Travel Insider May 2018

Volume 13 – Issue 5 | May 2018 THE TRAVEL in INSIDER MillionMAY Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 A MESSAGE FROM SCOTT WISEMAN President, Travel Impressions As the leading agent-only tour operator in the country, we are proud to have celebrated and supported travel agents for 44 years and counting. While others give you a day, week, or even a month, only Travel Impressions gives you four decades. Dear Travel Partners, It’s here. The official beginning of vacation But even that’s not enough for us, and so all this month we’re giving away season, Memorial Day weekend, is only 1,000,000 in LoyalTI First points and prizes! a few weeks away … finally! With the winter storms we’ve been having this year, I know it felt like this milestone would never This May, the five LoyalTI First-registered agents who make the most come, so we’re celebrating it in a major way: with another FIT bookings from 5/2/18 – 5/31/18 will win our grand prizes: agent appreciation corporate promotion! 1 PLACE: 250,000 LoyalTI First Points ST That’s not the only way we’re celebrating the end of winter. 2 PLACE: 100,000 LoyalTI First Points ND In the months to come, we’re also sending you all—and your RD clients, too!—on a series of virtual vacations via our #OnLocaTIon 3 PLACE: 75,000 LoyalTI First Points campaign, starting with #BestofLeBlanc, which took over our 4 PLACE: 50,000 LoyallTI First Points TH Facebook and Instagram accounts on April 30. Next up? Puerto 5 PLACE: 25,000 LoyalTI First Points TH Rico, which I know you’re dying to get an on-the-ground report on! Plus, we’re giving out an additional 500,000 LoyalTI First points’ worth of A bit less interactive but just as easy to tote around are our prizes with weekly giveaways. Go to www.travimp.com/MillionInMay features in this month’s issue on Majestic Resorts, Mauna for details and our Facebook page to see if YOU are a winner. Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, and Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort. Don’t forget, you must be registered at www.LoyalTIFirst.com to be entered to win! As comprehensive as these are, there’s no substitute for experience, though, which is why we have promotions aplenty to make that happen. Right here on the mainland, we’re offering FREE NIGHTS IN FLORIDA free nights in Florida. Farther south, we have group rates for Miami Atlantis, Paradise Island, and abroad, London for Less. So what are you doing still reading my letter?! Happy travels, happy booking, and thank you for your support! Warmly, Scott Wiseman The only thing better than spending several balmy days and nights in the Sunshine State is doing it for free. Travel Impressions’ promotion makes that possible. Pick one Get #OnLocaTIon or mix and match destinations to shape the perfect Floridian vacation: Orlando | Miami | Ft. Lauderdale | Tampa | Ft. Myers Our virtual FAM social media takeover program is back, and this time, we’re going to beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico to bring you the 4 Nights from $247 Per Person at the Caribe Royale Orlando #BestofLeBlanc! in a Double Queen One-Bedroom Suite* Follow this hashtag on Facebook and Instagram through May 4— Fourth night free! or search by it any time to catch up!—to get an authentic, vicarious Advertised rate is valid for travel 8/1/18 – 9/30/18 and varies by departure date. experience of what Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos has to offer Booking Window: 5/1/18 – 5/31/18 | Travel Window: 5/5/18 – 12/20/18 guests. Share the posts to help your customers get excited about Blackout Dates: 6/6/18, 7/5/18 – 7/7/18, 7/11/18 – 7/13/18, 7/23/18 – 7/26/18, this stunning new pearl on the Baja coast ... and let them escape 9/23/18 – 9/25/18, 10/26/18 – 10/27/18, 12/5/18 – 12/7/18 to Cabo with us! Per person package price includes: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 4-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax Travel windows vary by individual hotel offer. Minimum-night stays apply. *Rate does not include $25 resort fee per room. travelimpr travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044essions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH Plush rooms, and suites big enough for the entourage. Classic-hit amenities like Music Lab and newcomers like Les Mills fitness classes and Woodward Riviera Maya. Up to $1,800 in Limitless Resort Credit for spa