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Volume 12 – Issue 11 | November 2017 THE TRAVEL INSIDER Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 A MESSAGE FROM TRAVEL IMPRESSIONS’ SCOTT WISEMAN President Biggest Dear Travel Partners, It’s officially mid-fall, the peak of our busy Sale conference and trade show season … and a time to celebrate. I can’t even tell you how much I’m looking forward to our Best of the Best agent celebration, which is taking place OF THE SEASON later this month. But as you begin to wind down on your industry-related travel, your clients are itching to ramp up their leisure travel. The Expanded Values, Oversized Offers, and holidays bring to the forefront a reminder that special moments GINORMOUS Savings of Over $1,800!* with loved ones are those that are cherished the most through time. And with a good agent, they can experience that feeling We have an overflow of oversized offers, and we’re counting on you to help stem the any time of the year with a vacation. deluge of savings and exclusive benefits! Our BIGGEST Sale of the Season is here, and the smallest thing about it is the rates. Book some of our lowest rates of the year, with Our Biggest Sale of the Season puts it all in reach for families, offers like: whether in the Caribbean—which is Fully Functional … and Fully Fabulous, might I add—or at a Dreams Resort & Spa in • Up to 45% off rates in Antigua Costa Rica or Dominican Republic, Sunscape Cove in Jamaica, or The Coral at Atlantis. • Reduced rates and a complimentary wine tasting in Tuscany • Up to 30% off rates plus a resort credit in Jamaica Majestic Resorts, our Supplier of the Month, has adults-only sections and family-friendly ones, too, making it a great pick • Discounted rates and a free room upgrade in Hawaii for moments between couples as well. Secrets excels in exactly • Up to 40% off room rates in Cancun that; we feature the Silversands and Playa Mujeres properties in this issue. And Sofitel’s celebration of its overwater bungalows … But a sale this BIG can only last so long. Although the amount of offers brings the magic of affordability to the magic of Moorea. and added values can’t be contained, the booking window can. Hurry to capture these deals for your customers—visit I hope these offers will help inspire your customers to enjoy one www.travimp.com/BiggestSale now! another even beyond the holiday season. For the memories yet to be made and the guidance you provide, thank you so much. Booking Window: 11/1/17 – 11/30/17 Travel Window: 1/1/18 – 4/30/18 Warmly, Minimum stays and blackout dates may apply. *Savings per couple is based on double occupancy at Generations Riviera Maya, by Karisma. Rate is valid for travel 1/21/18 – 2/28/18 in an Oceanfront Luxury Jacuzzi Suite Scott Wiseman room category and varies by departure date. Voting is still underway for the Travel Weekly Readers Choice and Travvy Awards! Visit www.travimp.com/TWRCA to see why you should support the brand that supports agents only. FULLY FUNCTIONAL … AND FULLY FABULOUS TRAVEL TO THE CARIBBEAN ISN’T A DREAM THAT NEEDS TO BE PUT ON HOLD. Some of the world’s greatest islands are still standing strong and ready to welcome your guests to the tropical experience that has made this region famous. Visit www.travimp.com/CaribbeanStrong to learn more about these resilient, ready-for-tourism islands and how you can contribute to rebuilding the ones that were impacted. Antigua | Aruba | Bahamas | Barbados | Bermuda | Bonaire | Curaçao Dominican Republic | Grand Cayman | Grenada | Jamaica | Nevis Saint Lucia | St. Kitts | St. Vincent & The Grenadines travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

credit Majestic Colonial Punta Cana SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH From last year’s all-suite newcomer Majestic Mirage to the virtual concierge at Majestic Elegance to freshly completed renovations at Majestic Colonial, Majestic Resorts in Punta Cana is full of brand-new experiences that live up to the name. Adding even more sophistication—and exclusivity—each property’s respective Club section breaks out the full royal welcome. The complimentary WiFi, golf, and wedding and honeymoon packages are available to all. For bookings made this November for travel 12/24/17 – 4/30/18 or 5/1/18 – 12/23/18, make their stay that much more special with lowered rates. Plus, receive 750 bonus LoyalTI First points for every FIT Majestic Resorts booking you make 11/1/17 – 11/30/17 for travel any time! Savings vary by travel window booked. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply. Visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth for details. LoyalTI First not valid for group bookings. SUNSCAPE COVE MONTEGO BAY SOFITEL MOOREA LA ORA BEACH RESORT Your Moment in the Sun (Club) 50 Years of Overwater Bliss ® One brand, two properties, and Unlimited-Fun : that’s Sunscape in Montego Let your customers celebrate the 50 anniversary of the introduction of the th Bay. Stay at the all-Sun Club Sunscape Cove Montego Bay to have it all overwater bungalow by staying in one! They’ll receive a complimentary two- … included. course lunch with bottled water with their stay; the dazzling views and indelible • Private peninsula location beside an underwater national marine park memories are always included. • Elevated Sun Club status and amenities • Special concierge check-in/-out Book and travel by 12/31/17 for rates as low as $981 per person for 3 nights in a Superior Overwater Bungalow.