Travel Insider, October 2019

ITNHESTIDR AEVERLVolume 14 – Issue 10 | October 2019 NEW, EXCLUSIVE … AND Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 Absolutely Incomparable A MESSAGE FROM Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki SCOTT WISEMAN President, Travel Impressions Opened just last month, this is a level of luxury that’s unprecedented. All-suite accommodations with Italian marble and Moroccan accents, each with a private Dear Travel Partners, entry on its own floor. Three bedrooms, and three-and-a-half baths to go with each of them. A private balcony with a Jacuzzi® that faces the sunset. We’re well into the swing of autumn now Thermador and Miele appliances in the kitchen; smart home technology and it’s time to get those plans locked everywhere else. Out of “home,” daily complimentary use of an down before the briskness in the air turns to a chill. This issue, Audi Q5 SUV, and roundtrip airport transfers, arranged we’re highlighting innovative properties like Espacio in Waikiki, with your butler and concierge. resort coupon values at Royalton Luxury Resorts, the new All of that is for your guests alone, while a rooftop infinity pool, Barceló Maya Riviera opening this winter, and more. on-site Mugen restaurant, and a stunning spa await their disposal as well. And although we just finished our #TIGetsPHamous And all of this together? Absolutely incomparable. #OnLocaTIon takeover (just search the hashtags on our Facebook page to catch up!), our Semester of Social is still Book for Them for a Stay for You! in session. Not only do we recap some of the highlights from our stay in an insert here, but we’re continuing with another Group bookings are now more rewarding than ever with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. #WeekendLearning Series this month … and another From now through the end of October only, travel consultants who book the following promo code for savings of up to $200 on bookings for RIU resorts with Travel Impressions for travel any time will be eligible for up to four free nights Hotels & Resorts. That’s right—#RIUpdates is back, but with at participating properties: all the details on their new social packages and brand-wide • El Dorado Royale, a Spa Resort, by Karisma improvements across Mexico and the Caribbean, including a • Generations Riviera Maya, a Spa Resort, by Karisma whole weekend dedicated to key Dominican Republic properties. • El Dorado Seaside Suites, a Spa Resort, by Karisma • Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun, by Karisma Which leads us to the exciting news that Fall for Dominican • Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Republic has been extended by popular demand! This sale is Use promo code KARISMA19 to receive a: focused on providing even more incentive to your customers to • $100 gift card for groups of 50 – 75 room nights fall in love with the Caribbean’s #1 destination all over again. But • 3-night stay for groups of 76 – 100 room nights browse these deals soon at www.travimp.com/FallForDR before • 4-night stay for groups of 100+ room nights they turn into a pumpkin! Valid for new groups closed or deposited that are registered in the travel agent portal and is not applicable with any other promotion. Warmly, travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044 Scott Wiseman A FALL EXCLUSIVE!

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH The beauty of AMResorts is that for every type of traveler, there’s a resort brand just for them. This October, Travel Impressions is highlighting the three adult-oriented collections couples, friends, and solo adult travelers should keep on their radar. Endless Privileges® • Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts – Holistic. Revitalizing. Serene. Unlimited-Luxury® • Secrets Resorts & Spas – Romantic. Secluded. Engaging. • Breathless Resorts & Spas – Sophisticated. Social. Trendy. Even more reason to take notice? For travel 10/1/19 – 12/22/20 booked this month, your clients will receive an additional $100 in resort coupons exclusively through you and TI, for a total of $300 or $500 per room, per stay* … and a whole array of new experiences to try. Earn 500 bonus LoyalTI First points for every FIT booking you make to the above AMResorts brands from 10/1/19 – 10/31/19! Combinable with all other rates and promotions, except for Run of House and Deal of the Day offers. Applicable to groups. Not available at Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa or Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa. *Receive an additional $100 for a total of $500 if booked by 10/21/19 and $300 if booked by 10/31/19. Increase applicable per room and associated market promo valid at time of booking. Resort coupons are not redeemable for cash and are nontransferable. Coupons must be presented at time of service request. