The holiday season is in full swing, so it’s time to start firming up those end-of-year vacation plans and sketching out ideas for the new year. For this week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals, I’ve found 20% discounts off hotel stays in the Riviera Maya, chic Christmas festivities in Zihuatanejo and great rates for 2015 travel to Dominican Republic and Mexico beach resorts. Read on for details.
Don’t forget: You can get some of the best rates on airlines, hotels, rental cars and cruises by using LatinFlyer’s own travel booking engine (it’s at the top right-hand side of this page if you’re using a computer or tablet, or at the bottom of each page if you’re on a cell phone), where it says “Save Big on Your Trip.” With one click, you can compare airfares and rates from more than 10 top travel sites, including Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity. No more wasting time when you travel!
Fairmont Mayakoba
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Deal: Fantastic Finds
What Makes It Cool: This AAA Five Diamond resort is offering 20% off the best available rate, making for a good deal on a luxurious Mexico beach vacation. Travelers reserving the Fantastic Finds rate (which is also available at other Fairmont Hotels & Resorts properties outside of Latin America) will also receive a free room upgrade upon check-in, based on availability, to the next room category. A non-refundable deposit of one night and a minimum two-night stay are required.
Valid for Travel: Through December 31, 2014.
Info & Reservations: http://www.fairmont.com/americas/fantastic-finds/
••••••
DON’T MISS: Cancun – Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival Draws top Chefs for 2015
••••••
Viceroy Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
The Deal: Festive Season
What Makes It Cool: It’s all about family fun and togetherness for the season at this chic resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Special holiday menus and bountiful buffets, with dishes and foods for everyone, are on the calendar for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. And the New Year’s celebration is a family affair with live entertainment, activities for the kids and dancing for the entire family. Prices start at $570 plus tax and service, with a minimum of seven nights.
Valid for Travel: During “Festive Season,” Dececember 22, 2014 to January 3, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.viceroyzihuatanejo.com
••••••
DON’T MISS: Chicos Yelapa Beach Club Debuts, with South Beach Chic near Puerto Vallarta (PHOTOS)
••••••
CostaBaja Resort & Spa
La Paz, Mexico
The Deal: Super Saver
What Makes It Cool: This Mexico resort, located on the Sea of Cortez in La Paz, is offering a Super Saver pre-pay rate of $199 per night.
Valid for Travel: Book your stay by January 31, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.costabajaresort.com
••••••
DON’T MISS: Alfajores & Energy Bars: Hotel Recipes & Cooking Classes from Mexico & Uruguay
••••••
Vacation Express
Dominican Republic
The Deal: All-inclusive luxury Punta Cana
What Makes It Cool: The new, adults-only all-inclusive CHIC by Royalton Luxury Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is available at discounted rates through Vacation Express. Discounts are also available at the Royalton Punta Cana and Memories Splash Punta Cana. Rates start at $949 for five nights, all inclusive.
Valid for Travel: Travel on May 15 or May 22, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.vacationexpress.com