The word “selfie” may be one of the most popular new terms in the dictionary, and the hotel industry is catching on. One of my favorite travel deals this week is the “Take a Selfie Adventure” promotion at La Concha, which just happens to be one of my favorite hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Also on my list of faves this week is a new tour of Argentina, and a special from the Occidental Grand Papagayo Resort, in Costa Rica, which is allowing guests this year to lock in 2014 prices for 2015 travel. Read on for details.
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La Concha Resort
San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Deal: Take a Selfie Adventure
What Makes It Cool: This Puerto Rico beach hotel is offering a special package, with prices starting at $179 a night, that includes extras like 20% discounts at the Bacardi Distillery and discounts on a tropical rainforest tour, as well as kite flying at historic El Morro fort in Old San Juan. When you book the package, you become eligible to participate in the selfie social media promotion, and possibly win a free two-night future stay. After booking the package, take a seflie when you’re in San Juan and tag your post with La Concha Resort on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter (@laconcharesort). When posting, use the hashtag #belaconcha, and you will automatically be submitted to participate in the winning sweepstakes. La Concha picks one favorite (and most creative) selfie to feature as the winner on their social media at the end of each month (May through August) and this selected best selfie will win the free two-night stay.
Valid for Travel: May through August 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.laconcharesort.com (use Cluster Code: ARN) or call (787) 721 7500 and ask for the “Take a Selfie Adventure.”
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Marnella Tours
Argentina
The Deal: Argentina Triangle Tour — Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate
What Makes It Cool: The Argentina Triangle, a nine-day program, includes three highlights in Argentina: You can stroll through Buenos Aires and one of its stylish neighborhoods, Recoleta, one day, and view the impressive sight of Iguazu Falls (both sides) the next. This Argentina tour also includes an up-close visit to Perito Moreno Glacier while you explore the Argentinian Patagonia. Prices start at $1,750 per person, double occupancy.
Valid For Travel: Departures for 2014: May 15, June 12, July 17, August 14, September 11 & 23, October 9 & 21, November 6 & 18, December 11 & 23. Departures for 2015: January 8 & 20, February 5 & 24, March 5 & 24.
Info & Reservations: www.marnellatours.com
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Occidental Grand Papagayo
Costa Rica
The Deal: Same Time Next Year
What Makes It Cool: Book a vacation at Occidental Grand Papagayo — an adults-only resort in Costa Rica — in 2014, and you can return for the same price in 2015. Summer Special all-inclusive rates start at $107 per person, per night.
Valid for Travel: Book by December 22, 2014 for travel January 2 – December 22, 2015. Promotion is valid for a minimum three-night stay. To redeem, book the following year within 60 days of your original stay and submit the certificate when booking to guarantee the same rate. Booking must be made in the same room category and travel must be during the same month of the original booking.
Info & Reservations: www.occidentalhotels.com
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