Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Grand Opening of Iberostar Cancun! All Inclusive Family Escapes At Its Best!

Iberostar, one of our favorite family friendly resort chains has just expanded to Cancun! Grand opening: December 1, 2011


Until now families seeking the Iberostar experience were limited to the Riviera Maya (South of Cancun). We are excited to announce the New Iberostar Cancun - Expansive, elegant and enticing. IBEROSTAR Cancun, scheduled to open December 1, 2011 is situated on one of Mexico’s most magnificent beachfronts, IBEROSTAR Cancun features a sprawling complex where every suite is oceanview.

At this remarkable hotel, the kids can live it up at the supervised Kids Club — complete with a water park — while the adults play a round of golf on the area’s only 18-hole championship course, relax in the stunning spa or wile away the hours in any of the seven pools including a spectacular infinity pool. At this all-inclusive destination, dining is a family dream. From four gourmet specialty restaurants to the casual poolside snack bar, the ice cream parlor to the cigar lounge — IBEROSTAR Cancun caters to every member of the family as only IBEROSTAR can do!

Iberostar Cancun joins the Iberostar family of resorts currently all located in Riviera Maya, Mexico: Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar, Iberostar Paraiso Beach, Iberostar Paraiso Lindo, Iberostar Paraiso Maya, Iberostar Grand Paraiso, Iberostar Tucan, Iberostar Quetzal.

For further information and promotional rates, contact one of our Iberostar Specialists. Call 1-800-294-6643 or email info@easyescapestravel.com for a quick quote.


Monday, August 22, 2011

Coming Soon: Ritz Carlton Reserve Boutique Resort to Open December 2012

A Ritz Carlton Reserve will open in Puerto Rico December 2012 on Dorado Beach.  The "Reserve" brand will be the second of its kind joining Phulay Bay on the Thai island of Krabi, which opened December 2009.  "The Reserve brand offers a new level of luxury and service for leisure travelers in a small, secluded, environmentally sensitive resorts and hideaways for urban-oriented guests," says the VP of marketing, Clayton Ruebensaal. 

The 115 room Reserve will include 100 guestrooms and 14 one bedroom suites, six of which will have rooftop pools.

Facilities at Dorado Beach will include:

  • Four championship golf courses, one of which the East Couse is currently under renovation and will reopen in November
  • Three miles of beach
  • Eleven miles of trails
  • A spa spread over five acres of gardens with 22 different buildings housing treatment rooms plus two treehouse style treatment rooms, an apothecary, beauty shop, lockers, and and 8,000 square foot fitness facility
  • Six restaurants
  • Beach club
  • A Wind and Waves center featuring Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment eco-adventure program for families

Golf & Spa lovers, look out for this new Luxury Escape Resort coming soon to Dorado Beach!


Sunday, August 21, 2011

Free Weddings At Iberostar Grand Resorts In Mexico, Punta Cana & Jamaica!

For a limited time, Iberostar Grand Hotels are offering couples FREE wedding packages at their luxury adults only resorts!

To qualify, couples must book 5 rooms or more for 3+ nights or a Grand Oceanfront room for 7+ nights at:



Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Riviera Maya, Mexico


Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic


Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall - Montego Bay, Jamaica

The Iberostar Grand complimentary wedding package includes:
  • Minister Fees
  • Flowers for bride & groom
  • Wedding cake
  • Champagne toast
  • 10% off spa services
  • Complimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding
  • FREE room upgrade for the wedding couple
Contact one of our destination wedding specialists for details and to confirm your wedding date availability.


Viva Las Vegas With No Resort Fees!


Thinking of heading to Vegas? Beware, more and more hotels are charging mandatory "resort fees".  Resort fees can range anywhere from $10 to $35 per night.

Here are the current resorts that have NO hidden or mandatory resort fees:

  • Caesars Palace
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Paris
  • Flamingo
  • Rio
  • Harrah's
  • Bally's
  • Imperial Palace
  • PH Towers Westgate
The money you could save by booking a no resort fee hotel can add up to a substancial amount. This extra cash in your pocket can be used on a few rounds at the black jack table, a nice dinner, or even Vegas show tickets!