Barceló Resorts have it all–don’t you want it all?

Picture it:  a long, moonlit stroll on a ribbon of soft sand…. a day full of family fun in the sun, a legendary Mayan treatment at their world-class spa…Barceló Resorts truly have it all. 

Their crown jewel property, the Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe, was recently awarded a Golden Apple, Condé Naste Award and MLT Vacations Quality Assurance Award! 

The Maya Palace Deluxe Resort is the flagship property of their five, all-inclusive hotels.  All of which are situated on incredible stretches of sand bordered by the brilliant sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea. And now, when you book a stay at the Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe you will receive an all-access pass, good for upgrades on things like dining and recreation.

All-inclusive offerings you will love:

• Three amazing à la carte restaurants, two buffets and two grill restaurants
• Seven fabulous bars offering unlimited refreshing cocktails
• Fun for just the little ones at the Barcy Club and the on-site water parks
• The U Spa offering ultimate, Mayan-style relaxation
• Great live entertainment day and night
• Dance-till-you-drop disco
• Outdoor fun: tennis, beach volleyball, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, archery and more

Contact me for your FREE personalized quote to an amazing Barceló Resort.  Book your Delta or United flights with me and earn up to 3,000 BONUS skymiles!

christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com

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Sandals Resorts are now 65% off!

When I started as a travel agent I was hesitant to sell Sandals properties - I had some strange negative image in my head and I’m not even sure where it came from.  But now I have visited and/or stayed at almost all of the Sandals properties and I can feel confident and extremely enthusiastic when I recommend Sandals properties to my clients because I know they are going to love it! 

All Sandals properties offers their guests more than any other all-inclusive resort.  They all offer you a variety of restaurants (both buffet and a la carte), surplus of non-motorized water sports, GREAT nightly entertainment, fun daily activities programs, beautiful pools, amazing accommodations, soft sandy beaches, and luxurious spas, and much more!  Some properties even include motorized water sports such as water skiing, jet skis, golf, and scuba diving – yes, FREE SCUBA DIVING!!  When you add all of these included options into your package price it’s not only a great price but it’s an amazing resort at a great price!

All Sandals properties are adult-only and all-inclusive.  I truly recommend you try Sandals because once you do, you’ll understand why Sandals resorts have a 80% return rate of clients!

Contact me today for your FREE personalized quote for a Sandals resorts in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Bahamas, or Antigua!  I can bundle your airfare and hotel and get you better price on your airline ticket – always a bonus!  I look forward to proving to you why I was wrong about Sandals Resorts and why I am now a huge fan of Sandals!

christy@caribbeanjourney.com OR christy@barediver.com

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Back at work but dreaming about a vacation? Try Breezes Resorts–currently up to 55%!

Book your Breezes Resort & Spa 2012 Spring, Summer or Fall getaway now and save up to 55%. We’re offering deep savings on select Super-Inclusive® Breezes Resorts & Spas in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Curacao and Brazil for stays between May 1 and October 31, 2012. Book fast, because rooms will sell out quickly.

At the Super-Inclusive® Breezes Resorts & Spas virtually everything you can eat, drink & do is included in one simple, upfront price with no tipping allowed. So leave your wallet behind and bring a healthy appetite for great food and endless fun. All on some of the best beaches in the Caribbean and Latin America. At Breezes, you'll find an abundance of land and water sports. Everything from sailing, windsurfing and snorkeling to tennis and rock-climbing - even Golf at our very own PGA-quality Golf Course and some of the best Scuba diving in both Jamaica and Curacao - all with professional instruction.

• Tropically elegant accommodations
• Unlimited dining in up to 7 different restaurants
• Unlimited premium brand drinks & cocktails
• Golf* + Green Fees & Transportation Included
• Scuba Diving*
• Endless list of other Land & Water Sports with Professional Instruction
• Daily activities
• Nightly entertainment
• Fully equipped fitness center & classes
• Round trip airport-hotel transportation
• NO TIPPING ALLOWED
• So much more..

