Andaz Wailea Villas
This past spring the Andaz Wailea on Maui debuted 19 brand-new three-bedroom villas. Each 1,900-square-foot villa offers a gourmet Bosch Kitchen, a variety of bedding options, and a lanai to enjoy the gorgeous ocean views. Ground floor units also have private plunge pools, while the top experience—the penthouse villa—spans over 3,750 square feet and includes a glass-bottom cantilevered pool. Villa rates are inclusive of complimentary valet parking, full daily breakfast for two people per bedroom, and a bonus resort credit of $150 per day to use for a variety of resort activities and amenities. The 15-acre beachfront resort has 320 guestrooms and suites (including 30 two- to four-bedroom residential villas), outdoor infinity pools, a spa, gym, watersports, cultural activities, and two restaurants by acclaimed chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Giving Back in Hawaii
Want to give back while on vacation in Hawaii? Here’s your chance with a range of special discounts and offers in exchange for volunteer participation. Seventy hotels on all four major islands, Alaska Airlines, and ten different organizations are taking part in volunteer opportunities ranging from reforestation projects and tree planting to self-directed beach clean-ups and Hawaiian quilting sessions. By booking a Malama Hawaiipackage (“malama” meaning “to care for”) and participating in the hotel’s designated volunteer activity, your family will qualify for a special discount or even a free night. Each partner is managing its own promotion. For example, the Four Seasons Resort Maui allows your family to discover Maui’s history through the hands-on processing of historic artifacts and documents at Lahaina Restoration Foundation. The reward for participation: A $250 resort credit and a gift certificate for a one-night luxury accommodation in an Ocean View Room for a future stay. And the satisfaction of knowing your family helped make Hawaii a better place!
St Regis Opens in Bermuda
Located just outside historic St. George, The St. Regis Bermuda Resort recently opened with 120 spacious rooms and suites along with 30 residences. This beachfront resort is uniquely situated just 15 minutes from the airport at the far north tip of the island and overlooks St. Catherine Fort. The property showcases an 18-hole golf course, casino, spa, two pools, gym, private beach, several dining options including a steakhouse and St. Regis Kids Club. Nearby Tobacco Bay is an excellent snorkel spot. You can also walk to the town of St. George’s which is quite lovely and offers several dining and shopping options. Currently, you need a COVID test and authorization letter to enter Bermuda and will retake a test when you are there that can also double as your test needed to return to the US. Through December 25, your family can save up to 20% at the St, Regis with at least a 5-night stay.
Baha Mar Waterpark Debut
Baha Mar, the mega-resort in the Bahamas that is home to the Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood, is set to open up a new beachfront waterpark called Baha Bay on July 2, exclusively available to hotel guests. This summer your family can be one of the first to experience this $200 million luxury water park set on 15 oceanfront acres. It will feature 24 water slides, a dueling water coaster, group raft rides, a wave pool, a river pool, a new type of Surf Simulator, and more! Baha Bay also includes splash zones for kids of all ages, dining options, the first waterpark casino, and cabana rentals. The resort will also reopen the Baha Bay Beach Club featuring 15 full-service private cabanas, daybeds, infinity pools, and poolside lounge areas.
New Hyatt Ziva
We are excited to announce that a new Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resort will open in the Riviera Maya this summer. The 438-room Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun will feature several restaurants, nine pools, a waterpark, the Zen Spa inspired by pre-Hispanic Mayan culture, a large gym with fitness classes, watersports, a children’s program, evening entertainment, and more. All rooms are spacious junior suites with a king + sofabed or two queen beds along with several different suites and club level rooms with added amenities, service, and club lounge. Book early for the best availability!
