Breaking Video Travel Deals to Mexico
Hola amigos! Summer deals at Mexico’s beach resorts are “muy caliente” right now. Packages start at just $499 per person for 4 nights all-inclusive with airfare at the RIU Jalisco in the Riviera Nayarit. This new resort area is located on the Pacific Coast just north of Puerto Vallarta. For a beach vacation on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, check out the 5-Star, all-inclusive El Dorado Seaside Suites located south of Cancun in Rivera Maya. 4-night packages at the El Dorado Seaside Suites start at just $985 per person for a Jacuzzi Junior Suite including airfare and a $100 Spa Credit per room.
Breaking Video Travel Deal to the Dominican Republic
Dash off to the Dominican Republic with a great last minute, all-inclusive deal in a Junior Suite: Only $465 per person for 3 nights at the Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana. This deal also includes airfare on Continental Airlines from NY/Newark! Space is going fast as the summer vacation season approaches, so book now for travel by June 30th. Ask Voyage.tv about airfare from your home city.
Breaking Video Travel Deal to the Dominican Republic
Discover the Dominican Republic with a great deal to the all-inclusive RIU Bachata! Located near Puerto Plata and the “Amber Coast” (so-named for the local deposits of semi-precious amber), this beachfront resort offers an amazing deal starting at $359 per person for 3 nights with airfare on American Airlines from Miami. There are plenty of eco-adventure tours in the nearby green mountains, cigar factory tours and, of course, duty-free shopping for amber jewelry!
Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean
The annual Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference wraps up today in Barbados, celebrating the positive efforts of tourism to maintain awareness of this important issue. Undoubtedly, the greatest “buried treasures” in the Caribbean (apologies to Capt. Jack Sparrow) are the region’s beautiful natural resources, from pristine beaches and lush mountain rainforests to the fragile undersea world of coral reefs and marine life. Sustainable Tourism is good for visitors as well as the families of those on island who want to preserve the natural beauty for generations to come.
A couple of hotels that have been at the forefront of the environmental movement are Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada and the Bucuti Beach Resort & Tara Beach Suites in Aruba. Aruba also offers Volunteer Vacations if you want to lend a hand while you get a tan!
The Buzz: Jalousie Plantation in St. Lucia
Voyage.tv’s New York Resident Editor (and die hard urbanite) reports back from one of our favorite destinations, St. Lucia.
In terms of having an optimal island location, it’s hard to beat the stunning Jalousie Plantation in St. Lucia. Situated on a UNESCO World Heritage Site between the famed Pitons, Jalousie offers a stunning vista. The idyllic beach is set on a calm bay that is arguably the best snorkeling spot on on the island.
But the location is about to get a lot more posh, as the luxury property is undergoing a makeover since being taken over by the Viceroy Hotel Group. When the resort is officially relaunched, it will be known as The Tides Sugar Beach. But many of the upgrades are already in place, including the stunning redesign of many of the private villa suites. Four-poster beds, walk-in showers, claw foot tubs, private plunge pools and large flat screen TVs are just some of the amenities you’ll find in the swanky, stand-alone suites.
In addition, two new bar areas have been completed, both with cutting-edge designs. The Cane Bar has a sleek, South Beach-esque décor and an extensive list of rums. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the frozen piña coladas served there are among the best in the world. The attached Late Night Bar looks a bit like Alice in Wonderland in the Tropics, with whimsical furniture and a sultry vibe.
As they near completion, the property will also offer spa services in seven new treehouse rooms in the aptly re-named Rainforest Spa, taking full advantage of the incredible surroundings.
To see hotel video on other St. Lucia and Caribbean resorts, click here.
A Sneak Preview Of This Week’s Spa Cycle Launch
With our spa series launch just days away, here’s a little taste of one of the many spa hotels we’re covering. The Ti Kaye Village resort’s Kai Koko Spa in St. Lucia made our top ten list of destinations to get the best couples massage, and before you see the spa video, you can read all about it here:
Located at the intimate Ti Kaye Village resort in St. Lucia, the Kai Koko Spa is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Anse Chochon beach, with the soothing sounds of the Caribbean surf rolling in. The ocean vistas from expansive picture windows are simply stunning, and with its hand-cut coconut wood and bamboo walls, earthen-tiled floors and natural decor, this beach spa blends seamlessly into the lush, tropical surroundings. The treatments also reflect the island’s organic resources; treatments are locally inspired and use products produced by St. Lucian resident Patricia Lee Brown specifically for the spa using native ingredients.
