The Travel Insider_April 2019

Volume 14 – Issue 4 | April 2019 ITNHESTIDR AEVERL Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 A MESSAGE FROM family SCOTT WISEMAN President, Travel Impressions FUNcation Dear Travel Partners, Up to 65% Off Rates, Free Stays for Kids, and More You know what they say about April showers, but here at Travel Impressions, it’s the blossoming of your business we’re focusing Put a Family FUNcation on Your Forecast on. We’re diving right into spring with some exceptional vacation ideas that will get your customers eager to de-hibernate! Spring break, summer vacation … all your bases are covered with Travel Impressions’ latest sale, Family FUNcation! With a travel window that starts 4/2/19 and extends all Let’s start with the American West, where we’ve got a mixed bag the way to 8/31/19 and rates reduced by more than half, making time to spend together of offers, or Europe if you feel like heading in the opposite direction. has never been easier. Our summer sale makes a hop across the pond as simple as a skip. Earn 1,000 bonus LoyalTI First points while offering your clients options like: • Savings up to 65% and free stays for kids in Cancun Of course, there’s always a wealth of options waiting to the • Rate discounts up to 46% plus free stays for kids in Punta Cana south. Hotel Xcaret Mexico shines for luxury and value since all • Fourth night free and complimentary breakfast in Hawaii park admissions and transfers are included, and a whole spread • Savings up to 55% as well as free stays and meals for kids in Antigua on Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ Mexican portfolio may prove to be • Rates up to 50% off in Puerto Vallarta an excellent reference point or thought-starter for your customers. Another insert reintroduces you to La Colección Resorts by Fiesta The list goes on, but the booking window doesn’t. Americana, offering group values along with our own corporate bonus commission promotion. Lock in the FUN between 4/1/19 and 4/30/19 to make the months ahead a countdown to quality time with the family. Our Hot Spots & Highlights section is also reliable for suggestions, but some may need to look no further than our Supplier of the Visit www.travimp.com/FUNcation for more now! Month offers for Majestic Resorts, where rates are discounted and exclusive spa credits and room upgrades are up for grabs. Agents must be registered with VAX VacationAccess and LoyalTI First travel agent rewards program at time of booking to earn points. LoyalTI First is not valid for group bookings. As for you … well, we have a few pleasant surprises that we’re cultivating in our idea garden, so stay tuned for announcements that we think will have you raring for May. Thank you for your support and partnership. Warmly, Scott Wiseman Get a Little Wild in the West bewsteosf tthe Want to see Cali? Play keno in Reno and see snow in Tahoe? Well, here’s the chance, with a corporate sale that highlights the glorious American West. From Arizona to Las Vegas to destinations across California, we’re all invited to get a little wild in the west with these rates! Booking Window: 4/1/19 – 4/30/19 | Travel Window: Varies by Property

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH Majestic Elegance Punta Cana Reigning over a striking stretch of white sand in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Majestic Resorts certainly does make its guests Receive 500 bonus feel like royalty. Three properties—each with its own resort-within-a-resort for a heightened experience—bring the brand’s signature LoyalTI First points sophistication to the beach life. with every FIT Book between 4/1/19 and 4/30/19 for travel 4/1/19 – 10/31/19 to receive: Majestic Resorts booking you make • Rates discounted up to 40% this April! • E xclusive! Guaranteed room upgrade when you book an adults-only Colonial Club Junior Suite with Jacuzzi® at Majestic Colonial Punta Cana or a Junior Suite with Jacuzzi® at Majestic Elegance Punta Cana • Exclusive! $50 spa credit per stay with ANY room category at Majestic Mirage Punta Cana Plus, your clients can also get complimentary green fees, a welcome bottle of Champagne in their suite, and other value-adding perks. Or, let them be among the first to experience the brand’s very first Mexico resort, coming in 2020: Majestic Elegance Playa Mujeres! Book the Pre-Opening Package any time this month for travel 1/20/20 – 12/31/20 for special added values. Visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth to learn more! Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth or call for details. Agents must be registered with VAX VacationAccess and LoyalTI First travel agent rewards program at time of booking to earn points. LoyalTI First is not valid for group bookings. SUMMER SAVINGS IN EUROPE HOTEL XCARET MEXICO Why have a summer vacation when you can have a holiday? More than a resort. More than a park. Help your clients find their ways over to Europe this summer Xcaret is a name that holds even more weight in the Riviera Maya with its with exclusive offers and great sales on rates overseas. unique hotel concept. A sumptuous, locally inspired property with outstanding Here are some ideas to help you get started! dining and gorgeous grottoes and hidden waterways, our #OnLocaTIon and Guaranteed room upgrades in Rome and Florence #WeekendLearning Series #XperienceXcaret and #XcaretUncovered only Complimentary dinner on a fabulous rooftop in Athens touched upon a fraction of what makes this property surprising at every turn. Reduced rates or even a free night in Italy Included with every stay: Admission to nine parks and tours, and transportation, too! Destinations include: Paris | Barcelona | Venice | Rome Xcaret | Xel-Ha | Xplor | Xplor Fuego | Xavage | Xoximilco Xenses | Xenotes | Xichen Florence | Athens | Mykonos and more! All-Fun Inclusive® packages are per person and also feature: Roundtrip hotel transfers | Hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges Booking Window: 4/1/19 – 4/30/19 Travel Window: Varies by Property All meals, drinks, and snacks | Non-motorized water sports Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

