This week, my favorite Latin America travel deals include special discounts on “girls getaway” vacations and all-inclusive luxury vacations in Mexico‘s Riviera Maya, as well as festive ways to enjoy watching the World Cup while on vacation in both Mexico and Brazil, even if you don’t have tickets to see the games live.
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Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Deal: 25% off Girls Getaway Vacations
What Makes It Cool: This all-inclusive Mexico resort is offering a Grand Sirenis Summer Sale, with 25% discounts that include dining at eight a-la-carte themed restaurants, with rates for stays between July 1 and August 31, 2014 starting at $212 for a junior suite (the reservation must be made online to receive this rate).
Valid for Travel: Book by June 5 for travel through August 31, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.sirenishotels.com
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The Royal
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The Deal: Save 25%
What Makes It Cool: Located in the laid-back town of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, The Royal is a AAA Four Diamond Resort that is offering 25% discounts on its all-inclusive vacations. The property is located steps from Playa del Carmen’s popular Fifth Avenue.
Valid for Travel: Book by June 10, 2014 for travel by December 23, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.realresorts.com/The-Royal-Playa-Carmen/
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AMResorts
Mexico
The Deal: Celebrate World Cup 2014
What Makes It Cool: Just because you didn’t get tickets to see the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, it doesn’t mean you can’t watch the games in a festive setting. AMResorts is hosting a variety of soccer-themed events and viewing parties between June 12 and July 13, 2014. Book your stay by May 28th, and you’ll receive a $350 air credit for a 7-night stay, up to $400 in resort coupons and up to 2 kids free stays when staying in the same room as 2 paying adults. Each of its hotel brands — Zoetry, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Now and Sunscape — are offering their own unique celebrations. Among the celebrations at Dreams Resorts, for example, are a World Cup Kick-Off party and showings of the quarter finals, semi-finals and final-finals in large venues throughout the properties, accompanied by buffets and drinks.
Valid for Travel: Book your stay by May 28th, and you’ll receive a $350 air credit for a 7-night stay, up to $400 in resort coupons and up to 2 kids free stays when staying in the same room as 2 paying adults.
Info & Reservations: www.amresorts.com
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Ponta dos Ganchos
Brazil
The Deal: World Cup for 2
What Makes It Cool: This Brazil resort, located on the coast near the city of Florianopolis, will offer cachaca tastings and will air World Cup matches on a big screen in a private cinema, and — depending on the scores — will offer champagne during matches.
Info & Reservations: www.pontadosganchos.com