Travel Insider_July2017

Volume 12 – Issue 7 | July 2017 THE TRAVEL INSIDERNSIDER I Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 A MESSAGE FROM SCOTT WISEMAN President Dear Travel Partners, Dream vacation, here you come! This month, we celebrate 241 years of American independence. And what better way than with travel, Yes, it’s back! The most exciting bonanza of the year, our annual 31 Days of Giveaways, is giving the ultimate symbol of freedom? you until 7/31/17 to make the bookings that will earn you entries into next month’s daily drawings. This summer, take advantage of discounts in Europe’s FOR TRAVEL THROUGH 4/30/18, EARN: most cycling-friendly city. Play unlimited rounds of golf at the 1 ENTRY – For booking 3 nights or more at any property all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels. Seize those exclusive rates and agent bonuses from our Supplier of the Month, Barceló 2 ENTRIES – For booking 5 nights or more at any property Hotel Group. Book that wedding at a Meliá Hotel or Paradisus, 3 ENTRIES – For booking 3 nights or more at one of over 40 prize properties both of whom are offering tremendous values. Or get the group 1 BONUS ENTRY EACH for together for free Villa Experience nights for anywhere from • Travel Impressions University’s Dean’s List members Provence to Colorado! • Packages that include: ✓ Dedicated Vacation Flights Or, explore how beautiful the land of the free and home of the brave really is. ✓ Scheduled air ✓ Villa accommodations Reduced rates from two brands in Hawaii—where our top 31 ✓ Group travel Days of Giveaways booker will be spending nine whole nights!— ✓ 2018 travel dates send your clients to our most exotic state, while bonus amenities Will you win a stay on one of the Caribbean’s most exotic islands, or will your prize take you make the Hotel Breakwater South Beach the place to beat for all the way to Europe? family reunions. Or maybe you’ll go even farther. Be our highest booker to win our amazing grand prize: Abroad or in our “backyard” destinations, I hope you’ll enjoy a 9-night stay in Hawaii for two with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and a $500 air credit this summer with family and friends as we all go in “pursuit per person from United Airlines! You’ll spend 3 nights each, in any order you choose, at: of happiness.” • Sheraton Waikiki on Oahu • The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas on Kauai • The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas on Maui Warmly, That’s not all … our second-highest booker wins 7 Unlimited-Luxury nights at Dreams ® Las Mareas Costa Rica! Find out this August! Scott Wiseman 31 Days of Giveaways valid for bookings made between 6/12/17 and 7/31/17 for travel 6/13/17 – 4/30/18. Agents are responsible for taxes on all prizes earned through this promotion. Grand prize valid for travel 9/1/17 – 8/31/18. For full terms, conditions, and contest rules, visit www.travimp.com/31Days. 31 Days of Giveaways Prize Property! Follow one of the largest pools in the region to spacious accommodations, two buffets, seven à la carte restaurants with no reservations required, 11 bars, and 15,000 square feet of event and meeting facilities. Nearly equidistant to the Cancun airport and Playa del Carmen alike, this award- winning adults-only resort in Playa Secreto takes the guesswork out of choosing the right location. 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $611 Per Person in a Deluxe Junior Suite Advertised rate is valid for travel 9/1/17 – 10/31/17 and varies by departure date. Booking and Travel Window: Now – 12/23/17 All-inclusive package price is per person and includes: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges All meals, drinks, and snacks | Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities Nightly entertainment and much more!