* • Complimentary room service from 7 am – 11 pm • Upgraded mini-bar, refreshed daily • Two exclusive restaurants and bars, and a lounge • Milk, cookies, and other kid-friendly treats • Sunscape Splash Montego Bay and water park access Per person package price includes: 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax | American breakfast daily Unlimited WiFi | Mini-bar refilled daily Unlimited-Fun packages are per person and also feature: ® Roundtrip hotel transfers | Hotel accommodations One complimentary lunch for two as detailed above Hotel tax and service charges | Endless meals, snacks, and domestic and international beverages | Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities *Rate valid for travel now through 12/30/17, varies by departure date, and does not include daily country tax of €1.26 per person. Offer valid in Superior Overwater Bungalow and Luxury Overwater Bungalow Live entertainment three nights per week and much more! room categories. Not combinable except with honeymoon amenities. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

DREAM RICHLY ... Of Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica Imagine a jungle paradise where views of greenery or ocean greet you each morning, birds soar in the skies, and monkeys chatter in the trees. Then imagine a luxury resort on the beach where every room is a suite and kids, teens, and adults have clubs of their own for amenities catered just toward them. That’s Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica on stunning Playa El Jobo in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, where guests can spend days: • Getting their fill of water and land sports such as snorkeling, kayaking, beach soccer, and more, all included • Catching up on their reading under a thatched palapa or by the two oceanfront pools • Becoming spoiled by pool and beach wait service and daily maid service • Hanging out at the Explorer’s Club for kids 3 – 12 or Core Zone Teens Club for those 13 – 17, both with their own sets of special, fully supervised activities • Learning how to make local dishes and what is arguably the world’s best coffee … or Spanish, dance, mixology, yoga, and more • Relaxing at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia , offering ® services until as late as 8 pm • Teeing off in neighboring Nicaragua at Guacalito Golf Course • Taking in live entertainment each evening after a gourmet dinner • Trying every dining option: a buffet, beachside bites, specialty coffee café, and à la carte Mexican, Asian, Italian, seafood, and grilled dishes • Refreshing themselves at seven bars and lounges, including poolside and spa venues • Enjoying 24-hour room service and dining options to make the days last all night Make this Dream come true for your customers! 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $712 Per Person in a Junior Suite Mountain View Double Room ® Includes $200 in resort coupons! Advertised rate is valid for travel 4/9/18 – 4/12/18 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 1/10/18 | Travel Window: 4/3/18 – 8/17/18 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 non-transferable. Coupons must be presented at time of service request and are 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. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DREAMS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DREAMS Those are what come true with a stay at Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa, an exquisite and eco- friendly family resort set on the southeastern coast of Dominican Republic—only 45 short minutes from Punta Cana and even fewer to pristine tropical jungles. Closer still? This long list of included conveniences, amenities, and only-at-Dreams Resorts & Spas benefits: • Available Preferred Club guest level, offering two private pools, lounges, exclusive restaurant access, and upgraded room • Seven à la carte restaurants, a buffet, two bistros, and a café • 24-hour dining option and room service • Sip, Savor & See program participation with nearby affiliated resorts • Fully supervised Explorer’s Club for kids 3 – 12 and Core Zone Teens Club for those 13 – 17 • Adults-only disco and full casino for excitement into the wee hours • Nearby championship golf courses: Pete Dye’s Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore, and The Links; also, La Estancia • Tennis courts, baseball cage, ping pong tables, bikes on loan, and snorkeling gear • Inflatable, scalable iceberg on the beach, Euro- bungee, and ocean trampoline for kids under 12 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $591 Per Person in a Preferred Club Garden View Room* ® Includes $200 in resort coupons! Advertised rate is valid for travel 4/9/18 – 4/12/18 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 1/10/18 | Travel Window: 4/3/18 – 8/17/18 ® 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! *Rate does not include a $10 per person Tourist Card for Dominican Republic, payable at the airport upon arrival. Guests may now pre-purchase these cards prior to departure at http://www.dgii.gov.do/tarjetaTuristica/ EN/about/Paginas/default.aspx. Resort coupons are per room, per stay, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. Coupons must be presented at time of service request and are 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. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

