Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Need an entire island to yourself? Escape to Toberua Island Resort!

Quick Quote

INCLUDES
1 Private Island
16 Newly refurbished traditional bures
Return transfers for every guest accommodated
Meals for up to *36 adults
*Full island capacity – 50 adults **Extra person rate apply 
Price My Escape
Unique Location
A private island with easy access to the main island of Viti Levu.

Size
Only 16 bures assures an intimate service and experience.
Views
Complete oceanfront living.
Unique Experiences
Try your hand at Fiji’s only over beach golf course, the nine hole par three is playable only at low tide OR indulge in an unlimited 3 day spa package for FJD$330 the year.
Ocean Adventures
Amazing diving and snorkeling on your doorstep.
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Secrets Resorts & Spas Pop the Question Engagement Package

Secrets Resorts & Spas Pop the Question Engagement Package  


  • Romantic rose petal and candle “path” decoration leading towards the proposal spot on the beach
  • “Will you marry me xxxxx” message carved in the sand
  • 1 bottle of sparkling wine
  • 1 bouquet of roses
  • 1 door band: “Just Engaged!”
  • Engagement photo shoot with 5 photos included


Selling Price: $299 USD or complimentary when staying 5 nights in a Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View or higher.

Terms & Conditions:
The Secrets Resorts & Spas Pop the Question Engagement Package cost is $299 USD per stay, which is supplemental to room purchase. Pricing is based on double room occupancy. Engagement package details can be arranged upon arrival. Additional terms and conditions for any package add-ons will apply. Please request the proposal package at the time of booking. Package and pricing subject to change without notice. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply. This entire offer is subject to availability and can be modified or closed out at any time. This offer is combinable with other promotions. Employees of tour operators and wholesalers do not qualify. Applicable to all markets.


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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Sands Resort- Turks and Caicos

THE SANDS AT GRACE BAY

Perfect harmony on Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales

Experience an earthly wonder of sand and sea at our 114-suite luxury resort on Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies.
Family-friendly, yet ideally suited for romantic getaways and wedding celebrations, The Sands at Grace Bay offers a harmonious balance of home comforts and sublime Caribbean elegance - as well as a picture perfect location on the sparkling shores of Grace Bay Beach.
If you are dreaming of a beach holiday in the Caribbean that gives you the flexibility of having your own fully-equipped suite while enticing you with fine dining, pristine grounds and sigh-inducing vistas, we look forward to welcoming you to The Sands at Grace Bay.

Accommodations

The resort features 114 rooms - 9 not in the rental pool. Accommodations range from studios to suites with one, two and three-bedrooms featuring full kitchens with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances and screened patios. Suites vary in size from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet.
Room Amenities
Studios include mini-fridge, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and cutlery. All residences offer air-conditioning and ceiling fans, color cable television, in-room electronic safe, direct dial telephone and wifi. Washers & dryers are available in all Studio Garden Views and some Studio Ocean Views.
Rooms feature a king or queen bedding configuration. One, two, and three-bedroom suites feature comfortable dining areas and modern kitchens with granite counter tops. Kitchens are equipped with full stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, coffeemaker and cutlery. All rooms contain in-room washer and dryer including detergent.
Fully-equipped kitchens in one, two, and three-bedroom suites provide the convenience to prepare any meal. Guests can enjoy a home-cooked meal miles away from home. For last-minute snacks, a convenience store is located on the resort property, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday.

Dining

Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar - Beachside dining is available from 8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Enjoy al fresco, casual dining on the deck or open-air patio, virtually steps away from the beach. Island dishes are combined with traditional favorites. Selections range from light fare, gourmet sandwiches and salads to specialty entrées. A decadent dessert menu completes the offering. On Tuesday evenings, Hemingway's hosts Caribbean Night accompanied by live music.

