Marriott in Belize

Marriott is coming to Belize! The Alaia Resort, Autograph Collection will open this March on Ambergris Caye.  This first Marriott branded property in Belize will offer a 35-room boutique hotel along with spacious 2-bedroom condos and 3-bedroom oceanfront villas with up to 2,600 sq. ft.  The beachfront property is conveniently located close to downtown San Pedro and the airport. Free transfers included.  You can reach Ambergris Caye by small plane or ferry from Belize City. The upscale resort will feature several restaurants and pools, a beach club, dive shop, watersports, a unique live art gallery, piano bar, spa, gym, watersports, and more.  Marriott will also open the nearby Belize Marriott Ambergris Caye Resort & Residences in December 2021 with 203 rooms and suites and 70 condo homes with up to 3 bedrooms; also just a stroll from the heart of San Pedro town. Rent a golf cart to bop around this diver’s paradise.

Family Fun Time

Curtain Bluff, a luxury and all-inclusive resort in Antigua, has been undergoing extensive renovations over the last few years. To celebrate their reopening after their COVID break, your family can save 30 percent off your next stay in a junior suite or suite with a 7-night minimum with their Family Fun Time Offer. The package includes all meals and drinks, motorized watersports, and a VIP airport meet and greet. This iconic resort showcases a variety of family-friendly activities and recreation including an excellent children’s program, pools, several dining options, an extensive tennis program, pickleball, squash, basketball, spa, two beaches, fitness classes, cooking classes, garden tours, and more. There is also a PADI dive shop and two dives per day are included in your rate (or you can learn to dive)! Choose from 72 rooms and suites located either beachfront or on the bluff with sweeping views. Suites sleep up to 4 people and have up to 2 bedrooms.

Westin Maui’s Club Tower

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa has unveiled the final piece of its $120 million transformation: The Hōkūpaʻa at The Westin Maui, a luxury and club level beachfront tower that offers an elevated guest experience with an emphasis on well-being. Inspired by Hawaiian culture and tradition, and named after the North Star, the 217-room tower was completely renovated. You will have exclusive access to The Lānai at Hōkūpaʻa lounge that offers various food presentation throughout the day, Hawaiian crafts, chef demonstrations, storytelling sessions, private concierge services, an infinity-edge pool, and more that have been inspired by Maui’s natural elements and native culture. Hōkūpaʻa guests also have priority booking for amenities offered throughout the resort.  

Windjammer Landing Offer

Looking for a great Black Friday deal? Windjammer Landing in St. Lucia is offering a once-in-a-year sale that must be booked by December 4, 2020.  Get half off all room types for travel through December 18, 2021. If you stay three or more consecutive nights, the resort throws in a $150 spa credit. Windjammer Landing is a popular resort for our families as it offers many different accommodation options.  They include hotel rooms, suites, and spacious villas with up to four bedrooms. The villas are built into the hillside for amazing ocean views.  They also have full kitchens and some feature private plunge pools. Add on the Premium All-Inclusive package that includes all meals and drinks (with room service and free meals for children 12 and under) and access to motorized watersports. The resort sits along the calm waters of Labreloote Bay on the northwest coast, not far from the town of Rodney Bay. It showcases several pools, private beach with a dive shop, an extensive watersports program (non-motorized are free), plenty of dining options, children’s program, teen activities, spa, gym, and more. Cancellation policies vary depending on the time of year and range from 3-14 nights in advance.

St. Regis Residences in PR

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico has announced the debut of the Ocean Drive Beachfront Residences, the property’s $85 million luxury residential development. Located just steps away from the resort, guests of the newly debuted residences can enjoy all the hotel services and amenities, oceanfront views, and the two-mile stretch of crescent beach. The first available penthouse unit has four bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms with a total of 7,694 square feet! The residence boasts a gourmet kitchen, an oceanfront king master suite, an oceanfront king bedroom, two double bedrooms, walk-in closets, soaking tubs, two terraces overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and a private rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, BBQ, and plunge pool. Guests will also enjoy private elevator access, St. Regis Butler service, housekeeping, and private dining service. There is a minimum night stay of five nights. 

