanview Suites, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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SANDALS FROM PAGE 3
their suite. Treatments utilize ingredients indigenous to the
region, like Jamaica’s-own Blue Mountain coffee, exotic
sweet Ortanique oranges, local honey and almonds, natural
island cane sugar and other tropical delicacies in its
therapies. Treatments at the Red Lane Spa reinterpret
European rituals to delight spa-goers with the sensuous
sights, sounds, textures and scents of the Caribbean. In addi-
tion to pampering and wellness programs, Sandals Resorts
provide guests with an extensive fitness center offering yoga
and state-of-the-art equipment and personal training/
“WeddingMoons” by Preston Bailey Luxury Ocean Villa One-Bedroom Suite.
For those seeking the perfect destination wedding, an in-
creasingly popular trend, Sandals Resorts has partnered with Mediterranean Village, the resort offered a 1,425 sq. ft. con-
Preston Bailey, the internationally celebrated event designer ference room with full air conditioning, versatile seating and
and wedding planner, to create Preston Bailey Signature set up arrangements, complete audio visual packages, coffee
WeddingMoons, a selection of four wedding packages avail- breaks, dining options and a dedicated sales staff to assist in
able exclusively at Sandals and Beaches Resorts through the group planning needs. The new Mediterranean Village adds
WeddingMoons program. 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, including a 3,200-
The packages are offered as an enhancement to the stan- sq. ft. meeting room with seating for up to 300, a boardroom,
dard WeddingMoons program. Each of the four packages - a pre-function area, and kitchen facilities.
The Floral Elegance Collection ($1,700), The Water Lily Guests at Sandals Grande Antigua are treated to an array of
Collection ($2,600), The Seascape Collection ($3,600) and entertainment, including nightly shows, a pianist and sing-a-
The Crystal Collection ($5,000), include beautifully designed longs, weekly manager’s welcome parties, Sandals Select
wedding settings and décor, and specialty wedding cakes de- parties for return guests, concierge cocktail parties, signature
signed by Sylvia Weinstock. For the ultimate in luxury, midnight buffets, guest and staff talent shows, beach parties,
Sandals Resorts and Preston Bailey are also developing one and karaoke nights, or guests can dance the night away in the
of the most lavish wedding experiences as the upper tier in resort’s nightclub.
package offerings, which includes private jet, special loca- To enjoy the beautiful Caribbean weather, the resort offers
tion, a once-in-a-lifetime musical performance, and more. outdoor games and activities including table tennis, volley-
ball, horseshoes, outdoor checkers and chess, shuffleboard,
Time to Dine billiards, cards, board games and two tennis courts, open for
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa previously offered day or nighttime play.
guests the choice of five gourmet restaurants. Now, the new Sandals Grande Antigua also offers a wide array of water-
Mediterranean Village offers four additional restaurants for sports including kayaks, daily snorkeling trips, windsurfing,
guests to choose from, bringing the total number of dining op- aqua cycles, hobie cat sailing, and scuba diving for certified
tions at Sandals Grande Antigua to nine. The newly unveiled divers. For those not certified, a “Discover Scuba Diving” re-
dining options include: sort course is available for $70 per person. The resort also fea-
Mario’s Restaurant, a 134-seat, buffet-style Italian restau- tures five fresh water pools, including a Sandals signature
rant complete with skylights and custom murals; Barefoot by swim-up bar, and five whirlpools.
the Sea, which hosts up to 74 guests each evening for outdoor On an island known for romance and its 365 white sand
dining on the beach; British Pub, a traditional, 86-seat British beaches, Antigua offers travelers many options to explore the
Pub serving up local and imported ales as well as authentic beauty and history of the island. Sandals Grande Antigua of-
English grub; and Brick Oven Pizzeria, an old world taste of fers guests a wide selection of tours and excursions, includ-
Italy with an authentic wood-fired brick oven. Sandals ing trips to Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Redcliffe
Grande Antigua also offers guests a Specialty midnight buf- Quay.
fet twice weekly, which include a Chocolate Midnight Buffet With the new Mediterranean Village, Sandals Grande
and a Midnight Seafood and Martini Buffet. Guests can also Antigua now offers guests the longest stretch of Antigua’s
relax at any of the full service bars, including The Piano Bar, most beautiful and celebrated beach on Dickenson Bay, per-
Betty Jo Night Club Bar, Kimono and Sundowner Bars, the fect for lounging, enjoying watersports, or taking romantic
Swim-up Pool Bar, and the relaxed Barefoot by the Sea bar. strolls at sunset.
A state of the art conference facility awaits corporate and Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa,
group meeting planners. Prior to the arrival of the 800-SANDALS (800-726-3257), www.sandals.com
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Mexico’s Vanguard Destination is Ready to
Welcome the World!
An interview with Javier Aranda Pedrero, Director of Tourism for Riviera Maya.
M A R Y E L L E N S C H U LT Z
isitors to Quintana Roo, Mexico's youngest state a number of eco-archeological parks, the starting point of
(1974) know Cancun, the country's best-known which is Playa del Secreto, a 370-acre, tropical jungle eco-
megaresort combination of fine beaches, world- park. The largest park, Xcaret features its network of under-
class hotels and impressive infrastructure. But, ground rivers, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins.
your clients seeking something The newest, Tres Rios is a tropical jungle and mangrove re-
new might look a bit south of serve bordering the Great Maya Reef (second largest in the
Cancun International Airport. world).
Still relatively unknown in the Further south is the World Heritage Site of Xel-Ha, a spec-
U.S., situated along the Yucatan tacular natural aquarium where the ocean combines with
peninsula’s Caribbean coastline freshwater springs and underground rivers. Cozily trendy
is the seventy-five mile stretch Playa del Carmen blends small fishing village flavor and cos-
called Riviera Maya — offering mopolitan chic, with boutique hideaways and all-inclusives
upscale and all-inclusive re- galore, the 200-plus species-filled Xaman-Ha Aviary, and the
sorts, uncrowded beaches, un- stalactite/stalagmite-stuffed Cavernas Sacbe and nearby ar-
derground rivers, over 100 chaeological sites.
cenotes (sacred pools of clear, The only Mayan archaeological site built on a cliff overlook-
calm water), eco-adventure ing the Caribbean, Tulum dazzles with over 60 well-pre-
JAVIER ARANDA PEDRERO sports and world-class golf served structures. Inland, Coba’s 138 ft. Nohuch Mul pyra-
courses. And there’s more — mid is the peninsula’s highest. To the extreme south is Sian
proximity to many significant Mayan archeological sites and CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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MEXICO FROM PAGE 5
Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a barely touched wilderness of jun- over the course of the year.
gle, mangroves and ancient Mayan canals. TWN: How will these plans tie in to the consumer market?
Travel World News sat down recently with Javier Aranda JAP: It’s also essential to be closer to the consumer, so we’ll
Pedrero, Riviera Maya’s newly appointed tourism director, for be creating a consumer education campaign via an enhanced
a “platica” (chat) about new plans to promote this Caribbean public relations strategy. Around US$1.2 million overall has
getaway gem. been earmarked to promote Riviera Maya, and we’ve signifi-
Travel World News: First off, can you provide us with current cantly increased our budget for US promotion. The airlines
arrivals statistics? will be participating, too… we have lots of charters coming in,
Javier Aranda Pedrero: Well, it looks like we’re once again along with many regularly scheduled flights. As for new prod-
becoming a “hot” destination! Numbers released covering ucts, we have five more golf courses in the works, we’re cre-
the first six months of 2007 show a nearly 8% increase in ar- ating an exciting “cultural” gastronomic fusion menu to ap-
rivals over same period in 2006 —approximately 1,523,000 peal to sophisticated palates, and new festivals based on our
visitors as compared to 1,413,00 last year. Of those, US ar- unique Mayan culture, to provide added value to vacations
rivals totaled 708,000. We’re well on track to meeting our goal here.
of welcoming 3 million by year’s end! Our hotel room inven- TWN: Can you give us a preview of some of the newest prop-
tory grew nearly 9%, with the number of rooms occupied by erties debuting in Riviera Maya?