SET YOUR SIGHTS ON A “STAR” Iberostar Selection Playa Mita Mexico’s Iberostar Hotels & Resorts Shine Catching a shooting star is now a whole lot easier with so many Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in Mexico. Get to know the Spanish brand’s collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts, available on both coasts of one of our favorite sun-and-sand countries. RIVIERA NAYARIT On a 200-mile coastline over the Pacific, against the Western Sierra Madre range and under sunshine 90% of the year, the setting for Iberostar Selection Playa Mita is one that sparkles with uniqueness. Well-known towns like Sayulita and Puerto Vallarta steal the spotlight from smaller ones down the coast, but the resort has more than enough to keep guests content. Eight different suites are perfect for families, and Star Prestige categories up the ante. A secret hidden beach, water park for youngsters, Star Camp for kids and teens, and five restaurants add even more extras. COZUMEL This island off the Yucatan Peninsula directly opposite the shores of Playa del Carmen is a diver’s delight … but also a leisure traveler’s with the presence of Iberostar Cozumel. Beachfront on the world’s second-largest coral reef, its bungalow-style rooms, available in 11 different categories, feel like a secret hideaway, and a private patio with hammocks lets guest fully experience that Caribbean feel. A spa and Star Camp for kids and teens are right on the island, but all-access privileges with Iberostar Tucán, Iberostar Quetzal, Iberostar Paraíso Beach, and Iberostar Paraíso del Mar let everyone play on the mainland. CANCUN The Hotel Zone of Quintana Roo is one of the most famous developed beach resort destinations in the world, beloved by millions. Only 15 minutes from the airport, Iberostar Selection Cancún and the new Iberostar Cancún Star Prestige are both excellent choices in the area. Iberostar Selection Cancún has 13 different room categories and amenities that have earned it Four Diamond status with AAA. Iberostar Cancún Star Prestige steps it up even more with an adults-only environment that spans 13 high floors with 156 enhanced suites that all boast sea views from a private balcony or terrace. Outside, find an exclusive Beach Club with Bali beds and a private area with premium music and superior spirits. 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $374 Per Person at Iberostar Cozumel in a Standard Room Advertised rate is valid for travel 7/18/19 – 7/21/19 and varies by departure date. Booking & Travel Window: Now – 10/31/19 All-inclusive package price is per person and includes: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks | Non-motorized water sports Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