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth 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. VAXIVERSARY CONTINUES! ALL-INCLUSIVE HARD ROCK HOTELS VAXHappy iversary! Come #OnLocaTIon with us November 4 – 8! #RockinLosCabos Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos One month left! When it comes to decadent beach vacations with an edge, no one does it quite like the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels. Make your customers feel like headliners Our first year with VAX VacationAccess went by in a flash—and so will this with Limitless All-Inclusive amenities and savings to start things off on a high note. anniversary incentive! From now through 10/31/19, you’ll receive even more booking benefits for travel through 4/30/20. • Up to 48% off stays booked by 10/31/19 at the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos (travel 12/21/19 – 12/18/20) or Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta (travel now – • Earn an additional 2,500 LoyalTI 12/18/20) First points for every FIT booking you make to a participating property • R ates reduced up to 55% with bookings made by 11/30/19 at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun (travel through 12/18/20) or the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera • M ore than 100 new offers Maya (travel through 4/30/20) in destinations as diverse as San Diego and Saint Lucia • $300 in instant savings for 3-night stays or $400 in savings for stays of 4 nights or more at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana* for bookings made • Exclusive savings and and traveled by 12/20/19 or rates up to 50% off travel from 12/21/19 – 12/18/20 experiences, from free booked by 11/30/19 nights to resort credit to Partner Privileges perks* • Free stays for up to two kids ages 4 – 12 for bookings made by 12/21/19 for travel until 12/18/20† Visit www.travimp.com/VAXiversary to browse all offers—and start earning—now! *Instant savings valid only on air/land package bookings of 3 nights or more. †Blackout dates apply. Up to two children 12 *Added value amenities, benefits, and etc. are offered strictly through Travel Impressions and affiliated and under stay for free when sharing a room with at least one Apple Leisure Group® Vacations brands. full paying adult. Partner Privileges exclusives available! Visit www.travimp.com/PartnerPrivileges to learn more. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

#TIGETSPHAMOUS The Trailer for Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica Last month, we went #OnLocaTIon on our Facebook page with a #TIGetsPHamous takeover. But a taste of life on the A-list isn’t enough, so we’re revisiting some of the biggest headline acts as to how this resort commits fully to making sure every guest understands how it feels to “Vacation like a star™.” •VIP treatment that starts from the minute you step out of your car. Cold towels, signature Purple Haze cocktails, Hollywood backdrops for Insta-photo shoots, and a burst of applause as you walk off the “red carpet” upon your arrival immediately put you in a “special treatment” frame of mind. • Creature comforts that will put you right to sleep. Celebs all need their beauty rest, and with the brand’s custom Phabulous Bed™ in every room, nightly turndown service, soothing lighting, and amazing, oversized showers, you’ll be relaxing before and after you tuck in for the night. • Technology that anticipates your needs. Staying Plugged In™ is easy at this resort, with a Smart TV that puts every detail of your stay at your literal fingertips. High- speed resortwide WiFi and a free PH Mobile App make sure you’re never out of pocket … unless you want to be. • Stay PHit™ program that keeps you Hollywood slim and photo-ready. High-energy, LA boot-camp-style classes and name-brand training like Spartan Challenge and Titan TRX can make you feel like your vacation entourage included your own set of personal fitness coaches. Taught by professional instructors who make it easy—and fun!—to stay in fighting shape, or moving well with different types of yoga offerings, as you saw with our #OnLocaTIon. • Dining that delights, from taste to spectacle. Whether it’s housemade pasta at Gusto, the Italian trattoria; a tomahawk cut from the Sunset Strip steakhouse; a classic teppanyaki show at East; or quick and easy bites by TV personality Guy Fieri, eating becomes an experience here. • Marquee entertainment everywhere you are. Poolside activities channel game shows while tribute shows to major bands like Queen, live rock concerts, cultural performances that highlight the destination, and events like Oscars Night keep every evening lively. Pop-up performances like the one we caught #OnLocaTIon at Overtime make the after-parties worth staying up for, too! Visit www.facebook.com/travelimpressions and search #TIGetsPHamous to catch “reruns” of our favorite features while #OnLocaTIon! 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