Recreation
Complimentary activities and amenities include non-motorized water sports, tennis, beach-access, fitness facility, and bicycles.
Swimming - The theme of water is reinforced at the resort by 3 free-form pools flowing throughout the central garden courtyard connected by canals. The pools are adorned by a cascading waterfall, a relaxing Jacuzzi and small grottoes. An additional circular swimming pool is beachside. Guests can also enjoy the turquoise waters surrounding the white sand beaches at Grace Bay at this beachfront resort.
Water Sports and Biking - Guests have the opportunity to experience a multitude of water and sport activities courtesy of The Sands at Grace Bay. To fully appreciate what Grace Bay Beach has to offer, The Sands at Grace Bay provides free use of kayaks, paddle boards, Hobie Cats and snorkel gear between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All water equipment can be reserved at the Beach Hut. Bicycles are available from 6:00 a.m. until dusk and can be reserved at the front desk.
Scuba Diving - Providenciales is world-renowned for its scuba diving. The healthy barrier reef surrounding the island, the third largest of its kind in the world, is home to millions of corals, tropical fish and other underwater companions - dolphins, hawksbill turtles, manta rays, nurse sharks, and many more. Scuba diving excursions can be arranged by our Tour Desk, located next to Hemingway’s restaurant alongside the hotel’s main swimming pool.
Tennis - Tennis is played on an all-weather court from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is lit for night play. Racquets are provided when guests reserve their court time at the front desk. Tennis balls are for sale at the resort's convenience store. Private lessons are available to guests who want to improve their game.
Indoor Fitness Gym - Guests who want to stay in shape during holiday can visit the fitness gym daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The gym houses step machines, stationary bikes and treadmills.
Golf - The Sands at Grace Bay is ideally located within a ten-minute drive to the 18-hole, 72-par championship course at Provo Golf Club. The Club has a reputation as one of the best and most challenging golf courses in the Caribbean. A four-tee position system ensures that this course is a challenge for golfers of all calibers. Golf lessons can be arranged by appointment. Twelve-acres of inland lakes and marsh, West Indies-style clubhouse, Fairways Bar and Grill and a Pro Shop make this Club a must-see for avid and curious golfers.

Other Services

Spa Services
Guests indulge in an array of classic spa specialties such as massages, facials and body wraps at Spa Tropique. Experienced in various massage techniques including Swedish, Therapeutic, Reflexology and Hot Stone, patrons can choose from existing spa packages and add enhancements to tailor treatments. Couples massage and private treatments in-room are also available. The spa treatments rooms are open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week and treatments are by appointment only.
Meeting Facility
A boutique-size conference room is available on-premise for small meetings. Audio and visual equipment is available for rental.
Hotel Services
  • Babysitting
  • Car rental and Tour Desk
  • Roll-away cribs and high chairs
  • Laundry / valet
  • Complimentary WiFi in rooms, restaurant and lobby
  • Computers available in Hospitality Suite
  • Concierge service
Bonus Features
  • Welcome drink upon arrival
  • Beach and pool lounge chairs & towels
  • Weekly rum punch party
  • Complimentary bicycle use
  • Complimentary non-motorized watersports (Hobie Cats, stand-up paddleboards, sea kayaks & snorkel gear)

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The Alexandra Resort- Turks and Caicos

The Alexandra Resort
Turks and Caicos

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The Alexandra Resort invites you to enjoy the best resort value on world acclaimed Grace Bay Beach. Of all the Turks and Caicos resorts located on exclusive Providenciales, few offer the perfect combination of a beachfront address, spacious suites, a wide range of amenities and services, and affordable prices. 

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With its expansive, lush grounds, the 90-suite Alexandra Resort is one of the larger Turks and Caicos resorts located directly on Grace Bay Beach, and customer service is paramount to us. Here you will enjoy receiving personal service from attentive and friendly staff who strive to make every guest feel welcome.

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While many other resorts in Turks and Caicos are also located on the world-famous Grace Bay Beach, few offer such an extensive range of facilities to such a wide range of travelers. The resort’s spacious suites are distinguished by high ceilings, large decks or patios, fully equipped kitchens (kitchenettes in studios), laptop-size safes, and free WiFi. Couples love the intimate oceanfront suites that offer stunning views of the turquoise waters that have made Turks and Caicos famous. Families enjoy the convenience of the full kitchens and the washers and dryers located in one, two and four bedroom units. And business travellers feel right at home in spacious studios, which feature well appointed kitchenettes and ample room to get paperwork done after a busy day of attending meetings. Few other Turks and Caicos resorts offer this level of versatility in guest accommodations.