SHARE SECRETS ON SHARE SECRETS ON SILVERSANDS SILVERSANDS Pristine shores, precious sands, and the sun aglow over it all. Those are the start of a romantic getaway at this AAA Four Diamond resort, but the “secrets” its experiences will hold go far beyond these boundaries. The magic is in the details: • A stunning figure-eight staircase in a multi-level lobby with sweeping views • More than 43,000 square feet of swimming pools—eight pools in total • Jetted pool and a 16-person oceanside outdoor whirlpool tub • Floating platform beds in sleek white guest suites with soothing tones • Full-wall windows/patio doors that eliminate a third wall • Modern décor that combines style, sexiness, and sophistication • Seven à la carte restaurants—French, Mexican, Pan-Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, and seafood options available—and a buffet • Top-shelf spirits and property specialty drinks, plus a gourmet coffee shop, all included • Participation in an annual turtle release program July through December • Complimentary green fees at Grand Coral and El Tinto Golf Courses • Open-air theater and a full roster of lively evening entertainment every night • Bike tour to Puerto Morelos, a local fishing village 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $689 Per Person in a Junior Suite Pool View Double Room* ® Includes $200 in resort coupons! Advertised rate is valid for travel 4/9/18 – 4/12/18 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 1/10/18 | Travel Window: 4/3/18 – 8/17/18 Unlimited-Luxury package price is per person and includes: ® Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodation | 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! *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. Resort coupons are per room, per stay, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. Coupons must be presented at time of service request and are 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. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

SECRETS FOR TWO ESCAPE TO SUNSCAPE SECRETS FOR TWO Another AAA Four Diamond resort, this new property in the exclusive Playa Mujeres community is ten short minutes from downtown Cancun. But with the amount of amenities and conveniences provided within the resort’s gates, that touristic strip may as well be hours away; your clients will be too spoiled to stray too far from the grounds. Here’s what will make them never want to leave: • Two expansive swimming pools and four outdoor whirlpools • À la carte Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, and seafood fine dining options, plus a buffet and specialty coffee café • 24-hour room service and dining at the Seaside Grill • Four bars and lounges, including a swim-up, plus pool and private beach wait service • Modern and fully equipped comprehensive fitness center, offering a variety of classes • Sip, Savor & See exchange privileges with the newly built Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort next door • Limited entertainment engagements, such as that of producer Gerardo Quiroz at Limelight Theater • Access to the interactive Delphinus Dolphin Habitat at Dreams Playa Mujeres • Unlimited complimentary green fees at Playa Mujeres Golf Course, with transportation included Make It Preferred Book a Preferred Club room category for privileges that will make Unlimited-Luxury deliciously decadent. ® Complimentary day pass to the hydrotherapy areas of the Secrets Spa by Pevonia | Concierge check-in/-out ® Exclusive à la carte breakfast service | Private lounge serving hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and desserts Upgraded in-room amenities, from bath to mini-bar | 20% spa discount | Access to Preferred concierge sections of the beach Access to all Preferred Club amenities at Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort: lounge, lazy river, breakfast at Maris Restaurant 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $729 Per Person in a Junior Suite Garden View King Room* ® Includes $200 in resort coupons! Advertised rate is valid for travel 4/9/18 – 4/12/18 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 1/10/18 | Travel Window: 4/3/18 – 8/17/18 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! *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. Resort coupons are per room, per stay, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. Coupons must be presented at time of service request and are 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. BlueBay Coronado Golf & Beach Resort Le Méridien Panama travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT & THALASSO SPA – THE LAYLOW, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – OAHU, HAWAII BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA In a destination with the rich touristic history of Waikiki, it’s a remarkable thing when a new If your clients are already flying all the way to French Polynesia, they should visit as property makes an entrance. The all-new Laylow, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, many of the Tahitian Islands as possible. That’s what this TI exclusive promotion has done just that, merging a 1960s Hawaiian modern aesthetic with the posh trappings provides the chance for. The Bora Bora stop sets them before Mount Otemanu, a of modern life. Among them? Complimentary shaved ice served poolside, farm-to-table lagoonarium, seawater therapy spa, elegant dining, and the overwater bungalows of and fresh fish dishes in a greenhouse-style restaurant, pet-friendly policy, 50” TVs, and everyone’s dreams. Maak Labs bath amenities. TI EXCLUSIVE: Receive up to $100 in food and beverage credit for multi-island *NEW PROPERTY!