This week’s roundups of travel deals includes a fun-sounding “Dancing With the Stars” vacation package in Mexico, a destination wedding deal that includes a free welcome reception, Nicaragua tours that include free nights and a gourmet vacation deal in Cancun that includes lots of extras. Read on for the details!
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
The Deal: Dancing Week Retreat
What Makes It Cool: Three-time World Dance Champion and “Dancing With The Stars” favorite Louis Van Amstel leads a program highlighted by three partner-free LaBlast dance fitness classes, for all dancing abilities from November 26-30 at this Mexico beach hotel’s Dancing Week Retreat. Guests will have a meet-and-greet with Van Amstel that includes live music and dancing, as well as a package option for two treatments at the resort’s Leading Spa of the World, designed to relax the mind and improve dance moves. The Dancing Week Retreat at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit starts at $259 per person, per night, based on double occupancy, and requires a minimum stay of three nights. The Dancing Week Retreat Package can be upgraded to the Dancing Week Retreat Spa Package, which includes all of the features of the standard program, plus two treatments at the resort’s Leading Spa of the World.
Valid for Travel: November 26-30, 2014.
Info & Reservations: http://vallarta.grandvelas.com/
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AMResorts
Huatulco, Mexico
The Deal: Free Welcome Cocktail Party for Weddings
What Makes It Cool: AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group subsidiary, is rewarding couples getting married through next spring at Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa and Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa. In addition to the customary destination wedding perks, brides and grooms booking the new “Complimentary Welcome Cocktail Party” promotion will enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail party for wedding groups of up to 50 guests. The free add-on includes bartender service, open bar and an hors d’oeuvres station for one hour. Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa is an adults-only property, and Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa is family-friendly; both are all-inclusive Mexico beach hotels. For details about what each hotel offers, check out my review of Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa, and my review of Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa.
Valid for Travel: This promotion is valid on all new wedding bookings made through December 1, 2014 for travel by April 30, 2015.
Info & Reservations: UnlimitedRomance.com
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Nicaragua Vacations
Nicaragua
The Deal: The Ultimate Nicaraguan Escape
What Makes It Cool: Nicaragua Vacations is offering a vacation package called The Ultimate Nicaraguan Escape, at seven nights for the price of five, representing savings of more than 35%. The package includes four nights (while only paying for three) at the Aqua Wellness Resort, with various meal plans available separately (no meals included during this part of the trip); three nights (while only paying for two) at Jicaro Island Eco Lodge, plus a free couples massage and three meals per day. Also included is a tour of historic Granada in a horse-drawn carriage. International flights not included. Prices start at $1,059 per person.
Valid for Travel: Through December 19, 2014. Some blackout dates, including Thanksgiving, apply.
Info & Reservations: www.vacationsnicaragua.com
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Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
Cancun, Mexico
The Deal: Grand Gourmet Experience
What Makes It Cool: This Mexico beach hotel — a member of Leading Hotels of the World that opened in December 2013 — has introduced a new vacation package called the Grand Gourmet Experience, which includes roundtrip ground transportation from the Cancun airport, a 375-ml bottle of premier brand tequila and a free sunset cruise on the resort’s private catamaran (with champagne and hors d’oeuvres) every Wednesday. Rates in a junior suite start at $375 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
Valid for Travel: Through December 19, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.grandresidencesrivieracancun.com