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The experience of staying at the Alexandra Resort is a unique one. Resort amenities include a large lagoon-style swimming pool, Asu on the Beach restaurant, Spa Sanay, Caicos Dream Tours excursions desk,  24-hour front desk and an exercise room. Despite the fact the Alexandra Resort is not an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, it does offer several services on a complimentary basis, including non motorized water sports, tennis courts, pedal bikes, a free dining shuttle to sister resorts Beach House Turks and Caicos and Blue Haven Resort and Marina, and WiFi property wide. When you compare these services and facilities to other Turks and Caicos resorts, it’s hard to find better value than what is offered at the Alexandra Turks and Caicos resort on award-winning Grace Bay Beach.

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Royal West Indies Resort- Turks and Caicos

Royal West Indies Resort
TURKS AND CAICOS

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This all-suite oceanfront resort is located on a long stretch of the amazing white sands at Grace Bay Beach. The Royal West Indies Resort offers a perfect blend of simplicity and comfort with a touch of elegance. Located on Providenciales, the most developed of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the resort provides the backdrop for lifelong memories. 

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Royal West Indies Resort features oversized studio, one-, and two- bedroom accommodations, all tastefully appointed in a classic Caribbean-Colonial style. Each room type offers spacious indoor-outdoor living areas and convenient kitchens, and it's all just steps from the mesmerizing waters and white sands of Grace Bay Beach. 

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Explore all that the affordable, intimate condo-style resort has to offer, including scuba diving, snorkeling, beach combing, fishing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and a host of other watersports. Within walking distance of world-class dining, unique island shopping, a casino, a golf course, local pubs and other nightlife, Royal West Indies Resort has it all. 

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Family-friendly activities include tennis, sunset cruises, and submarine rides. Relax in the Spa Tropique, offering massages, manicures, pedicures, and facials. 

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The property features lush tropical gardens, two freshwater pools, and a friendly poolside bar famous for its happy hours. Royal West Indies Resort is home to the popular Pelican Bay Bar & Restaurant, which combines innovative Caribbean, European, and Asian styles of cooking at a relaxing poolside location.

DINING
There are 1 Restaurants at Royal West Indies Resort:
Mango Reef Restaurant & Bar -Located by the pool and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks and drinks 7 days a week. Serving continental and Caribbean dishes.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Daily Activities & Entertainment:
Watersports, scuba, golf (nearby)
Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
Casino nearby

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World's #1 Beach!

Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos is the world's new No. 1 beach, according to TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice awards.

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A perfect climate, pristine beaches, and soothing turquoise and emerald surf combine for the ideal vacation experience in Turks and Caicos. Made up of 40 different islands, only eight are inhabited. Some of the Caribbean's best diving can be found here due to the abundance of colorful sea life and impressive coral walls of the 200-mile barrier reef system that surrounds Turks and Caicos. Dive, snorkel, stroll, dine, dance, do everything, or do nothing.

Still largely undiscovered, Turks and Caicos are ideal for a romantic escape, a relaxing family vacation, and excellent underwater adventures.

Live Video from The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay. 

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Quick facts


LanguageEnglish
Currency US Dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos
Electricity110 volt / 60 cycle (Hertz)
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
(Daylight Savings Time is observed from
March – November)
Climate80 – 84 °F / 27 – 29 °C (November – May)
85 – 90 °F / 29 – 32 °C (June – October)
GovernmentBritish Overseas Territory

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Monday, May 2, 2016

New All Inclusive Resort Escapes Grand Opening in Punta Cana 2016 / 2017


Newsflash! We are excited to introduce the New All Inclusive Resort Escapes coming soon to Punta Cana 2016 / 2017.  Book early for grand opening discounts!