* Receive reduced rates with TI’s Biggest Sale of the Season (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora) stays of 7 nights or longer booked by 11/30/17 for promotion for stays booked by 11/30/17 for travel 1/3/18 – 4/30/18. travel by 12/31/18; must include at least 1 night at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa and 3 or more at the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa. HOTEL BAROCCO – ROME, ITALY COCONUT BAY BEACH RESORT & SPA – VIEUX FORT, SAINT LUCIA Named after the architectural style synonymous with grand European design, this hotel Talk about convenience! The closest resort to this destination’s airport is also one of lives up to the image conjured by the association. Set on Piazza Barberini, before Bernini’s its cheeriest ones, with separate sections for families and couples, bright and roomy Fontana del Tritone fountain, there’s elegance in every corner, from the modesty of its accommodations, a mile-long beach, five outdoor pools, a water park with a lazy river and halls and the restrained décor of comfortable accommodations to the subtle signature slides, modern fitness center … and all-inclusive packages. Free transfers accompany fragrance throughout. Unique offerings include a terrace and pool suite with an in-room à la carte meals and premium liquors as part of that offer. sauna and outdoor tub. Receive $500 in resort credit per booking of 7 nights or longer made Receive the 4 night free for bookings made and traveled by 2/28/18. and traveled by 12/20/17. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; call th for details. IBEROSTAR PUNTA CANA – PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BREATHLESS RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT & SPA – PUERTO MORELOS, MEXICO Soft beach, big room, immaculate grounds, and great value meet here at this family- friendly all-inclusive. The pink flamingoes on the grounds entrance the children as much Why choose between a party atmosphere and a luxurious one? With this brand, you as the kids club and their own pool, but adults appreciate the recent renovations and don’t have to—especially not at this three-scene resort, where the pace is determined mega-resort amenities that come from being part of a 1,607-room complex. Oversized by the area. There’s relaxation at the fitness center, spa, quiet pool, and in the gorgeous pools, a nearby casino, full-service spa, and ocean-facing gym are other ways to while suites; a festive feel with endless daytime activities, live nightly entertainment, and plenty away a week. of entertainment venues; and a wild side with the on-site dance club, Thrilling Party Receive reduced rates on bookings made by 1/31/18 and traveled 5/1/18 – calendar, theme parties, late-night pool hours, and DJs. 10/31/18. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

THE CORAL AT ATLANTIS BARCELÓ HOTEL GROUP Earn 20% Commission on Exclusive offer! Wedding Packages Book a wedding group by 12/31/17 for travel 1/1/18 – 12/30/19 at any of the below all-inclusive properties: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort (Both standard and South Asian wedding packages) Now Available for Booking! Occidental Caribe The New Coral at Atlantis is dedicated to multigenerational family fun. From Occidental Punta Cana the unconventional flavors of the Bahamas at Sun & Ice in the lobby lounge to completely renovated rooms and the sparkling poolscape with cabanas, Palm Beach, Aruba swim-up bar to grab ice pops, and signature drinks, the new centerpiece of Barceló Aruba Atlantis sits beside the white-sand beaches of Paradise Island. The Coral has the closest proximity to Marina Village, filled with new Bahamian dining and MEXICO cultural features, with options for everyone in the family. Riviera Maya Barceló Maya Grand Resort (South Asian wedding package only) Occidental at Xcaret Destination Royal Hideaway Playacar (Booking Window: Now – 12/15/17) Los Cabos All Atlantis packages include taxes and resort fee, which includes: Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos WiFi for up to four devices | Access to the fitness center for up to two adults † Casino lessons | Resort shuttle service | Access to Aquaventure Two 12 oz. bottles of water daily per room | In-room coffee and tea Unlimited local phone calls | Access to the Atlantis Movie Theatre Commission will be paid with final booking commission and will be based on travel agency’s contracted agreement. Not applicable to the complimentary Coconut Paradise wedding package. Commission does Fitness center access entitles guests to complimentary use of the cardio studio and universal and free not apply to the wedding extras. For package to be valid, 80% of group guests must be staying at the † weights only. 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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. KG11763-17_VK_10.3.17