7% (4,510,000 in the first six months, compared to 4,218,000 JAP: Currently, there are 348 hotels, approximately 257
last year). (75%) of which have 30 rooms or less. Properties recently
We’re increasing our US promotional budget because, after opened or debuting soon include Banyon Tree Mayakoba
all, you’re closest to the Mexican border…we’d like to en- (133 villas), The Mandarin Oriental Mayakoba (128 villas),
courage repeat visits during the year…economically, it’s in- The Rosewood Mayakoba (128 suites), the adults-only
teresting — shorter-stay visitors historically spend more than Valentin Imperial Maya (408 rooms) on Playa del Secreto
longer-term tourists…you see, it’s not only the quantity of vis- beach, The Tides Playa del Carmen (209 units) and The Fives
itors, but the quality of their spending. on Xcala Coco beach. Agents can offer their upscale clients a
TWN: Who is your main market? seductive selection of luxury boutique properties, but of
JAP: The U.S. and Canada, followed by Spain, UK, Italy, course, there are other options…I describe it as a pyramid —
Germany, France and Holland. We’re beginning to work with with different levels of hotels available, depending on taste
the Asian market, and are exploring their specific product de- and budget.
mands… they’re not used to the all-inclusive concept and TWN: Any news about the airport planned for Tulum?
turn more to the “big-league” properties, i.e., the Fairmont JAP: This is a federal project we’re very excited about — it’ll
and Paraiso la Bonita-type hotels, to satisfy their higher-end increase arrivals dramatically. We’ve purchased 1,000
preferences. hectares of land (at cost of US$70M). We’re working with
We’re developing training programs with several Mexican urban planners.
chains in Cancun/Riviera Maya to be able to launch a China- Over the past two years, in fact, we’ve looked at seven dif-
specific product. Also planned are stronger promotions to our ferent construction plans before accepting the one we felt
domestic market…with the recent growth of low-cost domes- would best respect the environment both around the airport
tic carriers, we can attract more of this segment — this year, it and the surrounding city…including our irreplaceable eco-
accounted for 4% of our total arrivals; we’re aiming for 10% logical and archaeological attractions. Final bids are being
within the next year or so. submitted now, and we hope to award the project by begin-
TWN: What are your marketing plans for Riviera Maya here ning of 2008, and opening by 2010.
in the US? TWN: There is still some confusion about Cancun being part
JAP: Travel agent destination specialist training is key. of Riviera Maya, which is, of course, not so…how would you
Although it’s been 11 years since we began promoting Riviera describe the difference between Cancun and the Riviera Maya
Maya and the brand is fairly well positioned, there’s still some as a destination?
confusion about exactly where we are…for example, people JAP: To start with, the profile of the visitor to Cancun differs
might say, “Ay, yes, I know Riviera Maya — I’ve been in Playa from that of a Riviera Maya visitor. More than 65% of
del Carmen.” Yes, Playa del Camen is wonderful! But, it’s Cancun’s tourists come from the U.S., with 34% comprised of
only a small part of Riviera Maya! We’ve got to do deeper our domestic market…. of the smaller European arrivals, the
penetration of the U.S. market. Between October — majority are from the U.K. The rhythm is more laid back by
December, working with the Mexican Tourist Board and day, with crazy nights — the party/nightlife there has been
Destination Ventures, we kicked off a 16-city U.S. tour…. a popular for years.
series of seminars and workshops designed to give in-depth The Riviera Maya attracts a 50-50 mix of Americans and
agent training to develop true destination specialists. It’s our Europeans, with a reverse schedule: visitors are more active
first effort, and in 2008, we’re planning to hold 40 seminars during the day, exploring the region, and quieter at night.
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There are more families visiting Riviera Maya, with an em- attractions beyond merely sun and sand.
phasis on cultural and historical attractions. The highlight is TWN: What’s the situation with U.S. visitors and passports?
the experience, in addition to sun and sand. Cancun’s newest JAP: Here, I have to be blunt — it’s a problem. Not so much
tourism development product is the coast between Cancun with visitors from the New York metropolitan area, but occa-
and Riviera Maya…but please note: We don’t compete; we sionally, there are delays with Texans receiving their pass-
complement! We’re really “sister” destinations that set one ports on time to visit us. Denver, no problem, which is great
another off perfectly…there’s nothing we offer individually because it’s one of our most important markets for affluent
that we can’t offer together! divers. That said, we’re hopeful that things ease up by begin-
TWN: In addition to all its attractions, what do you consider ning of next year.
to be one — if not the greatest of — Riviera Maya’s tourism TWN: Any updates about agent fams to Riviera Maya?
assets? JAP: Of course! Agent fams are essential promotional tools
JAP: Easy question — the people! Their desire to provide — an agent can sell much more effectively (and more emo-
great service is genuine, and our hospitality training is differ- tionally!) if they’ve visited and fully experienced Riviera
ent…as part of their basic curriculum, our school kids learn Maya.
about “what tourism means to Quintana Roo.” We’re partnering with US tour operators and airlines to do
TWN: What do you believe are the challenges to marketing this…we’re very aware that, even though we may be doing
Riviera Maya to the US market? 200 seminars in different countries, it’s not the same as
JAP: The main thing is, probably, that we’re still grow- BEING there.
ing…Keep in mind that destination “Riviera Maya” is only 10 We consider ourselves Mexico’s vanguard destination, and
years old! And while we’re now easier to access than previ- beginning in 2008, we’re planning to develop a monthly
ously, the big challenge is that we began the year with 29,000 agent fam trip schedule. For details, like you say, “Watch this
rooms, and will end it with 33,000…. our inventory is cer- space!” We look forward to welcoming you all soon — like we
tainly growing, but we’re not at the same level of rooms as ar- say, “nuestra casa es su casa!” – “our house is your house!”
rivals…the thing is — and here’s the real challenge — we Riviera Maya, www.rivieramaya.com;
have too many rooms and not enough air access connectiv- Mexican Tourism Board, 800-44-MEXICO,
ity…we need to improve our infrastructure and enhance our www.visitmexico.com
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Hotel Marina El Cid Riviera Maya…
Something For Everyone!
El Cid’s newest jewel in the Cancun Riviera Maya corridor has taken the next step in guest
satisfaction by adding new services and facilities.
