Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya

James Reese,  Apple Vacations Philadelphia Sales Manager, just checked in from Riviera Maya. I wanted to share what he had to say.

Hola, from sunny Riviera Maya Mexico! I’m busy seeing resorts and want to keep you updated!

The first stop on my tour was Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya. You enter the lobby by passing between a pair of antique Balinese Lions for good luck.  This boutique style resort is decorated with original art from around the world.  All 90 suites are ocean front and individually named.

This resort is truly an oasis as there are no resorts on either side. Wellness, Relaxation, Pampering and Gourmet Dining are the agenda here!  Resort features 2 bars, 3 a la carte restaurants, American beer and top shelf liquor.  Offering a 5000 bottle wine cellar, this resort is a wine connoisseur’s dream!

Clients receive complimentary international calling, complimentary overnight laundry service, daily champagne and fruit in their suite and a complimentary 20 minute massage.  Clients can take the catamaran on a shopping adventure, enjoy a cooking or language class, a Tequila tasting or one of the many spa treatments!  Even Botox!

As with all AMResorts no wristbands, no restaurant reservations required and no restaurant restrictions!  This resort is a must for anyone looking to get away and unwind!

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Dreams Palm Beach is only 15 minutes from the airport, this 500-room property has a MUCH smaller feel. The resort features five a la carte restaurants (one of those, the Bordeaux, being adults only), the Coco Cafe where you can get just about anything you’d be able to get at a Starbucks, 3 beautiful pools, a stunning beach with tons of shade and lounge chairs, an Explorer’s Club for ages 3–13, a 2-story Teen Core Zone for ages 14–17 and a beautiful spa.

The Preferred Club offers private check in, private lounge, a la carte breakfast and lunch, free Internet access and a private lounge.  …Read More>>

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One of our Apple Vacations Sales Reps James Reese flew down to Punta Cana to do some hotel site inspections. I asked him to tell me all about it and here are the highlights!

I caught the Apple Vacations Charter on Airtran out of BWI. Check-in at Airtran was very smooth and very quick! I was approached by Carol, one of our BWI Airport Reps, as soon as I walked up to the Airtran counter. Carol made sure I had luggage tags, the Emergency Contact slip and double-checked that I was on the Apple Vacations manifest.

After being checked in, she directed me towards the security line — Quick and Simple! The Airtran flight-crew were fantastic! They were engaging, friendly and extremely courteous. The plane itself was modern and clean. Couldn’t have asked for a better flight! When we got the Punta Cana Airport I got my $10 Tourist Card and went straight through Immigrations — VERY FAST! Our luggage came out immediately — no wait.

There is a “Big GIANT Fan” in Baggage Claim that kept us cool! Funny — people are taking pictures of the fan now. Must be one of the new “sites” to see in Punta Cana!

After telling many people that I didn’t need assistance with my luggage, I walked over to Amstar and was promptly directed to my transfer bus. The driver had water and a cool towel waiting for me — NICE! The bus was clean and cool. Received a brief history of the island in route to my hotel. Amstar does such a great job!

Keep checking back for hotel reviews!

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Are you thinking of a Destination Wedding? They are becoming increasingly popular and most resorts now have a wedding coordinator right on site.

When I visited Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun I saw a beautiful destination wedding. It was absolutely breathtaking. They had a wedding Gazebo and the reception set up right outside the lower lobby. At the end of the ceremony there was even a rainbow in the sky over the resort!

The backdrop of the hotel also provided for amazing wedding photos. …read more and see photos

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