Travel Insider December 2016

2016 Travel Impressions’ of the 2016 Travel Impressions’ BEST BEST of the Volume 11 – Issue 12 | December 2016 BEST BEST 2016 Travel Impressions’ THE TRAVELHE TRAVEL BEST BEST T of the INSIDERNSIDER Congratulations to our I Best of the Best honorees, and #CommuniTI! It was Travel Impressions’ S Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974erving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 thank you for being a part of our pleasure to host our top-producing travel partners at Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort this past November 17 – 20, and we hope to be welcoming even more to next year’s grand celebration. A MESSAGE FROM Highlights from this year’s event included: SCOTT WISEMAN • Special keynote speaker, accomplished marketer President and author Linda Kaplan Thaler • The #CommuniTI Challenge scavenger hunt, Dear Travel Partners, Where in the Resort is Carla Santiago? • A private dinner at then yet-to-be-opened Dreams Playa Mujeres At the end of the year, one’s Golf & Spa Resort, sponsored by Dominican Republic instincts are to either look back • Luxury catamaran sail to Playa Norte Isla Mujeres or look forward. Looking back at • Annual Invitational Golf Tournament the brightest highlights of 2016, • Agent spa treatments at the Secrets Spa by Pevonia ® I’d have to put joining Travel • Dolphin Discovery and Jungle Tour Impressions at the very top of the list, with our recent 21 • Beach clean-up with Atlantis, Paradise Island st Annual Best of the Best celebration event as a close second. I was thrilled not only to meet but to really get to know some • Pre-gala cocktail party with RIU Hotels & Resorts of our top travel partners as we honored them. To do both at • Live headline entertainment by Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, including “We Built this City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” a resort like Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort…well, words fail me. Stay tuned for how you can receive YOUR invitation to next year’s! On the other hand, I’ve got plenty to say about what we have up ahead. I just know that next year is going to be one PINK SANDS, FREE NIGHTS to remember, for us at TI and our agent friends. We have a wealth of enhancements coming your way that will simplify the way you work and strengthen our partnership, so get excited! Your customers should have plenty to look forward to in 2017 as well, if these offers are any indication. We’ve got Bermuda on the cover with free nights, and excellent rates for quick breaks to Fort Lauderdale. Tremendous savings at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels for 2017 bookings make it easy to plan ahead, too. RIU is making milestones even more remarkable with celebration packages; for smaller family getaways, look no further than Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, where you can get up to 21% commission. In the shorter term, the #RCInsider #WeekendLearning Together, they’re a winning combination for a convenient getaway. Series kicks off December 3, immersing you in the world of Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico. They’re The Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda is now offering to cap off the trip with one or two complimentary room nights: featured in our double-sided insert this month, but that’s just rd a preview of the special offerings that make them one of the • 3 night free for travel 1/1/17 – 4/30/17 and 9/6/17 – 12/31/17 th th most trusted names in luxury hospitality. • 6 and 7 nights free for travel 1/1/17 – 12/31/17 The booking window is wide, from now to 12/31/17, but there should always be a rush to I hope you’ll enjoy browsing through this newsletter with your plan something to look forward to in the new year. Make that something a trip to Bermuda! families as you gather for the holidays, and find some inspiration of your own to make more memories in the year to come. Rates Begin at $454 Per Person for 3 Nights in a Moderate Room Thank you for an amazing 2016, and in advance for an even Advertised rate is valid for travel 3/20/17 – 3/23/17 and varies by departure date. better 2017. Per person package price includes: Happy holidays, Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax Scott Wiseman Resort levy and gratuity must be paid on complimentary nights for all bookings. Valid for new bookings only. Not combinable except with Early Booking Bonus promotion, Honeymoon and Anniversary Celebrations, and Long Stay promotion. travelimpr travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044essions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH ® Luxurious Experiences for Couples in Mexico, Costa Rica & the Caribbean Get even MORE Endless Privileges or Unlimited- Luxury with extra resort coupons! For stays ® Three adult-centric brands from AMResorts offer three styles of sumptuous, fully inclusive booked by 12/31/16 only, guests traveling by vacations. Tranquil seclusion in stunning settings and an emphasis on well-being make 12/22/17 will exclusively receive either $300 or Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts an experience in zen…and Endless Privileges like $500 in resort coupons. ® a complimentary 20-minute wellness or fitness consultation. Secrets Resorts & Spas place the focus on togetherness, combining