Vacation Ideas

Jamaica has three different main areas that offer all inclusive resorts.  We have resorts in Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios.  When traveling to Jamaica it’s important to know the difference in these three areas to help decide where might be best for your family to stay.

Negril:  Negril has the best beaches in all of Jamaica, the “Bloody Bay” and “7 mile beach.”  In Negril you will find hotels such as the Couples Negril or Couples Swept Away as well as the Riu Palace Tropical Bay and the Riu Negril.  For sunset weddings, this is where you would want to be, many resorts here will offer multiple weddings per day.  Also for the adventure seeker, there’s a place called “Ricks Cafe” which is a bar/restaurant that is built on a cliff side that locals will dive from!  These guys dive from as high as 150 feet in some cases.  The trick is, you gotta tip them and the more you tip, the higher they go!  I myself decided to take the plunge into the ocean from Ricks Cafe but I only jumped from about 15 feet, high enough for me because nobody was giving me a tip to go higher!  Negril is a little over an hour from the airport.

Lush vegetation, a powdery black sand beach, endless activities, unlimited meals, snacks and drinks and more are just a few of the reasons the Riu Guanacaste in Costa Rica is the perfect choice for your family vacation!

Built in 2008 the Riu Guanacaste has flourished as one of the best budget friendly all inclusive resorts in Guanacaste Costa Rica.  Set on the beautiful Matapalo Beach, the volcanic black sand beach in front of the Riu Guanacaste is a unique site to see.    The stunning green Pacific is the perfect spot for the watersport enthusiast with non motorized watersports like kayaks, snorkeling, windsurfing and paddle boarding all free!

When your done refreshing yourself in the Pacific waters, head to the pool and join one of the many daily activities.  Volleyball, salsa dancing lessons, darts, bingo and more are right at your finger tips. Refresh yourself under the beautiful waterfall, right in the main pool before you grab a drink from the swim up bar and head to a lounge to relax under the shade from the lush palm trees that make this resort a tropical paradise.

All of your meals and drinks, even alcoholic drinks, are included in this all inclusive resort and with 5 different restaurants and 4 bars there are plenty of choices to try a little bit of everything.

When the sun starts to set be sure to head to the beach, this is one west coast sunset you don’t want to miss!  After dinner head to the theater for nightly live shows and music for the whole family.

From sun up to sun down the Riu Guanacaste delivers but when you’re ready to check out the surrounding area excursions abound in Costa Rica.  White water river rafting,  zip lining through the mountains, horse back riding, a thrilling waterslide through the forest and more are just a bus ride away.  In Costa Rica Pura Vida (Good life) is their motto and a GREAT life it is!  Book your trip today!

What do the Apple Ratings mean?

Not all all-inclusive resorts are created equal. The Apple Rating system is a proprietary system that was created to offer consumers the ability to effectively compare resorts relative to other similar alternatives. Apple surveys customers and listens to what they have to say. In fact, Apple Vacations is the only vacation company to rate hotels based solely on customer feedback. Apple ratings apply to most hotels located in Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, and Hawaii.

Apple Hotel Ratings

Apple Hotel Ratings are based on the opinions of hundreds of thousands of Apple vacationers who complete a Vacation Satisfaction Questionnaire to offer you the most practical assessment of hotels.

6 Apples – A luxurious resort offering the highest standards and widest variety of dining and amenities

5 Apples – An excellent resort with superior first-class accommodations and guest services

4 Apples – A first-class resort hotel or condo with a good selection of guest services

3 Apples – A comfortable hotel or condo with simple accommodations and public areas

2 Apples – A modest hotel or condo with limited choice of amenities

1 Apple – A basic budget hotel or condo with few public areas or amenities

When you select a Golden Apple hotel, you can be assured that you’ve made an outstanding choice! Every year, our vacationers honor a select group of hotels with our Golden Apple Hotel Award. This award is given to those hotels who have earned exceptional ratings on our Vacation Satisfaction Questionnaires, completed by Apple vacationers upon their return home. Some are moderate and others deluxe, but all Golden Apple hotels offer an exceptional standard of quality, service and value relative to similar hotels. Keep in mind that some hotels may be too new or not received enough feedback to qualify as a Golden Apple…yet.

A plus symbol next to the Apple Rating indicates that the hotel offers services, amenities, or facilities that are superior to other hotels with the same rating.

When you are ready to book your next all-inclusive vacation, give us a call and we will help you find your perfect Dream Vacation!

It is time to take the vacation of a lifetime. Discover why the islands of Hawaii are like no other place on earth:  Experience the famous Waikiki beach or Pearl Harbor on Oahu. The gorgeous cliffs and waterfalls in Kauai. The  volcano or deep sea fishing on the Big Island. It wont be easy to decide which island to experience. Hawaii has  a 98% visitor satisfaction rating and the highest repeat visitor ratio of any destination. Once you experience  the islands you are going to come back!

Oahu is sometimes called “The gathering place,” and it lives up to the name. It is the 3rd largest Hawaiian island but is home  to the majority of Hawaii’s population. You can visit Pearl Harbor or the famous Waikiki beach. Spend time on the North Shore or  visit the iconic Diamondhead. Oahu offers wonderful shopping, surfing and beautiful beaches.

Maui has been voted the “best island” by Conde Nast for the last 19 years.  Come watch the humpback whales as they migrate to the warm waters of Maui. Even the Whales know  where to vacation ! Maui has several world championship golf courses and the Haleakala national park is  a must see. You can spend the day strolling the fishing village of Lahaina or take the scenic drive to Hana.  Maui has something for everyone.

Hawaii island is known as the “Big Island” and it keeps on growing. It keeps growing because it is home to one of the  worlds most active volcanoes Kilauea, as well as the tallest sea mountain in the world Maunakea and the most massive mountain  in the world Maunaloa. The “Big Island” of Hawaii is full of natural wonders for you to enjoy. The “Big Island: is also home to  championship golf course and Kona is known as one of the deep sea fishing capitals in the World. If it’s a romantic getaway or a  journey off the beaten path you can discover it on Hawaii.

Kaui is known as the “island of discovery” and it is visually stunning. The soaring cliffs of the Napali coast and the 50 miles of  heavenly beach are simply breathtaking! When you tour the island coast by boat or helicopter you will experience the true beauty  of Kaui. Waimea Canyon is located on the west side of Kaui and is knows as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The canyon lookout provides panoramic views of the rugged crags and deep valley gorges. Kaui is great for couples and honeymooners. Most of it’s attractions are natural wonders and many consider it one of the most romantic places on earth.

If you are interested in exploring nature at it’s grandest scale then you need to come visit Hawaii.  A vacation scene that can not be described with words or photos but only by experiencing them first hand. Each island is unique and together the islands form the ultimate vacation destination. If your looking for a family vacation, a honeymoon or seeking adventure then call us today and let us book a Hawaii vacation for you.

Summer is here and the time is right for a well needed family getaway.  Whether it’s just 3 nights or a whole week, your family will return home relaxed and rejuvenated.  Save big this summer by booking now!  Check out these great all inclusive hotel deals and call us today to add airfare from your city!

Prices valid for 7 nights July 28-Aug 4, 2013 and based upon adult double occupancy. Prices include transfers to/from the destination airport, all meals and beverages, nonmotorized watersports and taxes. Prices valid as of 6/3/2013 and do not include airfare