treatments, photo shoots, Earn 500 bonus LoyalTI First tequila and wine tastings, luxe Bali beds, and more. The all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels rock luxury hard. points with every FIT all-inclusive Make their stay even more iconic with Limitless Resort Credit and reduced rates ... and an exclusive 5% additional savings! Hard Rock Hotel booking Book by 5/31/18 for travel through 12/15/18. you make 5/1/18 – 5/31/18! PLUS, receive $400 in instant savings for groups of 30 room nights or more booked this May for travel 1/4/19 – 12/21/19. Complete the package by adding the Cancel for Any Reason Waiver, provided by Travel Impressions—just $99 per adult for a limited time! Minimum 3-night stay required. Limitless Resort Credit valid for stays of 3 nights or more, per room, and cannot be exchanged for cash. Not combinable with other credits, discounts, or promotions unless specifically indicated and is non-transferable, noncumulative, and cannot be held over for futures stays. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth or call for details. LoyalTI First not valid for group bookings. $99 Cancel for Any Reason Waiver promotion valid for passengers ages 13 and older, until further notice, and can be discontinued at any time. Call for details. AFFORDABLE ARUBA MAUNA LANI BAY HOTEL & BUNGALOWS Did you know that the island of the never-ending Big Island. Big Fun. summer can also be affordable? Not only do guests get great value in terms of peace of mind, knowing their At Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the Kohala Coast, a host of treats is sunny days won’t be interrupted by rain, but they can waiting for your customers. They’ll discover secluded bungalows and guestrooms also receive savings of up to 64% on their stays at with private lanais; an on-site spa resembling a Hawaiian village; plentiful dining select resorts. venues; and included* activities to rival all-inclusive properties, such as: Catamaran sails | Snorkeling | Bicycles for use around the resort 3 Nights Start at $221 Per Person Hula and Hawaiian weaving lessons | Historic petroglyph tours at Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino Educational turtle-feeding tours | Jogging route and amenities in a One-Bedroom Standard Suite Floral lei-making, plus lei greeting on arrival Stay longer and save more! Advertised rate is valid for travel 5/1/18 – 12/21/18 5 Nights from $1,088 Per Person in a Garden View Room and varies by departure date. Advertised rate valid for travel 5/1/18 – 12/23/18 and varies by departure date. Booking & Travel Window: Now – 12/21/18 Booking & Travel Window: Now – 12/23/18 Per person package price includes: Per person package price includes: 6-day Hertz compact car rental | 5-night hotel accommodations Roundtrip hotel transfers Hotel tax | Daily Bay Terrace buffet breakfast for two 3-night hotel accommodations Hotel tax Want more Aruba? Call to price out over *Included in the $30 (plus tax) per room, per night resort fee, typical to Hawaii, which also covers 15 other excellent options, parking and internet. Rate does not include resort fee, payable on site. Blackout dates apply. Car rental is available to qualified renters only and does not include tax or insurance. Certain age and other including all-inclusives! restrictions apply. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun GOLF MAJESTICALLY Turn to the next page to learn more about the Punta Blanca golf course! MAUNA LANI BAY HOTEL & BUNGALOWS Dominican Republic’s golfing is world-renowned and world-class. When your customers book the Majestic Mirage Punta Cana, Majestic Elegance Punta Cana, or Majestic Colonial Punta Cana with you, it’s also complimentary. For all bookings of five nights or longer (or any length of stay at Majestic Mirage Punta Cana) made and traveled through 12/23/18, round(s) of golf at the Punta Blanca Golf Course are included, along with driving range use, balls, and pick-up/drop-off to and from their hotel lobby! Stay at the: MAJESTIC COLONIAL PUNTA CANA or COLONIAL CLUB AT MAJESTIC COLONIAL or MAJESTIC MIRAGE PUNTA CANA MAJESTIC ELEGANCE PUNTA CANA ELEGANCE CLUB AT MAJESTIC ELEGANCE Family Club and Mirage Club Receive one complimentary green fee per adult! Receive two complimentary green fees per adult. Receive unlimited complimentary green fees. 5 All-Inclusive Nights from $797 Per Person 5 All-Inclusive Nights from $885 Per Person 5 All-Inclusive