lively fun and romantic retreats for two, while at Plus, you’ll receive 750 bonus LoyalTI First points Breathless Resorts & Spas, it’s the party that’s not hard to find—with nightly entertainment for every Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts or Secrets and new events every week, it’s just steps away. Unlimited-Luxury comes standard at both. or Breathless Resorts & Spas booking you make ® 12/1/16 – 12/31/16! Start the new year right, by assuring peace of mind for your customers. Suggest the Cancel for Any Reason Waiver, provided by Travel Impressions, with every booking. Resort coupons are per room, per stay, not redeemable for cash, and are non-transferable. Coupons must be presented at time of service request. $300 in resort coupons is broken down as follows: Five coupons of $40 in spa treatments; $60 for one romantic dinner per stay, with three coupons of $20; $40 for bottles of wine at any restaurant, with four coupons of $10. $500 in resort coupons is broken down as follows: Seven coupons of $40 in spa treatments; $120 for two romantic dinners per stay, with six coupons of $20; $100 for bottles of wine at any restaurant, with ten coupons of $10. FORT LAUDERDALE NICKELODEON HOTELS & RESORTS PUNTA CANA The Venice of America Where Kids, Adults & Agents Can Have It All Did you know that there’s a destination that boasts miles and miles of certified Only at this exclusive, one-of-a-kind concept resort can kids stay, play, and eat Blue Wave beaches, seaside bistros and dock-and-dine experiences, and a free*; adults relax in Gourmet Inclusive luxury; and agents earn up to a massive ® delightful 300 miles of navigable canals and inland waterways? That destination 21% commission. Together, along with the countless amenities of this upscale is Fort Lauderdale, where special rates are available at alluring hotels like: but fun-filled, character-accessible property, it’s a win-win-win for all. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale | Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach – 3 Gourmet Inclusive Nights from $1,860 ® a DoubleTree by Hilton | Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn Per Family of Four in a Pad Suite Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort | Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort Advertised rate is valid for travel 1/16/17 – 4/22/17 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 12/22/16 | Travel Window: Now – 12/22/17 Pelican Grand Beach Resort | The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale ® Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach | W Fort Lauderdale Gourmet Inclusive package price is per family of four 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! Find your Fort Lauderdale when rates begin at just $430 per person for 3 nights in a Standard Room at Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort Advertised rate is valid for travel 2/1/17 – 4/30/17 *Up to two children stay free when sharing a room with two paying adults. Three-night minimum required. Valid in select room categories only; call for details. Rate does not include a $10 per person and varies by departure date. Tourist Card, payable at the airport upon arrival in Dominican Republic. Guests may now pre-purchase these cards prior to departure at www.dgii.gov.do/tarjetaTuristica/EN/about/Paginas/default.aspx. Per person package price includes: 21% commission is only for agents registered as Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants (GIVC) in ® 4-day Hertz compact car with A/C rental good standing, otherwise 20% commission applies. Commission is based on land portion of each 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax booking only. Valid for all wedding and non-wedding groups. Total commission is capped at 20%, with 19% received when agents register their booking at karismatravelagents.com and 1% received when booking online through Quest for Agents. ©2016 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Car rental is available to qualified renters only, does not include tax or insurance, and certain age Nickelodeon™, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks and other restrictions apply. of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

ROCK HARD, PAY LESS Up to 30% Savings on 2017 Travel at the All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotels Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Family Suite The best part about a new year is new travels. And with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, early booking bonuses available for the all-inclusive Hard Toro Steakhouse Rock Hotels in Mexico and Punta Cana through 1/31/17, starting off on a high note has never been easier. From show cooking and handcrafted cocktails to a massive collection of memorabilia to leave you starstruck, here it’s go big…and not want to go home. ROCKIN’ ACCOMMODATIONS Rooms and suites that feel like an upgrade—private balcony/terrace and all—are all part of living large. ® Sleep Like a Rock 300-thread count Egyptian cotton bedding, hydro-spa tub, mini-fridge and -bar with liquor dispenser, even two varieties of chocolate on the pillow start off the amenities; higher categories give even more. Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Frida Restaurant Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, EAT WELL, BE WELL Rock Spa Hydrotherapy ® Trendy Asian, classic Italian, and flavorful Mexican are just a few of the culinary styles up to 12 restaurants artfully serve up—in addition to 24-hour in-room dining. Specialty cocktails for each themed restaurant or private event make for perfect pairings for adults, while a complimentary character breakfast with the Little Big Club™ crew makes the stay for young fans. ICONIC SERVICE From accommodating dietary restrictions and food allergies—every restaurant asks every guest for any allergies, every time—to arranging romantic dinners or a round of golf, it’s the level of service you’d expect to get guests feeling like a rock star. For a true taste of Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Rock Suite Platinum lavish excess, recommend Rock Royalty Level; suites in this level come with the services of a Personal Assistant. UNENDING ACTIVITIES, LIMITLESS RESORT CREDIT Meditate with morning yoga, then luxuriate at the Rock Spa . Practice your swing at the golf course, or for the ® paparazzi with a photo package. Try a tequila or wine tasting. Relax on a private Balinese bed at the beach. Prep for a night at the club with an afternoon at the salon. Your clients can do it all with their Limitless Resort Credit.* ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC The one theme intrinsic to every Hard Rock Hotel experience is the music. Here are just some of the ways your clients can groove along: Check out live concerts in the lobby or at the theater, by local talent to big names Dance all night at original clubs like Club Heaven at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, where a poolscape with twin whirlpool tubs surrounds the DJ booth Plug in at pub-inspired Sun Bar with complimentary headphones and choose their own jam Sign the teens up for Music Lab, stage trainings they won’t be able to stop tweeting about Download the Sound of Your Stay playlist they’ll get at check-in over the free WiFi ® Wander around the lobby and near the restaurants and shops to track down memorabilia; remind them to look up 2017 Early Booking Bonus Booking Window: Now – 1/31/17 | Travel Window: 12/24/16 – 12/22/17 30% savings based on double occupancy at Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in a Caribbean Suite with Double Beds for travel 3/20/17 – 3/28/17. *Limitless Resort Credit valid for stays of three 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. Promotion, prices, and applicable services are subject to change without prior notice. Additional terms and restrictions apply; call for details. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

ROCK HARD, PAY LESS Up to 30% Savings on 2017 Travel at the All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotels Each all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel beats to a different drum. The only question is, which one will your customers dance to? These unique selling points help find their match made in rock heaven. MEXICO Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta • Smallest of the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels, with a boutique feel • Beautiful, swimmable beach – catch fresh fish cookouts right on the sand • Access to par-72, 18-hole Flamingos Golf Course, designed by Percy Clifford Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $1,826 Per Person in a Deluxe Double Room Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya – Family Section • Adults can also access Heaven side • Woodward action-sport facility for dry snowboarding and skiing, cheerleading, and more coming in 2017 • Special room service menu with kid-approved options 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,144 Per Person in a Deluxe Double Room Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya – Family Section Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya – Heaven Section • Adults-only, with full access to the family-friendly side of the resort • Exclusive restaurants and two-level Club Heaven, also featuring a full bar and lounge • Short walk to the beach and ocean-view pool, offering all-day activities and music – the genre changes based on time of day and crowd 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,347 Per Person in a Deluxe Gold Double Room Hard Rock Hotel Cancun • Demo recording sessions with the Studio Time Music Lab (ages 12 and up) • Little Big Club™ kids pool with slides • New allergy-free PURE suites, featuring a seven-step purification process ® Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya – Heaven Section 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,499 Per Person in a Deluxe Gold King Room DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana • Home to the Caribbean’s second-largest casino • Les Mills music-based exercise classes recently launched • 14,000-square-foot, Las Vegas-style ORO Nightclub – tell your clients to use their resort credit toward the admission cost 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,230 Per Person in a Caribbean Suite with Double Beds Hard Rock Hotel Cancun Advertised rates are valid for travel 3/20/17 – 3/28/17 and vary by departure date. Includes $1,800 Limitless Resort Credit!* Booking Window: Now – 1/31/17 | Travel Window: 12/24/16 – 12/22/17 All-inclusive package prices are per person and include: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 7-night hotel accommodations Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! 