Hotels
From Sea To Table At Villa Premiere
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway in Puerto Vallarta has introduced the “Fish Market,” a sea-to-table concept created by Chef Sebastian Varona and his team to enhance the beachfront dining experience with fresh ingredients straight from the Bay of Banderas and other waters near Mexico’s leading Pacific Coast culinary destination. Guests will find that the culinary team at the resort hosts a literal fish market where they can pick whatever fresh fish and other saltwater delicacies caught from the Pacific they desire. On the menu, diners will find seasonal...
Discover Playa del Carmen with ScubaCaribe
A Barcelona native diving instructor who's relocated to Playa del Carmen says those eager to experience an underwater world can make do quite nicely without ocean when vacationing in the Mexican destination. Javier, who works at ScubaCaribe's operation at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya, notes that the famed ocean waters found on Playa del Carmen's shores are only one option for the sub-surface-exploration set. One dive options, he notes, are the cenotes, the underground water bodies found throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, which provide an unusual way for people to submerge...
Live Aqua Urban Resort joins Preferred
During the latter part of 2019, Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 24 new member hotels to its global portfolio, including a historic retreat in central Mexico. Situated in the cultural heart of San Miguel de Allende, one of Mexico’s most vibrant destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the 153-room Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende was opened in November 2018. Thoughtful accommodation experiences include the Eve Suite created for brides and their parties and the Luna Suite Presidential with double-height ceilings and a private plunge pool, with all rooms...
Rancho San Lucas debuts new Greg Norman course
Rancho San Lucas, an 834-acre resort and residential community fronting a 1.2-mile stretch of beach on the Pacific Ocean 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico recently celebrated the official grand opening of the Greg Norman Signature golf course and Rancho San Lucas Golf Club. The course is the showpiece of the resort and further positions Los Cabos as one of the top golf destinations in the world. Inspired by the native terrain and featuring panoramic views, the Greg Norman Signature course at Rancho San Lucas is a versatile 7,210-yard, par-72 course laid out within earshot of the...
ACTA Thanks Suppliers
ACTA is applauding the flexibility of suppliers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Wendy Paradis, president of ACTA, points out that many travel suppliers -- including airlines, tour operators, cruise lines and others – have been adjusting their cancellation policies and terms and conditions to accommodate a nervous public and assist front line agents with finding options for their clients. Said Paradis, “Some clients are anxious about upcoming trips and want to know their options, or they are looking to change destinations or postpone travel. Travel agents have told ACTA they really...
Save on the Slopes With Club Med
Club Med is offering an exclusive discount on winter family getaways. Club Med’s Early Book Rate Guarantee ensures that travellers get the lowest rates available for a stay at one of its resorts, and those who jump on this deal quick will have first pick of resorts, rooms and services. It even includes the 4-Trident resort Club Med La Rosière, opening this winter. Through March 9, book an all-inclusive ski package and save up to 30% at any of the brand’s mountain resorts in the Alps. Guests can choose from top rated Club Med resorts, including La Rosière, Alpe d’Huez, Les...
You Have To Vote If You Want To Win
How would you like to win a trip to New Orleans or a round-trip flight? What about a $250 Visa gift card, vacation to Italy, or European river cruise? If you want to win one of these five fantastic prizes, then you'll have to vote! Baxter Media invites Canadian travel agents to vote for their favourite suppliers, destinations, services, and brands in the 21st annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey, Canada's original, most authoritative and most popular travel industry poll. Last year, more than 6500 Canadian travel agents cast their votes. Every agent who votes will then be entered...
Grupo Piñero Invests US$60 Million in Bahia Upgrades
Grupo Piñero, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resort's parent company, is investing US$60 million to renovate its Living Resorts division, which includes hotels, residential units and golf courses that operate under the Bahia Principe brand. As part of the group’s continuous commitment to offer guests an elevated experience, resorts in both Mexico and the Dominican Republic will see numerous enhancements. “Our strategic approach to renovating our hotels, residences and golf courses will help us surpass guest expectations in a hospitality landscape that is becoming increasingly...