SET YOUR SIGHTS ON A “STAR” Iberostar Grand Paraíso You can find many of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ properties in the beautiful Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen areas … just enough off the beaten Mayan culture is the inspiration point for this all-ages property, beginning with path of the popular Hotel Zone of Cancun to be an oasis, but close enough a lobby that channels Chichen Itza and real artifacts that blend history to its airport for optimal convenience. and design. 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $615 Per Person in a Junior Suite RIVIERA MAYA There are travelers who can spend their entire vacation at one Iberostar Grand Paraíso resort—and others who want a bit of everything and a reason to This adults-only resort is the crown jewel of this complex, offering upscale return to catch all they missed. For the latter, you can’t go wrong services like personal butler and concierge service, Champagne check-in, with recommending this mega complex, where five resorts mean and free golf.† innumerable options for dining and recreation and a perfect place 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $839 Per Person in a Suite to lay your head each evening. PLAYA DEL CARMEN Iberostar Paraíso Del Mar Close to the charming town that gives this sub-destination its name, this pair Families are catered to at this resort, whose on-the-grounds amenities of resorts provides amenities like a huge main pool, sports pool, kids pool, and include a Star Camp for kids and teens, kids pool, and grounds shared an adults-only one. In addition to delighted guests, find residents like monkeys, with Iberostar Paraíso Beach. agoutis, birds, fish, and turtles to entertain, as well as live Spanish guitar music 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $454 Per Person in a Standard Room and a theater with evening shows. Iberostar Paraíso Beach Iberostar Tucán Traditional Mexican touches and animal attractions like free-roaming Stucco walls and Mayan-inspired art add character to your stay, which coatis, ducks, flamingos, and peacocks add flair to a family-friendly stay. can be enhanced with a temazcal session booked through the spa. 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $454 Per Person in a Standard Room 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $485 Per Person in a Standard Room Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo Iberostar Quetzal Regional artwork, wood carvings, and furniture provides a sense of place Colorful décor in the rooms and oversized shared grounds mean a sense in this family-friendly property, which wows at first glance with a lobby of peace and excitement no matter how full the complex is. The rainforest reminiscent of an old Spanish church. and ancient legends are channeled in its design. 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $516 Per Person in a Standard Room 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $485 Per Person in a Standard Room Advertised rates are valid for travel 7/18/19 – 7/21/19 and vary by departure date | Booking & Travel Window: Now – 10/31/19* *Except for Iberostar Grand Paraiso, which is valid for bookings made and traveled by 12/23/19, and Iberostar Quetzal, which is valid for the above travel dates. All-inclusive package prices are per person and include: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! †Guests who book and travel now – 12/22/19 will receive one complimentary round of golf per person when staying 3 or 4 nights and two complimentary rounds of golf when staying 5 nights or longer. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

GATHER YOUR GROUPS IN MEXICO Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun Looking for a whole lot of added value for stays as short as three nights? Book between ten and 50 rooms for that amount of time or longer for the following benefits at La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana across Mexico: • O ne room complimentary for every five paid (based on double occupancy and lowest room category with a maximum of three per night) • Group check-in with a signature welcome drink with seven-day advance notice and simultaneous arrival • O ne complimentary room upgrade for every ten paid rooms (per night; based upon availability and earned only on paid rooms, not suites, with a maximum of three per group) • C omplimentary one-hour cocktail reception in semi- private area, featuring domestic and international brands from the regular all-inclusive amenities offered by the property Turn the page to see what resorts you can choose from! Ask about our Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights to Cancun, Cozumel, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta! Book by 12/21/19 for travel now – 12/21/19 and 1/8/20 – 12/21/20 to lock in these benefits! All-inclusive packages are per person and feature: Roundtrip hotel transfers | Hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges All meals, drinks, and snacks | Non-motorized water sports Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! All Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights purchased through Travel Impressions are operated by ALG Vacations Corp. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

