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Volume 14 – Issue 1 | January 2019 THE TRAVEL INSIDER Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 Resolution season is a time to reflect, to reinvent for the new year. For 2019, A MESSAGE FROM we want to empower your SCOTT WISEMAN customers to reach their President, Travel Impressions self-care goals more easily, and that means making it affordable for them to take Dear Travel Partners, time for themselves. Who’s ready for a fresh start? For those who are, 2019’s first With reduced rates and corporate promotion—New Year, New You—has ways to get one, resort credit, focusing on with offers that are focused on putting one’s best foot forward. re-centering will be simpler than they think. Speaking of which, that’s what our first #EducaTIonFirst initiative of the year is doing. Every Friday from January to March we’re Book 1/2/19 – 1/31/19 highlighting useful #VAXFacts on Facebook to make you an expert for travel 1/3/19 – 4/30/19 by the end of the quarter! That’s, of course, in addition to our usual training sessions. for our best new year’s special offers! But before you get to booking, you need selling points, right? Which is why we’ve included an insert this month on how to sell Aruba to Blackout, weekend, holiday, and peak season surcharges apply. the luxury traveler, highlighting the top tier of accommodations in this popular destination. And because groups are a category we know you’re looking to grow in, we talk about destination weddings in Aruba (which is LGBT ceremony-friendly, by the way!) and at Secrets Resorts & Spas and Breathless Resorts & Spas, too. All of that ties in well with our theme for this new year—that we are all stronger together. Agents, TI, and OneALG. That’s the formula for success on the road ahead, and we’re looking forward to keeping things moving. NEW Happy new year—here’s to another year of amazing partnership! YEAR NEW Warmly, YOU Scott Wiseman GET YOUR VAX FACTS Everything you wanted to know about booking Travel Impressions with VAX VacationAccess is coming directly to your Facebook news feed. From tips and shortcuts to functionality and all-new features, we’re giving you the full 411 with this weekly 101. Follow #VAXFacts on www.facebook.com/travelimpressions every Friday now through March 29, where we’ll be delivering nothing but the facts on VAX all day every week.

Iberostar Cancún Star Prestige SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH If your customers are looking for all-inclusive luxury in Cancun or the Riviera Maya this winter, Receive 500 bonus Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has them covered. Two exclusive offers put beachfront bliss within Make sure their LoyalTI First points easy reach. first trip of the new year is protected— for every FIT Iberostar • Book from 1/1/19 to 1/31/19 to save up to 50% on the all-new, adults-only Iberostar Cancún add the Cancel for Star Prestige for travel 1/1/19 – 3/30/19 Any Reason Waiver, Hotels & Resorts booking • Book 1/2/19 to 1/31/19 to receive just-for-TI rates at either Iberostar Grand Paraíso or provided by Travel you make this January! Iberostar Paraíso Lindo for travel 1/2/19 – 4/30/19 Impressions. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth for details. Agents must be registered with LoyalTI First travel agent rewards program at time of booking to earn points. LoyalTI First is not valid for group bookings. GET MORE WITH GROUPS AT THE ADULTS-ONLY SECRETS AND BREATHLESS RESORTS & SPAS Genteel Unlimited-Luxury in an adults-only beachfront setting—in a nutshell, that’s what your ® clients are signing up for when they book their group at any of the Secrets Resorts & Spas Combinable with a Complimentary or Breathless Resorts & Spas in the Caribbean and Mexico. Now, they’ll get even more Wedding Package!* with the latest list of group amenities being offered for bookings of 6 – 39 rooms staying 3 or more nights. • One complimentary room for every 5 paid rooms (based on lowest rate booked, lowest room category, and least number of nights; maximum of three complimentary rooms) • One complimentary room upgrade per 10 paid rooms (based on availability; maximum two upgrades per group) • Private check-in for the group • $200 in resort coupons per room, per stay † Unlimited-Luxury packages are per person and feature: ® • Roundtrip hotel transfers • Hotel accommodations • Hotel tax and service charges • Endless gourmet meals, snacks, and top-shelf spirits • 24-hour room and concierge services • Non-motorized water sports • Daily activities • Nightly entertainment and much more! Booking & Travel Window: Now – 12/22/19 Ask about weekly Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights! *When the wedding couple meets the conditions of the complimentary wedding package outside of the 3G room count. This means the required room category (varies by resort) needs to be booked for 7 nights, or 5 rooms in any category need to be booked for a minimum of 3 nights. The rooms counting toward the complimentary wedding package cannot be counted as part of the rooms receiving the 3G promotion. $200 in resort coupons is broken down as follows: two coupons of $40 and † one coupon of $20 in spa treatments; $60 for one romantic dinner per stay, with one coupon of $40 and one coupon of $20; $40 for bottles of wine at any restaurant, with four coupons of $10. Coupons are not accumulative; cannot be combined with each other or other promotions; nontransferable; nonrefundable; cannot be redeemed for cash; and hold no cash or commercial value. Coupons must be presented at time of service request. Coupons cannot be used toward private functions, coffee breaks, audiovisual services, or entertainment. All Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights purchased through Travel Impressions are operated by ALG Vacations Corp. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

ARUBA FOR THE AFFLUENT TRAVELER Seasoned travelers know to look no further than Aruba for a privileged getaway. Here’s the inside scoop on where to find the most luxurious experiences on an Receive 500 bonus LoyalTI First points for every island so idyllic, the sun literally always shines and the palms don’t stop swaying FIT Aruba booking you make 1/1/19 – 1/31/19! to a tropical ocean breeze. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Tradewinds Club – Adults only • Exclusive club lounge for private check-in/-out and complimentary refreshments, with five daily servings • Reserved beach space and H2Oasis adults-only pool, complete with bar and cabanas • “Most spacious rooms on the island,” with floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony, pillow menu, and more • Packing, unpacking, pressing, and turndown services upon request Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino See ad on page 6! Palm Beach Club • Private lounge on the top floor of Aruba Tower with concierge and computer/TV areas, plus full breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres • Pre-reserved beachside palapa for the duration of your stay and a 25% discount on pool cabana rentals • Preferred seating at all on-site restaurants and a sparkling wine and fine chocolate welcome Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino Regency Club • Reserved lounge with access to a dedicated concierge, daily continental breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, evening dessert reception, and complimentary house wine and beer • $21-million redesign to include guestroom updates with white oak furnishings, wool rugs, tufted headboards, and technology updates like motion sensor lighting, new 65” TVs, and coffee station Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino All-inclusive available! • Choose from Ocean Suites or the adults-only Marina Hotel • The only private beach in Aruba, by way of a 40-acre shorefront on its own island • Aveda bath products, pillowtop mattresses, and balconies • Seven categories of suites available: Island, Ocean, Ocean Front, Executive, Ambassador, Royal penthouse, and two-bedroom Presidential The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba The Ritz-Carlton Club Level ® • Exclusive family-friendly 7 floor lounge with dedicated concierge and five food th and beverage presentations before floor-to-ceiling ocean views • Access to special events such as the Wednesday art exhibit series, mixology classes, wine tastings, a Bloody Mary bar on weekends, and more • Asprey amenities, soaking tub, Nespresso machine, balcony, and twice-daily turndown in this category Rates Begin at $389 Per Person for 3 Nights at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino in a Marina Hotel Island Room Advertised rate is valid for travel 4/22/19 – 12/21/19 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 12/21/19 | Travel Window: 4/22/19 – 12/21/19 Per person package price includes: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax | Complimentary WiFi Agents must be registered with LoyalTI First travel agent rewards program at time of booking to earn points. LoyalTI First is not valid for group bookings. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