Amenities, activities and inclusions vary by resort and some may be available at an additional charge.

Special savings also available at Breezes for stays Now through April 30, 2012.

Contact me today for your free personalized quote!  Bundle your airline tickets and hotel and get an even sweeter deal! christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com

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Join me (& BareDiver International) in Bonaire July 2012!

It’s that time again…time for our annual Bare Diver Group Dive Trip!  This year we are inviting all of our friends and families to the wonderful island of Bonaire the week of July 28 – August 4, 2012.  Bonaire is always our 1st choice because the diving is easy, the visibility is extremely fantastic, the water is warm, and the marine life is plentiful.  Bonaire is absolutely some of the very best diving you will do in the Caribbean and we are all excited to go back!

Our host hotel is Captain Don’s Habitat where we have been making annual pilgrimages since 2004.  All Bare Diver guests have the choice between Deluxe Ocean View Rooms or 2-bedroom bungalows.

Included in your Bare Diver package is (but not limited to):
· Hotel Accommodations for 7 nights
· Round-trip airport transfers to/from Captain Don’s Habitat
· 6 days of unlimited air for shore diving & unlimited night diving
· 6 days of 1-tank boat diving
· Welcome Rum Punch
· All weights and weight belts
· Managers’ party with live entertainment
· Underwater photo contest with prizes
· Official Bare Diver T-shirt
· Free Wi-Fi
· Packing lists, island information, excursion information
· Bonaire kick-off party
· All taxes, service charges, and energy surcharges
· $75 Matching Resort Credit*
· FREE PADI Advanced Certification** class for anyone 12 and older

Packages start at $603 for an adult diver. Prices do not include airfare but I would be happy to find you the best possible flights. Delta Air Lines fly direct from Atlanta and Continental Airlines fly direct from Houston!

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Le Blanc’s “standard” buffet is the most amazing buffet you’ll ever experience!

I realize that it’s very odd for me to write an entire blog about a hotel’s buffet, but I just have to share this with you because it is so amazing!  While I can go on and on (and I am sure I will in another blog) about Le Blanc’s amazing hotel and amenities, today I want to share with you what their ‘standard’ buffet looks like.  Remember, this is an all-inclusive hotel so you can eat as much as you want for as long as you want.
In three center of the entire buffet food area are 3 fabulous chefs that grill, sauté, or fry the items YOU have chosen for your meal.

While that in itself may not impress you, take a look at the amazing variety available for you to chose from:

Amazing seafood, beef, chicken! Again, you can have as much as you want – it’s included in your package!

Take a look just behind my friend, Julio, and notice the wonderful variety of sauces.  After you have chosen what you want to eat, how you want it cooked, and in what seasoning…then you can add your favorite sauce – or all try  of them!

But the amazing buffet doesn’t end there!  There is a huge variety of hot and cold sides to chose from:

And, of course, the most delicious desserts you have ever tried! Including home made ice cream ‘to die for’:

As I mentioned earlier, the buffet is not the only amazing thing about Le Blanc, but I was so impressed with the food, the service and the ambiance that I just had to share this with you! 
Ready to visit Le Blanc?  Contact me for a free quote on your hotel and flight package! christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com

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Excellence Riviera Cancun is calling to you..are you listening?

Ready for a vacation? I hear the Excellence Riviera Cancun calling your name!  This resort is an Adult-Only, All-Inclusive paradise that offers you the luxurious atmosphere to relax in OR you can go a little 'wild’ and party at the swim-up bar or the piano bar.  There are hammocks on every balcony and patio as well as scattered around the beach and pool areas – don’t you hear them calling for you? Can you picture yourself relaxing in the warm, tropical weather?  Hmmmm…I can see it!