Autism Certification for Karisma
Did you know that April is Autism Acceptance Month? We are happy to note that all the Mexico-based properties in the Karisma Hotels & Resorts portfolio are now certified as Autism Aware. Every member of the staff at every resort who interacts with the public has completed the Autism Double-Checked Foundation Course in Assisting Guests with Autism. A second course is now in progress for an added level of training. Karisma properties that completed the course include Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun, Generations Riviera Maya and soon to be Nickelodeon Resort Riviera Maya. Karisma is currently offering a fifth night free promotion with $500 in discount resort coupons for stays through April 2022 (some black-out dates apply). Just book by May 31, 2021.
Rosewood Resort Credits
Looking for a luxury getaway in the tropics? Select Rosewood Resorts are offering a $100 PER night resort credit AND a free night at Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, Rosewood Little Dix in the British Virgin Islands, and Rosewood Bermuda. The promotion is for stays through December 17 (December 31 for Bermuda) and has a minimum night requirement that varies by resort. Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo is not offering the resort credits, but you will receive breakfast for two and an extra night on select dates when you stay three or four nights or two extra nights when you stay five nights. Enjoy the lap of luxury at these intimate yet family-friendly resorts. Rosewood Mayakoba has 129 rooms, suites, and spacious villas with up to four bedrooms. This peaceful retreat also offers excellent golf. Rosewood Little Dix has a jungle-meets-ocean setting with 80 rooms, suites and villas with up to four bedrooms. You reach this resort by catamaran from Tortola. The Rosewood Bermuda sits on a stunning beach with only 92 rooms and suites. Excellent golf is available here as well. Las Ventanas is a desert oasis with 84 rooms, suites, and villas with up to three bedrooms.
Ritz Carlton Turks Debut
The Ritz Carlton and Ritz Carlton Residences will debut in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos this summer. The luxury property will feature 155 hotel rooms, 27 suites, and 60 condos overlooking gorgeous Grace Bay Beach. The hotel will showcase spacious rooms and up to 2-bedroom suites while the residences will have two towers with two- and three-bedroom condos with up to 3,400 sq. ft. Resort facilities include several pools with private cabanas, a Club Level with private lounge, a spa, Ritz Kids club, a gallery of shops, and a casino with table games and slot machines. Restaurants and bars include a lobby bar and lounge, the BLT Steak restaurant, and an all-day venue which transforms into a special dining outlet for dinner. This beautiful property will sell quickly due to pent up travel demand! Book early for the best availability.
Double Time in Anguilla
Looking for a long and luxurious getaway to the Caribbean or alternative to a shore rental? Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection is doubling your stay through August 31. For every 10 nights booked, receive an additional 10 consecutive nights free! For shorter stays, your family can take advantage of a second room for free promotion. This 46-room property is located on Mead’s Bay in Anguilla’s West End, an area known for its long, sandy beaches. There is plenty of recreation on property to fill your days with free non-motorized water sports, yoga and beach fitness classes, lawn games, spa, gym, tennis, several pools, and a couple of dining options. We understand that child-friendly and family activities will also be added. Comfortable accommodations include rooms, suites, and spacious villas. Come and explore Anguilla like an island local.
Kosher in Cancun
NIZUC Resort & Spa in Cancun is offering strictly kosher meals through Passover! Enjoy freshly cooked kosher food through April 5, 2021, that will be certified and supervised by Cancun’s Rabbi Eliahu Bari from Neve Shalom Jewish Community. Your family can enjoy a variety of fresh fish, pasta, pizzas, salads, and special children’s meals for lunch or dinner at the A’kan Terrace & A’kan Arch restaurants. For breakfast at Café de la Playa, the selection includes omelets with vegetables and kosher cheese, waffles, hotcakes, and Challah French toast. A special Shabbat dinner can also be arranged upon request. All kosher protocols will be followed. NIZUC, a luxury resort with a family and adult-only section, showcases 274 rooms, suites, and villas of all sizes. The modern accommodations sit in a tranquil and natural setting among mangroves, and beach. There are also watersports, spa, gym, pools, children’s program, and more. Several other kosher restaurants are located nearby in Cancun.
