Resorts
Sandals Says “Donut Worry & Be Happy”
Sandals Royal Barbados has opened the brand’s first-ever donut shop, delectably named Sweet n’ Salty’s Gourmet Donuts & Coffee, making it the Caribbean’s first and only all-inclusive resort to feature an exclusive donut-only eatery. Urging guests to “Donut Worry & Be Happy,” Sweet n’ Salty’s Gourmet Donuts & Coffee offers an assortment of confectionary delights ranging from gourmet traditional cake donuts to unique flavour combinations with plenty of sweet and savory with a pinch of salty. Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily for guests of both Sandals Royal...
‘Unlimited Teeth of the Dog’ Golf Packages Available
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the iconic Teeth of the Dog golf course in the Dominican Republic – is offering two “Unlimited” stay-and-play packages perfect for spring golf getaways. Highlighted by the opportunity to enjoy the Pete Dye-designed masterpiece widely recognized as the No. 1 course in the Caribbean, the “Unlimited Teeth of the Dog with Breakfast” package starts at $349 per person, per night through April 20. In addition to “all day” play on Teeth of the Dog, guests can also tee it up from dawn to dusk at the resort’s two additional Pete Dye...
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Set For 2019 Season
San Clemente Palace Kempinski, the Venetian luxury resort uniquely located on its own private island eight minutes away from St. Mark's Square, will open for its fourth season on March 20. Just minutes from the bustle of Venice and set among a centuries-old park, antique courtyards and monastery buildings, the 190-room resort has its own pitch-and-putt golf course, a tennis court, spa, heated outdoor pool and outdoor jogging trails, as well as a kids' club for younger guests. Last year, the resort unveiled Al Bacaro, an outdoor lounge serving cichetti (Venetian tapas) and cocktails,...
New Napa Valley Four Seasons Taking Reservations
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning Nov. 1 in advance of its highly anticipated opening in the heart of California’s famed wine region. With its on-site vineyard, vine-to-table restaurant, wellness spa and farmhouse-style accommodations, it promises to be the perfect base for a wine country getaway. “Late autumn is a wonderful time to visit Napa, just as the ‘crush’ season is coming to a close and winemakers celebrate the harvest and processing of their grapes,” says general manager Mehdi Eftekari, noting...
Hilton, Atlantica Sign Brazil Agreement
Hilton and Atlantica Hotels have signed a management license agreement in which Atlantica plans to develop and manage DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Brazil. As part of the agreement, the companies also announced the first planned DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil. This agreement will introduce DoubleTree by Hilton in Brazil, underscoring Hilton’s continued commitment in the Caribbean and Latin America to introduce the company’s industry-leading brands across the region. “Through our partnership with Atlantica Hotels, we successfully launched the Hilton Garden...
‘Let’s Talk’ Sandals Webinars Set To Go
Sandals Resorts has released the February schedule of its webinars, created exclusively for Canadian agents. According to officials, the fast-paced, succinct online sessions are only 30 minutes long, but include a wealth of useful information including Canadian-specific booking incentives, sales and marketing strategies for agents to grow their business and product updates. Just by registering, agents also receive a recorded version that they can play back at their leisure. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 6 – Groups, 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST. Featuring Grant Lawlor,...
Sandals Is All About Groups
What's a great way for an agent to pad their wallet? Easy, sell groups. And who better to sell groups to, and get help from, than Sandals Resorts International? Booking a group with Sandals has never been easier. The magic numbers are 5 and 3 – five rooms, three-night minimum, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's Travel Courier cover story. Grant Lawlor, national groups manager, Unique Vacations Canada Inc., told Travel Courier that booking groups with Sandals is easy and lucrative for agents, and noted that it often leads to repeat business. “Groups tend...
Sunwing Offers Agents 2X STAR Points
For the month of February, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Until Feb. 28, agents can earn 2X STAR Agent Reward Points that convert into cash on all new bookings to Karisma properties, for departures until Oct. 31. On top of their earnings, each time an agent makes a booking to a participating resort, they’ll be entered into a weekly contest for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two to a Karisma resort included in this promotion. The promotion includes a wide selection of top-rated resorts including family...