TAKE YOUR PICK FOR GROUP OFFERS IN MEXICO Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun The group offers from the page before are great … but even better is your choice of resorts within the La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana brand. Grand Fiesta Americana Fiesta Americana Cozumel Here’s what your customers can choose from with some key defining features Coral Beach Cancun that will help them decide! The Explorean Cozumel Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun Recently and fully renovated as of the new year, this adults-only resort is right Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta Grand Fiesta Americana across the street from luxury shopping and provides views of both Cancun’s Puerto Vallarta famous ocean and lagoon. Seven pools add to the waterscapes, and the Aqua Club makes stays even more personalized for the well-heeled traveler. Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun Also newly renovated, families will love this resort’s all-ages amenities, Hotel Zone location, and Mexican architecture even more. It still boasts one of the largest thatched-roof palapas in the country, under which you’ll find innumerable cultural activities and 11 restaurants. Outside, discover a kids club and pool with a pirate ship. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Also in the Hotel Zone, this stylish resort is quiet and elegant, with three restaurants, three poolside bars, and a 40,000 square-foot spa that sets itself apart with gemstone treatments and hydrotherapy that goes far beyond the expected with ten whole steps to completion. Fiesta Americana Cozumel The suites are lovely here, but outdoors is where guests will want to be. A boat dock leads to overwater beds and direct access to the famous reefs of Cozumel, known for their marine life. An on-site dive facility puts guests in the deep with little effort. The Explorean Cozumel Just a couple of minutes’ walk from its sister property, this more minimalist but still upscale property focuses on soft adventure. Free daily guided expeditions include snorkeling, horseback riding, kayaking, and dune buggy rides; a private beach club with a free scuba diving school is another perk. Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos This family-friendly resort’s 249-room-and-suite size makes it an intimate retreat, but the amenities are larger scale: SOMMA WineSPA, the only facility in Mexico to incorporate wine into their treatments, and a place among the top 10 “Best Golf Hotels in the World” according to Golf Digest. Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta Architecture designed to embrace the natural beauty and charm of the region include Jalisco designs and the largest palapa roof in the area—all to create a sense of place that brings focus back to the lovely Sierra Madre range and Bahia de Banderas waterfront. Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta An adults-only emphasis lends itself to a lounge-y yet festive atmosphere, accented by edgy artwork and six bars—including a mojito-focused one which features swings. The nightlife is vibrant here; it has to be to match the energy of the pool parties that take place between its two towers. All-inclusive packages are per person and feature: Roundtrip hotel transfers | Hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND – PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS THE REMBRANDT – LONDON, ENGLAND This resort destination continues to improve with age, especially with the recent Handy smartphone usage (offering free calls to the UK, EU, and select countries and renovations to The Coral, which now features Sun & Ice, a Bahamian pastry, coffee, unlimited 4G data), complimentary WiFi, a full English breakfast experience, and unique and gelato parlor. This is only one of six unique hotel experiences available on the rooms with upscale British influences make this an ideal base for a busy traveler. A world’s largest open-air marine habitat. A 141-acre water park is just as wow-worthy, and Knightsbridge location close to the Tube puts you practically at the center of the city’s admission is included for all those staying here. most legendary attractions. Make use of the guest discount at the adjacent spa and pool at Aquilla Health and Fitness Club. EXTENDED! Receive up to $300 in resort credit at select Atlantis properties for bookings made and traveled by 12/20/20. Blackout dates apply. Click here for Rates reduced up to 20% with daily breakfast included for bookings made property and promotion details. now – 5/5/19 for travel through 12/15/19. ROMANICO PALACE – ROME, ITALY UNICO 20°87° HOTEL RIVIERA MAYA – RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO Rooms painted in the style of old Rome makes sure you never forget that you’re in the Two years and two months ago, this boutique and luxurious resort upped the Eternal City, and with each one individually done, every stay is a different experience. ante when it came to inclusions and expectations with unlimited spa treatments This unique hotel lies the center of the city’s most classical attractions—easy to survey and swim-up suites as their lowest room category. Today, it continues to impress. from their panoramic terraces and restaurants. See if you can spot how close it is to the Complimentary tours and excursions to date include swimming with dolphins, Termini train station hub, Villa Borghese park, Via Veneto, and the Spanish Steps. dining and sailing on a galleon, an extreme canopy adventure, and even scuba diving. For downtime, choose from spa treatments like age-defying or deep hydration Rates reduced by 15% for bookings made now – 4/30/19 for travel 7/1/19 – facials, a four-handed massage, couples massage, shaman wrap, and more. 9/2/19 for stays of 3 nights or longer, including triple and quad room categories. GRAND PALLADIUM PUNTA CANA RESORT & SPA – OUTRIGGER REEF WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT – OAHU, HAWAII PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Home of the new Voyager 47 Club, this perennial favorite on one of Hawaii’s most famous At this resort, Infinite Indulgence® means access to two other adjoining hotels: Grand beaches has been among TripAdvisor’s top ten hotels in Honolulu since even before this Palladium Bavaro Suites Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino. new category’s introduction. A full-service resort, its amenities include live music nightly That puts six pools, eight à la carte restaurants, five show cooking restaurants, and 25 and complimentary cultural activities like crafts, hula lessons, wood carving, lei making, bars within guest reach! However, what this specific resort has to offer is 582 recently and even Hawaiian vow renewal services. renovated rooms with whirlpool tubs at an exceptional value. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

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