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Plan a Luxurious All Inclusive Tropical Getaway to Sandals Resorts

Are you ready for a tropical getaway to an island paradise? You and your special someone are sure to love a luxurious all-inclusive vacation at one of the Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean.

The Luxury Included® Sandals Vacation Now Includes Even MORE!

New! Club Sandals Concierge Program with FREE WiFi and FREE Long-distance phone calls
NEW! Discovery Dining world–class cuisine at up to 15 restaurants per resort
Unlimited top-shelf drinks at no extra cost including Beringer® Wines
Caribbean’s Best and most protected Beaches
Butlers trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers
Unlimited SCUBA diving for certified divers
Unlimited Golf in Jamaica and Saint Lucia
Unlimited land and water sports including snorkeling, kayaking, sailing and tennis
Tips, gratuities, hotel taxes and airport transfers are all included
World-class entertainment with theme nights that include steel drum bands, fire-eaters and white parties
Caribbean’s finest rooms and suites
Stay at 1; Play at All Sandals
Private offshore islands in Bahamas and Jamaica
Fully Customizable Destination and Wedding options
FREE Beautiful Beginnings Wedding

Current Promotions

New! $1,000 WeddingMoons® Credit
Extended! Every 6th or 7th Room FREE for Groups
Complimentary Green Fees at Sandals Emerald Bay
Up to $555 Instant Air Credit
FREE Nights
FREE Wedding
Complimentary Spa Credit
Complimentary Catamaran Cruise
Complimentary Couples Massage
Social Groups Packages

The following offers are available through February 27, 2014 and are valid for travel through December 26, 2015.

Sandals Barbados:

Save up to 60%
Up to $355 in instant air credits

Sandals La Source Grenada Resort and Spa:

Save up to 65%
Up to $355 in instant air credits
Complimentary 50 Minute Couples Massage on stays 7 nights or longer
1 night free on stay of 7 nights or longer

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

Save up to 65%
Up to $355 in instant air credits
$100 Red Lane® Spa Credit on stays 6 nights or longer
1 Night FREE on stay of 6 nights or longer!

Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and Offshore Island

Save up to 65%
Up to $505 in instant air credits
$150 Red Lane® Spa Credit on stays 7 nights or longer
1 Night FREE on stays 5 nights or longer!

Sandals Emerald Bay

Save up to 65%
Up to $555 in instant air credits
Complimentary 50 Minute Couples Massage on stays 5 nights or longer!
1 Night FREE on stays 5 nights or longer!
FREE Unlimited Golf for Butler Guests with stays 4 nights or longer!
2 Rounds of Golf Free with stays 3 nights or longer!

Sandals Montego Bay

Save up to 65%
Up to $335 in instant air credits
Up to 2 Nights FREE on 5 nights or longer!
Complimentary 50 Minute Couples Massage on stay of 7 nights or longer

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island

Save up to 65%
Up to $335 in instant air credits
Up to $100 Red Lane® Spa Credit on stays of 7 nights or longer!
Up to 2 Nights FREE on 5 nights or longer!
Complimentary Catamaran Cruise

Sandals Carlyle

1 night free on stays of 7 nights or longer

Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa

Save up to 65%
Up to $335 in instant air credits
$100 Red Lane® Spa Credit on stays of 7 nights or longer!
Complimentary 30 Minute Couples Massage on stays of 7 nights or longer!
Up to 2 Nights FREE on 6 nights or longer!

Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa

Save up to 65%
1 night FREE on stays 6 nights or longer
Up to $335 in instant air credits
$150 Red Lane® Spa Credit on stays of 6 nights or longer!

Sandals Royal Plantation

Save up to 65%
Up to $335 in instant air credits
Complimentary 30 minute couples massage on stays of 6 nights or longer
1 night free on stays of 7 nights or longer

Sandals Grande Riviera Beach and Villa Golf Resort

Save up to 60%
Up to $350 in instant air credits
$100 Red Lane Spa Credit on stays of 7 nights or longer
Complimentary 30 minute couples massage on stays of 7 nights or longer
1 night free on stays 7 nights or longer
Winter Bonus Savings! Save up to $200

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa

Save up to 65%
Up to $355 in instant air credits
Complimentary 50 minute couples massage on stays of 6 nights or longer
1 night free on stays 6 nights or longer

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

Save up to 65%
Up to $355 in instant air credits
1 night free on stays of 7 nights or longer

Sandals Halcyon Beach

Save up to 65%
Up to $355 in instant air credits
1 night free on stays of 6 nights or longer

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. She would love to help you plan your all inclusive tropical getaway at no cost to you. Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email siera@destinationstoexplore.com.

