Upgrades Added to the Royal Service at Paradisus Palma Real

The Paradisus Palma Real Resort & Spa has added new inclusions to their Royal Service!

The New Royal Service Experience:

• 200 all new Royal Service suites with In-room Jacuzzi®
• Pre-arrival preference form to allow Butlers to tailor and customize each guest's experience
• Personalized VIP arrival and private escort to the new Royal Service Lounge
• Dramatic new two story Royal Service Lounge featuring; Library, magazines, international newspapers, DVD movie library, CD music library, cultural corner (information about the history of the Dominican Republic, area maps, resort's sustainable initiatives and more), WIFI and complimentary use of iPads
• Exclusive YHI Spa and wellness area
• Exclusive new waterside Italian Restaurant reserved for Royal Service only
• Natural Juice Bar located on the private Royal Service beach
• Pool Concierge Service at the exclusive Royal Service pool to include complimentary sunscreens, healthy snacks, poolside spa rituals, and more
• Personalized pillow menu
• Complimentary cell phone to call your butler with unlimited local minutes
• New in-suite inclusions for Royal Service; espresso machines,upgraded and customized mini bars, Thierry Mugler amenities, international power adaptors, new in-suite dining menus, premium welcome amenity
• Weekly Manager's cocktail party for Royal Service guests

The Paradisus Palma Real is located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and is often rated one of the top luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean.

Spring for a little luxury by booking the Royal Service. Perhaps you can save on the air side of your trip and secure a cheap flights by booking your air as far out as possible. The Punta Cana airport is served by international flights on all major airlines.

Paradisus Punta Cana Vacation Specials

Paradisus Punta Cana & Paradisus Palma Real in the Dominican Republic are offering $1000 in Resort Credits for new bookings made now until August 25, 2012.

Stay 4 Nights and use credit on:

Spa Services $100

Casino Match-play Coupons $100

Premium Wine List $50

Room Upgrade $200

GABi Restaurant $100

Stay 7 Nights and use credit on:

Spa Services $150

Casino Match-play Coupons $150

Premium Wine List $100

Room Upgrade $400

GABi Restaurant $200

Ready, set, get packing! Contact our Caribbean Travel Specialists to get started on your Punta Cana Vacation plans today.

Travel is valid May 1 to December 22, 2012. As with all promos, restrictions apply.

Combine this resort credit with cheap flights by booking your air as far out as possible. The Punta Cana airport is served by international flights on all major airlines.

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Booking Tours & Excursions in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Headed to Punta Cana? If so, you might want to consider locking in one of the following excursions in advance of your arrival. If you are traveling in high season, consider it important to book any tour or excursion at least 30 days out from your arrival. If you are traveling the rest of the year, most tours can be booked on arrival at your hotel. The one tour that should always be booked in advance is the Dolphin Swim because of the limited number of people who are allowed to swim with the dolphins on a daily basis.

In Punta Cana, we recommend Sol Cana Tours. On many occasions, they've gone above and beyond for our clients. Please see their list of tours below and if you are interested in booking any, drop us a line! 

Cheers,

The Dominican Republic launches a new website!

This beautiful website is a long time coming! As a modern travel consultant, we depend on online resources to help us showcase a destination to a client and the most trusted source is always the websites of the Tourist Boards of the Caribbean. So have look, spend a while day dreaming... and then come back to us to book your dream vacation to the Dominican Republic! 

{GO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC} 

There are some really cool tools on this website. Your can learn all about Carnival, an interactive map, a 'click by photo' process to plan your own adventure. Enjoy! 


Did you know the Dominican Republic has 9 international airports? You can book international flights on any major airline. American Airlines seems to have the most airlift.

Save Up To $180 at Majestic Resorts in Punta Cana

We've had a busy summer sending clients to both the Majestic Colonial & Majestic Elegance in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. These two all-inclusive resorts come in at a great price point and offer a huge value in terms of their all-inclisive amenities. The Majestic Elegance is a big hit with multi-generational family vacations because of the adults only section. Grandparents and any family members who don't have kiddos yet, may choose to stay in the Elegance Club section and enjoy luxurious amenities and plenty of peace & quiet.

HURRY! Book by September 3 and earn up to $180 in savings on your package to either hotel. This promotion also includes 2 rounds of free golf. Contact us to get started planning today!

