Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are long gone, but you can still get some good deals on Latin America travel and vacations when you buy before the end of the year. For this week’s roundup of the best travel deals, I’ve found savings of up to 62% at a Los Cabos resort, free couples massages and oxygen bar treatments at a Dominican Republic resort, and a $150 discount off a Cuba cruise that visits Havana and Cienfuegos. Read on for details — then get ready to
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!
Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa
Los Cabos, Mexico
The Deal: Holiday specials
What Makes It Cool: Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa, located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is keeping the discounts coming through the holiday season, with vacation savings of up to 62%.
Valid for Travel: Book by December 31st for travel through February 2016.
Info & Reservations: http://solmarpromotions.com/christmas/
••••••
MEXICO TRAVEL TIPS: Queue Your Netflix: Los Cabos Film Festival Announces 2015 Movie Lineup
••••••
CHIC Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Deal: December to Remember package
What Makes It Cool: Procrastinators begrudgingly settling on a staycation this December fear not. The adults-only CHIC Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has lifted its blackout dates, celebrating the season with its “December to Remember” package to enhance what it calls “All-Exclusive” stays. The web-exclusive offer, which is designed for couples but can be enjoyed by anyone, is $833 per person, double occupancy for a four-night minimum stay. Extras include a 50-minute beachside couples massage, one seating for two at the private chef’s table at C/X Culinary Experience, one day access for two to the hydrotherapy circuit and a 10-minute session for two at Detox Oxygen Bar.
Valid for Travel: Between December 21, 2015 and January 9, 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.chicpuntacana.com
••••••
LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL TIPS: Should You Ditch Your Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic Vacation and Go to Cuba Instead?
••••••
Group IST
Cuba
The Deal: Cuba cruise tour
What Makes It Cool: This tour operator is offering a $150 discount per person on its itinerary “Havana to Cienfuegos: Eight-Day Cuba People to People Program Aboard the S/C Panorama.” This Cuba cruise includes land excursions and tours, with stops in Cayo Largo and the city of Trinidad. Prices start at $4,899 per person, double occupancy.
Valid for Travel: Weekly Saturday departures take place December 19, 2015 through April 2, 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.groupist.com