Nights from $1,115 Per Person at Majestic Colonial Punta Cana at Colonial Club in a at Majestic Mirage – Family Club in a in a Jacuzzi Junior Suite Colonial Club Junior Suite with Jacuzzi ® One-Bedroom Suite with Jacuzzi ® ® 5 All-Inclusive Nights from $910 Per Person 5 All-Inclusive Nights from $995 Per Person 5 All-Inclusive Nights from $1,230 Per Person at Majestic Elegance Punta Cana at Elegance Club in an at Mirage Club in a Mirage Club Ocean View Suite in a Jacuzzi Junior Suite Elegance Club Junior Suite with Jacuzzi ® with Outdoor Jacuzzi ® ® Advertised rates are valid for travel 8/17/18 – 10/31/18 (except for Mirage Club, which is valid for travel 8/17/18 – 8/31/18) and vary by departure date. Booking & Travel Window: Now – 12/23/18 All-inclusive package prices are per person and include: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 5-night hotel accommodations Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks | Non-motorized water sports Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! Use of golf cart is mandatory and is not included. Green fees must be booked on individual basis and are not applicable to groups for tournaments or scrambles. Green fees are not transferable between guests. Various types of golf clubs are available for rent. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

GOLF MAJESTICALLY DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DREAMS The Punta Blanca Golf & Beach Club is not only the first Nick Price design in the Caribbean, but a masterpiece among his creations. Cultivated 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $542 Per Person ® with Paspalum grass, surrounded by dense vegetation, intriguing wetlands, tropical trees, and lovely lakes, this is a par-72 course that offers in a Junior Suite Garden View with King Bed a challenge at every hole. (Watch out for holes 13 and 15!) Cruise by bunkers in some of the most modern golf carts in the area, and pick up a souvenir or two at the pro shop. Time for all of the above is included with your round. Includes $300 in resort coupons! Plus, up to two kids stay free!* FAST FACTS Advertised rate is valid for travel 8/20/18 – 8/23/18 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 12/22/18 | Travel Window: 8/18/18 – 12/22/18 Holes: 18 Pitching and putting green: Yes Par: 72 Handicap: 36 maximum Unlimited-Luxury package price is per person and includes: ® Black: 7,174 yards – Rating 74.1 – Slope 123 Club house: Restaurant, terrace, locked rooms, club storage Blue: 6,706 yards – Rating 72.1 – Slope 123 Golf lessons: Yes Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges White: 6,186 yards – Rating 69.4 – Slope 118 Tee times: 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Endless meals, snacks, and top-shelf spirits | Non-motorized water sports | 24-hour room and concierge services Red: 5,583 yards – Rating 66.9 – Slope 120 Rental club brands: Callaway, Titleist, Taylor Made, Cobra Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! Driving range: Yes travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

BEYOND THEIR WILDEST DREAMS Family-friendly and luxury are one and the same when it comes to Dreams Resorts & Spas, and this property is no different. Built along a private stretch of beach in a serene gated community a handful of miles north of downtown Cancun, Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort provides everything a vacationer to Mexico could wish for. • 65,000 square feet of swimming pools and a water park • Red Cross-certified childcare at the Explorer’s Club for Kids, available from 10 am – 10 pm • Core Zone Teens Club offering sports, games, bonfires, and disco mixers, also open until 10 pm • Reservation-free dining at six à la carte restaurants, a buffet, grill, fast-casual eatery, and café with ice cream parlor • Top-shelf international and domestic spirits, wines, and beers at 13 bars—including two non-alcoholic ones • Sip, Savor & See exchange privileges with nearby AMResorts, such as adults-only Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort next door • 24-hour room service and in-room complimentary mini-bar • Free WiFi and international calling to the U.S., Canada, and local numbers with Unlimited Connectivity, a resort app for on-demand mobile access to events, activities, and restaurant schedules • Complimentary green fees at the neighboring Playa Mujeres Golf Course • Available spa treatments at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia , whose facilities include a Watsu pool, ® saunas, steam rooms, and a Temazcal Upgrade to Preferred Club accommodations for options like: Suites with second-floor balcony swim-out pools | Two-bedroom villas on a lazy river The Paramount Suite, featuring an ocean view terrace perfect for private wedding ceremonies Access to exclusive lounges, special concierge service, and enhanced amenities ® 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $542 Per Person in a Junior Suite Garden View with King Bed Includes $300 in resort coupons! Plus, up to two kids stay free!