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Secrets Vallarta Bay…..The best all-inclusive resort ever.

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One of our employees, Marilyn Hagy better known as M.J., blogged about her trip to Secrets Vallarta Bay and we wanted to share her experience with our Juice readers!

It really is UNLIMITED-LUXURY®!

From the time you walk into the lobby, you are wowed!  Their greeting couldn’t be friendlier and the service is superb the whole way through.

They use the color purple (my favorite) in such a classy way all throughout the resort.

The view from your balcony is spectacular.  You see beautiful pools, beach, ocean and then the picturesque mountains of Puerto Vallarta.  Every night you could sit on the balcony and see fireworks down the beach.

The food was spectacular from fruit ceviche (fruit cup diced really small and served in martini glasses), to nachos at the pool, to filet mignon and lobster for dinner.

The area of Puerto Vallarta cannot be beat either.  Secrets Vallarta Bay is in a great location to easily experience the magnitude of culture and events that make up the inviting city.

Well…it seems like there should be more to say, however, the place just leaves me speechless!

 

Hanging by the pool
Snack time!
Beach
View from the room
Lobby Bar

With Apple Vacations – It’s Summer Fun for Everyone!

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No cooking, no cleaning, no laundry, no food shopping – you get the picture!  This summer, take an Apple Vacation the whole family will enjoy.  This summer make it Summer Fun for Everyone to the white sandy beaches and blue turquoise waters of Mexico or The Caribbean!

It’s time to book that summer family vacation while the rates are good and the best flights and top hotels are still available.

You think it sounds expensive to take the whole family away? Well, do the research, it is really not. And, starting tomorrow, it is even less! I want to let you in on a secret that will really help families afford an Apple Vacation to Mexico or The Caribbean this summer. Starting tomorrow, many hotels will offer Kids Stay, Play, and Eat FREE all summer long! That’s right, they just pay airfare and taxes.

Starting tomorrow (March 29, 2013) for bookings through April 25, 2013 – Kids will Stay, Play, and Eat Free at specific resorts.

Here are some of the featured hotels and the specifics: Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun and Dreams Punta Cana.  Up to 2 kids free with the purchase of a paying adult. 1 paying adult = 1 child free, 2 paying adults = 2 children free. Booking Window: 3/29/13 – 4/25/13. Travel Window: 5/1/13 – 8/23/13.

Grand Palladium Bavaro. Up to 2 kids free with the purchase of a paying adult. 1 paying adult = 1 child free, 2 paying adults = 2 children free. In a Junior Suite. Booking Window: 3/29/13 to 4/30/13 for travel 5/1/13-8/24/13.

For more details and more hotel choices for you, check out Summer Fun for Everyone!

And check out our TV ad here!

Visit us online or call your travel agent today!

 

I Have a Secret – Secrets Capri

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I know you are not supposed to have “favorites” when you work with so many hotels in Mexico & The Caribbean, and if you do, you are not supposed to talk about them right? It’s like, when you have children, you never say which one is really your favorite.  But I do have a favorite Secrets Resort – Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun. I love it. I have written about it many times before.  It is currently a part of Apple Vacations SuperSale, so I wanted to feature it here again. If you are considering a vacation at this resort, you are making a great choice.

If you book with Apple Vacations, all of the Secrets Resorts and Spas have non-stop transfers to and from the resort, and you do not need wristbands, dining reservations or towel cards.  The service, staff, dining and amenities are exceptional at all of them as well. They are adults only unlimited luxury ™. Secrets Capri, however just speaks to me from the moment I walk in. It’s a smaller, more manageable resort for me and that is exactly what I prefer on a vacation. It reminds me of a colonial plantation resort on the west coast of Mexico.   It is very easy to walk around, and nothing seems too far away. The pool is a perfect size with space to relax and be alone, but also a pool bar to be social with other guests if you prefer.  The Cactus Club Ceviche & Taco Bar next to the pool and beach, is not to be missed.  Oceana the Fresh Seafood and Seaside Grill & Caribbean Steakhouse offer spectacular view of the Caribbean Sea while you dine.  And, the food at all restaurants is just spectacular. The rooms at Secrets Capri are a perfect size, they are a little bit larger than I was expecting and the bathrooms are beautifully decorated.  Even the beautiful yellow color of the resort is just calming.