2021 Holiday Charter Flights

FunJet Vacations, Apple Vacations, and their other tour operator brands have released charter flights to Cancun and Punta Cana for 2021 winter holiday travel. The companies offer well-priced charter air and hotel packages out of 12 US cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. They also offer flights to Montego Bay, Cozumel, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos from select gateways. Now is a great time to secure your winter 2021 travel plans especially if you are looking for connecting rooms or larger suites.  We can also add insurance that allows you to cancel for any reasons with either vouchers, half vouchers/half cash, or full cash refunds.  There are so many great resorts to choose from in all price ranges.  Let us help you find the best getaway for your family’s unique set of travel needs and budgets.

Family Time in Mexico

Looking for a tranquil escape? Belmond Maroma in the Riviera Maya, Mexico is an ideal spot for a relaxing family or adult getaway. For families, they are offering a great deal on their Family Time package that includes:

• 25% off any Master or One-bedroom Suite
• Complimentary accommodations for up to two
  children under 12 years old, sharing the suite with parents
• Daily à la carte breakfast
• Chocolate experience
• Picnic on the beach
• Half-day private tour of Tulum
• Morning bike tour
• 20% discount on family treatments at the Kinan
  Spa

Just stay a minimum of 3 nights. This upscale boutique hotel has 63-rooms set around gorgeous tropical gardens. It sits on one of the beach beaches in the area and has several pools, restaurants, watersports, and spa.  Your family can learn more about Mayan culture with a choice of authentic, cultural experiences both on and off the property.  

New One & Only

The One & Only Mandarina is finally opening its doors on November 1 in the Riviera Nayarit just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The lush and luxury resort is located on 640 acres of gorgeous beach and rainforest. Families will appreciate the spacious one- to three-bedroom villas. Their largest villa sleeps up to eight and has over 18,000 sq. ft.! Many of the villas also include private pools, full-screen movie theater, full kitchens, and more. Due to safety precautions, the luxury treehouse-style rooms with outdoor living spaces, private pools, terraces, and private butler services are adult only. At the beach club, you will find a restaurant, infinity pools, kids pools, daybeds, and cabanas. Two other dining options will feature Mexican cuisine and Pan-American/Mediterranean specialties.  Resort activities include an equestrian center with polo field; extensive hiking trails for hiking, running or biking; calm estuary for kayaks and paddleboards; children’s program; spa; and gym.  Take advantage of their introductory promotion with a 4th night free with daily breakfast for two for the treehouse rooms and the smaller villas. Larger villas also receive a complimentary Tasting Menu for two + a bottle of exclusive Mexican wine.

School Hard/Work Hard

Hard Rock Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico is promoting remote school learning and pairing it with remote office work for a productive family getaway.  The programs will be available exclusively at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, and Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos through December 20, 2020. Amenities include:

School Hard:

• Dedicated online classroom with tech support
• After school care activities
• Bottled water station
• Organized sports training including soccer, basketball,
  volleyball, and gym
• Expanded in-room dining menu

Work Hard:

• Sanitized working stations in every room
• Expanded in-room dining menu
• Dedicated conference room/office space
• Workout classes on demand
• Daily activities
• Free long-distance calls

Your family can now save 45 percent at Hard Rock and children and teens stay free!

Rosewood in St. Barts

In other Rosewood news, the chain has assumed management of Le Guanahani in St. Barts.  Following a major renovation, the luxury resort will reopen in the spring of 2021 as the Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth. The popular hotel has been closed since September 2017, when Hurricane Irma extensively damaged the property. The intimate resort will feature 66 guestrooms, suites, and villas, and many accommodations will have private pools. There will be a new beachfront restaurant, a new ocean-facing pool, excellent kids club, event spaces, and spa. Reservations will open this October. The hotel will be Rosewood’s fourth in the Caribbean. The company also operates the Rosewood Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda, and Rosewood Bermuda. The new Rosewood Half Moon Bay in Antigua is scheduled to open in 2023.