Vacation Ideas

Brand new and opening April 2012 the long awaited Secrets Vallarta is sure please. Adults only all inclusive 6 start luxury at it’s finest, the Secrets Vallarta Bay is situated on the finest golden sand beaches of the Pacific.  271 suites offer ocean views, modern decor, 24 hour rooms service, fully stocked minibars, and turn down service just to name a few. Choose from any of the 5 reservation free gourmet all inclusive restaurants and 3 bars with top shelf local and international beer and alcohol all included in your all inclusive stay.  When it’s time for a swim refresh yourself in the stunning pools overlooking the Pacific or head to the ocean for a swim or enjoy one of the complementary watersports like kayaking or snorkeling.  For the perfect anniversary, honeymoon or getaway with your friend, leave the kids with Grandma and Grandpa and book your trip to the Secrets Vallarta Bay today.

Personally, when I travel I like to stay in the nicest accommodations with one of the hotel’s best rooms.  Unfortunately, you may feel that the budget will not allow an upgraded room category.

Well I am here to show you that this misconception can prevent you from having one of the most memorable vacations of your life!

Lets start with the most common room categories.  Most hotels offer standard rooms, junior suites, suites, and even larger rooms.  Along with these rooms come with different views such as garden view, partial ocean view, ocean view, and ocean front.

One of my favorite hotel’s is the Dreams Cancun!  You really need to check this place out!  They are within walking distance to shopping and the bars downtown and they also have their own dolphinarium!  They offer so many room categories it is unbelievable!  Here are some examples:  1BR Master Suite, 1BR Honeymoon Suite, Club Level Junior Suite w/ Jacuzzi, Deluxe Club Ocean Front, Deluxe Dolphin Front Ocean View, Deluxe Dolphin Front, and Pyramid Presidential Suite!  What options!

If you book well in advance you can get some pretty awesome rates!  Upgrades at this resort begin around $50 per person.  What would make your children happier than to wake up every morning to dolphins swimming outside of your room?  Or even relaxing every evening on your balcony watching the waves splash into the sand?

Sometime spending a few extra hundred dollars can make all the difference in the world.  So trust me on this one.  Call Dream Vacations today and check into an upgraded room category.  I promise you won’t be disappointed!

AM Resorts have always had some great golf offerings.  Today they have announced an even better golf experience for guests staying at a their resorts in the Riviera Maya.  New access to the Grand Coral golf course means an even better vacation when you book these leading brands. Below is the details on this exciting news.

Guests of Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, Now Jade Riviera Cancun and Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun are offered complimentary greens fees at Grand Coral Rivera Maya. Only steps away from the breathtaking Caribbean Sea, PGA champion and golf course designer, Nick Price, created Grand Coral Riviera Maya. Golf pros and amateurs alike can enjoy a round on this magnificent 18 hole, 7,043 yard course.

Guests of the seven resorts listed above can enjoy one complimentary round per person, per day when staying December 24, 2011 until April 30, 2013. There are additional fees that guests are responsible for at the golf course. Pricing is according to the season as follows:

Pricing from December 24, 2011 to April 30, 2012 and December 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013:

• Premium Tee Time Supplement: $35 per person
• Cart fee: $50 per person in a shared cart
• Junior (under 18 years old): $40 per junior riding with an adult
• Rider fee: $35 (includes access to the club areas)
• Re-round fee: $50 per re-round (9 or 18 holes)

Pricing from May 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012:

• Premium Tee Time Supplement: $35 per person
• Cart fee: $40 per person in a shared cart
• Junior (under 18 years old): $40 per junior riding with an adult
• Rider fee: $35 (includes access to the club areas)
• Re-round fee:  $50 per re-round (9 or 18 holes)

Additional pricing details: Premium Tee Times are from 6 am to 1 pm from December to April and from 6 am to 2 pm from May to November. Individual reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance through the resort’s concierge and are subject to availability. A no-show penalty of $50 will be charged to your room. To avoid this fee guests must cancel with a minimum of 24 hours before the booked tee time.

Guests also have access to a wide range of amenities and services at the Grand Coral Club House and the Beach Club including use of the fitness center, dressing rooms, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath. For an additional charge, guests also have access to the snack bar, pro shop, cabanas and beach towels and umbrellas.

Please note that the current golf offers for guests of Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa and Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa at The Riviera Maya Golf Club remain in effect until April 30, 2012.

If your looking to include a few rounds of golf then book the Dreams, Zoetry, Now and Secrets hotels.  Great hotels and great golf deals.

As all of us know already, tax refund time is right around the corner.  As a mother of two, the first thing I think of is paying off all my debt.  Then I would stash some in savings and spend a little bit on myself.

A great idea for those who have already starting booking their next vacation or for those who are just beginning, refunds are a great opportunity to get those vacations paid in full.  Maybe even upgrade your room category if your vacation is already paid in full.