JENNIFER M. LANE
EL CIS RESORTS
Panoramic view of the Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort Riviera Maya.
he Hotel Marina El Cid Cancún Riviera Maya has The wine cellar maintains a minimum of 50 varieties of clas-
opened its doors and is ready to pamper guests. sic and emerging favorite wines originating from eight coun-
This deluxe, all inclusive property features 200 tries worldwide.
rooms and suites built in a mix of colonial and mod- Formerly Al Andalus, the elegant and extremely popular La
ern style, ranging from Junior Suites to luxurious three bed- Alhambra Restaurant features daily changing themed buffets
rooms suites located right on the ocean, with Puerto Morales and tasty dishes. The extensive buffet serves everything from
National Reef Park located directly in front of the hotel. The salads and sushi to freshly baked pizzas, as well as sophisti-
new accommodations and services of distinction are de- cated dishes designed to delight the palate.
signed with the guests’ ultimate comfort in mind. Scaramanga Moon & Beach Lounge, an adults-only lounge
located directly on the beach, hosts brunch every day. Guests
El Cocay Spa will enjoy a wide variety of fruits, carpaccios, ceviches (made
El Cocay Spa delivers luxurious service coupled with from different types of fish mixed with pico-de-gallo salsa)
Mayan traditions. It is here that ancient traditions and treat- and exotic tropical drinks. Guests can literally “hang around”
ments practiced by Mayan ancestors have been restored. in hammocks, lounging under the palm trees, or relax on mat-
Special herbs, fruits, seeds, flowers and other natural ingre- tresses underneath cabanas.
dients are carefully selected and prepared to enable guests to With gourmet Mexican cuisine and locally authentic decor,
enjoy a complete feeling of well-being.The spa includes hy- Hacienda Arrecife Restaurant, located next to the main pool,
drotherapy facilities, meditation areas, massage cabins, a has not only expanded its facilities but also enhanced its
steam room, sauna, a boutique, and a Zen garden. Of course, menu offerings and types of service. A buffet bar has been
there wouldn’t be a genuine Mayan Spa without the tradi- added to serve healthy breakfast items and an international
tional Temazcal steam experience, an ancient treatment that fare lunch. During the evening, elegant dinners will be of-
purifies body and spirit through a process guided by an ex- fered through a la carte service accompanied by a selection
pert Shaman. This trained professional combines therapeu- of over 100 different traditional tequilas.
tic steamed waters of the sacred sinkholes with a blend of Coveted dining by many, yet accessible to all, La Marina
warm stones, aromas, herbs and refreshing teas to facilitate Restaurant is idyllically situated at the adjacent marina.
the release of toxins and to help to free the spirit. Overlooking the picturesque marina yachts, the Marina
Restaurant with its stunning views has earned a well de-
Dining Options served reputation among visitors to the Riviera Maya for serv-
Minimalist yet elegant, the favorite El Alcazar Restaurant ing a wide variety of delicious, Mediterranean style seafood.
offers new gourmet dishes creatively prepared to perfection. The restaurant will begin serving daily a la carte lunch and
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dinner to El Cid guests at no additional can come and swim with Whale Sharks. Fishing Cruise Package includes ac-
charge, as of January 1, 2008. After a boat ride to Manta Ray, the mi- commodations, airport transfers, wel-
gration rout of Whale Sharks, visitors come cocktail, two hour fishing trips,
New Suites for Every can join them for a two to three hour fishing insurance, bait and ice, local
Traveling Style swim. transportation, beer, bottled water, and
The 150 Junior Suites, for a total of This Whale Sharks Package includes soft drinks. This package starts at $925
350 rooms in the resort, were built in an accommodations, transportation, lunch, per person.Whatever type of vacation
elegant minimalist style. These suites soft drinks, water, buffet meal after trip, you desire, the trained and hospitable
offer luxury amenities such as flat a certified guide and information staff of Hotel Marina El Cid is ready to
screen TVs and marble baths. The brochure. Snorkel equipment will be cater to your needs, pamper you spoiled
Family Junior Suites feature three dou- provided. The Whale Sharks Package and “conquer you, Mexico style!”
ble beds to comfortably accommodate starts at $699 all inclusive. Hotel Marina El Cid Riviera
six guests. Combining world-class deep-sea fish- Maya, 866-823-0099,
The Honeymoon Suites are enhanced ing with excellent food, fun and the an- firstname.lastname@example.org,
by a Jacuzzi. All two and three bedroom cient Mayan world, the special Sport www.elcid.com
suites feature a private Jacuzzi on the
balcony, and all suites will be either
oceanfront or ocean view. Guests can
lounge by the magnificent free form
pool that features waterfalls, a chil-
dren's area with slides, and a swim-up
bar, or embark on a fishing expedition,
or a tour of the ancient Mayan sites and
Additional furniture and new comput-
ers have arrived for the Platinum Club
lounge to meet the needs of travelers
who long to be pampered by courteous
butlers. The lounge and internet areas
have been extended. El Cid has also
constructed a brand new 7,500 sq. ft.
Convention Center with capacity for
400 attendees. Completely equipped
with state-of-the-art technology, the
main ballroom has the capacity to be
split into eight standalone breakout
rooms and there is an expansive lobby
area with registration booths, foyers,
private offices and a business center.
In addition to the banquet capacity of
this facility, the resort also offers a wide
variety of open-air venues for gather-
ings, reunions, and other social events,
as well as entertainment and planned
activities for groups.
Ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries
and birthdays, the Honeymoon &
Romance Package starts at $240 all in-
clusive and includes complimentary
bottle of champagne and a complimen-
tary room upgrade.
For the experience of a lifetime, guests
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LATEST NEWS UPDATE FROM DOMINICA, which includes free scuba diving and snorkeling lessons. There is
WINDWARD ISLANDS an underwater treasure hunt for certified scuba divers, along with
Known as “The Nature Island” the independent nation of kayaking, and the extremely popular Kubuli Carib-Canoe Race, a
Dominica is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward team competition that has become the Fest’s most popular event.
Islands, encompassing an area of nearly 290 square miles. According to Steve Bornn, CEO and Director of Tourism for the
Whether looking for a water adventure on or below the surface, Discover Dominica Tourism Authority, “Dive Fest is made possible
or just a place in the sun, Dominica offers an eco-tourism infra- because of continuing private-sector support. Many of the sponsors
structure with something for everyone. Scuba diving and snorkel- have been involved from the very beginning when Dive Fest was es-
ing enable visitors to explore a vibrant underwater world, while tablished to showcase the incredible marine environment of
kayaking, sailing and deep sea fishing take advantage of the vol- Dominica.”
canic island’s relationship with the ocean. A lush rainforest that A partial list of events includes July 12: Discover SCUBA; July
towers above a picturesque coastline combines with a sea of trans- 13: Treasure Hunt; July 16: Sunset Bay Scuba; July 19: Whale
parent water to make Dominica a memorable visual experience. Watching Cruise; and July 20: Kubuli Carib-Canoe Race.
Following is the latest news from Dominica: DOMINICA TO TARGET RESPONSIBLE TOURISM NICHE
DOMINICA ANNOUNCES NEW TOURISM MINISTER At a press conference during the 30th Annual Caribbean Tourism
Dominica has officially announced that Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, CEO and Director of Tourism
the Honorable Ian Douglas, former for the Discover Dominica Tourism Authority Steve Bornn pre-
Attorney General, has been appointed to sented a thumbnail of a strategy that the new organization will em-
the position of Minister for Tourism, Legal ploy to promote the Caribbean island’s unique tourism offerings
Affairs and Civil Aviation. His new as- and strengthen the Dominica destination brand in the marketplace
signment was effective October 22, fol- targeted at responsible travelers.In order to accomplish this objec-
lowing the Honorable Prime Minister tive, Mr. Bornn plans to take a modest multi-pronged approach
Roosevelt Skerrit’s reorganization of his that will include personal communications in the strategic position-
Cabinet. With a Bachelor of Laws degree ing of Dominica in laser-fine markets, growth of partnerships, en-
HON. IAN DOUGLAS from the University of the West Indies and gagement of the local community, appropriate cruise passenger
nearly 10 years of related experience, Mr. conversion, implementation of accountable communications initia-
Douglas is looking forward to leading Dominica’s emerging tourism tives that feature a distinct call-to-action, and the development of
industry and utilizing his comprehensive knowledge of the invest- key niche market segments such as adventurer-seekers, mini meet-
ment terrain, business climate and related legal issues to act in an ings and incentives, destination weddings and honeymoons, and
advisory capacity for private sector firms on investment opportuni- scuba diving and snorkeling.Travel agents and tour operators, both
ties.Serving as Parliamentary Representative for the Portsmouth locally and internationally, as well as the Kalinago and people of
Constituency, Mr. Douglas plans to leverage his past experience, Dominica will all play a key role in the Discover Dominica Tourism
particularly that of his last portfolio as Attorney General and Authority’s strategy, which will leverage the lush destination’s nat-
Minister for Legal Affairs and Immigration to build tourism. ural attributes and fascinating culture in its tourism promotion.
