Peru figures heavily in this week’s roundup of the best Latin America vacation deals and discounts. Gate 1 Travel is offering a $400 discount off its Peru tour packages, including some of the nation’s most sumptuous hotels. One of those very properties, the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, is offering its own luxurious getaway vacation package, with three nights of indulgence and a trip to Machu Picchu. Marriott is also in the news in Mexico, with the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort
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Signature Collection by Gate 1 Travel
Peru
The Deal: Save $400 off Peru tours
What Makes It Cool: This vacation packager is offering a $400 discount off its luxurious 11-day Signature Collection Peru tour, which includes accommodations at the JW Marriott Lima, Tambo del Inka in the Sacred Valley, Inka Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel in Aquas Clients and Belmond Hotel Monasterio in Cusco. Also included is a Vistadome train ride between Cusco and Aquas Clients, 24 meals and sightseeing. Prices start at $4,289 for land only or $4,789 for air and land.
Valid for Travel: Book by October 31, 2016 to save $400. Use promotional code JFSCP400
Info & Reservations: (how’s this for a long link?) https://www.gate1travel.com/signature/signature-collection/2016-17/AM/deluxe-peru-11ddlxpe17.aspx?utm_source=jaxfax&utm_medium=email&utm_term=161012&utm_campaign=signature&advid=a03fc4a8-9870-432f-9afb-796d00bde114
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CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The Deal: Dining Package
What Makes It Cool: This Mexico beach hotel has introduced a new vacation package that ties into Puerto Vallarta’s 22nd annual Festival Gourmet International. The week-long festival features a tasty variety of food, complete with unique Mexico vacation experiences like cooking shows, theme nights and cultural celebrations. Book the hotel’s package and you’ll get:
• One welcome drink upon arrival
• Daily breakfast buffet for two at La Estancia
• One Dinner for two at Mikado Restaurant (includes special three-course Festival Gourmet menu and one bottle of wine)
Rates start at $229 per night, plus taxes and fees.
Valid for Travel: Reserve before November 20, 2016 and stay between November 11 and November 30, 2016.
Info & Reservations: http://deals.marriott.com/marriott-hotels-resorts/mexico/jalisco/puerto-vallarta/dinning-package-in-puerto-vallarta (use promo code ES1)
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JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Cusco, Peru
The Deal: Feed Your Wonder-Lust package
What Makes It Cool: Built at the site of the 16th century San Agustin Convent, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco is one of the newest five-star hotels in one of Peru’s top tourism destinations. This Peru luxury hotel has launched a new “Feed Your Wonder-lust” package, which includes the following:
• Three nights in a Courtyard Terrace Room
• Full Day Excursion to Machu Picchu (including roundtrip train tickets via Peru Rail Expedition, lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, and entrance tickets)
• Full Day Excursion to Maras & Moray (including horseback riding & snacks)
• 6-Course Chef’s Tasting Dinner for Two at Pirqa Restaurant
The package price starts at $2,725 for a three-night stay, plus 10% tax and resort fee of $25 a day, which covers two pisco sour cocktails, daily breakfast buffet for two, free in-room water, in-room oxygen system, WiFi, $25 spa voucher, $10 restaurant voucher and historical hotel tour.
Valid for Travel: Book through December 31, 2016, for travel through April 30, 2017 (blackout dates apply).
Info & Reservations: www.jwmarriottcusco.com (use promo code ES7)