The Menu: From massages and body treatments to anti-aging facials, cellulite treatments and after-sun therapies, the menu at Kai Koko has something for everyone. Treatments are united by their use of luscious local ingredients like mango, cucumber, aloe vera, ylang-ylang, hibiscus and even crushed lava stones. Choose from a selection of exclusively blended body oils for your treatment, including coconut oil, chocolate oil, honey-vanilla oil, and papaya-pineapple oil. Massage treatments range from traditional Swedish and Shiatsu to more creative options, such as the Bamboo Stick Massage or Ayurvedic Massage, which is based on a traditional Indian technique and uses a special blend of warm oils to aid in sleep and detoxification.
The Must-have: The Cellulite Treatment is an undisputed essential for those looking to don bikinis and join sun worshipers on the pristine St. Lucian beaches. This treatment starts with a Hibiscus Scrub, which promotes lymphatic drainage and blood circulation through friction and a powerful combination of naturally activating ingredients. Essential oils are then incorporated that break down deposits of fatty acids and tone the skin. A mud mask is then applied, made of pulverized volcanic stones that purify the skin, before a finishing massage of essential oils of lemon, fennel and basil. After this treatment, you are sure to look and feel fabulous inside and out.
To get a complete look inside this spa and the rest we’ll be featuring, check back with Voyage.tv and stay tuned for our brand new spa series, only on Nirvana.
Breaking Video Travel Deals to the Dominican Republic
This week, we have super deals for all-inclusive getaways to the Dominican Republic. The 4-star all-inclusive RIU Merengue Resort in Puerto Plata comes in at just $465 per person for 3 nights with airfare from New York on American Airlines. For a more upscale all-inclusive experience, the 5-star Paradisus Palma Real is $929 per person for 3 nights with airfare, and includes gourmet dining and gorgeous junior suite accommodations. Bring the golf clubs, too–The Paradisus Palma Real offers free, unlimited golf green fees at the Cocotal Golf & Country Club!
Breaking Video Travel Deals to Spa Resorts in the Caribbean & Mexico
In today’s hectic world it takes more than just a week on the beach to relax and recharge. Luckily, this week’s Video Travel Deals will have you setting up your away message and turning off your cell in no time. With three deals at some of our favorite spa resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, you’ll be hard pressed to think of a reason not to go.
For the ultimate in rejuvenation, we invite you to check in to El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico. A member of the Waldorf Collection of fine hotels, the expansive “El Con” boasts incredible facilities for the entire family to enjoy, including championship golf, a casino, tennis, kids club and a private beach island. You can rest assured everyone is well-entertained while you indulge in body wraps and massages at the Golden Door Spa. Pure Perfection.
If you hurry, you can snag a last minute deal to beautiful Bermuda, which includes a 4th Night Free at the Fairmont Southampton, home to the luxurious Willow Stream Spa. Looking for a little adult time? Book four days at the adults-only all-inclusive El Dorado Royale in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico for only $689 per person and enjoy a number of relaxing treatments at the on-site spa. For a nature-inspired retreat complete with breathtaking views and featuring the tranquil Kai Belté Spa, head to Anse Chastanet in picturesque St. Lucia and get the 6th night free. (You just may recognize it from this season’s The Bachelor on ABC.)
So go ahead. You’ve worked hard, you deserve it.
Breaking Deals to St. Lucia
The Landings St. Lucia is a member of the RockResorts group of hotels. Originally founded by Laurance Rockefeller, RockResorts offers exceptional resorts in beautiful surroundings. St. Lucia is one such destination, and The Landings offers a stunning setting for a villa vacation. The property features spacious Villa Suites accommodations with dining room, living room and kitchen, ideal for a long getaway with friends or for a family with children. This week we’ve featured a great off-season deal with 30% Off 1 Bedroom Villa Suite Harborview. Prices start at $919 per person for a 5-night package with room tax and service. Airport transfers are available for an additional fee. Voyage.tv also offers published airfares and reduced-rate package airfares from cities nationwide.
What We’re Watching
Here are our Top 10 Programs of the week:
1. Rainforest Adventure – El Yunque, Puerto Rico
2. Panama Hats – El Galpon Shop, Puerto Rico
3. Savor Old San Juan – San Juan, Puerto Rico
4. Jamaican Sundown – Rick’s Cafe, Jamaica
5. Light Delights – The Restaurant at Round Hill, Jamaica
6. The Art of the Cigar – Graycliff Cigar Company, Bahamas
7. A Taste of Jamaica – Bellefield Great House, Jamaica
8. Wine & Breeze – Wine With Me, Jamaica
9. Stir It Up – White Water Rafting & Canopy Tour, Jamaica
10. One Stop Beauty Shop – Spa Chakra, New York City
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