Known for his community involvement although he keeps a busy AMERICAN EAGLE ANNOUNCES SECOND FLIGHT TO DOMINICA
schedule, Douglas is currently the Public Relations Officer of the On December 13, 2007 American Eagle, the regional affiliate of
Northern Football Organizing Committee and sponsors a number American Airlines, will introduce a second non-stop flight from San
of local sports teams. In addition, he is the patron of the juvenile Juan, Puerto Rico to Dominica. The flight will operate three days
football academy on-island and is constructing a children’s play- per week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, complimenting the
ground in his community. Discussing his vision for Dominica’s existing daily flight schedule currently in place.
tourism industry, Mr. Douglas stated, “I’m looking forward to lead- Using a 64-seat Super ATR 72 airplane, the added American
ing the efforts in shaping the Commonwealth of Dominica as the Eagle flight #5112 will depart San Juan on Wednesday, Thursday
Nature Island of the world, where visitors from around the world and Friday at 1:00 p.m. arriving into Dominica at 2:51 p.m. The
will recognize the destination as a pure nature oasis.” added return flight #5113 will depart Dominica at 3:18 p.m. ar-
15TH ANNUAL DOMINICA DIVE FEST ANNOUNCED riving into San Juan at 5:05 p.m.American Eagle currently offers
The Dominica Watersports Association together with its sponsors one daily round-trip flight between its San Juan hub and the Island.
will present the 15th Annual Dive Fest, a series of activities focused Flight #5062 departs San Juan at 12:45 p.m. arriving into
on scuba diving and other water sports from July 11 to July 20, Dominica at 2:35 p.m., and flight #5063 departs Dominica at 3:45
2008. Dive Fest activities will take place along the entire East p.m. arriving into San Juan at 5:30 p.m. Effective November 4,
Coast, from Scotts Head to Portsmouth, as well as at selected lo- 2007 at the end of Daylight Savings Time, the flight will depart
cations around the island. Although Dive Fest has an environmen- San Juan at 1:30 p.m. arriving into Dominica at 3:15 p.m. Please
tally-oriented focus, it has widespread appeal due to the variety of note that all flight times are subject to change.
planned activities. Barbecues, wine tasting, whale watching, sun- Discover Dominica Tourism Authority, 866-522-4057,
set cruises, canoe races, and concerts highlight a diversified agenda www.discoverdominica.com
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BONAIRE PRESENTS Corporation Bonaire (TCB). “We look for- new host Drew Carey, until September
GOLDEN FLAMINGO ward to continuing to work together with 2008.
AWARDS each of these partners, and all of our other Mr. Tony Delgado was the official winner
partners, in the years to come.” on Merv Griffin's Crosswords and won two
“I’m pleased that I could personally be fabulous getaways, one of which was the
here in Orlando to honor this year’s recipi- Grand Prize: a six-night/seven-day stay for
ents of the Golden Flamingo Awards,” said two in Rincón Beach Resort’s One Bedroom
Burney el Hage, Commissioner of Tourism Villa with daily breakfast and resort fee in-
for Bonaire. “In today’s world of instant cluded. Mr. Delgado lives in Hollywood,
gratification and bottom line decision mak- California and will soon visit Puerto Rico
ing, it means a great deal to us that all of and stay at the resort.
these partners have supported Bonaire’s “We are excited to participate in three
tourism for many years and have had a national prime time TV programs and to re-
hand in making Bonaire what it is today.” ceive national exposure, as well as to hear
Tourism Corporation Bonaire, our local guests and customers that saw us
800-BONAIRE on national television. It is an honor and
privilege to receive in our hotel the winners
RINCÓN BEACH RESORT of three great TV shows,” states José
Ms. Candice Kimmel, President of Tourism
PARTNERS WITH THREE Rodriguez, General Manager at Rincón
Corporation Bonaire, North America, PRIME TIME GAME SHOWS Beach Resort. “We sincerely hope they
presenting Mr. Timothy Webb with the For the third season, Rincón Beach Resort have a simply perfect vacation at Rincón
Person of the Year Golden Flamingo Award.
has partnered with Wheel of Fortune, and Beach.”
in addition they have also signed a contract Rincón Beach Resort, 866-589-0009,
Honoring select industry partners that with the new game show Merv Griffin's email@example.com,
have contributed positively to Bonaire, Crosswords, and The Price is Right with its www.rinconbeach.com\
Bonaire presented its Second Annual
Golden Flamingo Awards.
The recipients of the Golden Flamingo
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TRAVEL AGENTS VISIT TOBAGO cluded to provide guests with a private apartment with three bed-
rooms, parlor, and a kitchen.
The Cottage Style Villas at Abaco Beach Resort come standard
with two bedrooms, ideal for families or couples traveling together.
In addition to the standard in-room luxuries, each villa features up-
graded amenities including a fully-equipped kitchen, a living room,
two full bathrooms, a flat screen television and DVD player, a ve-
randa and storage space. Children under 12 stay for free in the vil-
las. These amenities are complimentary when booking one of the
deluxe rooms, suites, or two bedroom villas for three nights or
more. This offer is valid from January 5, 2007 through March 31,
2007. Deluxe room rates start at $420 per night.
Abaco Beach also offers a host of activities that include kayak-
ing, deep sea and bonefishing, sailing and tennis. Guests can also
snorkel in the Sea of Abaco and take the ferry for a day trip to one
of the many nearby cays. Or, play 18 holes on one of the two
Front row left to right: Jennifer Caulfield, Travelwise International; courses on the island.
Beth Krajewski, Regency Travel; Maggie Morgan, Morgans Travel
Service and Karen Pray, Pray’s Travel. Back row left to right: Chuck Located on the island of Abaco in The Bahamas, Abaco Beach
Bassin, Kona Kai Travel; Norm Lynch, Bird Rock Travel; Dick Slaker, Resort & Boat Harbour features 88 rooms that include suites,
Adventures in Travel and Jim Carr, Old Town Travel. ocean front rooms and six upscale cottages style villas. The Abacos
is a 50 minute flight from the east coast of Florida.
Eight lucky travel agents from San Diego, Orange County and the Abaco Beach Resort, 800-468-4799, www.abacobeachresort.com
State of Washington were invited to visit to Tobago September 17-
25, courtesy of American Airlines and the Department of Tourism, 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A
Tobago. SUCCESS FOR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
This trip was hosted and sponsored by the Tobago Division of The 90th Anniversary Celebration promotion spearheaded by the
Tourism mainly to CTO Members from the West Coast of the United U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism in conjunction with the
States. It was not a CTO function but an invitation that was made U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association has proven to
several years ago by a retired Tourism Administrator living in be a tremendous success for the destination.
Toronto. Since the launch of the marketing initiative in April, the 90th
The visit included a trip in the rainforest and a visit to a class- Anniversary Celebration promotion sold more than 2,000 packages
room with gifts and supplies for the teacher and children, such as and 10,000 room nights, generating over $3 million in tourism rev-
pencils, paper, and more. The group also brought along 60 pairs of enue in the Territory. In addition, the campaign has produced over
eyeglasses given to the Rotary Clubs to distribute to the commu- $225,000 in activity and attractions sales.
nity. There was also a presentation of a sewing machine to a "Lady Supported by a targeted print and radio advertising campaign,
of the Village” from the Chula Vista Rotary Club to the Southwest the promotion also received extensive media coverage through PR
Rotary Club of Tobago, For the past three years, a sewing machine outreach. More than five million media impressions were gener-
has been presented to one "Lady of the Village” in the hopes that ated from outlets including The Miami Herald, The Atlanta
she would teach her children, and provide handicrafts to sell to Journal-Constitution, The Toronto Star, Travel Weekly, and
make a living with this machine. Most contacts have been made by Woman’s Day. The estimated advertising equivalency of this cov-
Rotary Club member, Dick Slaker, Chula Vista Rotary Club. erage is valued at more than $73,000.