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH credit An internationally renowned brand and a steadfast contender in the all-inclusive market, the Barceló Hotel Group runs the gamut from adults-only Leading Hotels of the World to megaresorts designed with families in mind. This July, save on some of their most premier properties. EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS CASH INCENTIVES BONUS COMMISSIONS Bookings made between 7/1/17 and 7/31/17 for With bookings of 7 nights or more made by 10/31/17 for Earn a bonus 2% (code BAR2%) or travel 7/2/17 – 12/23/18 will receive reduced rates at travel by 12/31/17, receive $50 for select lower categories 3% (code BAR3%) commission on over a dozen all-inclusive resorts—including Barceló at Barceló Bavaro Grand Resort in Dominican Republic select room categories at participating Aruba, where you can earn up to $100 per FIT or up or $100 for select Premium Level categories at Barceló all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the to $2,500 per leisure group booking* through 12/31/17 Bavaro Grand Resort or Mexico’s Barceló Maya Caribbean with bookings made and for travel until 12/31/18! Grand Resort. traveled by 12/31/17. Plus, book Barceló Hotel Group any time in July, and receive 750 bonus LoyalTI First points per FIT booking! Visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth for qualifying room categories and full details. All bookings must be reported in BPartner no later than 10/31/17 for the cash incentive promotion and 12/31/17 for the bonus commission and Barceló Aruba promotions to redeem and validate the incentive. All agents must register with BPartner and BPartner Cash, providing valid bank details, in order to receive the incentive. *Valid for leisure bookings. Room night minimums apply. FIT incentive valid for select room categories only. All offers subject to change without notice. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth for details. LoyalTI First is not valid for group bookings. THE IBEROSTAR GRAND COLLECTION HILTON GARDEN INN WAIKIKI BEACH IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraíso, Riviera Maya, Mexico Adults-Only Luxury Last Chance Offer! Did you know that all IBEROSTAR Grand Collection hotels offer magnificent suites Don’t miss this sale ending soon, where guests receive discounts on stays traveled with spectacular views, a personal butler or concierge service, and gourmet late summer through fall. But the values only add up from there: located just two dining? But of course, there's more. Every one of these properties also provides strollable blocks from world-famous Waikiki Beach and the new International Market personal touches of their own that have made them stand out as Grands. Place, this resort is newly redeveloped, with millions of dollars of enhancements. It also offers: • IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall • NO resort fees! AAA Four Diamond Award-winner close to Montego Bay, Jamaica • Complimentary WiFi • IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro • Refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker in every suite Rated the #1 resort in Bávaro, Dominican Republic, by TripAdvisor • Separate cardio and strength-training fitness rooms • IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraíso • Outdoor pool deck Another AAA Four Diamond Award-winner, this time in Riviera Maya, Mexico 3 Nights from $354 Per Person in a City View Double Room Advertised rate is valid for travel 8/21/17 – 12/21/17 and varies by departure date. Booking Window: Now – 7/31/17 | Travel Window: 8/21/17 – 12/22/17 All-inclusive packages are per person and feature: Roundtrip hotel transfers | Hotel accommodations Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks Per person package price includes: Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax Nightly entertainment and much more! Minimum check-in age 25. No self-parking; valet parking available for an additional $35 per night. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

COUPLES DESERVE TO GET MARRIED IN PARADISUS … OR MAKE AN EVENT ALL ABOUT “ME” Groups Can Receive Up to $2,000 Off! Offer ends 7/31/17. This month is the very last chance your clients will have to receive up to $2,000 off their dream wedding at Paradisus by Meliá, The Reserve at Paradisus resorts, and the brand’s sumptuous ME Cabo and ME Cancun properties. For bookings made before the end of this month only for travel all the way through 12/31/18, groups receive: $400 for a minimum of 50 paid room nights $1,000 for a minimum of 100 paid room nights $2,000 for a minimum of 200 paid room nights Participating hotels include: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Paradisus Punta Cana Paradisus Palma Real The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real MEXICO Paradisus Cancun Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda ME Cabo ME Cancun Booking Window: Now – 7/31/17 Travel Window: Now – 12/31/18 Request a quote instantly at www.TI-Groups.com! Paradisus Playa del Carmen travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

BE MARRIED AT MELIÁ ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS Groups Can Receive Up to $1,600 Off! Offer ends 7/31/17. Meliá Hotels International’s namesake collection is also offering an exceptional incentive for their group events and destination weddings! Choose from an even wider range of exotic, breathtaking destinations with Meliá and Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts. Groups receive: $250 for a minimum of 50 paid room nights $800 for a minimum of 100 paid room nights $1,600 for a minimum of 200 paid room nights Participating hotels include: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Meliá Caribe Tropical The Level at Meliá Caribe Tropical BAHAMAS Meliá Nassau Beach PUERTO RICO Grand Meliá Puerto Rico JAMAICA Meliá Braco Village MEXICO Meliá Cozumel Meliá Puerto Vallarta Booking Window: Now – 7/31/17 Travel Window: Now – 12/31/18 Request a quote instantly at www.TI-Groups.com! Meliá Puerto Vallarta travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