As a lot of you know already, the sooner you book the better rate you will receive.  We do also offer options when booking that does not require the full balance of the vacation up front, just a minimal deposit.  Then the remainder of the balance would be due 45 days prior to travel.

Another great idea for the last minute travelers without their passports, go apply and get them expedited for a minimal fee.

A lot of people are already booking their spring break vacations and availability is limited, so don’t feel that waiting last minute is going to get you a better rate.  Very rarely you will find last minute deals.  You will actually find that if you would have booked them sooner, with just that minimal deposit, you could have saved hundreds!

Call us today and get that deposit made to secure the lowest rate possible and then pay the balance when your refund arrives!

Looking for some pampering and relaxation before midnight feedings and sleep deprivation become the norm? A pre-baby vacation is the perfect answer!

Babymoons are designed for optimum pampering and luxury. These “last hurrah” trips for parents-to-be provide the perfect setting to relax and reconnect as a couple before entering (or re-entering) parenthood. Pre-baby vacations are one of the hottest trends in travel today, and with good reason. Moms and dads-to-be know that luxury vacations without sippy cups and bibs may be out of reach for a while, so they’re seizing the opportunity for one last romantic getaway.

Our goal is to help you find the perfect babymoon vacation. We researched many hotel destinations tailored to the needs and interests of parents-to-be.   I would suggest the Secrets Capri.  Enjoy a babymoon to remember at this luxury, adults only, all-inclusive resort. The resort’s setting is stunning – nestled between lush, tropical foliage and a long stretch of sugary-white beach. Located in Riviera Maya, the resort is only a short ride from Playa del Carmen. Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun recently earned a spot on the esteemed 2009 Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List.

Although spa services are not included in the all-inclusive rate, a visit to the resort’s 13,000 square foot spa is definitely worth the added expense. Featuring a relaxing lounge and couples massage suites, Secrets Spa by Pevonia offers over 30 different spa services.

Or what about the Iberostar Grand Bavaro in the Dominican Republic, adults only, all inclusive resort offers “Grand Star Service” with butlers at your beck and call! Of course, all your meals, drinks, tips, entertainment and standard activities are included in your rate for a hassle-free getaway.

Last but not least, how about the Le Blanc Spa and Resort in Cancun?  One word Awesome!!   This adult’s only resort offers an experience of sophisticated style, lavish personal attention, contemporary and minimalist decoration that create a exceptionally exotic ambiance. Flanked by Nichupte lagoon and the gorgeous Caribbean Sea, this resort provides 260 luxurious accommodations, a Spa offering the ultimate space for total well being, the finest haute cuisine at five upscale restaurants, and three outdoor pools including two infinity pools complete with swim-up bars.

Let us get you relexed before partenthood arrives!!

The below review was posted by a Dream Vacations client on Trip Advisor on Feb 13, 2012:

We spent several days at resort earlier this month (February, 2012). Wanted a place that was easy to get to (Cancun) and not too far from the airport (25 minutes). Brief takeaway – very fine resort, great service, darned good food, especially for an all-inclusive, really nice room and amenities, nice pool, restaurants and bars. Only negative is a beach affected by fall storms and significant erosion.

In greater detail: Nice greeting in lobby of moistened towels to wash the trip’s grime off and cool glass of champagne to get us into the rhythm of the shore. Arrived about 2 pm and had a short wait before our room was ready but it was not onerous. We we upgraded to a “partial sea view” from the garden view we’d reserved and it was quite nice – don’t know what partial means but had a full view of ocean in three directions.

The room itself was very large – one of the largest I’ve ever stayed in – and sumptuous to boot. The bathroom has both a full jacuzzi type tub with shower and a standalone shower across from the tub. The hotel amenities provided were amazing as well – high end British toiletries and even toothpaste, shaving cream and sunscreen. The pool, not huge, was very nice and had the usual complement of poolside exercise and entertainment. Because this is an adults only resort the poolside activities were pretty quiet. Quiet is the key word here because the hotel was not packed by any means – never a problem getting a table in any restaurant or waiting for a drink at the bar.

There were stations set up during the evening outside one of the lounges and by a bar that made ‘fancy’ coffee drinks – flaming liquor and all – with just about any ingredient you could ask for. The lounge itself was very comfortable and always had a nice selection of fruits, cookies and candies available, as well as several wines. As an FYI, the hotel typically gives out $200 vouchers to be allocated toward spa treatments and ‘upgraded’ wines. We didn’t partake in either and the house wines were pretty good by my pedestrian taste buds. The lounge and lobby were also areas with wi-fi availability, as well as printer equipped pc’s to check email, print boarding passes, and the like.

As above, the restaurants we tried were all good, some meals were outstanding. Breakfast is always good at all inclusives but here the midday and evening meals were also of the good to very good variety. The seafood restaurant was close to excellent, the Italian very good, the seaside bistro ranged from okay to excellent and the steak restaurant was very good as well.

This is my second Dreams owned property (the other was in Punta Cana) and so far the chain as scored highly in my book.

Dream Vacations’ Customer: Morris from New Jersey