Dream Vacations Travel Information » Brandon Smith http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog Travel Information for Mexico and the Caribbean Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:54:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Free Round Trip Non-Stop Transfers!! http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/free-round-trip-non-stop-transfers/ http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/free-round-trip-non-stop-transfers/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 15:53:00 +0000 Brandon Smith http://godreamvacations.com/blog/?p=369 Valid when booking Secrets, Dreams and Now Resorts and Spas!

Call your Dream Vacations Specialist to take advantage of this great offer!

  • Less time to get to and from your resort
  • Savings of up to $120 for a family of four
  • No stops at other resorts to drop other travelers off
  • Offered Exclusively through Apple Vacations
  • Act fast, this won’t last long

NEW!! Effective immediately, all Apple Vacationers staying at Secrets, Dreams and Now Resort and Spa’s in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Punta Cana and La Romana automatically receive complimentary round trip non-stop transfers to and from the airport*. Save time and money as well as getting a head start on your fun in the sun!

* Free non-stop transfers are only offered to and from the resort destiation airport. Transfers are not included for PUJ resorts when flying into LRM and vice versa.

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Take a look at the resorts below and once you find the perfect property for you, give us a call to make your reservation!  If you need to add airfare to your package just let our vacation specialists know where you would like to fly from.  All the below resorts will include FREE round trip transfers with or without the purchase of airfare so act fast before the summer prices go up!

PUNTA CANA

RIVIERA MAYA

JAMAICA

  • Secrets St. James (brand new!): July and August check-in for 7 nights, starting at $196 per person per night
  • Breezes Rio Bueno:  July and August check-in for 7 nights, starting at $141 per person per night

COZUMEL

PUERTO VALLARTA

* The above prices are subject to change and will vary depending on the dates of travel as well as the length of time that you reserve. Prices are based on an all inclusive resort stay without airfare.

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CANCUN

RIVIERA MAYA

PUERTO VALLARTA

PUNTA CANA

JAMAICA

**Kids free promotions will usually result in a child surcharge price between $20 to $50 for an entire 7 night all inclusive resort stay.  This promotion can change at any time.

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CLEVELAND DEPARTURES

April 23rd for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $899.99 per adult!
Resort: Iberostar Dominicana

May 6th or May 13th for 7 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $919.99 per adult!
Resort: Grand Palladium Colonial and Kantenah

PHILADELPHIA DEPARTURES

April 9th for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $649.99 per adult!
Resort: Natura Park Eco Resort

ST. LOUIS DEPARTURES

May 7th for 5 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $859.99 per adult!
Resort options: Dreams Puerto Aventuras

May 7th for 5 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $859.99 per adult!
Resort options: Barcelo Maya Tropical and Colonial Resort

May 9th for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $969.99 per adult!
Resort: Dreams Punta Cana

LOS ANGELES DEPARTURES

May 23rd for 7 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $879.99 per adult!
Resort: Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar

CHICAGO DEPARTURES

May 9th for 4 nights to Jamaica for $799.99 per adult!
Resort: Riu Montego Bay

May 8th for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $969.99 per adult!
Resort: Grand Palladium Punta Cana

May 10th for 7 nights to Cancun for only $899.99 per adult!
Resort: Golden Parnassus / ADULT ONLY

**Keep in mind these prices are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed until booked

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The following specials are good until Thursday, March 25th, 2010…

BALTIMORE DEPARTURES

April 28th for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $799.99 per adult!
Resort: Iberostar Punta Cana
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/IberostarPuntaCana/

May 6th for 7 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $899.99 per adult!
Resort: Barcelo Maya Beach Resort
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/BarceloMayaBeachCaribe/

CHICAGO O’HARE DEPARTURES

May 3rd or 5th for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $899.99 per adult!
Resort: Grand Palladium Punta Cana
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/GrandPalladiumPuntaCanaResortSpa/

May 5th for 7 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $909.99 per adult!
Resort: Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/IberostarParaisodelMar/

May 29th for 7 nights Pueto Vallarta for only $899.99 per adult!
Resort:Riu Vallarta
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/RiuVallartaHotel/

ST. LOUIS DEPARTURES

April 26th for 7 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $979.99 per adult!
Resort: Iberostar Paraiso Lindo
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/IberostarParaisoLindo/