Sure Secrets Maroma has one of THE  most amazing beaches in the world, and Secrets Silversands has a spectacular infinity pool and is a bit livelier, and Secrets the Vine is just breathtaking and in the middle of  Cancun, but Secrets Capri has my heart. Vacationing and visiting Secrets Capri is truly treat for me, since most of my vacations are family oriented and this resort is adults only.  But I cannot wait to get back here soon, very soon.

 

Iberostar Cancun – Great for Groups.

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Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is part of Apple Vacations SuperSale. I stayed at Iberostar Cancun last summer and I wrote a blog on the resort highlights and why it is a great choice for families, check it out here.

I have a few more reviews of the resort I want to share, starting with why it is great for groups! Iberostar Cancun is perfect for a group getaway – if it is a family reunion, couples retreat, girls’ getaway or “man-cation” you are looking for, Iberostar Cancun is a great choice.  This is why:

  • Getting there – The resort is not a far drive from the airport – about 15 minutes. So if you are all coming in on the same flight – great, but if there are different flights you can easily make your way to the resort on your own.
  • The resort is right in Cancun, and there is plenty to do in the resort. But if you want to venture out, there is shopping, restaurants and night-life just moments away.  The bus is a very inexpensive option to get to the shopping markets and you can get it right in front of the hotel.
  • There are just over 400 rooms, but it is a high rise so your rooms can be requested in the same section of the resort. It is not a mega – resort where you may not see your friends after you check in. Unless, of course, you don’t want to! ;) The resort is manageable for a group to stick together.
  • There is a lot to do right in the resort that will make any group happy from shows, to golf to the pool to the spa.
  • The pool is huge with plenty of space for chairs and sunbeds for a group. Our last trip, we never had a problem finding seats together. We didn’t get up at 7 a.m. either.
  • The resort is great for sports enthusiasts. Iberostar Cancun is the only resort in the area that has an 18-hole championship golf course.  They also have a FIFA regulated soccer field if you have a soccer club. Beach volleyball, pool volleyball, water polo, ping pong and tennis are all available for your group to enjoy.  There is a sports bar as well, so you don’t have to miss any of the big games, while you are away.
  • Iberostar Cancun has many dining locations that can accommodate a group. The main buffet restaurant is Antigüo Laguito. They have in-door air conditioned seating, as well as outdoor seating which can be arranged for groups.  With the buffet, there is sure to be selections to make any group happy. My personal favorite, when on a group vacation, is going to a Hibachi restaurant, where they cook at your table. Naga Hibachi Japanese Restaurant was a fun dinner and part of the highlights of our group vacation.

The resort is a really very nice resort, but it is also very affordable in general, but especially for a group vacation.  Apple Vacations offers two great options for booking groups. Click here for more details.

And make sure your group considers Iberostar Cancun for your next Apple Vacation.

 

 

 

Apple Vacations Spring SuperSale – Don’t delay, book today!

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Even seasoned travel professionals don’t always listen to their own advice, yes even me. I have been waiting for a sale to book flights for my summer vacation. Every day for the past few months the first thing I do each morning is check airfare. For the dates and location I wanted, they were high. Then they were higher, higher, went down a little, still high. Then BAM…a sale! The rates were really good. I grabbed my credit card, then asked myself, were they great? Was this the best I could do? If I waited will they go down even more? Where is my crystal ball when I needed it! I waited a day – ONE DAY -  and went to book, and the rates TRIPLED! And have remained high since. I know better. I should have booked and now I am kicking myself!

So my lesson of the day to share with you is – if you see a great price, book it! It may not be there tomorrow.  Hotels and airlines typically offer a dedicated number of seats and rooms when they offer a special class, room category or sale rate. Once that is gone, it is gone.