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino With up to $600 in resort coupon values available, it can be hard to decide how to spend it. Not at Royalton Luxury Resorts! Here, they break it down with guidelines that make it easy Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino to make sure guests staying three nights or more get to sample—and save!—on their most Royalton Negril Resort & Spa quintessential or frequently requested special services. Royalton Suites Cancun Resort & Spa Diamond Club™ Categories – $600 value! $80 credit à a room upgrade Four $25 coupons à the C/X Culinary Experience Four $25 coupons à spa treatments Four $20 and two $15 coupons à wine purchases Three $25 coupons à special occasion packages (e.g. anniversaries or birthdays) Three $25 coupons à beach cabana rentals Two $30 coupons à a romantic dinner Non-Diamond Club™ Categories – $300 value! $40 credit à a room upgrade Two $25 coupons à the C/X Culinary Experience Two $25 coupons à spa treatments Three $15 coupons à wine purchases $30 coupon à special occasion packages $25 credit à beach cabana rentals Two $30 coupons à a romantic dinner These guidelines make it easy to spend these added values, but with 14 beautiful resorts across the Caribbean and in Mexico, choosing where to stay is still a tough decision! Dominican Republic Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana Royalton Bavaro Saint Lucia Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia Antigua Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa Jamaica Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay Royalton White Sands Montego Bay Royalton Negril Resort & Spa Hideaway at Royalton Negril Grenada Royalton Grenada Resort & Spa – Opening March 2020! Mexico Royalton Suites Cancun Resort & Spa Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun Booking and Travel Window: Now – 12/31/19 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

THE NEW BARCELÓ MAYA RIVIERA Mark Your Calendars! Opening December 2019 Tell your Riviera Maya enthusiasts this exclusive adults-only all-inclusive experience is the holiday gift we’ve all been waiting for. Set to open this December, this new all-suite resort and most recent addition to the Barceló Maya Grand Resort offers such features as Premium Level service, up to 110 swim-up accommodations, five bars, four pools, and five restaurants offering diverse cuisine, including Mexican (with a “Tacoyaki” bar), French, Italian, and Japanese (including 10 teppanyaki tables and one robatayaki table for fireside cooking). It will also include the largest convention center in Riviera Maya. BARCELÓ MAYA GRAND RESORT Located 47 miles south of Cancun’s international airport and 12 miles from Playa del Carmen, its 1.2 miles of undisturbed beach are a draw for any of the sister properties within the mega-complex’s gate. Guests of the new Barceló Maya Riviera can enjoy access to the Barceló Maya Palace, Barceló Maya Beach, Barceló Maya Caribe, Barceló Maya Colonial, and Barceló Maya Tropical hotels for a six-in-one vacation experience. NTONE 201 PANTONE 201 NTONE 425 GRO 100% NEGRO 100% A \"PREMIUM\" • Personalized check-in and check-out and exclusive concierge service EXPERIENCE • Better views from the Premium Level area of the resort • Welcome petit fours and a bottle of sparkling house wine in the room upon arrival For travelers looking for that • VIP mini-bar with sodas, water, domestic beer, and snacks heightened level of service, • Superior toiletry items Barceló Maya Riviera will offer the • Priority unlimited reservations at à la carte restaurants (subject to availability of the restaurant chosen) brand's luxurious Premium Level • Exclusive use of the Premium Level Lounge and its newspapers, books, board games, accommodations. Guests of this category will receive enhanced international beverages, canapés, continental breakfast, and free internet; open daily from 7 am to 11 pm amenities, such as: • Premium drinks at all resort bars and restaurants • Free local calls plus WiFi access in allocated areas of each resort (two passwords per room, one device at a time) • 2 0% discount in spa and beauty salon services (some restrictions may apply; discount percentage may vary by resort) and 10% discount at Barceló gift shops • ... And much more! To find out more about these categories, simply turn the page! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