Be WOWed by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

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When you plan a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line vacation, you will be WOWed every step of the way! Check out all of the exciting things included with a Royal Caribbean Cruise.

WOW on every deck of the ship

Hang ten 200 feet above the waves on FlowRider
Zipline nine decks high
Order a Venti skim latte at the first Starbucks® at sea
Discover a favorite delicacy at 150 Central Park
Enjoy a Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical like Chicago, Hairspray and Saturday Night Fever
Watch acrobats splash down in the AquaTheater

WOW at every port

Go to historic Falmouth, Jamaica where you can climb the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls
Check out the Mayan treasures of Mexico’s Yucatan
Enjoy the exclusivity of Royal Caribbean’s very own private piece of paradise at Labadee® where you can lay back and sip a Labadoozee or go full throttle at the Arawak Aqua Park and Dragon’s Tail Coaster

WOW the way you want it

Design a Caribbean cruise vacation that fits you to a T
Getaways as short as four days
Choose a departure point that suits you best with Caribbean sailings departing from convenient ports Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando (Port Canaveral), New Orleans, Galveston, San Juan, New York (Cape Liberty), and Baltimore

Plus, when you book an ocean view or above category stateroom on a 6-night or longer Caribbean cruise departing March 1- December 31, 2014 by February 28th, you’ll receive up to a $300 credit to spend on shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, and more. Or, on European sailings, you’ll receive up to $400! You can also book a balcony stateroom for the price of an Ocean View on 6-8 Night Caribbean sailings departing March 1- August 31, 2014 onboard Allure, Freedom, Independence, Jewel, Navigator, or Oasis of the Seas.

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. She would love to help you plan your next cruise at no cost to you and make sure you get the best deal possible. Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email siera@destinationstoexplore.com for more information.

Plan Your Destination Wedding at Hard Rock Hotels with Colin Cowie Weddings

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When you plan your destination wedding at one of the Hard Rock hotels, you will enjoy a wedding designed by Colin Cowie, exclusively for the all inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. These beautiful weddings are available in Cancun, Mexico; Vallarta, Mexico; Riviera Maya, Mexico; or Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

When planning your destination wedding at Hard Rock Hotels, you will have nine different collections to choose from, depending on the color and vision that you have for your wedding.

The complimentary collection includes

Wedding ceremony location
White ceremony structure
White ceremony podium with a golden manzanita branch and a gold mirrored vase filled with white roses
30 white avant-garde chairs
Themed one-tier wedding cake for 30 persons
Bridal bouquet
Groom’s boutonniere
Justice of the Peace or minister to perform legal, symbolic, or vow renewal ceremonies
Sparkling wine for 30 persons during ceremony
Honeymoon Wishes wedding website and wedding registry
CD system available during the ceremony
Wedding planner
Witnesses, if required
Complimentary Honeymoon Package

However, there are optional enhancements available to add to your collection as well. You can add some color or change the decor to design the wedding of your dreams. If you have family and friends join you and stay at the resort, you may be eligible for a cocktail reception and/or dinner.

Plus, you can take advantage of the $1,800 limitless resort credit to indulge in spa treatments and more.

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. She would love to help you plan the destination wedding of your dreams at no cost to you. Email siera@destinationstoexplore.com for more information.

Jump Sale to Help You Save When You Plan an All Inclusive Vacation at Club Med Resorts

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It is a great time to book your next Club Med escape! Club Med has you covered, whether you are looking for a family friendly resort as close as Florida or the Caribbean or you would like to escape as far as Bali.

There are discounts available for Club Med properties so you’re sure to find the ideal rate for your next vacation. You can book a 7-night getaway with packages as low as $129 per person per night.

Club Med’s Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic is rated a top family resort in the Caribbean by Trip Advisor. This paradise, designed for families, offers beautiful views and activities for every member of the family.

All Inclusive vacations from $139 per person, per night through August 22

Club Med’s Sandpiper Bay Resort in Florida is home to the Club Med Academies, featuring renowned coaches as well as world class instruction for tennis, golf, and fitness. Plus, it is within driving distance of the Orlando theme parks or Miami.