We are currently in the middle of Apple Vacations Spring SuperSale. There are great prices available to some top notch name brand resorts. If you are teetering on booking, just like I was, don’t delay. The sale is over March 14, but rooms and seats to Mexico and the Caribbean are going fast – especially Punta Cana. So don’t’ delay, book it today. Apple Vacations Spring SuperSale – Don’t delay, book today!

 

Exclusive Usher Concert Bash

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Superstar Usher brought down the house at a concert at Cancun’s chic Moon Palace Resort and Spa on Dec. 29, 2012.

 

I “Usher-ed” in a new year, at a new night club, and at a recently renovated resort. Superstar Usher brought down the house at a concert at Cancun‘s chic Moon Palace Resort and Spa on Dec. 29, 2012.

Usher performed in front of more than 14,000 hotel guests, fans, VIPS and local government officials

Travel Tip – You need to see a concert while in resort!

 

Usher was awesome! The seven-time Grammy-Award winning singer and entertainer rocked the stage at an exclusive sold out concert. Famous for his record-breaking TOP 40 songs, Usher performed in front of more than 14,000 hotel guests, fans, VIPS and local government officials. No matter where you sat, the venue was laid out in such a way everyone was guaranteed a great view of the stage.  Attending a concert during vacation was such a cool idea! I would absolutely do this again.

 

The R&B singing sensation rocked the stage at an exclusive concert at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun on December 29, 2012.

 

FYI… Some of the Palace Resorts’ entertainment line-up for the first quarter of 2013 will be Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan, and Tim Meadows, all former Saturday Night Live comedians. They will kick things off with two nights of live shows on February 16 and 17. On March 22 and 23, international soft rock duo Air Supply will perform romantic renditions of their timeless hits. They are expected to perform classic hits like “Lost in Love” and songs from their latest album Mumbo Jumbo.

Want to go now? Check out our great Cancun deals!

 

Fleet of Smart Cars at Oasis Sens

Side note:

Even though I didn’t stay at the Moon Palace, I was nearby at another resort in the Cancun Hotel Zone. I decided to take advantage of an offer from the resort to rent a Smart Car.  Driving to and from the concert was a breeze.  Plus it was something I have never done before, even though I’ve been to Cancun a dozen times.

Would you be up for driving a Smart Car in Cancun? Leave your comments below.

 

Usher performed in front of more than 14,000 hotel guests, fans, VIPS and local government officials
Fleet of Smart Cars at Oasis Sens
The R&B singing sensation rocked the stage at an exclusive concert at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun on December 29, 2012.
Setting up for the big concert bash!
Superstar Usher brought down the house at a concert at Cancun’s chic Moon Palace Resort and Spa on Dec. 29, 2012.
Showing off his moves!

Don’t miss our End of Year Sale!

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Are you thinking – it’s almost 2013, the ball is almost ready to drop in Times Square, cold weather is on the way, and you still haven’t booked the Apple Vacation you have been dreaming about? Well there is no time like the present. Apple Vacations End of Year Sale has tempting vacation choices you will not want to pass up!

 

Apple Vacations – Riu Palace Bavaro Swim Up Bar

Apple Vacations End of Year Sale features prices up to 40% off at select resorts, and many resorts, even though they are not 40% off, still have some amazing rates!

To get the best pricing, look to early January departures and April (post Easter) departures as well.  Weekday departures are also typically less than a Saturday or Sunday.  End Of Year Sale rates are available nationwide, but the best rates can always be found on Apple Vacations charters or “value flights”. To see if we have a charter from a city near you click here.

 

Apple Vacations – Dreams Punta Cana

RIU Hotels and Resorts in Mexico, The Caribbean and Costa Rica and Dreams Resorts & Spas in Mexico and The Caribbean have some of the best offers for Apple Vacations’ End Of Year Sale. To see all the great End of Year Sale packages click here or call your local travel agent to book. When that first big chill hits this winter, you’ll be happy that you did!

 

 

 

 

Check out this cool video of our End of Year Sale!