RIU Republica Punta Cana
Grand opening June 4, 2016, 1,000 rooms, Adults only

Secrets Cap Cana  
New area, near the Alsol properties
Grand opening Novemeber 15, 2016, 455 rooms, Adults only

Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana
Grand openinng June 11, 2016, 208 rooms, Family Friendly

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana 
(next door to Majestic Elegance), 
Grand opening, January 2017, 511 rooms, Family Friendly 
with Adults-Only Section

NOW Onyx Punta Cana
Grand opening November 1, 2016, 502 rooms, Family Friendly


Sunscape Dominican Beach Punta Cana
Grand opening December 15, 2016, 435 rooms, Family Friendly

Sunscape Bavaro Beach Punta Cana 
(sister property and next door to Sunscape Dominican Beach) 
Grand opening December 15, 2016, 452 rooms, Family Friendly

Dreams Dominicus La Romana
Grand opening October 30, 2016, 391 rooms, Family Friendly


Also...

Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia Punta Cana – in the Bahia complex (Brand New Build)
Grand opening, Winter 2017, water theme family hotel, # rooms TBA, Family Friendly

Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar Punta Cana
Will be split into two hotels
Grand opening, Jan 02 2017, 500 rooms added for a total of 1,000 rooms, Adults only

Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Punta Cana
Will be converted into an adults-only hotel on January 2, 2017, 364 Rooms, Adults Only

Have questions? Need help booking your reservation at Punta Cana's newest resorts? For details and and reservations, please email: info@easyescapestravel.com, submit a quick quote or call an Easy Escapes Punta Cana expert today 1-800-294-6643.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Newsflash: JetBlue Installs Napping Pods At JFK Airport

Newsflash: JetBlue Installs Napping Pods At JFK Airport

For our NYC based Escapers or for those connecting via JFK, JetBlue now offers “a private, soothing and comfortable environment, ideal for snoozing,” with a privacy visor to ensure “serene seclusion as soothing rhyme from the built-in speakers reduce background noise".


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Friday, April 15, 2016

How to: Honeymoon Registry

Easy Escapes Travel Honeymoon Registry 

Sign up for a Honeymoon Registry & Free Wedding Website

Avoid unnecessary wedding gifts. Design your own honeymoon registry based off of your personalized honeymoon wishes. Create a honeymoon registry and website as well as browse for suggestions on all the wonderful items your friends and family can give you as a wedding gift. Experience the honeymoon of your dreams.











Couple's Frequently Asked Questions


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Secrets Resorts and Spas Wedding Packages




Spotlight on Secrets Aura Cozumel 
Wedding Packages
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets of Love Wedding Package
This package includes:
• Service of Judge or Minister
• Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
• Preparation and ironing of the couple’s wedding day attire
• Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night
before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
• Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
• Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party
• Hairstyling and makeup application for one member of the wedding couple
for day of ceremony
• Wedding Cake and sparkling wine (up to 20 guests)
• Private Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres (Silver menu, up to 20 guests)
• Private Dinner Reception (Silver menu, up to 20 guests)
• Natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table
• 36 full color photos and wedding album (Taken during ceremony)
• Special turn-down service the night of the wedding
• 15% discount on all spa treatments (Boutique purchases not included)
• Newlywed Package
• Wedgwood Vera Wang Love Knots toasting flutes
• Late check-out for the couple (Based on availability and upon request)
• Free Anniversary Nights




2016 Selling Price: $2,799 USD
*August, September and October 2015/2016 Selling Price: $2,499 USD
2017 Selling Price: $3,199 USD
*August, September and October 2017 Selling Price: $2,799 USD


Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Restrictions/exclusions: All weddings, regardless of size, must be booked a minimum
of 30 days in advance of the wedding date. Subject to availability and double
occupancy only. Prices and package subject to change without notice. 15% discount
on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other
spa promotion or offer.


Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

Once wedding is confirmed it cannot be canceled within 6 months of the date of the
wedding without a fee. For weddings booked within 6 months of the wedding date
the wedding cannot be canceled without the penalty. The cancellation penalty is
$500.
Secrets The Vine Cancun



If you have more than 20 people in your party, the additional cost starts at $58 per
person. Price is in USD. Price does not include 16% local tax and 15% service fee.
*2016: In the months of August, September and October 2016 the package price will be
$2,999 USD. All remaining months of 2016 will be the standard package pricing of $3,299
USD. *2017: In the months of August, September and October 2017 the package price
will be $2,799 USD. All remaining months of 2017 will be the standard package pricing
of $3,199 USD.
Wedding inclusions and prices subject to change.

Secrets Aura Cozumel



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