All inclusive vacations from $129 per person, per night through August 22

Club Med’s Rio Des Pedras in Brazil is a tropical paradise full of adventure, at one of the world’s most ecologically diverse rainforests.

All inclusive vacations from $156 per person, per night through August 22

These great offers must be booked by March 4th for travel through August 22, 2014!

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. She would love to help you plan your next all-inclusive vacation at no cost to you. Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email siera@destinationstoexplore.com.

$1,800 Resort Credit Plus Kids Stay Free at The Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana

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You can escape to a tropical paradise at The Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana. With an $1,800 resort credit as well as kids stay free discounts available, there’s never been a better time to plan your vacation! The Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana offers thrilling gaming action in the casino, exhilarating nightlife, tantalizing culinary offerings, state-of-the-art meeting facilities and guest rooms that have all been infused with their legendary rock and roll vibe. Plus, with a mind blowing all-inclusive experience that features 15 pools, 9 restaurants, a Nicklaus designed golf course, and an astonishing Spa all cradled by the most pristine beaches in the Caribbean, there is something for every member of the family to love!

Since the heart of Rock & Roll “lies in breaking trends, starting revolutions, and changing the game,” The Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana is the first all inclusive to drop the restrictions and unleash the only Limitless Resort Credit program. Your resort credit can be used on golf, spa treatments, and tours, with “no caps on any one thing. No coupons and paper cuts. No restrictions. Just the freedom to indulge.”

Please note that the $1,800 Limitless Resort Credit is based on a 7-8 Night consecutive stay per room. Bookings of 3 nights receive $500, up to $750 with a 4 night stay, up to $1,500 with a 5-6 night stay, up to $2,000 with a 9-11 night stay, and up to the equivalent of $2,500 with a stay of 12 nights or more. A 20% service fee will apply to all services and products on the Limitless Resort Credit Promotion.

This offer is valid for travel through December 23, 2014 and must be booked by December 15, 2014.

There is also a Kids Stay Free promotion available at The Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana that can be combined with the resort credit. Two children ages 12 and under stay free with each full paying adult in one room. There is a minimum three night stay required to take advantage of this offer. This offer is available for travel June 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014 and must be booked by August 27, 2014.

Applicable To All Properties Except Hard Rock Hotel Cancun. *Blackout Dates Exists Per Property. Minimum 3 Night Stay Required.

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. She would love to help you plan your tropical getaway at no cost to you and help you find the best deals for your vacation! Email siera@destinationstoexplore.com for more information or to request a free, no obligation quote.

Air Credits and Room Discounts at Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean

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You can experience the “pinnacle of all-inclusive luxury on a romantic Sandals Resorts Caribbean vacation. Designed for romance, Sandals Resorts delights two people in love with incredibly luxurious accommodations among romantic tropical settings, world-class dining experiences, thrilling land and water sports, and the most gorgeous beaches in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Grenada and Barbados. At Sandals Resorts leave your worries behind, because love is all you need.”

There are some incredible discounts at Sandals Resorts currently available, including:

Up to a $555 Instant Air Credit

Save up to 65% on room accommodations

First Night Free

Up to a $150 Red Lane Spa Credit

Sandals Luxury Included® vacations feature MORE quality inclusions than any other resorts on the planet.

The Caribbean’s best beaches
Luxurious accommodations
Plush king-size beds in all rooms and suites
Butler Service in top-tier suites
Club Sandals concierge service with free WiFi
Gourmet Discovery Dining at up to 15 restaurants per resort
Unlimited water sports including SCUBA diving and snorkeling
Unlimited Land sports including tennis and golf
Round trip airport/resort transfers
Tips, gratuities, and hotel taxes
Fully Customizable destination weddings
FREE Beautiful Beginnings Wedding package
Stay at 1, Play at All exchange privileges at nearby resorts
Private off-shore islands experiences in Jamaica and Bahamas
Optional full-service Red Lane® Spas

Sandals world class service and these discounts are available at the following locations: Antigua, Barbados, Great Exuma, Grenada, Montego Bay, Nassau, Negril, Ocho Rios, and St. Lucia.

These discounts are available for travel dates now through December 27, 2014, but your vacation must be booked by January 30, 2014.

Siera is a Sandals Destination Specialist. She would love to help you plan your luxurious all-inclusive Caribbean vacation at no cost to you. Email siera@destinationstoexplore.com for more information or to request a free, no obligation quote.

