For this week’s Latin America travel deals, we’ll find out about a first-ever classic rock festival in Mexico that’s bringing some big names from the past to its sunny shores. Also available is a tempting fall vacation sale in Puerto Rico, an amazing option for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro and $847 savings on Argentina tours. Read on for details!
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Vallarta-Nayarit Classic Rock Festival
Riviera Nayarit – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The Deal: Classic rock festival
What Makes It Cool: The inaugural Vallarta-Nayarit Classic Rock Festival will be held from December 12 -14 in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Both destinations will welcome 20 acts during the festival, including Americana rockers the BoDeans, blues favorites Fabulous Thunderbirds, rock-a-billy specialists Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats, country rockers Poco, Pure Prairie League and Firefall, and iconic classic rock bands Jefferson Starship, Kansas, Cheap Trick, Foghat and Spencer Davis Group. Official host hotels include the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta and the Hilton Puerto Vallarta.
Valid for Travel: December 12-14, 2014.
Info: http://vallartanayaritclassicrockfest.com/about.php
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Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
Puerto Rico
The Deal: Fall Sale
What Makes It Cool: This Puerto Rico hotel is offering a Fall Sale with starting rates of $149 nightly when booking four or more consecutive nights, a savings of 40%. The vacation savings don’t stop there, as guests also receive a $100 food and beverage credit for every room booked as part of this special offer.
Valid for Travel: Through December 20, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.wyndhamriomar.com
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Rio Exclusive
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Deal: New Years Eve Deluxe Package
What Makes It Cool: Rio Exclusive, an agency that specializes in renting out apartments in Rio de Janeiro neighborhoods including Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, is offering a unique vacation option for celebrating New Year’s Eve with Brazil style. This package includes seven nights accommodation in an apartment with panoramic views of Copacabana beach and a large penthouse with a private swimming pool, as well the necessary arrangements for you to have your very own New Years Eve party at home. The seven-night package starts at$1,250 per night per person, depending on apartment capacity (five to 14 guests in three to seven bedrooms). Also included: airport transfers, welcome drinks, New Years Eve celebrations at home (cocktail buffet for up to 14 people, the services of a Maître d and D.J.), your own, personal, in-house chef for the entire week (breakfast plus other meal every day), excursion by Jeep to Tijuca forest (or paragliding taster session if preferred) and guided visit to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Valid for Travel: Dates surrounding New Year’s Eve 2014/2015.
Info & Reservations: www.rioexclusive.com
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Trafalgar
Argentina
The Deal: Save up to $847 per person on South America tours
What Makes It Cool: Save up to 10% (up to $847) per person when you book a Trafalgar 2015 South America trip. Options include a 23-day Icons of South America itinerary that includes stops in Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador, and a 10-day Impressions of South America trip that includes Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls and Buenos Aires.
Valid for Travel: 2015 South America itineraries; this is an early payment discount of 10% for 2015 tours reserved and paid for by January 29, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.trafalgar.com