SUNNY OUTLOOKS IN ARUBA It’s said that rain on your wedding day is good luck … but we think sunshine is better! For couples who don’t LGBT Weddings Welcome in Aruba! want to leave their big day to Mother Nature’s weather whims, recommend Aruba as the ideal place for their nuptials. With more sunny days than any other Caribbean island, a year-round average temperature in the 80s, and light trade winds to help everyone keep their cool, Aruba offers beachfront bliss that will only make a special day even more perfect. Consider these fantastic venues: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Over 10,000 square feet of total event space, including seven event rooms, plus a Palm Beach oceanfront location. Pre-designed wedding packages and customizable catering menus offered. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino On the beach, a grass lawn, rooftop penthouse, ballroom, or pool deck—the choice is yours, because there are plenty of gathering spaces on this property. Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino If the whole nine is needed, this venue can get it done. They offer full-service wedding planning, A/V equipment, a dance floor, and risers, all on their beach, decks, or in ballrooms with a view. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino All-inclusive available! Certified wedding planners and a private island—the only private beaches in Aruba—are the key difference- makers for this resort. Expert catering and a multilingual staff add further ease. Riu Palace Antillas and Riu Palace Aruba All-inclusive! In an EP-prominent destination, AI options are an additional boon. This brand offers two choices in Aruba, and both offer various types of customizable wedding packages, plus added values and fun bonuses. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Boutique! A more intimate, romantic, and service-oriented feel is often the most appealing thing about smaller properties, and this is no different. Your small group will be catered to on a very personal level that will appeal to the well-heeled. Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort and Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort This Caribbean brand offers packages that provide value for the couple for bookings of ten or more rooms. A sample one includes a comped suite, daily breakfast, couples massage, and a return anniversary stay. Visit www.TI-Groups.com to request a quote now! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS OCEAN EL FARO – PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BAGLIONI HOTEL LUNA – VENICE, ITALY Freshly built on the shores of Punta Cana in Uvero Alto, this addition to the Ocean by It didn’t take its most recent honor of being named among Travel + Leisure’s 2018 World’s H10 Hotels collection has stepped things up. As of now, 618 Junior Suites and Suites Best for this hotel to catch the attention of discerning vacationers. This hotel with its are available, but in late spring of 2019, 293 more will be available to book for adults own full art gallery and recent restorations has long held its own in the heart of Venice only. Starting in the middle of this month, available amenities include two pools, ten at Piazza San Marco, with design details that pair well with views that are simply heart- restaurants, ten bars, a family water park, spa, tennis course, theater, bowling alley, stopping. Catch the best ones from the suites for panoramas of the Venetian Lagoon, casino, and disco. the Royal Gardens, and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. NEW RESORT SPECIAL! Receive reduced rates for bookings made by 3/31/19 Receive the 4 night free for bookings made by 8/29/19 for travel 2/22/19 – th for travel 5/1/19 – 12/23/19. 2/28/19, 3/4/19 – 3/9/19, 3/29/19 – 4/18/19, and 7/28/19 – 8/29/19. ® HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT – OAHU, HAWAII EDEN ROC MIAMI BEACH – MIAMI, FLORIDA Set on the widest stretch of beach in this legendary surfer’s shore, this impressive All the vibrancy of Art Deco-tinged South Beach at your doorstep, but with the oversized resort is one that meets the needs of a diverse range of travelers. The Ali’i is contemporary sophistication of our modern day. That’s what this hotel has to offer, in the luxury boutique, the Rainbow Tower, the iconic landmark, and the Village Towers, addition to oversized balconies, three pools, and two lauded restaurants: Malibu Farm the heart of the complex. The area’s largest Super Pool and water slide, 20 restaurants