Plan Your Tropical Vow Renewal at Sandals Resort

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Did you know that you can enjoy a beautiful vow renewal at a gorgeous tropical property for just $300?

When you plan to “ReTie the Knot” at one of the beautiful Sandals Resorts, you can purchase the following package for just $300:

Personal pre-travel ReTie the Knot planner
Personal resort ReTie the Knot planner and dedicated ReTie The Knot team
Musical accompaniment (pre-recorded)
Bouquet and Boutonniere
Celebration Cake
30 minute Charming reception with sparkling wine & cold hors d’oeuvres for ReTie the Knot couple and up to six guests
Commemorative certificate
Keepsake gift
One (1) 5×7 Honeymoon Photograph
Honeymoon dinner for ReTie the Knot couple at a resort specialty restaurant with white-glove service and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
Decorated honeymoon room
Mimosa breakfast-in-bed a morning of your choice

If you are dreaming of a bigger affair than just you and your spouse, you can enjoy a bigger celebration with those closest to you. Plus, if your party books five rooms or more, your ReTie the Knot package is complimentary and you can also qualify for the following:

Celebrations for 5 – 9 rooms also receive:

30 minute Charming reception with sparkling wine & cold hors d’oeuvres for the Group
Keepsake Gift from Sandals Resorts for Each Member of the Group
Complimentary One (1) Room Category Upgrade for the ReTie the Knot Couple

Celebrations for 10 – 19 rooms also receive:

Private Pre-ReTie the Knot Celebration Dinner for the Group
1 Hour Premier Reception with sparkling wine and hot & cold and hors d’ouevres for the Group
Complimentary One (1) Person Credit for First (12) Paid Double Occupancy Rooms
Group Pre-Registration and Check-in Upon Arrival
Manicure and Pedicure for the Wife
35 Minute Massage for the Husband
Keepsake Gift from Sandals Resorts for Each Member of the Group

Celebrations for 20 or more rooms also receive:

1 Hour Classic reception with sparkling wine, hot & cold hors d’ouevres, open bar, and signature cocktail for the
ReTie the Knot group
2 Hour Splendid Dinner

Siera is a charter member of the Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist and would love to help you plan your vow renewal at Sandals Resorts. Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information.

Try Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas for Your Next Cruise

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will soon be launching their newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. With a number of one-of-a-kind experiences, Quantum of the Seas may be the perfect fit for your next cruise!

Check out some of the exciting new features you will find on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas:

With RipCord by iFly, you will be able to feel the wind in your hair, and enjoy the exhilaration of the first-ever skydiving simulator…on-board a ship.
The whole family will love SeaPlex, where you can try bumper cars, roller skating, and basketball!
Catch a wave right on-board with FlowRider, a 40-foot-long surf simulator, or cheer on your friends from stadium seating with prime wipe-out views.
Take on their signature Rock Climbing Wall. From beginners to expert climbers, everyone can enjoy an unparalleled view from 40 feet above deck.
Meet your favorite DreamWorks characters, like Shrek and Fiona or the Penguins of Madagascar, at exclusive shows, 3D movies, character meals, and more!
Indulge yourself at the Vitality Spa, a luxurious sanctuary featuring signature treatments, medi-spa services, and a full-service salon.
Place your bets at Casino Royale, your little slice of Vegas right at sea, with thousands of square feet of lights, action, slots and tables.
The award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program and the Royal Babies program, children can enjoy their Royal Caribbean cruise vacation just as much as their parents.
Retreat to the glass-canopied, adults-only Solarium pool, where inspired surroundings, a light-fare café, and whirlpools offer the ultimate in relaxation.
Soak up the sun or savor the shade in a new indoor pool with retractable roof.
Catch first-run movies and big-time sporting events on a 220-square-foot outdoor movie screen, at sea.

Quantum of the Seas will be sailing from its home port of Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey. The ship will sail on a range of itineraries throughout the Caribbean and the Bahamas, including Royal Caribbean’s very own private beach paradise of Labadee and CocoCay. You can enjoy a 12 night Southern Caribbean cruise, 7 or 8 night Bahamian cruise, and 11 or 8 night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore and would love to help you plan your next cruise vacation! Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com!