THE NEW BARCELÓ MAYA RIVIERA Governor Suite Oceanfront Premium Level Choose Your Stay Style at the Barceló Maya Riviera Governor Suite Oceanfront Premium Level Eight hundred and fifty luxurious Junior Suites and Suites provide flexibility to meet the standards of any traveler. More than half of the accommodations boast views of the Caribbean Sea, and 110 of them offer swim-up pool access for instant relaxation. For every category but the latter—for obvious reasons!— guests can enjoy their own private terrace hot tub. All suites provide thoughtful touches such as headboard reading lights, ceiling fan, smart screen with IP port, luxury toiletries, and bathrobes and slippers. Of course, that’s in addition to necessities like a mini-bar, coffee maker, radio alarm clock, ceiling fan, garment steamer, and digital safe. Junior Suites • 2 90 base units and 396 oceanfront units available • Two double beds or one Super King per room, plus a sofa bed • 495 square feet of living space with a 161-square-foot terrace Junior Suite Oceanfront Premium Level • 3 0 units and 104 swim-up units available • Same dimensions and bedding as Junior Suites • P remium Level services included (see previous page for details!) Oceanfront Premium Level Suites • 14 units and four swim-up units available • King-size bed and two bathrooms • L iving-dining room space with two sofas • T wo Smart TVs • 9 90 square feet of living space with a 344-square-foot terrace Governor Suite Oceanfront Premium Level • 8 units and 2 swim-up units available • Best views of the Mexican Caribbean • King-size bed and two full baths • U pgraded furnishings on the balcony, terrace, or (for swim-ups) sundeck • 1,100 square feet of living space with a 344-square-foot terrace Presidential Suite Oceanfront Premium Level • 2 swim-up units available • Super King-size bed and sofa beds • E xclusive L’Occitane amenities in both full baths • 1 ,560 square feet of living space, with a 474-square-foot terrace with a hot tub travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS ZOËTRY PARAISO DE LA BONITA RIVIERA MAYA – HILTON NEW ORLEANS RIVERSIDE – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO In the birthplace of jazz, this bleisure hotel hits all the right notes. AAA Four Diamond A AAA Five Diamond Award-winner for the past 16 years, this 100-suite property has rooms overlooking the Mississippi keep things pianissimo, while the short walk to the mastered customized vacationing, from Impression™ Club accommodations with chefs French Quarter and Jackson Square livens things up in a crescendo. The Warehouse on demand to individually decorated suites. Ocean views stun from every angle, but and Arts District, Audubon Aquarium, and NOLA’s famous culinary scene, all nearby, hand-selected art means no two stays are the same. All guests, however, can delight in encourage improvisation. But for those who like to stick to routine, the 100,000-square- AAA Four Diamond dining, meditation and yoga classes, and the Luis Sottil Naturalismo foot, fully outfitted HealthClub by Hilton lets fitness stay at the forefront. gallery and pairing tour, complementing works of visual art with edible ones. Last chance! Receive savings up to 20% plus four Riverblends coupons ($56 Last chance! Bookings made by 10/31/19 for travel through 12/22/19 will receive value) each morning and complimentary basic internet ($12.95 value) with up to 55% savings and $400 in resort coupons, plus qualify for discounted bookings made by 10/31/19 for travel through 3/5/20. Blackout dates apply. room upgrades with the Fall Into Savings promotion. Flip to the next page for more details! SOFITEL PARIS ARC DE TRIOMPHE – PARIS, FRANCE SOFITEL ROME VILLA BORGHESE – ROME, ITALY Location, location, location is what makes this Haussmann-style address one of the City Step into Roman history at this property overlooking the Villa Borghese gardens, a short of Lights’ most desirable. Yet it’s the luxury touches—an ultramodern new bistro from walk from the Spanish Steps. Housed in a late 19th century building, it’s a multicultural Chef Christian Constant, deep soaking tubs and spacious walk-in showers in chic rooms affair, its interior decidedly French: airy rooms, curved modern lines, colors as bright as and suites, a lobby gallery that feels like the entrance to an exclusive club—that makes the city skyline. Of course, panoramas of the capital are never far; clients can watch it one of our Hot Spots & Highlights. After a day of sightseeing, head back to the lounge the sun set over streets they spent the day exploring from the rooftop bar. For private before bed; a cup of tea by the fireplace is the perfect way to unwind. viewings, recommend room service in a Luxury Room. Receive 10% off all room categories when including breakfast for stays of Receive 15% off a Luxury Room with breakfast or 10% off a Superior Double 2 nights or longer booked by 10/31/19 for travel 12/13/19 – 3/31/20. Room with breakfast for stays of 3 nights or more booked by 10/31/19 for travel 11/1/19 – 3/31/20. Not cumulative or combinable. Not cumulative or combinable. FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON – SOUTHAMPTON, BERMUDA CORAL LEVEL AT IBEROSTAR SELECTION CANCUN – CANCUN, MEXICO Convenience meets privilege at this new level of accommodations. The best views in the Miles of Bermuda’s iconic pink sand is only the first of this beachfront resort’s eye- house pair with personalized service for a sophisticated stay. Guests 18 and over can catching amenities. It begins in the guestrooms, each with a marble bath and walk-in enjoy seclusion in style, with access to an exclusive concierge and pool. Beyond their closet. It continues at AAA Four Diamond recipient The Waterlot Inn, serving steakhouse slice of paradise, mixology workshops, tennis courts, and the brand’s Fit&Fun wellness fare beside Jew’s Bay for nearly 350 years, and the 18-hole ocean view course in one of program offer plenty of opportunity for socializing. Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play Golf.” Perhaps the most exciting, though, is the all-new all-inclusive way of experiencing it—a first for the destination, available for a limited time. Partner Privileges exclusives available! Receive complimentary transfers for bookings of 3 nights or longer made and traveled Receive up to 40% off all-inclusive rates for bookings of 3 nights or longer by 12/31/20. Offer available strictly through Travel Impressions and affiliated made through 12/31/19 for travel until 3/31/20. Apple Leisure Group® Vacations brands. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

THE VILLA EXPERIENCE THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS A Tuscan Legacy The damage done by Hurricane Dorian to The Abacos and Grand Bahama is a tragedy felt by all of us who love this region. Nonetheless, The Bahamas As exceptional as a glass of the region’s famed Chianti—and indeed getting proved stronger. better with age—the ten-bedroom Villa Machiavelli is one of Tuscany’s most elegant grande dames. Dating back to the 15th century, the former estate of While our thoughts remain with those impacted, they also turn to the 14 islands Italy’s Machiavelli and Mazzei families is no less dazzling than it was in its unaffected by the storm—each the pristine paradise you’ve always loved. youth. Lovingly restored frescoes and paintings serve as a nod to days long Travelers are welcome to show their support by planning their next visit to: past, while the private concierge service and spa with sauna firmly root the villa in modern times. • Nassau and Paradise Island • The Exumas The grounds, however, are what truly steal the show. Guests can sample olive • Eleuthera and Harbour Island oils and wines produced on the property; find a sense of peace in sprawling • Bimini gardens, olive groves, and native forest; and host events in spaces that have • Andros graced the pages of Vanity Fair and Food + Wine. • The Berry Islands • Cat Island Visit TheVillaExperience.net to learn more! • Long Island • San Salvador Pro-tip: Have guests with mobility concerns? This villa features a deluxe • Rum Cay Font: GeosansLight • Acklins and Crooked Island • Mayaguana bedroom on the ground floor, an elevator … and aV-isCustomDesigned helipad! • Inagua Reservations: 888.284.3786 by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction RIU HOTELS & RESORTS FALL INTO SAVINGS AT AMRESORTSby Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction Last Chance for Exceptional Rates and More! Social Packages by RIU The sun is setting on these steals at nearly all* Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Birthday bashes, bachelor/ette parties, and romantic getaways are getting Secrets Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, an upgrade with new packages that celebrate the special occasions in life. Now Resorts & Spas, Reflect Resorts & Spas, and Sunscape Resorts & Spas. Book by 10/31/19 for travel by 12/22/19 for our very best values, including: #BachParty and Birthday Bash fast facts: • $849 for up to ten guests • Savings up to 55% at Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa and upgrades • Private beach party with DJ and beer-filled cooler at reserved daytime spot for less, AND increased resort coupons of $400 per room, per stay for all • Fun gift shirts, mugs, and hats for all room categories • Semi-private group dinner, celebration cake, and sparkling wine for a toast • Hotel group coordinator • Savings up to 55% at Now Emerald Cancun, plus receive $200 in resort coupons per room, per stay, and bring up to two kids to stay, play, AND eat Romantic Getaway highlights: for free • $699 per couple • Intimate candlelit dinner on the beach *Exclusions include Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa, Dreams Vista Cancun Resort & Spa, Now Natura Riviera • Unique sunset beach photo shoot Cancun, and Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa. • Relaxing couples massage with sparkling wine • Romantic breakfast in bed … and a lot more! For more details, tune in to this month’s #WeekendLearning Series on Facebook, #RIUpdates! Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; call for details. Tours operated by Travel Impressions. Rates are land only, per person, and based on double occupancy. Blackout, weekend, holiday, and peak season surcharges apply. 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 #2139014-20. KA31842-19_VK_10.2.19