{As with all promos, restrictions apply.}

Punta Cana isn't always the easiest area to reach in the Caribbean but it is possible to find cheap tickets during most of the low season months. Traveling from most major US gateways, you can expect to find airline tickets. priced in the $400-$500 range if you are flexible!

Cheers,

Luxury Fishing Lodge coming to Punta Cana

Fishing Lodge Cap Cana, located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, will begin taking reservations in July and open to guests on Oct. 1, 2011. The resort will offer 302 Mediterranean-style villas, 220 of which will be available to resort guests. Accommodations will include three-bedroom royal suites, many featuring private infinity pools with swim-out access. Guests will also enjoy a secluded beach accessible via a two-minute ride by private watercraft.

The property is the first in Salamander’s Marina & Beach Resorts’ Grand Resorts at Cap Cana collection of hotels. Fishing Lodge will be located in a custom-designed village which surrounds what developers describe as the Caribbean’s largest inland marina. Amenities will include two restaurants, two bars, four pools, a chapel, fitness center, and boutique shops on Main Street and the resort’s plaza.

A second property, Ocean Club Cap Cana, will open in 2012 as a 92-room boutique-style hotel. The property will be open to “all guest types and stays,” including all-inclusive accommodations, according to the company. Fishing Lodge Cap Cana is offering introductory rates of $129 to $599 per night from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011, depending on style and size of accommodations. Regular rates range from $275 to $725 per night

We'd be happy to help you plan your fishing vacation in the Dominican Republic! The Punta Cana Airport is serviced by all major airlines, including United Airlines & American Airlines. Drop us a line if you are ready to start planning. 

The NEW Riu Palace Bavaro - Opening in December

Mark your calendars for December 2011 and the opening of Riu's latest Palace Resort:


Right on the beach of Arena Gorda, Riu Palace Bavaro (all inclusive 24) is the new Riu hotel in Punta Cana, you can enjoy this resort and Riu service quality, the comfort of a Palace, beaches and sun of this wonderful Caribbean destination. 

The brand new Riu Palace Bavaro will have all of the standard Riu inclusions + 24 hour room service, gourmet dining, 4 swimming pools - 2 with Jacuzzi's and swim-up bars, and beverage service at the pools.

The rooms are chic & modern, a nice departure from the typical tropical decor Riu has featured in other hotels:

The Riu Palace Bavaro is served by flights into the Punta Cana International Airport. While airfare into Punta Cana can be more complex and higher priced than other Caribbean islands, there are plenty of options on American Airlines. Ready to start planning your trip to the Riu Palace Bavaro? We are here to help - info@caribbeanjourney.com 

Enjoy,

Hurry! 7 Days left to save 50% at Zoetry Resorts!

Have you heard of Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts? They are super refined, elegant, boutique hotels with an incredible level of attention to detail. We've been sending happy clients here since they opened and for many, this is the only resort chain they will return to. 

If you book by December 23, 2010, you'll receive up to 50% off + $200 in resort credit for your winter getaway! Blackout dates apply, but this winter promo is valid for travel January 1 to April 29, 2011.

Zoetry has three resorts... Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita in the Riviera Maya and  Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos in Mexico and Zoetry Agua Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

Ready to start packing? Go here.

Cheers,

The 6th Room is FREE at some of my FAVORITE Resorts

{This is Zoetry Agua Punta Cana}

Hurry! Book 6 rooms by November 30, 2010 at any AMR Resort - the parent company of Dreams Resorts, NOW Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Zoetry Resorts - and the 6th room is absolutely FREE! Travel must be completed by April 30, 2011.

Plus, your group will receive a complimentary room upgrade, VIP private check-in and $200 in resort coupons.

Dreams & NOW Resorts are family friendly resorts, while Secrets & Zoetry cater to adults only.

Ready, Set, Go? Let us know!

Happy Weekend,

Tortuga Bay Hotel Honored With AAA 5 Diamond Award

The AAA 5 Diamond award is a rarity and only awarded to the most luxurious and discerning properties. The Caribbean is only home to three awarded hotels: Sandy Lane in Barbados and the Ritz Carltons in Grand Cayman & Jamaica. 