by Chef Helene Henderson and Nobu Miami. More heavy-hitting names are dropped in and bars, and plenty of shopping and activities make this village a destination resort. the design realm; the Lobby Bar lounge was designed by Morris Lapidus and updated by David Rockwell. Just as cool? Custom local Aubi & Ramsa ice creams with boozy influences, served poolside. SECRETS CAP CANA RESORT & SPA – REFLECT KRYSTAL GRAND NUEVO VALLARTA – JUANILLO BEACH, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO Its privileged location in a master-planned resort community means that nothing was left Golden beaches and sapphire bay views make this a treasure on the west coast of to chance at this exclusive property. Hidden behind gates on the far eastern tip of the Mexico. This resort continues to make its upgrades into the Reflect brand standards, island, private amenities include a 130-slip marina, Jack Nicklaus’s Punta Espada Golf but it’s well on its way with three heated pools—one for adults only, plus a wading pool Course, and easy access to the limestone caverns and cenotes in Scape Park. Add to for kids—and eight dining options, a lovely spa, and elevated service levels that include that the Unlimited-Luxury trappings that make up the brand’s norm, and you’ve got a 24-hour room service and concierge, daily turndown, daily refreshed complimentary ® failsafe formula for luxury. mini-bar, and pool and beach wait service. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

HILTON ARUBA CARIBBEAN RESORT & CASINO FLYING FACTS AIRLINE ORIGIN DESTINATION EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY AA ORD NAS Jan 2019 Weekly AA DFW AUA Jan 2019 Weekly AA ORD AUA Jan 2019 Weekly AA CLT ELH Jan 2019 Weekly AA ORD PLS Jun 2019 Weekly A recent renovation makes this one of the most modern options in the heart of AA DFW SDQ Jul 2019 Weekly Palm Beach. The great outdoors are brought inside with a new relaxed, coastal AA CLE SDQ Jul 2019 Weekly design in the rooms, each of which have their own balcony or patio. Outside, DL BOS AUA Jan 2019 Weekly find two large pools with waterfalls and even a freshwater lagoon, plentiful resort B6 EWR SDQ Jan 2019 2x/day activities—including complimentary rental bikes—and restaurants, amenities, NK EWR SDQ Jan 2019 2x/day and services that have earned this property AAA Four Diamond status. NK DTW MBJ Jan 2019 Daily WN IND CUN Jan 2019 Weekly Rates Begin at $836 Per Person for 5 Nights WN MKE CUN Mar 2019 Weekly in a Limited Garden View Curacao Tower Room with Two Double Beds WN STL MBJ Mar 2019 Weekly AA CLT SXM Jan 2019 2x/day Advertised rate is valid for travel 5/27/19 – 6/1/19 and varies by departure date. AA JFK SXM Jan 2019 2x/week Booking & Travel Window: Now – 12/19/19 AA PHL SXM Jan 2019 2x/day B6 BOS SXM Feb 2019 1x/day, then daily in Mar 2019 Per person package price includes: B6 FLL SXM Jan 2019 Multiple weekly • Roundtrip hotel transfers DL JFK SXM Jan 2019 3x/day • 5-night hotel accommodations NK FLL SXM Jan 2019 Multiple weekly • Hotel tax UA IAD SXM Jan 2019 Weekly UA ORD SXM Jan 2019 Weekly Blackout dates apply. Minimum 5-night stay applies for travel 5/23/19 – 5/25/19, 6/4/19 – 6/7/19, and 7/3/19 – 7/6/19. THE VILLA EXPERIENCE Explore Your Own Backyard … And we mean that in the most literal sense. With stunning private homes, resort villas, and luxury apartments in destinations ranging from the Western mountains to the glittering East Coast, staying domestic has never been more appealing. As part of their Villa Experience, your customers can: Celebrity Oceanfront Estate, California Ocean Vista, South Carolina • Live like an A-lister in Beverly Hills or West Hollywood • Ski and snowboard some of the world’s most renowned slopes in Colorado and Utah • Give the kids their dream room with character-themed accommodations in Orlando • Discover authentic Hawaiian luxury on the Big Island, away from the crowds • Be in the center of the action in a penthouse apartment in Midtown The Nash, New York Sea Breeze J405, Hawaii New York • Golf to their hearts’ content in upscale Hilton Head, South Carolina • Hike or white-water raft minutes from their stylish lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains Font: GeosansLight V - is Custom Designed 888.284.3786 Belle Apres, Utah Time Flys Lodge, Colorado TheVillaExperience.net by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction 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 by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction 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. KA25159-18_VK/kl_1.9.19