For this week’s roundup of noteworthy Latin America travel deals, I’ve found an interesting way to celebrate World Food Day in Mexico, special low-season discounts on Costa Rica tours, a $1,000 resort credit available for Cancun beach vacations, and a “fourth night free” deal on Puerto Rico vacations that includes a food credit. Read on for the sun-soaked details.
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Banyan Tree Group
Mexico
The Deal: Stay for Good Feeding Communities
What Makes It Cool: To celebrate World Food Day on October 16, Banyan Tree will launch a special initiative: Stay for Good Feeding Communities Together. During the week of October 13th to 19th, Banyan Tree and Angsana resorts will support and empower communities across the world through food. From October 13th to 19th, guests will be invited to make and serve food to host communities via the Stay for Good Feeding Communities Together initiative across Banyan Tree and Angsana resorts in Thailand, China, the Indian Ocean, Middle East, Mexico and beyond. Commemorating World Food Day, the resorts will support communities including local schools or orphanages, the disabled, the elderly; or provide non-perishable food to families.
Valid for Travel: October 13-19, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.banyantree.com
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Costa Rica Dream Adventures
Costa Rica
The Deal: Low season deals
What Makes It Cool: It’s the low season in Costa Rica, and that means that the deals are better than ever for Costa Rica tours. Among the packages from this company are the Deluxe Adventure, a six-day vacation package — priced at $800 per person — that includes five nights at the JW Marriott Guanacaste, transfers and a zip line canopy tour. The eight-day Fly & Drive package includes three nights at Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, four nights at El Parador in Manuel Antonio, and use of a Hyundai Tucson 4×4 vehicle; prices start at $792 per person.
Valid for Travel: The Deluxe Adventure package is available until October 31, 2014. The Fly & Drive Package is available until October 30, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.costaricadreamadventures.com
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Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach
Cancun, Mexico
The Deal: $1,000 resort credit
What Makes It Cool: Guests visiting Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach now through the end of 2015 will receive an extra $1,000 resort credit on their Mexico beach vacation. From romantic dining options and indulgent hydrotherapy Spa treatments at the 40,000 square foot Gem Spa, to a boat trip to nearby Isla Mujeres, guests can pamper themselves with this extravagant resort credit, creating their own perfect getaway. Applicable toward stays of five nights or more in any room category.
Valid for Travel: This offer is valid on new bookings only and travel must take place by December 20, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.coralbeachcancunhotel.com
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The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort
Puerto Rico
The Deal: Sunsational Savings
What Makes It Cool: This Puerto Rico hotel is offering a fourth night free and a $100 food and beverage credit based on a four-night stay. Blackout dates apply. (Looking to spend some time in the capital city as well? Check out my roundup of the 18 Best Hotels & Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico.)
Valid for Travel: Through December 23rd, 2014 (rate code SS4R).
Info & Reservations: www.stregisbahiabeach.com