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[NEW] Serenade Punta Cana – Opening Summer 2020

Posted: November 25, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

There’s a new kid in the Caribbean – not only a new resort but also a new hotel group. To say that Punta Cana is growing is – well – an understatement. In a nutshell: [Read More…]

Now Natura Opening – Early Birds get the Burn

Posted: October 11, 2019 Donna Adinolfi

Are you an early adopter? Did you stand in line for days to get your mitts on the latest new iThingy? In a nutshell: If you made a booking at the Now Nutura in Riviera [Read More…]

New: Planet Hollywood Cancun

Posted: October 3, 2018 Trisha Miller

Wowza, Planet Hollywood is on a tear, aren’t they? In a Nutshell: Canadian super-agency Sunwing Travel Group has inked a deal with celebrity-memorabilia-themed restaurant and hotel brand Planet Hollywood to expand operations and break into [Read More…]

Makeover: Sanctuary Cap Cana

Posted: September 21, 2018 Jake Johnson

Playa Hotel & Resort Management is kickin’ some butt. They seduced the owners of Sanctuary Cap Cana to slide on over to their side of the management game. Then they close SCC and pumped ‘extensive’ [Read More…]

New: Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres

Updated: Sep 18^th, 2018Posted: September 17, 2018 Jake Johnson

A picture is worth 1000 words right? Then take a look….. If you love soft sand and walking for miles, a few beaches come to mind. Turks & Caicos, Anguilla, Negril Jamaica and Cap Cana [Read More…]

Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende

New: Live Aqua Expands Urban Resorts

Posted: September 15, 2018 Trisha Miller

There are two kinds of people in this world, those who love nothing more than a chillaxing day on the beach, and those who don’t. Some folks like to unwind and work only on their [Read More…]

Makeover: Grand Bahia Principe Aquamarine (formerly the Ambar)

Updated: Oct 20^th, 2019Posted: September 12, 2018 Jake Johnson

Nothing like a little nip-tuck to spruce up the joint. In a Nutshell: Bahia Principe decided it was time to doll up the Ambar (on Bavaro beach in Punta Cana).The makeover included a new name. [Read More…]

Le Blanc Los Cabos - Is the Beach Swim-able

Le Blanc Los Cabos – Can you swim in the Ocean?

Posted: September 11, 2018 Jake Johnson

Ok…so I am guilty… I love Cabo…..It’s Scottsdale with a beach…… Not sure why we didn’t throw in a few more Benjamin’s and pick it up when the Spaniards weren’t looking…… Fortunately, Palace Resorts loves [Read More…]

Makeover: Excellence Resorts Updates and Improvements

Posted: September 8, 2018 Trisha Miller

It’s tough when you’re known for ‘excellence’…. you just can’t rest on your laurels, the competition is always nipping at your heels…so to stay ahead of the pack Grupo Excellence is taking steps to remain [Read More…]

Planet Hollywood Opens New All Inclusive on St. Maarten

Planet Hollywood Opens All Inclusive on St. Maarten

Posted: September 6, 2018 Trisha Miller

Yes, that Planet Hollywood — the iconic 90s-era restaurant chain that gave us celebrity memorabilia to gawk at while eating comfort food — is making a ‘Splash’ into the all-inclusive resort market in a big [Read More…]

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FBI clears the DR – U.S. Tourist Deaths due to ‘Natural Causes’

Updated: Nov 4^th, 2019Posted: October 18, 2019

Remember this? Well after ‘extensive testing’ the FBI cleared the Dominican Republic of the ‘mysterious deaths’ media frenzy. Let’s hope the media doesn’t dredge up unresearched accusations about your past. In a nutshell: The FBI’s [Read More…]

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[Jake’s Tips] Flight Interruptions? Don’t Be a Victim…

Updated: Dec 4^th, 2019Posted: September 30, 2018

Flight interruptions and airport closures suck. Just because you’re flying from Miami to Jamaica for some R & R does not mean your plane will make it there to pick you up. In a Nutshell: [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusives for Halloween Fun

Posted: September 13, 2018

Trick or treat? A vacation at an all-inclusive resort is always going to be the latter, but what about a trip during the festivities of Halloween? A short break for all the family at the [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusives for Your Summer Vacation

Updated: Sep 13^th, 2018Posted: August 1, 2018

School’s out for summer! Four words that strike fear into the hearts of parents the world over, and bring joy to the ears of kids everywhere, as they are stripped of the confinements of school [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusive Spas

Updated: Feb 21^st, 2020Posted: July 3, 2018

The healing benefits of incorporating spa services into your life are more relevant today than ever before. And even better is experiencing spa services at a relaxing all-inclusive resort. The spa scene in Mexico and [Read More…]

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Best All Inclusives for Wellness

Updated: Feb 21^st, 2020Posted: May 2, 2018

There is a pleasure one feels when focusing on wellness, which encompasses our body, mind and spirit. When we take greater care of our foundation, life begins to shift in a positive way and we [Read More…]