30% savings based on double occupancy at Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in a Caribbean Suite with Double Beds for travel 3/20/17 – 3/28/17. *Limitless Resort Credit valid for stays of three nights or more, per room, and cannot be exchanged for cash. Not combinable with other credits, discounts, or promotions unless specifically indicated and is Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana non-transferable, noncumulative, and cannot be held over for futures stays. Promotion, prices, and applicable services are subject to change without prior notice. Additional terms and restrictions apply; call for details. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044essions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044 travelimpr

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Turn the page for details on Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Puerto Rico and Mexico! RARE LUXURY AT THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTELS OF THE CARIBBEAN & MEXICO Let your customers experience indescribable luxury this fall when you book them a stay at one of the flagship brands in upscale travel. THE CARIBBEAN The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman The Must-Knows: The Must-Knows: The Must-Knows: • 320 rooms, all with private balcony, 46” TV, • 180 guestrooms and suites, each with private • Accommodations divided between two towers, Asprey amenities, and signature featherbed(s) balcony or terrace, complimentary Nespresso all with balconies and twice-daily housekeeping ® • 15,000-square-foot casino on site, open machine, and 42” HDTV • Set on 144 acres from the Caribbean Sea to 24 hours and featuring 17 traditional • Infinity-edge and traditional pools, plus a Jacuzzi the North Sound on Seven Mile Beach table games and easy access to Blue Flag-designated beaches • la prairie spa on site, offering Swiss skincare • The island’s preeminent meeting facilities, • More than 10,000 square feet of function space products and treatments including a 7,500-square-foot ballroom with views of Great Bay and St. John • The island’s largest ballroom – 9,000 of 13,000 • Two pools, plus miles of powdery beach on • The Ritz-Carlton Spa on premises offers total square feet of meeting space Aruba’s exclusive Palm Beach in Oranjestad 11 treatment rooms and a seaside cabana The Luxe Touches: The Luxe Touches: The Luxe Touches: • Blue by Eric Ripert, the acclaimed chef and • 15,000-square-foot luxury spa with 13 private • Sailings available on the resort’s own 53-foot luxury co-owner of Michelin-starred Le Bernardin in rooms and native-ingredient treatments catamaran, the Lady Lynsey New York City • Oversized ocean-facing fitness center offering • Resort fee includes welcome drink, internet, valet • Culinary Studio cooking classes with five- yoga, spinning, and Zumba parking, fitness center and tennis court usage, or seven-course customized meals, a cookbook, one fitness class per day, garden tours, many and personalized Blue chef’s coat Rates Begin at $1,370 Per Person water sports, beach chair service, and a 30-minute for 3 Nights Ambassadors of the Environment activity daily Rates Begin at $1,811 Per Person in a Limited View Room with King Bed Rates Begin at $1,575 Per Person for 3 Nights Advertised rate is valid for travel 1/29/17 – 4/15/17 for 3 Nights in a Garden View Room with King Bed and varies by departure date. Advertised rate is valid for travel 1/2/17 – 4/16/17 in a Resort View Room with King Bed and varies by departure date. Advertised rate is valid for travel 1/2/17 – 4/16/17 and varies by departure date. Per person package prices include: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU’S AMBASSADORS OF THE ENVIRONMENT Staying at a Ritz-Carlton is more than just a getaway. It can be a way to make every vacation a chance to enrich one’s mind and soul. The brand’s partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau offers both the Ambassadors of the Environment program (at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, and Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve) and Ocean Futures Society experiences through Ritz Kids (at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan, and The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun). Families can engage with the diverse ecosystems and cultural traditions surrounding their exclusive hotels, via study-based activities led by local experts. Available experiences may include: Behind-the-scenes tour of the Blue Iguana Recovery Programme’s breeding facility in the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and exciting snorkel tours, including night, photography, videography, and shipwreck options, at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Complimentary Turtle Travels, iguana feeding, Bubble Tag, and more at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Wetland and forest hikes at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Seasonal interactive sea turtle conservation program at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044 Learn more about Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean with this month’s #WeekendLearning Series, #RitzRevealed, and win a 5-star+ stay for yourself! Visit our Facebook page for details.

