So a friend just called and wants to go away for a weekend in the next 2 weeks, and wants to know what I can recommend. Well I went to www.applevacations.com to look around and truly did not believe my eyes! I mean I know I see the deals every day in ads but in the context, helping a friend, I thought WOW these ARE some really, really great deals. Secrets Capri 3 nights from $699.99. That is an amazing, deluxe hotel! It has a 6 Golden Apple rating! Gran Bahia Principe Coba 3 nights from $499.99, another great and fun hotel. It has a 5 Golden Apple rating. Even once taxes are added in, it is still much less than a weekend in New York or down the New Jersey shore once you add in all the meals and entertainment. And these are nice, really nice hotels!

So even in this economy travel, even luxury travel, to Secrets Capri is within reach! You are getting much more than you pay for with these deals.

To get a great rate look for Apple Vacations leisure flights such as USA300 Airlines. Midweek travel is also usually priced slightly less. On www.applevacations.com click on “specials” at the top and select your departure city to get an overview of what’s hot from your departure city.

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We have gotten many questions on the Secret Shopper Program, so here is a little FAQ blog on the program.

What is Apple Vacations’ Secret Shopper program?
At Apple Vacations, we pride ourselves on outstanding service and product.  While we use Vacation Satisfaction Questionnaires as our standard in customer feedback, we now want to take it to another level. We are looking for Secret Shoppers, actual participants that consist of past, present, and future customers, who will report on their complete vacation experience.

Airlines, hotels, excursion operators and rental car companies all know that Apple Vacations is serious about the quality of its product and services. Unbiased consumer feedback will be brought to the attention of these partners to help maintain their quality control.

Can I be a Secret Shopper?
The application window for 2010/2011 Secret Shoppers is currently closed.  Keep an eye out on Facebook and twitter — when the program opens again later this year, we’ll announce it there. …Read More>>

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Are you looking for luxury and an extraordinary vacation? Special rates for Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana are just in! Apple Vacations is offering remarkable pricing for a remarkable resort. Check out the rates and a review from James Reese, Apple Vacations Philadelphia Regional Sales Manager, who recently visited the resort.

Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana is just a 10 minute drive from Dreams Punta Cana.  This resort is designed for the rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit! …Read More>>

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Zoëtry Wellness and Spa Resorts foundation of wellness includes an approach rooted in a deeper realm of holistic well-being reaching far beyond traditional health, fitness, nutrition and spa therapies. Each spa at Zoëtry offers a complete menu of hydrotherapies, holistic, Asian and other rejuvenating treatments to refresh, renew and invigorate you. When staying at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita, visit the remarkable Thalassotherapy Spa and Anti-Aging Center, the first certified facility of its kind in North America. At Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita and Zoëtry Agua, guests may choose to experience The Wills System, a revolutionary approach to achieving optimal health through a combination of innovative techniques and practices.  Kris Potter, Apple Vacations VP of Marketing is back from Zoëtry Agua in Punta Cana. She was able to experience the Zoëtry Master Wellness Program during her stay and here is her review. …Read More>>

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Two former Philadelphia Eagles pro–bowl wide receivers, Mike Quick (#82) & Harold Carmichael (#17), just arrived back from Punta Cana and gave me their feedback, which I wanted to share:

We just came back from our Apple Vacation to Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana and it was amazing!

The service was over the top! The staff really go out of the way to make sure all guests feel special from the moment of check in until the moment you leave.  The entertainment staff are also going — what seems like — 24 hours a day, making sure everyone has a good time.

The hotel itself was beautiful and we really LOVE the ocean and the beach at Dreams Palm Beach.

If you are looking for a place to recharge your batteries, then Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana is the place to go! We are looking forward to returning again.

Thanks Apple Vacations and Dreams Resorts & Spas,

Harold Carmichael & Mike Quick

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