Adventures in Travel, email@example.com The 90th Anniversary Celebration Package was designed to boost
spring and summer travel to the destination. The package featured
ABACO BEACH OFFERS EXTRA AMENITIES a complimentary fourth night based on a four-night minimum stay
FOR WINTER TRAVEL at participating hotels, plus savings up to $500 on a variety of in-
Escape this winter to Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour and cluded experiential activities, tours, and extras and served as a re-
enjoy a stay at this Caribbean resort in a luxurious, spacious Villa minder that no passport is required for travel to the destination.
or Suite. The Winter Special offers extra amenities including wel- The offer was introduced in April and announced by the
come drink upon arrival; fresh in-room flowers; wine and cheese Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson Doty during the U.S.
tray in room; special in-room guest beach amenity; and round trip Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association’s Destination
ferry tickets to Hope Town. Symposium. At launch, the stated goal for sales was announced to
The luxury suites offer one bedroom with a fully-equipped be 1,500 packages, a mark that has been surpassed by more than
kitchen, sitting room and a pull-out sofa for extra guests. In addi- 500 packages.
tion, two more connecting bedroom accommodations can be in- United States Virgin Islands, usvitourism.vi
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HERMITAGE BAY OFFERS FOUR NIGHT “In my first meeting with J.B. Turbidy to conceptualize and dis-
ROMANTIC ESCAPE cuss this project some years ago, I outlined to him my vision for St.
Hermitage Bay, a new luxury getaway located in Antigua, have Kitts & Nevis,” said Prime Minister Douglas. “I am therefore very
announced their Four Night Romantic Escape for two that includes pleased that JB. Turbidy, Mark Harmon, Auberge Resorts, Kiawah
luxurious accommodations in a Beachfront Cottage Suite, located Development Partners, Mandarin Oriental and a number of other
right on the beach. The package is all-inclusive of food and bever- investors, operators and developers have combined forces to put to-
ages, including breakfast, lunch and dinner for two and premium gether a comprehensive tourism development project that is con-
branded drinks and a selection of house wines. sistent in every respect with the vision I had enunciated at that first
Suites at Hermitage Bay feature a large living and sleeping area meeting.
opening onto a verandah. The spacious bathroom features over- Indeed, this project will combine with a number of other private
sized bathtub and an outdoor garden shower. Enjoy amenities such sector projects in St. Kitts & Nevis to give momentum to the pro-
as an LCD TV, DVD player, personal iPod with a docking station gram of economic transformation that my Government has been
and wireless Internet access. pursuing in the aftermath of the closure of the sugar industry.”
This romantic package also includes private round-trip transfers “The inclusion of such renowned brands in the Southeast
from the airport to the hotel and one private dinner on the beach. Peninsula project corresponds perfectly with our vision for the sus-
Also included is a 30-minute stress relief massage for two, after- tainable development of this pristine area,” said Richard Skerritt,
noon tea daily and canapés at cocktail time. Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture.
"Hermitage Bay is the perfect mix of lavishness and privacy," “We couldn’t be more pleased to have world-class organizations
stated Keith Martel, General Manager of Hermitage Bay. such as Auberge Resorts and Mandarin Oriental share and support
"Hermitage Bay is the perfect place to unwind and decompress - for our goals for the future.”
couples just looking for some quality down time." In anticipation of the increased need for airlift to support the
Hermitage Bay offers non-motorized water sports including additional rooms and demand for first-class seats, new non-stop
kayaks, windsurfing, snorkeling, sunfish sailing and hobie cat sail- service will commence to St. Kitts from JFK on American Airlines
ing. Or just dip in the pool, work on a tan and relax. in November of this year and from Atlanta on Delta in
The Four Night Romantic Escape is priced at $5,200 double in a February 2008.
Beachfront Cottage Suite and subject to tax and service charge. St. Kitts Tourism Authority, 800-582-6208,
The package is valid through January 27, 2008 and is subject to firstname.lastname@example.org, www.stkitts-tourism.com
availability. For stays from January 28 through March 31, 2008
there is a surcharge of $150 per night plus tax and service charge.
If available, this escape can also be upgraded to a Hillside Cottage
Suite through March 31, 2008. The Hillside Cottage Suites fea-
ture a private infinity edge plunge pool and sunbathing deck for an
additional charge of $150 per night plus tax and service charge
through January 27, 2008 and a further $150 from January 28
through March 31, 2008. Hermitage Bay has recently been voted
the #1 place to stay in Antigua by Trip Advisor.
Hermitage Bay, 268-562-5500, email@example.com,
ST. KITTS WELCOMES THE CHRISTOPHE
St. Kitts has welcomed the Christophe Harbour development on
the island’s Southeast Peninsula, created in conjunction with some
of the most recognized brands in the luxury travel industry.
Under the leadership of Kiawah Development Partners,
Christophe Harbour is the primary component in St. Kitts’
Southeast Peninsula project, which covers most of the land in this
area and is comprised of developments by Auberge Resorts and
Mandarin Oriental among others in association with local enter-
prises. Christophe Harbour will be an incomparable master-
planned resort surrounding a mega-yacht harbor featuring an im-
pressive collection of upscale restaurants, shops, boutiques,
five-star hotels, oceanfront home sites, villas and a Tom Fazio
championship golf course.
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BUCUTI BEACH RESORT PROVIDES THE ST. KITTS MARRIOTT RESORT NAMED
PERFECT SETTINGS FOR PROPOSING HOTEL OF THE YEAR
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced the St. Kitts
Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino as its pick for 2007
Hotel of the Year. Since opening its doors in late 2002, the St.
Kitts Marriott Resort has been receiving high marks from guests
and industry analysts. This award highlights the St. Kitts
Marriott’s commitment to service and its community.
“This is the second time the resort has been given this honor and
we are all delighted to achieve this ranking once again,” said
George Landa, General Manager for the St. Kitts Marriott. “We
strive to provide our guests with the finest resort experience possi-
ble while maintaining the St. Kitts spirit.”
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority ranks the island’s hotels annually
and the decision of Hotel of the Year is determined based on very
specific criteria. Customer service, partnership with the tourism
authority, use of local produce and local entertainment,
December is the most popular month for proposing with more tourism/community involvement, and marketing innovations are all
than 15 percent of all engagements occurring during the winter considered during judging.
holiday season. While destination weddings have been on the rise The St. Kitts Marriott Resort and The Royal Beach Casino is lo-
for years, destination engagements are also becoming popular and cated in the Frigate Bay area of the island, a 10-minute drive from
Bucuti Beach Resort, Aruba can help arrange the perfect way to the airport and capital city Basseterre. The resort offers 573 guest
pop the question. rooms and luxurious suites. North Frigate Bay Beach, a champi-
Guests can custom order their very own engagement and the staff onship golf course, and the largest Vegas-style casino in the
at Bucuti will help deliver the magical moment. With amazing at- Caribbean help provide an unparalleled experience. The resort also
tention to detail, individuals can rest assured their proposal will go features a spa, meeting facilities, the Pirates of St. Kitts Kids Club
off without a hitch. program, eight restaurants, and two lounges that make it the ideal
Guests wishing to follow the more traditional route can opt for a destination for families, couples and corporate travelers.
romantic beach setting on an isolated area of Eagle Beach. Resort St. Kitts Marriott Resort, www.stkittsmarriott.com
staff will set up the scene with everything requested.