Turn the page for details on Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Aruba, Grand Cayman, and St. Thomas! The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun RARE LUXURY AT THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTELS OF THE CARIBBEAN & MEXICO Continued from the previous page, the attractions of a stay at The Ritz-Carlton in paradise are as endless as the amenities. PUERTO RICO MEXICO The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun The Must-Knows: The Luxe Touches: Don’t forget to check Dedicated Vacation • On-site casino—the most luxurious of its kind • A former plantation; now a private estate resort Flight availability!* in all of Puerto Rico—featuring live music and inspired by its original developer, Laurance S. The Must-Knows: complimentary beverages for table game and Rockefeller, and preserved in his vision • Private terrace or balcony with sea views from slot machine players • The first Reserve in the Americas and one of only every room • Five exceptional restaurants include BLT Steak three in the world • Two award-winning restaurants—Fantino and and Il Mulino New York • 115 ocean-facing guestrooms scattered through The Club Grill—among its nine dining outlets • 30,000 square feet of conference and banquet 11 buildings, each starting at a tremendous • Itzy Bitzy Baby Amenities (bath, tub, crib, facilities, including an 11,840-square-foot ballroom 941 square feet changing table, high chair, bottle warmers) • Comprehensive Ritz Kids program with a robust • Gourmet dining, including Mi Casa by renowned available upon request in rooms with king beds list of educational activities daily chef José Andrés • Two pools and an oceanfront whirlpool on 1,200 feet The Luxe Touches: • “Amenity chests” supplied in rooms, along of white beach dotted with cabanas and lounges • 400-thread count Frette linens in every room, with hair dryers and flat irons and French press The Luxe Touches: regardless of category with local coffee • Viking Range -designed, residential-style Culinary ® • 12,000-square-foot Caribbean spa with • Five-acre Spa Botánico, a hacienda-style sanctuary Center with interactive classes for adults and juniors 11 treatment rooms and a menu featuring using property-grown herbs in ten pavilions and • ESCADA and La Perla boutiques on site, along with indigenous ingredients two treehouse treatment platforms Kayantá Spa • Privileges at three Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed Rates Begin at $1,031 Per Person golf courses and five tennis courts Rates Begin at $1,111 Per Person for 3 Nights for 3 Nights in a City View Room with King Bed Rates Begin at $2,388 Per Person in an Ocean View Room with King Bed Advertised rate is valid for travel 3/1/17 – 4/13/17 for 3 Nights Advertised rate is valid for travel 1/2/17 – 4/16/17 and varies by departure date. in an East Beach Oceanfront Luxury and varies by departure date. King Room with Private Balcony Advertised rate is valid for travel 2/24/17 – 4/9/17 and varies by departure date. Per person package prices include: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax Learn more about The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico with this month’s #WeekendLearning Series, following hashtags #RCInsider and #RCMemories. Visit our Facebook page for details. ® THE RITZ-CARLTON CLUB LEVEL Hard to believe, but it can get even better than a standard stay at a Ritz-Carlton. By upgrading to the Club Level, a host of added benefits await, from a dedicated concierge to access to The Club Lounge and all of its services, including complimentary food and beverage presentations. Available at: The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba | The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun | The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan | The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas *All Dedicated Vacation Flights purchased through Travel Impressions are operated by Apple Vacations, LLC. For complete flight schedule, visit www.travimp.com/DVFschedule. