If the idea of staying in a villa on the beach, having a destination wedding on the sunny shores of the Caribbean Sea or enjoying some travel with the kids along for free, then this week’s roundup of Latin America travel deals are perfect for you. I found some good travel offers in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica — read on for the details (that candlelit dinner on the beach sounds awfully good to me).
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Azul Hotels
Mexico
The Deal: Promotions at Azul Villa Carola
What Makes It Cool: Azul, a brand of Karisma Hotels and Resorts in Mexico, is offering a variety of discounts on villa accommodations. Get a 35% discount off stays between July 1-9, 20% off stays between July 10-13 (with 2 free 30-minute massages), 25% discount off stays September 1-9 and September 14-30 (with four free 30-minute massages), a 20% discount off stays between October 1-November 22 (with two free 30-minute massages), and 20% discount off stays between November 30-December 20, 2014 (with two free 30-minute massages).
Valid for Travel: Book by June 15, for stays on the dates indicated above. Minimum stay four nights. Use booking code: MYVILLA
Info & Reservations: www.karismahotels.com
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Mexico Travel Tips:
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Occidental Hotels & Resorts
Costa Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic
The Deal: Destination wedding discounts
What Makes It Cool: Book your destination wedding at Royal Hideaway, Occidental Grand or Allegro Resorts in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica or Mexico and receive an automatic upgrade to the next wedding package. Wedding groups of 10 rooms or more will also receive a free one-hour cocktail reception with hot d’oeuvres.
Valid for Travel: Through April 30, 2014 and between August 1 and December 15, 2014. Valid on new destination wedding package contracts only.
Info & Reservations: www.occidentalhotels.com
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Costa Rica Travel Tips:
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Paradisus Resorts
Dominican Republic, Mexico
The Deal: Family Vacations
What Makes It Cool: Up to two kids — age 2 to 12 — can stay for free per suite at all-inclusive Paradisus Resorts in the Dominican Republic and Mexico (one child per paying adult in the room). Participating properties include Paradisus Cancun, Paradisus Punta Cana, Paradisus Palma Real, and Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda (a maximum of one child may stay at The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana and The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real).
Valid for Travel: Book through April 30, 2014, for travel May 1 through December 22, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.paradisus.com
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Latin America Travel Tips:
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El Dorado Maroma
Mexico
The Deal: Savor & Save
What Makes It Cool: Save up to 32% and get a $150 resort credit at El Dorado Maroma resort, a Karisma Hotel & Resorts property in Mexico. The $150 credit includes $50 toward a candlelight dinner on the beach, and five $20 credits for wine. The special is available on all room categories except villas, royal suites and presidential suites. Special rates start as low as $233 per night, all-inclusive, for a jacuzzi junior suite.
Valid for Travel: Book through April 21 (booking code SS115) for travel through October 31, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.karismahotels.com