Those seeking fun and games may choose an adventurous scav- JOHN P. WOOLLEY APPOINTED DIRECTOR
enger hunt to lead their fiancé-to-be to the ring. While enjoying a OF SALES & MARKETING AT ARUBA
meal at the Pirates’ Nest Restaurant, guests can invite their loved MARRIOTT RESORT & STELLARIS CASINO
one to partake in a hunt for buried treasure and create clues that The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris
will lead their significant other directly to where the X marks the Casino has announced the appointment of
spot of the buried treasure. John P. Woolley as the resort’s new
Another option leads the loved ones to a surprise proposal while Director of Sales & Marketing. Among
on a snorkel excursion in the Caribbean Sea. The ring will be his various positions, Woolley most re-
packed into a special box and hid beneath the water in a nearby cently served as Director of Sales and
snorkeling site. Marketing of the New York Marriott
Bucuti staff will coordinate with the snorkeling charter regarding Financial Center. Woolley first joined the
the ring’s location and make sure the couple is dropped in the cor- Marriott team in 2000 as Director of
rect spot enabling the fiancé-to-be to discover this treasure beneath JOHN P WOOLLEY
. International Accounts where he man-
the sea. aged key Global Accounts for eight
Bucuti’s Swept Away Romance Package is the perfect addition to Marriott Hotels in New York City. In 2003, he was promoted to
any engagement. The Swept Away Romance Package includes hotel the position of Director of Sales and Marketing of the Renaissance
accommodations with a balcony or terrace, all tax and service New York Hotel Times Square. Among his many accomplishments
charges, a bottle of champagne in the room, candlelight dinner for for the Marriott group, John and his team achieved record sales
two on the beach, daytime snorkel or sunset sailing cruise, and a and marketing results for the Renaissance New York Hotel Times
Bucuti gift basket. Square. Woolley was also responsible for re-positioning and
Rates for Bucuti’s Swept Away Romance Package start at $1,720 changing the business mix for the New York Marriott post-
per couple through December 22, 2007 and $2,793 per couple be- September 11th.
ginning December 23, 2007. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, 800-223-6388,
Bucuti Beach Resort, www.bucuti.com www.marriott.com
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SONESTA MAHO APPOINTS HELEN BAYNE AS GENERAL MANAGER
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten has announced the appointment of Helen P. Bayne as
Ms. Bayne will be responsible for all facets of the resort’s operations, including sales & marketing, guest ser-
vices, food & beverage, accounting, employee relations and development, facilities maintenance and convention
With an international career spanning more than two decades, Ms. Bayne’s cache of hospitality industry ex-
pertise will serve to make her mark on this prominent St. Maarten property.
“I am thrilled to be joining Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, a resort that continues to raise the bar for
service, amenities, quality and value in a dynamic and competitive industry here in St. Maarten,” said Ms.
HELEN BAYNE Bayne. “I look forward to working with its strong management team and talented associates to build on its solid
foundation and take the resort to the next level of performance and market impact in the years ahead.”
No stranger to the Caribbean market, Ms. Bayne most recently served as General Manager for Holiday Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
While there, she led the property’s opening after a $12 million renovation. During her tenure, the hotel achieved first place in guest sat-
isfaction scores of Holiday Inn’s Caribbean region within its first year and increased sales by 50 percent in its second year.
Prior to that, Ms. Bayne held the position of General Manager for Wyndham Old San Juan Hotel & Casino in Puerto Rico. Her career
also includes senior leadership roles at Biras Creek Hotel in the British Virgin Islands, The Moorings Limited in the Caribbean and Tahiti,
and the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rockville, Maryland. She began her career in Switzerland before accepting positions in Spain, London
and Washington D.C.
Fluent in English, French, German, Spanish and Dutch, Ms. Bayne is a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) as awarded by the
Educational Institute of the AHLA.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, 800-223-0757, www.sonesta.com/MahoBeach
VISHAL BHALLA JOINS COCONUT BAY BEACH RESORT & SPA AS GENERAL MANAGER
St. Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa has announced the recent appointment of Vishal Bhalla as
Mr. Bhalla is now overseeing all areas of operation, marketing and management for the resort that caters to
couples, families and singles on the island’s exotic “adventurous” south coast.
Prior to joining Coconut Bay, Bhalla was the Regional Director of Food and Beverage for a large international
all-inclusive chain, where he was responsible for all aspects of food and beverage for four five-diamond, five-star
all-inclusive properties. Before that, he served as Assistant General Manager at an all-inclusive property in
Egypt, where he increased revenue by 47 percent during one year.
“We are pleased that Vishal has accepted the position as General Manager of Coconut Bay Beach Resort &
VISHAL BHALLA Spa. His extensive background and proven track record in the hospitality industry will serve Coconut Bay well,”
said Mark Adams, President of National Continental Hotels, Coconut Bay’s parent company.
Mr. Bhalla says, “I am regarded by some, including my ex-employers, as a maverick with a streak of creative genius who strives to cre-
ate memorable vacations and financial rewards. Stay tuned for some exciting developments, as my team and I at Coconut Bay are surely
going to shake the tree.”
Bhalla’s varied career has featured an array of hospitality experience. He launched his career nearly 20 years ago at Taj Mahal
Intercontinental, where he received extensive training in culinary management, Continental, Chinese and Indian cuisines. He went on to
receive a bachelor’s degree, as well as a master’s in hotel administration from The Scottish Hotel School in Glasgow, Scotland.
Combining his training with experience as an executive chef, ingenuity and education, he opened and managed his own restaurant in
Since then, Bhalla has held positions with Carnival, Caesars Palace, Hilton, including food and beverage manager at Sandals Regency
Golf Resort and Spa, St. Lucia, director of food and beverage for Magna Entertainment Corporation, Canada and beverage manager for
Woodbine Entertainment Group of Canada, to name a few.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, 866-978-6226, www.cbayresort.com
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Secret Escapes söker Sales Manager Package Holidays
“Inspiring the world to escape” this is the mission of Secret Escapes. With more than 30 million members worldwide, an exclusive selection of amazing new offers launching every week, Secret Escapes is one of the most sought-after luxury travel clubs.
On our website, you can find amazing offers, ranging from design hotels in Berlin to luxurious Iceland tours, or exotic cruises and holidays at the most beautiful places in the world. Our more than 500 employees, on three continents work together to offer the most exclusive deals for our members.
To further accelerate our international expansion, we are searching for Sales Manager (m/f) for our Packages Team in Stockholm.
The Sales Manager Package Holidays is responsible to acquire new deals with tour operators in Scandinavia, especially Sweden. With a broad network to tour operators and background in the travel industry, this person will build up and extend our business in Scandinavia to ensure that we can offer our members exclusive package deals for this region.
- Development and maintenance of business relationships with tour operators and travel agencies
- Identifying a pipeline of sales that offer a constant diversity of product e.g. from high class package tours to luxury cruising and event travel
- Negotiating high discounts off travel products directly with the supplier themselves
- Customer liaison and support of the tour operators from the first contact
- Manage all elements of the contracting process from target identification and initial contact right through to pricing, contract agreement and allocation to the published offer on the homepage
What we expect from you:
- Commercial education in Tourism e.g. a training as a travel agent or completed studies in the field of tourism management
- 3+ years proven track record of B2B tour operator, travel agency or airline experience.