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE JAMAICA – Runaway Bay, Jamaica GRAND HYATT KAUA’I RESORT & SPA – Kauai, Hawaii Victorian style and sweeping panoramas make for an authentically Jamaican The south shore of the Garden Island is Poipu Beach, what Travel Channel—and hideaway on the island’s north coast. Three pools with sea views and a peaceful monk seals and sea turtles—have dubbed “America’s Best Beach.” And on 50 cove let guests get straight to relaxing; optional spa treatments featuring locally acres of these shores is where this resort is set, right next to its Robert Trent Jones, sourced coconut, cocoa, or aloe vera keep the tone going. Families should note Jr. golf course. Classic Hawaiian architecture houses the Anara Spa and spacious, ® the newly opened water park for kids, whose wonder will carry over to the international modern rooms that offer free WiFi, Hyatt Grand Beds , and a coffeemaker with real buffet, where fantastic ice sculptures set a playful scene. Kona coffee. Grand Club rooms come with access to a private lounge that serves ® complimentary breakfast and hors d’oeuvres. Receive reduced rates on bookings made by 3/31/17 for travel 5/1/17 – 10/31/17. Receive the 5 night free and complimentary buffet breakfast daily for bookings th made and traveled by 6/30/17. DREAMS PLAYA MUJERES GOLF & SPA RESORT – Isla Mujeres, Mexico VISCONTI PALACE HOTEL – Rome, Italy Finally! After much anticipation, this sister property to Secrets Playa Mujeres (where Between the Piazzas del Popolo, di Spagna, and Navona lies an ideally central TI recently held its Best of the Best annual celebration) has opened at last, featuring location for exploring the Eternal City: the Visconti Palace Hotel. Near Vatican City amenities like an on-site water park with a lazy river; not one, but two kids pools; and all its attractions as well as the historical, cultural, and business centers of Rome, complimentary green fees at the namesake golf course; connecting rooms that the views from the rooftop terrace will let your clients see just how close they are to accommodate up to ten; and exchange privileges next door. the most major sights. Easily accessible WiFi lets them tweet and ’gram all about it. Receive reduced rates on bookings made by 4/7/17 for travel 12/23/16 – 4/7/17. Receive reduced rates and complimentary buffet breakfast daily for bookings made by 1/31/17 for travel by 2/28/17. THE GRAND AT MOON PALACE CANCUN – Cancun, Mexico SINA CENTURION PALACE – Venice, Italy If you thought the Moon Palace in Cancun was grand, wait until you see The Grand. A period palace facing the lagoon, your travelers have 50 beautifully decorated ® Ten restaurants, nine pools, seven bars, a massive AWE Spa , and over two thousand rooms and suites, each uniquely outfitted, to choose from in this Gothic classic. brand-new rooms—all built on a 1,975-foot white-sand beach and 55 acres of tropical Elevated aesthetic merging a rich history with modern romance and forward-thinking land. In the rooms, expect free WiFi and phone calls, a Smart TV, a bottle of wine design reaches its pinnacle at Antinoo’s Lounge & Restaurant. There, a striking upon arrival, a double whirlpool tub to enjoy it in, and 24-hour room service, if you all-white interior matches Michelin-starred entrées for boldness—a true taste of want to stay there. But we recommend venturing out—Lebanese, Peruvian, and Venetian dolce vita. Caribbean are only some of the exotic cuisines served just steps away. Receive the 3 night free and complimentary buffet breakfast daily, plus a 20% rd Receive up to 20% (non-Palace Pro agents) or 22% commission (Palace Pro discount at Antinoo’s Lounge & Restaurant, for bookings made and traveled by agents) for bookings of 3 nights or more made by 3/31/17 for travel by 12/23/18. 4/13/17. Blackout dates: 12/30/16 – 1/4/17 and 2/23/17 – 3/2/17. Offer also valid for Moon Palace Jamaica Grande! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

