A brand-new, all-inclusive resort, the Riu Playa Blanca, is opening tomorrow — April 4, 2014 — on Panama‘s Pacific coast. And it’s offering amazing grand opening rates that start at just $84 per person, per night, all inclusive. So it’s no surprise that this new hotel deal has made it onto my favorite Latin America travel deals this week (see below for details — by the way, I just published my list of the 10 Best Hotels in Panama City, Panama, as part of the 2014 LF Travel Awards).
There’s more good discounts in this week’s offerings — including air credits and resort coupons at Zoetry resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and golf packages at the scenic Wyndham Grand Rio Mar in Puerto Rico, which also includes a $10 casino match play voucher per day and a 20% discount on spa services. Lots of Latin America vacation inspiration this week!
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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca
Panama
The Deal: Grand Opening
What Makes It Cool: This new all-inclusive resort, which opened April 4, 2014 on the Pacific coast of Panama, is offering introductory rates as low as $84 per person, per night, all-inclusive. This offer includes a spa credit, and kids can stay in room with two adults for free. This is Riu’s second hotel in Panama; if you’re thinking of staying in Panama City for a while too, be sure to watch my exclusive video of the Riu Plaza Panama, an urban hotel in the heart of Panama City.
Valid for Travel: May 1 to June 22, 2014.
Info & Reservations: Riu Hotels & Resorts
PANAMA TRAVEL TIPS: 2014 LF Awards — The 10 Best Hotels in Panama City, Panama
Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts
Mexico & the Dominican Republic
The Deal: $350 Air Credit; $200 and $400 Resort Coupons
What Makes It Cool: Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, part of AMResorts, has hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Stay four nights and you’ll get a $200 air credit; stay seven nights and you’ll get a $350 air credit. Guests will receive up to $50 in air credit per room, per night at all participating resorts. This promotion applies only to packaged bookings with air. Not applicable to land-only bookings. Resort coupons of $200 or $400 value will be offered based on the room category booked. In addition, up to 2 kids stay free with two paying adults at select properties.
Valid for Travel: Valid for nw reservations made at Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts through April 28, 2014 for travel from February 25 to August 22, 2014.
Info & Reservations: AM Resorts
MEXICO TRAVEL TIPS: 5 Ways to Enjoy Mexican Culture in Cancun
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
Puerto Rico
The Deal: Stay & Play Golf package
What Makes It Cool: This Puerto Rico beach hotel is offering a “Stay & Play Golf” package with $365 nightly starting rates when booking a minimum of two nights. In addition to accommodations, this package includes one round of golf per person each day, along with a golf cart and pre-booked tee times, a daily breakfast buffet at Marbella or Iguana’s Pub, a $10 casino match play voucher per day and a 20% discount on spa services (not including the salon or merchandise). Golfers can play at either of two courses: The Ocean Course, designed by Tom & George Fazio, and the River Course, designed by Greg Norman. Please note that these rates do not include taxes and gratuities, are based on availability and blackout dates do apply.
Valid for Travel: Valid for minimum two-night stays from April 26, 2014 through the end of the year.
Info & Reservations: www.wyndhamriomar.com
PUERTO RICO TRAVEL TIPS: Weekend Vacation: A Perfect Getaway in San Juan, Puerto Rico