This week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel and vacation deals include an attractive winter promotion from Velas Resorts in Mexico that extends through April, a group offer in the Dominican Republic that allows for an eighth person to stay for free, and double Hilton HHonors points at a brand-new hotel in Cusco, Peru. Read on for details.
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Velas Resorts
Mexico
The Deal: 2016 Winter Promotion
What Makes It Cool: This Mexico beach hotelier is offering value-priced winter promotions at various hotel properties. At Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel, guests booking the 2016 Winter Promotion receive a $30 spa credit per adult per stay, unlimited golf, 10% discount at the boutique, one dinner at neighboring sister property Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, and either a city and shopping or cultural and tequila tour in downtown Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the downtown city tour and cultural tour, families escaping to Velas Vallarta receive a two-for-one rate for children ages five to 17 years old, early check-in or late check-out, $30 spa credit, and a 10% discount on nightly rates. The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Grand Velas Riviera Maya extend guests a 10% discount at resort boutique shops and a $50 spa credit per adult per night. As an added bonus at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, adults receive an automatic upgrade from an Ambassador Suite to a suite in the resort’ adults-only Grand Class Section. Discounted rates start at $263 (Casa Velas), $180 (Velas Vallarta), $385 (Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit) and $416 (Grand Velas Riviera Maya). Rates are per person per night and are based on double occupancy.
Valid for Travel:
• Casa Velas: Valid for booking and travel through April 30, 2016.
• Velas Vallarta: Valid for travel through April 3, 2016. Booking window: through January 31, 2016.
• Grand Velas Riviera Maya: Valid for booking and travel through April 3, 2016.
• Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit: Valid for booking and travel through April 30, 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.velasresorts.com
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Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Deal: 8th person free
What Makes It Cool: This vacation deal is great if you’re traveling with family or friends. Book seven people at this Dominican Republic all-inclusive resort and the 8th person stays for free. The offer applies to Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe and Barcelo Bavaro Beach. It’s only applicable to new bookings for leisure vacation groups, including weddings, anniversaries, families and friends.
Valid for Travel: Book by June 15, 2016 for travel through December 20, 2017.
Info & Reservations: www.barcelo.com
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Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
Cusco, Peru
The Deal: Double Hilton HHonors points
What Makes It Cool: The 137-room Hilton Garden Inn Cusco — the first of its brand in this South American nation — opened this month. To celebrate, this Peru hotel is offering double HHonors points for each stay.
Valid for Travel: Valid for stays through June 30, 2016.
Info & Reservations: http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/peru/hilton-garden-inn-cusco-CUZGIGI/index.html