Tortuga Bay, the luxury boutique hotel designed by Oscar de la Renta, is the first in the Dominican Republic and one of only four hotels in the Caribbean to ever receive this distinction.

Tortuga Bay, which opened at the PUNTACANA Resort & Club in 2006, has received much attention for its guest experience, including VIP transport from the airport, access to the exclusive Bamboo Restaurant and Six Senses Spa, and ability to play the resort’s two golf courses, the Tom Fazio-designed Corales and P.B. Dye-designed La Cana. The many amenities available to guests make the PUNTACANA Resort & Club the Caribbean’s premier golf and beach resort destination.

The development of Grupo PUNTACANA dates back to 1969 when Dominican businessman and hotelier Frank R. Rainieri and Theodore W. Kheel, the prominent New York attorney and labor mediator, created a partnership to construct a resort and real estate community that respects the natural habitat of Punta Cana while offering a world-class vacation experience. Maintaining a dedication to sustainable tourism, PUNTACANA Resort & Club has since grown to encompass over 26 square miles and now includes Tortuga Bay; Six Senses Spa; the PUNTACANA Ecological Foundation; four residential communities (Corales, Hacienda, Marina and Arrecife); a full-service marina; nine restaurants; a shopping village; two 18-hole golf courses; and Punta Cana International Airport, a modern facility that incorporates innovative and eco-friendly design. In 1997, Julio Iglesias and Oscar de la Renta joined the Group as co-investors and have made PUNTACANA Resort & Club their home.  Currently, Punta Cana is the most highly visited Caribbean destination and is easily accessible from all over the globe.

Those chairs are waiting just for you!

Come and enjoy what AAA Five Diamond service & luxury feel like.  Please contact Caribbean Journey today to start planning your trip.

Enjoy,

Book Palace Resorts & Receive 1500 Vacation Dollars!

Its very simple... book a 5 night stay at ANY of the Palace Resorts in Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic OR Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun and you will receive 1500 VACATION DOLLARS for each room!

The Vacation Dollars may be used towards spa treatments, green fees on some of the region's finest courses, tours & adventures, romantic dining, upgraded wine lists, or even towards on of Palace Resort's Precious Wedding Collection packages.

Can't go for 5 nights? Don't worry, you'll still get $750 Vacation Dollars if you stay 3 or 4 nights!

We've been selling Palace Resorts for over 10 years. We'll help you choose the property that best fits your needs! Please contact us to start planning today:

www.CaribbeanJourney.com

866-236-1924

Book & Travel by December 23, 2011

Just Launched - Caribbean Vacation Sale!

The Caribbean is on SALE! Hurry - must be booked by February 2, 2010. Below are a list of some of the participating hotels. Contact me {laura @ caribbeanjourney.com} and I will provide you with a custom quote for your travel dates!

Book 1 Night, Get 1 Night Free:

Radisson Aruba

Breezes Grand Resort & Spa, Negril, Jamaica

Coconut Bay Resort in St. Lucia

Almond Beach Village in Barbados

Book 2 Nights, Get 1 Free:

Radisson St. Martin + daily breakfast

The House in Barbados + daily breakfast

Comfort Suites in Nassau, Bahamas + daily breakfast & full use of Atlantis facilities

Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Riu Ocho Rios + kids 12 and under stay and eat free

Book 3 Nights, Get 1 Free:

Body Holiday @ LeSport in St. Lucia + 1 complimentary spa treatment daily

CuisinArt in Anguilla + $100 resort credit

Blue Waters in Antigua

St. Kitts Marriott Resort + $50 resort credit & buffet breakfast daily

Sunset at the Palms in Negril, Jamaica

Excellence Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic

Somerset on Grace Bay + breakfast daily

Promo is valid for travel March 15 to August 31, 2010 and must be booked by February 2. Minimum nightly stays required. **Photo is the Body Holiday LeSport.

The PUNTACANA Hotel Marks 40th Anniversary with Fabulous Upgrades!

Puntacana Hotel is a 186 room property located on 105 acres within PUNTACANA Resort and Club. The refurbishment is due to be finished on October 31st, and includes flat screen television installations, extensive interior paint work, and new bedding throughout the property. The hotel is surrounded by pristine white beaches and located in close proximity to many of the Resort’s facilities, including several restaurants and the Six Senses Spa.