May 2nd for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $799.99 per adult!
Resort: Iberostar Dominicana
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/IberostarDominicana/

DALLAS DEPARTURES

May 2nd for 7 nights to Cancun for only $819.99 per adult
Resort: Crown Paradise Club
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/CrownParadiseClubCancun/
 *Up to two kids per room stay free with two paying adults

PHILADELPHIA

April 26th for 7 nights to Punta Cana for only $899.99 per adult!
Resort: Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/GrandBahiaPrincipeBavaro/

April 25th for 7 nights to the Riviera Maya for only $919.99 per adult!
Resort: Gran Bahia Principe Coba
Online Brochure: http://www.godreamvacations.com/GranBahiaPrincipeCoba/

– Keep in mind these prices are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed until booked.




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In January, the Rainforest Alliance recognized Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa and Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa for their advancements and improvements on establishing environmental practices. The resorts are now considered to be among those that possess Best Management Practices in Sustainable Tourism.

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun has once again been recognized as one of the top resorts in Mexico according to Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2010 Gold List. This award is based on the opinions of over 25,000 esteemed Condé Nast readers and confirms Secrets Capri’s dedication to bringing guests a higher level of luxury

]]> http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/am-resorts-win-again-and-again/feed/ 0 Earthquake in Haiti Dominican Republic http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/earthquake-in-haiti-dominican-republic/ http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/earthquake-in-haiti-dominican-republic/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:16:07 +0000 Brandon Smith http://godreamvacations.com/blog/?p=284 As many of you have heard, there was a devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti Dominican Republic yesterday afternoon.  This is a very sad time for the residents and families in that area and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of them.  I would like to inform our clients and our followers that this earthquake in no way has affected travelers in any of our resort areas in the Dominican Republic, mainly Punta Cana.  As of today travel is as usual to these areas that we offer.  If you would like further information about the earthquake, there are news reports on every news channel in the country I’m sure, MSN is usually a good source to check.  If anything changes that may affect our travelers we will be sure to keep you posted.

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In Montego Bay, you will be close to the airport so your transfer will be very quick.  The resort I recommend is the new Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Resort.  All rooms are junior suites, most with ocean views, 24 hour room service, gourmet dining and exchange privileges with their sister properties next door.  This resort also features butler service in the rooms, at the pool and on the beach for your convenience.  You will leave this property feeling pampered and well taken care of.

In Negril, the Couples Swept Away is an excellent choice!  The reason you would chose Negril over any other place in Jamaica is because of the beaches; they are amazing!  The Couples Swept Away is situated on the world famous Seven Mile Beach and they feature gourmet dining at six different restaurants, a 10 acre sport and fitness center, a wonderful spa and for those looking to get out and about, they offer free green fees for golfers at the Negril Hills Golf Course.

In Ocho Rios, the Couples Tower Isle is always affordable and very unique.  Couples Tower is Jamaica’s original all inclusive resort for couples, situated on 19 acres of lush oceanfront property.  The resort was fully renovated just last year and it looks great!  When couples stay here they will be given free Dunn’s River Falls tours, catamaran cruise and a shuttle to go to downtown Ocho and party at Margaretville!   Couples Tower also has its own private island with a pool bar and restaurant that is included with their all inclusive plan.

]]> http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/valentines-day-in-jamaica/feed/ 0 Cancun beaches are better than ever in 2010 http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/cancun-beaches-are-better-than-ever-in-2010/ http://www.godreamvacations.com/blog/cancun-beaches-are-better-than-ever-in-2010/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:15 +0000 Brandon Smith http://godreamvacations.com/blog/?p=254 Remember the beaches in Cancun 30 years ago?  The white sandy beaches with cool, clean turquoise Caribbean ocean waters?  Well, they are back and better than ever.  According to the Cancun Travel association $71 million dollars ($957 million pesos), have already been poured into the beach recovery project there.  The recovery project will replenish more than 6.8 miles of beach on the main hotel zone of Cancun and will be finished by the end of February 2010.  We have seen before and after pictures of many of these beaches that have already been completed and they look amazing!  So if you were looking for a great beach vacation, don’t forget about Cancun!

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Happy Holidays!

Dream Vacations

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