While the entire property is definitely 5 star, I must add that it’s those “little touches” in my hotel room that make my stay most enjoyable….like a comfy robe and slippers, or a variety of tea in my room for the morning, the fully stocked mini bar, or maybe it’s the great toiletries that they leave in my room.

Trust me when I say, you are going to enjoy your stay at the Excellence Riviera Cancun.  The staff is friendly, the amenities are excellent and the resort itself is absolutely beautiful.  Email me today for your FREE personalized quote on a trip to Excellence Rivera Cancun. Add round-trip airfare to your package and get additional discounts!  There are many airlines that now have direct flights to Cancun which gives you shorter travel time and more time on the beach or at the pool bar!

I look forward to working with you and sending you to the Excellence Riviera Cancun! christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com

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Welcome to the Excellence Riviera Cancun!

The Excellence Riviera Cancun is a fabulous, adult-only, all-inclusive, luxury resort that is perfect for your next trip. Immediately upon arrival you will be greeted by extremely friendly staff who will escort you to the front desk and take over all your luggage from that point on.
Friendly staff:
Once you are checked into your room and the bellhop has shown you the amenities in your room (guaranteed to impress you, I might add). You can tour the Excellence property and enjoy some of the on-site activities such as:
Outdoor Billiards:
Outdoor Chess:
Enjoy one of the many pools or the swim-up bar:
Enjoy one of the many spa treatments like this traditional Mexican cleanse:
Or maybe enjoy a sunset dinner on the beautiful beach:
All of the above photos were taken by me personally on my trip to the Excellence Riviera Cancun in November of 2011.  I truly enjoyed this resort and would love to send you and your loved one or your friends & family this location. Contact me today so I can tell you more about this resort, give you a FREE personalized quote which can include your airline tickets – all for the very best price out there!
I look forward to hearing from you!  christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com

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It’s time to stay at the Fiesta Americana Condesa in Cancun!

While in Cancun I was able to enjoy the Fiesta Americana Condesa and I would love to send you there! It was an absolutely lovely property with 4 excellent restaurants, 3 bars, daily activities and nightly entertainment.  This resort is family friendly and offers children separate ‘kids clubs’ based on their ages/interests (unlike some resorts that expect the 12 year olds to share a space with the toddlers).  That being said, it is also great for adults and couples with separate pool areas, swim up bars, and beautiful Tropical Casitas. 

Contact me today so I can give you a FREE quote with or without airline tickets.  I am happy to help!  christy@caribbeanjoruney.com or christy@barediver.com

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The Royal Resorts in Mexico are gourmet luxury AND all-inclusive!

The Royal in Cancun or The Royal in Playa del Carmen are fantastic options for those who want classic luxury mixed in with a Mexican flare and sprinkled with gourmet luxury!  The Royal properties will awe you with their stunning architecture but it won’t stop there….flawless service, amazing new room amenities (such as telescopes and flat hair irons) are going to keep you coming back again and again.  You don’t want to miss these resorts and now with all of the great flight options to Cancun you don’t have to!

Both of these properties are ADULT only and ALL-INCLUSIVE. I do not favor one over the other and actually would recommend you try them both! Let me give you a few highlights from each of them:

The Royal in Cancun

• Next door to their sister property so it’s perfect for weddings and honeymoons!
• Full exchange privileges with other properties
• Catholic wedding chapel for weddings on property!
• FREE phone calls local and international
• Jacuzzi in your suite
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Use of hydrotherapy in the spa for all guests
• 24 hour room service
• Nightly entertainment including “Cirque du Soleil” style shows
• Beach Butler Service around pool and beach area.

The Royal in Playa del Carmen

• Steps from Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue with shopping, cafés, and nightlife
• On-line check-in for guests 48 hrs. prior to your arrival AND you can chose the room you want within your room category!
• Pillow menu
• Full exchange privileges with other properties
• Jacuzzi in your suite
• FREE phone calls local and international

Contact me today for your FREE quote!  Christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com

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