- Existing contacts to package suppliers/tour operators in Scandinavia
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills – previous flash sale experience a bonus
- Very good numerical skills – analyze reports, work with net rates and master Microsoft Excel
- Boundless energy and commitment to your work and an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ approach to busines
What you can expect:
- A highly motivated international team
- Flat hierarchies, quick decision making and lots of room to make an impact
- The dynamism and innovativeness of a ambitiously growing online company
- True team spirit, high ambitions and fun at the workplace
- Your chance to make an impact in building a leading brandin the tourism industry
- Based at a nice office location in central Stockholm
If you’re ambitious, excel at what you do and you want to help us add a few more impressive things to our list of achievements, then we’d love to hear from you, via http://careersnordics.secretescapes.com/job/?job_id=696851!
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Do you want to offer your soccer team a unique, memorable travel experience? Consider a Spain Soccer Tour. Your players will be taught by professional soccer coaches from some of the top clubs in Spain, train with local athletes and compete against Spanish soccer teams at your team’s skill level. Our soccer tours to Spain also give players the opportunity to see a match at one of Spain’s premier soccer stadiums and visit Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga and other Spanish cities and sights. Your team will experience soccer and Spain in a unique way!
Global Image Sports designs custom soccer tours in Spain and other destinations for youth, college and adult soccer teams. An immersive soccer experience gives your players a chance to:
Test themselves against top international opponents from local Spanish clubs
Enjoy Spain’s soccer culture and learn about local customs
Learn new skills and tactics and develop their soccer abilities
Watch a world-class soccer match and see firsthand how professional teams approach the game
Work with top Spanish soccer coaches who train some of the most talented young athletes worldwide
Go behind the scenes in a Spanish soccer stadium
Visit Spain’s historical sights, cities and monuments
Build team unity by traveling, eating, training and playing together
What do our soccer tours to Spain include?
Every Spain soccer trip is customized to your team’s preferences. That means every trip is different. However, a typical tour with Global Image Sports will include:
Accommodations at a hotel in Barcelona or another city for the length of your trip
A meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
A 24/7 chaperone
Transportation in Spain, including sightseeing excursions
Daily training sessions at a Spanish soccer club
Two friendly matches against a Spanish youth team
A VIP tour of a Spanish stadium and facilities
A sightseeing tour
A day trip to Bath or another city
Tickets to a LaLiga Soccer match
Global Image Sports partners with dozens of European professional soccer clubs, so whether you want a La Liga tour or follow another team, we can design a soccer tour to Spain that includes any of the most popular destinations. Our destinations include:
We design soccer tours for groups ranging from youth development programs to college soccer teams and adult recreation teams. We also accommodate individual athletes who want to play in Spain.
Our tours are planned by experts who work with you to design a trip tailored to your team’s goals and desires. We handle the logistics, which means your players and coaches are free to focus on enjoying the unforgettable experience.
We do the following to plan your trip:
Design a trip to meet your team’s preferences
Work with pro club partners to schedule training sessions for your players
Schedule competitions against local clubs in your destination country
Arrange stadium tours, including scheduling, tickets and transportation
Obtain tickets and transportation to a live match
The cost of our soccer tours to England varies depending on the activities included, the length of the trip and your group size. A typical England soccer trip to London costs $1,500 to $2,500 per player, which does not include airfare. We can help you design a trip based on a target price range, so please contact us to get started.
We recommend you start the booking process 8 to 12 months before you want to travel. Your trip will depend on the availability of hotels, flights, coaches in Spain and competition schedules. The sooner we are able to submit your group’s request, the better we’ll be able to secure your preferred travel schedule.
Our minimum length of stay is seven nights.
Yes, teams are responsible for their own air travel. Our tour planners will work with you to arrange transportation from the airport to lodging in your destination city.
It depends on your group’s budget. We offer lodging options based on what you plan to spend. We partner with local university dormitories, business class hotels, budget hotels and sports clubs. We recognize that where you stay is often as important as where you go, so we take great care in arranging accommodations tailored to your team’s needs.
This is up to your club, however, most tours allow parents and siblings to travel as well. We understand a soccer tour to Spain is something the whole family would want to experience! Parents often enjoy watching the training sessions and interacting with the academy coaches. In addition, because of GIS’ expert chaperones parents are free to leave the group from time to time and explore the city on their own.
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In an ideal location in the heart of the cosmopolitan resort of Port Hersonissos, Central Hotel, as it name implies is very close to all the interest sites of the city, however far from the noise of the main road of Hersonissos. Central Hotel is located 1200 meters away from the west end of city and 1500 meters from the east end of the city. Commercial stores can be found in 130 meters from the Hotel and super market is found 200 meters away. There are Bars and restaurants in 200 meters distance and the road to the port is only 450 meters away. The nearest beach is 280 meters from our hotel. That location offers great advantages since our quests are in walking distance to everything and everywhere and they also save on transfer expenses. However the greatest advantage is that although the hotel is near everything, our guests can enjoys a nice and quiet night sleep, since our hotel is built on a vertical street, 130 meters to the main road, avoiding the noise from people, cars and bikes. Our 90 beautifully appointed guestrooms are equipped to fulfill all demands: double glazed windows, individually controlled air-conditioning, direct telephone line, wireless internet access, satellite TV, safety deposit box, refrigerator, en-suite bathroom with bath or shower, hair dryer. Our services are designed to ensure a quality stay: sweet water – open air swimming pool, 24 hours reception desk, postal service, car and bike rentals, taxi, excursion information and bookings, doctor on call, wakeup service, and wireless internet access in all public areas of the hotel. Our main bar can serve as a meeting point where you can enjoy your coffee or drink in a friendly environment from early morning until late at night. Our buffet restaurant is located next to the swimming pool and it is open for breakfast and dinner. Greek cuisine and International preparations of exceptional quality are always present on our rich buffet. We assure you that we will all work on offering you a memorable holiday experience.


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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nevada
The Holiday Inn Express Nevada is the most modern hotel featuring a contemporary design. The hotel is located minutes from I49 71 and US54. This is called Nassau Junction. Guests will start the day with a complimentary breakfast featuring our signature cinnamon rolls and pancakes.
4.9 /5 (156 reviews)
311 S. Johnson Drive, Nevada, MO 64772, United States
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Wake up to the beach on your doorstep, the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and the smell of clean sea air: Llais y Mor is perfectly placed on the beachfront in Llangrannog, a popular seaside village on Cardigan Bay.
With a balcony overlooking the sandy beach (lifeguarded from May to September), you can enjoy beautiful sea views and sometimes sightings of dolphins and seals close to the shore.
Llais y Mor sleeps a maximum of 5 plus baby in 2 upstairs bedrooms: 2 double beds and a set of bunk beds for 2 children.
Bedroom 1: double bed, sea views and Bose sound dock
En suite: shower room with WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail
Bedroom 2: double bed and set of 3’ wide bunk beds
Family shower room: shower, toilet, hand basin, heated towel rail
Open plan living area with…
Kitchen area: electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
Lounge area: 5-seater corner sofa, flat screen TV with built in DVD player, Freesat player, Bose sound dock, balcony overlooking the beach
Dining area: shabby chic dining table with 5 chairs
Secluded rear patio area with table, 6 chairs and parasol. There is a deck high up in the back garden overlooking the house with BBQ and stunning views of the beach and Cardigan Bay. Balcony deck to front overlooks the beach. The garage may be used to store kayaks, beach gear and bikes. Outdoor shower for washing off the sand when you come back from the beach. Off road parking for 1 car outside the garage.
We do not accept bookings from groups or parties.
You will be provided with a key safe code before arrival. Please note the accommodation is on the first and second floors of the house (garage on ground floor).
Phillip and Kelly Harris live locally so will be available to assist should you need anything during your stay.