What You Can Look Forward to After the Disney Magic’s Reimagination

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The Disney Magic ship of the Disney Cruise Line fleet is currently undergoing renovations and will re-launch later this fall. Today, I want to highlight some of the exciting new features you can look forward to after the Disney Magic’s reimagination.

New AquaDunk water slide– Thrill-seekers will love the new AquaDunk, a breathtaking water slide that begins with a near-vertical drop and then loops riders out over the edge of the ship and back!
New Dining Options– Your whole family will love dining at the brand-new Carioca’s, a Brazilian-inspired restaurant celebrating South American settings from Disney’s The Three Caballeros. Plus, there will be magical enhancements to classic favorite restaurants like Animator’s Palate, Palo, and more.
New Spaces for Kids– Your kids can step into the Marvel Universe and gain access to a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. base which features Marvel’s Avengers. They can also have fun with the Green Army Men, Mr. Potato Head, and a Slinky Dog slide inside Andy’s Room from the Disney-Pixar’s hit film, Toy Story. Plus, they will love exploring Mickey Mouse Club and Pixie Hollow. It’s all new and it’s all coming to the coolest kid’s area at sea—Disney’s Oceaneer Club!
New Water Play Area for Kids– Kids cruising on the Disney Magic will love the AquaLab, where Huey, Dewey, and Louie have set up super cool water experiments. There’s also a new kids’ slide called Twist n’ Spout as well as Nephews’ Splash Zone, a fun-filled play area for infants and toddlers.
Adult Nighttime Fun– Adult fun starts at After Hours, a collection of nighttime entertainment designed just for the grown-ups. You can catch sporting events and live music at O’Gills Pub; check out Fathoms, the brand-new hotspot inspired by the ocean blue; or relax in Keys piano bar, the perfect place for adult conversation.

There’s surely something for everyone to enjoy on a Disney Cruise Line vacation! Plus, for a limited time, you can enjoy 5-night Western Caribbean sailings on the reimagined Disney Magic for as low as $99 per person per night!

The Disney Magic will be sailing from Miami to the Caribbean and the Bahamas this fall, from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas next spring, and then from Barcelona and Venice to the Mediterranean next summer!

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore, an authorized Disney vacation planner! She would love to help you plan your next Disney Cruise Line vacation and help you experience the reimagined Disney Magic! Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com!

Norwegian Cruise Line Will be Back to Sailing in the Caribbean Year-Round

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Beginning next month, in October 2013, Norwegian Cruise Line will be back to sailing in the Caribbean all year round. You can choose from five different embarkation ports as well as eight award-winning Freestyle ships, which includes three of their newest, most exciting ships. The Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway will be arriving in 2014. There’s never been a better time to Cruise Like a Norwegian.

All of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Caribbean itineraries offer island time in paradise, along with:

The ultimate convenience of five embarkation cities – Boston, Miami, New Orleans, New York and Tampa
Norwegian’s exclusive Freestyle Dining with up to 29 unique dining options, plus no fixed dining times
A wide variety of flexible accommodations, from the private-access luxury of The Haven to chic Studios designed specifically for the solo traveler in addition to a wide range of family accommodations
Incredible onboard entertainment, including offering the most Broadway shows at sea
Nickelodeon entertainment (a Norwegian exclusive) on five of their ships to the Caribbean
Lots of things to see and do including award-winning spas, Aqua Parks, rock walls, bowling, Sports Complexes and much, much more

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. She would love to help you plan your next Norwegian Cruise Line Caribbean vacation at no cost to you! Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com to request your free, no obligation quote.

Spreading Magic

Travel Agent Specializing in Family & Romance Travel

Category Archives: Caribbean

Plan a Luxurious All Inclusive Tropical Getaway to Sandals Resorts

Be WOWed by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Plan Your Destination Wedding at Hard Rock Hotels with Colin Cowie Weddings

Jump Sale to Help You Save When You Plan an All Inclusive Vacation at Club Med Resorts

$1,800 Resort Credit Plus Kids Stay Free at The Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana

Air Credits and Room Discounts at Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean

Plan Your Tropical Vow Renewal at Sandals Resort

Celebrations for 5 – 9 rooms also receive:

Celebrations for 10 – 19 rooms also receive:

Celebrations for 20 or more rooms also receive:

Try Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas for Your Next Cruise

What You Can Look Forward to After the Disney Magic’s Reimagination

Norwegian Cruise Line Will be Back to Sailing in the Caribbean Year-Round