THE VILLA EXPERIENCE FLYING FACTS Petite Plage 4 AIRLINE ORIGIN DESTINATION EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY Delta New York (JFK) Lisbon (LIS) 5/25/17 Daily United Chicago (ORD) Key West (EYW) 1/7/17 – 4/29/17* Saturdays Newark (EWR) Key West (EYW) 1/16/17 – 5/4/17* Saturdays San Francisco (SFO) Miami (MIA) 12/16/16 Daily San Francisco (SFO) Tampa (TPA) 2/17/17 Daily *Seasonal service. Last chance! Homes for the Holidays in St. Martin With all the rush of the holiday season, sometimes good cheer gets overlooked. But spreading it’s easy when you give your customers the last-minute retreat 465 Smith Street they’ve been hoping for. Help them trade the cooking, cleaning, and stressing Farmingdale, NY 11735 travelimpressions.com for white sands, sunny skies, and that trademark St. Martin friendliness with their own private villa…for less. Book by 12/15, and they’ll stay for seven nights, but pay for five. Plus, our concierge can add any service to make their holiday complete, from a personal chef to in-villa massages. Only a handful of our Friendly Island properties still have availability for the holidays, so don’t wait! Choose from: Petite Plage 4 – for 12/19 arrival Beau Rivage – for 12/20 arrival Etoile de Mer – for 12/20 arrival La Vie en Bleu – for 12/20 arrival Font: GeosansLight Mumbai – for 12/20 arrival V - is Custom Designed TheVillaExperience.net 888.284.3786 by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction Minimum 7-night stay required. Mention code HOLIDAYFREE16 when booking. Offer subject to availability and may not be combinable with other promotions. Other restrictions may apply; call for details. by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction RIU HOTELS & RESORTS SPRING MIX We rush to get to the holidays, so why not speed through the doldrums of winter and into the cheery days of spring? With this bright medley of free nights and reduced rates, there’s no reason not to create a trip worth counting down to. Sample offers include: Free nights in Paris, Cannes, Rome, and Florence, as well as Cape Town in South Africa Reduced rates in Rome, Florence, Venice, Mykonos, Santorini, Lisbon, Barcelona, and Madrid Special discounts and added values in Lake Como Complimentary included breakfast in all destinations Travel windows vary, but the booking window ends with this year. Visit www.travimp.com/SpringMix to learn more. Make a Milestone Remarkable with RIU Paris Santorini Cape Town Social groups of 20 guests can now add new celebration packages to their birthday, anniversary, or even bachelor or bachelorette trips! With inclusions from special decorations and activities to the services of a dedicated group coordinator at the hotel of their choosing, make your groups’ milestones a true occasion. Call for details, or visit www.TI-Groups.com to request a quote! Offer valid for groups of ten rooms staying a minimum of three nights. Passengers beyond the included 20 may be added at additional cost. Some restrictions may apply.  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 #15-088/PC #16-102; Allegiant Airlines PC #16-075/PC #16-115; Frontier Airlines PC #14-064; Icelandair PC #16-096; Miami Air PC #16-101, operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.A.; Norwegian PC #16-136; Swift Air PC #16-091; Viva Aerobus PC #16-116; Volaris PC #15-141/PC #16-131/PC #16-132; XTRA Airways PC #15-094/PC #15-095/PC #16-103 are operated by Apple Vacations, LLC. 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. KA068-16_VK_11.21.16