From high end luxury to more moderate pricing structures, Riu brand all inclusive resorts won’t disappoint. From beautiful Caribbean beaches to stunning Pacific waters, the Riu resort brand is the perfect option for an all inclusive vacation. Top notch service meets family friendly fun, and with all your meals and beverages included you never have to carry around a wallet. The higher level Riu Palace resorts offer luxury inclusions like junior suites as their standard accommodations and 24 hour rooms service. The more wallet friendly Riu class resorts offer all of the amenities one could need and no matter where you stay your non motorized water sports are almost always included in the all inclusive Riu resort package.
My personal favorite is the Riu Palace Pacifico. After such a great vacation last time I was there, I’m actually getting married at the Resort this month! But rest assured, no matter where you choose Riu brand hotels offer quality accommodations, top notch service, excellent food and beverages choices and a price range to accommodate any budget. Whether you want to visit the Punta Cana, Jamaica, Riviera Maya, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica, Nassau, Aruba or more, there’s sure to be a Riu resort to make your vacation an unforgettable experience!
Not all brides dream of sand under their feet and the ocean waves crashing as they say their vows but for those brides who do the Riu Resort chain makes planning your destination wedding as calming as an ocean breeze.
Just a month away from my own Riu destination wedding, I could not be more pleased with the level of service and attention I have received from my wedding coordinator with the Riu. Booking your wedding is simple, a quick look on the Riu Wedding website will show you available dates and times. Simply select your date, input your information online and within a day you will receive an email confirming the ceremony, time and destination. A few clicks of your mouse and you have your wedding date reserved!
Planning my ceremony could not be easier, with multiple packages to choose from, each bride and groom can pick the package to fit their needs from a simple low key beach wedding to an elaborate high end beach wedding. You can even get benefits like a couples massage or discounts on spa treatments for your guests! From receptions with dance floors on the beach to a simple after wedding reception dinner you can create a wedding package to meet your Dreams!
The top notch wedding coordinators at the resort will always keep you updated. Anytime I’ve sent an email with questions, requests, new guests or confirmations I’ve received a response within a day. And although my big day hasn’t arrived quite yet, we are anxiously awaiting meeting our wedding coordinator in person and having the wedding of our Dreams!
From start to finish the planning process has been flawless, the hardest decision I’ve still yet to make… How many bathing suits should I bring?
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!
Nassau/Paradise Island, Bahamas is the prefect destination for the traveler who likes to leave the resort and experience the local way of life. No Nassau vacation is complete without a visit to the Straw Market, the unique market featuring everything from hand made trinkets to souvenir t-shirts to wear when you get back home. Surrounded by local restaurants, shopping and muesums, the Straw Market is a great starting spot to check out the local Nassau experience. After shopping till you drop, head a few blocks away to the Pirate Museum. Learn the legend of Blackbeard the pirate, check out their pirate ship and have your picture taken with your very own pirate as he hustles you into the guillotine for your final words. For those who chose a resort on Paradise Island, head over to the the ferry, where for $3 a person you can ride the ferry right to the Straw Market. For those interested in the local cuisine a 20 minute walk from the Straw Market to the Fish Fry is the perfect locale for fresh fish and unbeatable conch. If you get a little warm on the way, dip your feet in the stunning turquoise waters as you pass the famous Junkanoo Beach.
Paradise Island offers plenty of opportunity for off resort fun as well! Head over to the ancient Cloisters for beautiful stone work, statues, flowers and arches. Built by monks in the 12th & 13th century in Montreux, France, this stunning beachfront garden takes you back to the days of the yonder year.
Located just next door to the Riu Palace Paradise Island, the gambler in your group will love the Atlantis Casino, which is free to enter, and make your vacation pay for itself after a few wins on any of their 750 new slot machines or 80 table games.
As always the best feature of the Bahamas are those beautiful powdery white beaches and sparkling turquoise waters. Even if you’re family wants nothing more than to enjoy a few days of rest and relaxation by the ocean, Nassau/Paradise Island offers the perfect vacation experience every time!
One of the most common questions asked of the travel consultants at Dream Vacations is “When is the best time to travel” This can easily become a loaded question as many times the best time to travel depends on each individual travelers needs. Travel can easily be broken up into seasons that may easily help you and your family figure out the best time to suite your needs.
Peak Season:
Peak Season is considered Thanksgiving-mid April. As the air in the U.S. Cools down and the snow heads in, most of us start getting the travel bug and are ready to bury our feet in some silky sand. For the best prices during peak season ALWAYS avoid the Holidays. Christmas, New Years Eve, Presidents weekend and Easter offer days off from school making it easier for family travel, however due to their popular nature prices will be higher during these times. Avoiding the month of March and the first couple weeks in April will also help to lower cost as this month and a half time frame is considered the “Spring Break” season when many families head to the Caribbean or Mexico.
Late Spring/Summer Vacation:
Summer Vacations season usually starts in June so traveling in May can help with your budget as well. Typically June and July will be the most expensive months during Summer to travel, however your budget will stretch much farther than during the peak months of travel. Summer travel is perfect for the vacationer looking for the warmest weather possible to enjoy your vacation.
Hurricane Season:
Hurricane Season in the Caribbean and Mexico is June-November. Typically the most active months for hurricanes are August-November so planning an early summer vacation is not necessarily a hurricane risk. Prices will usually be lowest August, September and October. We recommend always taking insurance on your vacation regardless of the season, however during Hurricane Season cancellation insurance is a must, as it will help you and your family avoid large headaches, change fees, late departures, etc due to weather.
Regardless of your season of travel, flying on weekdays like Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will typically help with flight costs as Fridays and Saturdays are usually the more expensive days to fly.
If you have any questions about your choice of travel season, give us a call today and we can help you find your perfect Mexico or Caribbean vacation!
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