•Bed linen and towels provided, not beach towels
•Travel cot and stair gate available
•Oil central heating
•Heating and electricity included
•1 well behaved pet welcome at £50 per week
•£100 refundable damages deposit
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India to resume regular international flights from March 27
The Office of Director General Of Civil Aviation issued a circular on March 8 announcing the resumption of regular international flights from India, after two years. The press note details that all scheduled commercial air operations will begin from the Summer Schedule, from March 27. Notably, all services will be subject to strict adherence to the MoHFW's guidelines subscribed for international travel.
International travel to hit the Indian runway on March 27
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The new order, notably, suppresses all limitations of the Civil Aviation order issued on November 26, 2021, to reopen air corridors without any restriction. Notably, all security and safety guidelines regarding the pandemic and otherwise will be strictly adhered to, for hiccup-free travel for all.
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This was my first stay at the Maple Tree - up for business with a group from the San Diego area. Clean and spacious room, delicious breakfast and a great pool side atmosphere with gas fire pit and hotub. Walking distance to multiple restaurants, including excellent sushi. Tonight will be my 8th night at the hotel and the only negative experience I've had is when the dryer didn't completely dry my clothes on the first cycle.
Definately my new hotel of choice in the bay area.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Enjoy the balance of affordable luxury at Maple Tree Inn in Silicon Valley. Maple Tree Inn offers elegant accommodations, value-added services and amenities, and a prime location in Sunnyvale, California. Maple Tree Inn offers two indoor meeting spaces as well as a new outdoor venue that can accommodate up to 125 guests in formal dining as well as 150 people for a beautiful outdoor ceremony. ... more less
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With a name that befits its architecture, Disney's Contemporary Resort
offers Walt Disney World guests the convenience of staying "next door" to
Magic Kingdom in the comfort of one of Disney's deluxe resorts.
Rising 14 stories from the shores of Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon
with its familiar A-frame design, the resort is a 1,008-room modernistic
marvel complete with a 90,000-square-foot convention center, three full-service
restaurants, tennis center, marina and three swimming pools.
For convenience, the Walt Disney World monorail makes a stop inside
the resort thanks to the monorail beam that extends through the center
of the A-frame -- whisking passengers to adjacent Magic Kingdom or other
Walt Disney World Resort attractions via the nearby Disney Transportation
and Ticket Center.
Wi-Fi Internet access is now available at this
Resort to Guests with Wi-Fi enabled laptops and PDAs. A Wireless Interface
Card (WIC) is required and is available for purchase at a nominal fee
in the Resort's Business Center.
In the Magic Kingdom Resort area.
Check In/Out Times
Check In - 3pm
Check Out - 11am
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive, Lake
Buena Vista, FL 32820-1000
Front desk: (407) 824-1000
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Brussels, Belgium Hotel...Steps from the Grand Place
The Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is situated in the heart of the Brussels city centre, just minutes from famed attractions, shopping areas, historical centers and entertainment venues.
Our hotel is located a mere 150 meters from the Square Meeting Centre, and is right next door to the historic Grand Place. Guests will appreciate convenient access to the Park Royal , the Sablon Antique Market and city landmarks includes Atomium and Manneken Pis.
Arriving at the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is easy and convenient. Central Station is just a short walk away, offering access to city railway (Thalys, Eurostar), metro and bus transportation as well as the airport railway shuttle.
Subway: Central Station - lines 1 & 5 Bus: Central Station - lines 29, 38, 48, 63, 65, 66 & 71 / Royal - line 95 Tram : Bourse - lines 3 & 4 / Royal - lines 92 & 94
Train: Central Station: Located a few steps from the hotel and offering, among others, direct connexion to the South Station (Thalys, TGV & Eurostar terminals) and to Brussels National Airport. South Station: Subway line 2 or 6 to "Arts-Loi" and change for line 1 or 5 to "Central Station". Brussels-Luxembourg Station: Bus 38 (Direction Debrouckere) to Central Station North Station: Tram 3 or 4 (Direction Stalle) to Bourse (5 minutes walk from the hotel)
(Brussels Public Transports)
(Trains and extended excursions)
Attractions Near Our Centrally Located Brussels Hotel Grand Place - Steps away Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert - Steps away Sablon Antique Square - Steps away Square congress Centre - Steps away Manneken Pis - Steps away La Bourse - 0.3 mile Magritte Museum - Steps away Viage Casino - 0.4 mile Saint-Michel Cathedral - 0.5 mile European Commission - 1.2 miles European Parliament - 1.2 miles Horta Museum - 1.5 miles Atomium - 4 miles Bozar concert hall - Steps away Opera house - Steps away Shopping district - Steps away Nearby Cities Amsterdam - 105 miles Cologne - 113 miles Paris - 164 miles London - 198 miles Antwerpen - 25 miles Ghent - 32 miles Liege - 55 miles Nearby Airports & Transportation Central Station - Steps away Midi station - 1.8 miles North Station - 2 miles Brussels Airport - 7.4 miles Brussels South Charleroi Airport - 29 miles Driving Directions to Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place From Zaventem - Brussels National Airport
Take exit number 4, continue along R22 and carry on for 2km Turn right on E40/A3 and carry on until N23 At the roundabout Robert Schuman, turn right rue de la Loi Carry straight on rue des Colonies Turn right rue Infante Isabelle then on the left rue Putterie Carry on rue Duquesnoy The Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is on the number 5
Travel time is about 15 minutes
Taxi and Limousine services can be arranged with applicable fee from approximately 50€ one way by taxi and from 85€ one way by limousine.
From Charleroi - Brussels South Airport
Take rue de Ransart until the third roundabout Turn right and take the E42 in direction of Brussels Carry on until the A7/E19 and continue on (R0) until the exit number 18 Continue in direction of Brussels passing by Ruisbroek and Forest After Saint-Gilles, turn left of Boulevard du Midi Turn right Boulevard Lemonnier and continue on the right rue des Teinturiers Carry straight on rue du Lombard passing by Place Saint Jean Turn right on rue Duquesnoy, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is on the number 5
Travel time is about 40 minutes
Taxi and Limousine services can be arranged with applicable fee from approximately 175€ one way by taxi and from 250€ one way by limousine.
Take the E19 (Autoroute du Nord) in direction of Brussels (around 270km) Carry straight on (R0) until exit number 17 and continue along rue de la Bienvenue At the roundabout Hermes, carry straight on Boulevard Industriel Carry straight on rue de France and turn right rue de Bara Turn right on rue de Fiennes until Boulevard Jamar Turn left Boulevard du Midi until Boulevard Lemonnier on the right again Carry straight on rue du Lombard passing by Place Saint Jean Turn right on rue Duquesnoy, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is on the number 5
Travel time is about 3 hours.
Take the A4 in direction of Brussels and carry on until the A44 (Aachen-Lichtenbrusch) In Belgium, take the E40 (Luttich-Liège) Carry on until Evere and turn right on N23 direction Meiser/Reyers At the roundabout Robert Schuman, turn right rue de la Loi and carry on rue des Colonies Turn right rue Infante Isabelle then on the left rue Putterie Carry on rue Duquesnoy, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is on the number 5
Travel time is about 2 hours.
Take the A2 (direction Utrecht/Maastricht) until the A27 (direction Breda) Turn right on A58/E312 and carry on until A16/E19 (direction Antwerpen) Continue on R1 and turn right on E19/A1 in direction of Brussels Turn right on R0 and carry straight on the E40/A3 Turn right on the N23 and continue until the roundabout Robert Schuman Turn right rue de la Loi and carry straight on rue des Colonies Turn right on rue Infante Isabella and continue on the left rue Putterie Carry on rue Duquesnoy, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is on the number 5
Travel time is about 2 hours.
A private parking is available on site (including a bike parking) at additional cost.