* Advertised rate is valid for travel 8/20/18 – 8/23/18 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 12/22/18 | Travel Window: 8/18/18 – 12/22/18 ® Unlimited-Luxury package price is per person and includes: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges Endless meals, snacks, and top-shelf spirits | Non-motorized water sports | 24-hour room and concierge services Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! Resort coupons are per room, per stay, not redeemable for cash, and nontransferable. Coupons must be presented at time of service request and are broken down as follows: $200 for spa treatments, with five coupons of $40; $60 for one romantic dinner per stay, with three coupons of $20; and $40 for bottles of wine at any restaurant, with four coupons of $10. *Up to two kids 12 and under stay free when staying with two paying adults. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

BEYOND THEIR ESCAPE TO SUNSCAPE SECRETS FOR TWO WILDEST DREAMS w ROCK THEIR WORLD … And we’re not just talking about the amenities and activities listed on the page before. Visitors come from all over to experience the limited-run Rock of Ages engagement at this luxury resort. Here’s a little about the show: Sherry, a small-town girl, and Drew, a city boy, meet in Hollywood, where stars are born and hearts are broken. Sherry, newly arrived, reminds Drew of who he was when he first made his way to Tinseltown, and he takes her under his wing … an act of benevolence that soon soars to the heights of romance. However, as with any love story, challenges arise, to their lives, their passions, and their hopes. An abridged version of the hit Broadway musical based on the book by Chris D’Arienzo, featuring arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp, this Samuel French, Inc. special arrangement is not only a journey of love, but through music. Some of the best rock songs from the 1980s are featured. Think your favorite karaoke classics … but better! Tickets not included but are available for purchase. Rated PG-13; no admittance for those under 13 years of age. DOLPHIN DREAMS, FULLY REALIZED Have your customers always wanted to get up close and personal with a dolphin? One of the most intelligent mammals on Earth, these friendly and delightful creatures thrill and delight with the wave of a flipper. At Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, the Delphinus Dolphin Habitat makes ® it possible for any guest to make a fin-friend of their very own. This socially responsible program allows for meet-and-greets with the animals right in their natural habitat—the ocean. In the meantime, here’s a dozen reasons why dolphins deserve your adoration: 1. There are approximately 40 species, whose sizes range from three to 30 feet 2. They live in family units called pods, taking care of their sick, old, injured, and young cooperatively 3. Mother dolphins have been observed cuddling their calves, who stay with them for three to eight years 4. They’re the only animals born tail-first to prevent drowning—and are born with hair, which they shed in two weeks 5. When comparing ratio size of brain to body, dolphins come second only to humans 6. They speak to each other through clicks and whistles 7. In their language, they assign themselves individual names they answer to 8. Tremendously playful, they’ve been known to swim alongside boats and ships, and frolic freely with humans and marine animals in the ocean 9. Their teeth are only for catching prey—they swallow their food whole! 10. Their blowholes are actually adapted noses, and they need to consciously remind themselves to surface to breathe 11. Much like us, they can recognize themselves in a mirror … and often like what they see! 12. Unlike fish, dolphins swim by moving their tail up and down versus side to side Additional charge applies. Ask us for details and how to make reservations. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS BACK-ROADS TOURING CO. – EUROPE THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA – MAUI, HAWAII Rarely do we ever list an entire continent as a Hot Spot, but thanks to our new partnership Don’t let the long booking window fool you—this promotion is too good to pass up! Recent with luxury small group operators Back-Roads, we now can. Twelve in-depth tours, reimagining of the guestrooms and suites has made the resort even more sumptuous, ranging from as few as four nights to as many as 11, are all on sale for last-minute and amenities like the Jean Michel Cousteau Ambassadors of the Environment program; escapes this month. Depart from London, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin, Ireland; a spa with grottos; a fitness center and movement studio with ocean views; and two Paris or Nice, France; or Reykjavik, Iceland for great savings on grand adventures. championship golf courses bring the historic pineapple plantation site up to speed. Last Chance! Receive a discount of $100 per person for select tours booked Receive the 5 night free with bookings made by 4/30/19 for travel now – th and traveled by 5/31/18. Click here for full list of tours. 12/17/18 and 1/7/19 – 4/30/19. FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH – MIAMI, FLORIDA IBEROSTAR GRAND BAVARO – PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Already the pinnacle of excellence and the place to be seen in the Magic City, revelers now get an extra day to savor the sunshine … and perks such as Little Bleau Book Iberostar has recently rebranded, and this property is the perfect way to experience discounts like two cocktails free with entrée purchase. The #1 hotel in Miami Beach, its even more luxurious direction. This adults-only property is part of the hotel group’s as ranked by Travel + Leisure, this Collins Avenue property earned that title with its 11 highest caliber collection, featuring Greco-Roman architecture, custom artwork, pools, 12 restaurants—including celebrity chef and AAA Four Diamond venues—and its and complimentary amenities that may include a round of golf, access to the spa’s famous LIV nightclub. hydrotherapy areas, and even butler service (based on length and categories of stay). Receive the 5 night free with bookings in a Chateau or Versailles room Receive substantial savings plus a $600 resort credit with stays booked and th category made and traveled by 10/31/18, plus $75 resort credit—combinable traveled by 10/31/18. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; call for details. with Little Bleau Book discounts—with stays of 7 nights or more. ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND – PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS THE FIVES AZUL BEACH RESORT PLAYA DEL CARMEN BY KARISMA – So many restaurants, so little time! That’s pretty standard at this mythical resort, where PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO 21 restaurants and 19 bars and lounges run the gamut from fine and famous dining to For TI agent partners only, a new and exclusive category just became available to sell: the buffets, poolside bites, and casual favorites. Three plans make it easy: the two-course Presidential Suites at The Fives Azul Beach Resort! Available in two- and three-bedroom Casual (up to seven venues), three-course Gourmet (up to 14, including celebrity chef units and Sky options with a rooftop terrace complete with an outdoor cool jetted tub, venues), and three-course Premium (up to 15, including celebrity chef venues and this is the perfect solution for groups, families, and multi-generational trips. Butler service Mosaic at The Cove). is available for groups, too, to make that complex trip that much simpler. Kids 6 and under eat free on the Casual, Gourmet, and Premium Dining Plans EXCLUSIVE CATEGORY! Plus, GIVC agents earn up to 21% commission! with the purchase of an adult dining plan with bookings of 2 nights or longer Call for details. made and traveled by 1/2/19. See our ad on the next page for an offer just for groups! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND FLYING FACTS Lead the Way AIRLINE ORIGIN DESTINATION EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY … And receive free nights, resort credit, and even a special event for everyone American Airlines Los Angles (LAX) Buenos Aires (EZE) 12/19/18 Daily when you opt to be the group leader at The Beach or The Royal at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas! Groups of 10 or more rooms staying at least three nights and booked and traveled by 12/20/18 can earn: 10 – 19 Rooms on Peak Nights • One complimentary EP* guestroom for every ten peak paid rooms † 20 – 40 Rooms on Peak Nights DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW • One complimentary EP* guestroom for every ten peak paid rooms † US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! • $50 resort credit per room, per stay @travelimpressions 41+ Rooms on Peak Nights • One complimentary EP* guestroom for every ten peak paid rooms Social icon Square Only use blue and/or white. † For more details check out our Brand Guidelines. • $100 resort credit per room, per stay @travelimp • Complimentary one-hour cocktail party, featuring deluxe bar and hors d’oeuvres *EP is not inclusive of meals, taxes, resort fees, or gratuities. Complimentary room(s) based on peak paid rooms † per night and lowest room category booked on a cumulative basis; maximum three complimentary nights. LONDON FOR LESS THE VILLA EXPERIENCE High Bluffs, The Big Island, Hawaii “Please, Sir … Can [We] Have A Home for the Holidays Some More?” … Because “for the holidays, you can’t beat home, sweet home.” So why Of London, we mean! Breakfast is already included with not help your customers bring the family all together in their own private home most bookings in this city, so what we’re looking for is away from home? Eliminate the stress of the season with: more for less – exactly what this promotion is offering. • Properties with room for everyone – up to 23 bedrooms! Choose from: • Spectacular scenery perfect for those holiday cards in destinations like • Champagne sabrage and $100 dining credit per booking at The Milestone Hotel Barbados, Turks & Caicos, Hawaii, New York, and Italy • Complimentary afternoon tea per person, per stay • The services of a private chef, housekeepers, even a driver* so guests at The May Fair can focus on good company, not preparations and cleanup • Reduced rates on two- and three-bedroom suites • Amenities including infinity pools, home theaters, and direct beach access at 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites & Residences • Complimentary afternoon tea, also once per person • Immersive experiences for all ages, from exploring local towns to during their stay, at the Radisson Edwardian whale watching* Bloomsbury, Kenilworth, or Mercer V - is Custom Designed Book by 5/31/18 for an unforgettable fall or winter Visit TheVillaExperience.net or call Font: GeosansLight in England! 888.284.3786 to learn more! Travel windows vary by individual hotel. Minimum 3-night stay applies; blackout dates may apply. Minimum stays may apply. *Additional costs may apply. by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction Tours operated by Travel Impressions, Ltd. Rates are land only, per person, and based on double occupancy. Blackout, weekend, holiday, and peak season surcharges apply. All public charter flights sold through Travel Impressions on Alaska Airlines PC #16-102/PC #17-082; Allegiant Airlines PC #16-075/PC #16-115/PC #17-083; Icelandair PC #17-076; Miami Air PC #17-110; Swift Air PC #17-075/PC #17-103; Viva Aerobus PC #17-102/PC #17-104; Volaris PC by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction #17-135; and XTRA Airways PC #15-095/PC #16-103 are operated by Apple Vacations, LLC. For all Riviera Maya properties, the Riviera Maya Municipality of Solidaridad environmental levy of 20 Mexican pesos per room, per day is not included and will be collected at hotel check-out. Rates, information, and promotions are accurate at time of publication and are subject to changes, exceptions, cancellation charges, and restrictions. Rates are subject to change based on currency fluctuations. Not responsible for errors or omissions in the publication of this newsletter. Additional higher priced packages available. Valid for new bookings only. Travel Impressions materials (including, but not limited to, names, trademark, service marks, logos, marketing materials, etc.) shall not be used, reproduced, transmitted or distributed in any way, except with the express written consent of Travel Impressions. CST #2029006-20, IOWA #758, Washington UBI #602 425 801. KG17369-18_VK_4.30.18