UNLIMITED GOLF* IN MEXICO & THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Unlimited Golf and Limitless Resort Credit Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply. Call for details. Start practicing that swing. Unlimited golf* is now included with stays at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels of Mexico and the Dominican Republic, which means no matter how often guests hit the green, this round's on Hard Rock. While enjoying unlimited rounds of golf, your clients can still take advantage of the Limitless Resort Credit offer for other added values such as select tours, spa and beauty salon services, and much more. MEXICO HARD ROCK HOTEL RIVIERA MAYA 31 Days of Giveaways Prize Property! Family Section Just off the azure waters of the Caribbean, this resort is nothing short of the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The Hard Rock Golf Club™ Riviera Maya features stunning natural beauty surrounded by exotic wildlife and ancient Mayan ruins, with 18 flawless holes of challenging play. 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,348 Per Person in a Deluxe Gold King Room Advertised rate is valid for travel 10/2/17 – 10/9/17 and varies by departure date. Heaven Adults-Only Section Enjoy an adults-only section with amazing amenities and gorgeous views. Guests will tee up and make their approach to rock 'n' roll glory on the Hard Rock Golf Club™ Riviera Maya's 7,136 yards of championship green. 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,478 Per Person in a Deluxe Gold Double Room Advertised rate is valid for travel 10/9/17 – 10/16/17 and varies by departure date. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES † Pro Shop stocked with renowned brand equipment and apparel 19 hole snack bar with exquisite menu options and premium drinks th Practice area complete with driving range and chipping and putting greens Club rental with men's and women's sets available for both right- and left-handed players Private and group golf lessons available at all courses Don't forget, guests get priority booking at Hard Rock Golf Club™ Riviera Maya and Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts! Booking & Travel Window: Now – 12/21/18 All-inclusive package prices are per person and include: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 7-night hotel accommodations Hotel tax and service charges | $1,800 in Limitless Resort Credit per room, per stay | All meals, drinks, and snacks | Non-motorized water sports Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! Minimum 3-night stay applies. Applicable to group bookings and combinable with all promotions, including the Limitless Resort Credit and Double Limitless Resort Credit. Promotion valid on the following golf courses: Riviera Cancun Golf Club, The Golf Club at Playacar, and Cana Bay Golf Club. Unlimited golf not included at Hard † Rock Hotel Vallarta. *A 20% service fee applies. May be at additional cost. Resort credit is nontransferable, nonrefundable, and not exchangeable for cash. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; call for details. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

UNLIMITED GOLF* IN MEXICO & THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Unlimited Golf and Limitless Resort Credit Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply. Call for details. This promotion is no executive course—the fun continues on this page! Explore these options from two of the brand’s most showstopping properties MEXICO HARD ROCK HOTEL CANCUN Located in the heart of the Hotel Zone, the hotel pays homage to a lifestyle of excess and unsurpassed services. One of Cancun's most beautiful golf courses, the Riviera Cancun Golf Club is home to the unforgettable 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course and its dazzling fairways and strategic bunkering. 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,514 Per Person in a Deluxe Gold Double Room Advertised rate is valid for travel 10/9/17 – 10/16/17 and varies by departure date. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO PUNTA CANA Located on one of the most beautiful beaches on the easternmost tip of Dominican Republic, this all-inclusive property is a spectacular haven from care. The Hard Rock Golf Club™ at Cana Bay offers a par-72 course with 18 holes of championship golf—meandering past spectacular native flora—conceived by Nicklaus Design. 7 All-Inclusive Nights from $2,573 Per Person in an Islander Junior Suite Double** Advertised rate is valid for travel 10/23/17 – 10/30/17 and varies by departure date. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES † Pro Shop stocked with renowned brand equipment and apparel th 19 hole snack bar with exquisite menu options and premium drinks Practice area complete with driving range and chipping and putting greens Club rental with men's and women's sets available for both right- and left-handed players Private and group golf lessons available at all courses Don't forget, guests of Hard Rock Hotels get priority booking at Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts, Hard Rock Golf Club™ Riviera Maya, and the Hard Rock Golf Club™ at Cana Bay! Booking & Travel Window: Now – 12/21/18 All-inclusive package prices are per person and include: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 7-night hotel accommodations Hotel tax and service charges | $1,800 in Limitless Resort Credit per room, per stay | All meals, drinks, and snacks | Non-motorized water sports Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! Minimum 3-night stay applies. Applicable to group bookings and combinable with all promotions, including the Limitless Resort Credit and Double Limitless Resort Credit. Promotion valid on the following golf courses: Riviera Cancun Golf Club, The Golf Club at Playacar, and Cana Bay Golf Club. Unlimited golf not included at Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta. *A 20% service fee applies. **A $10 per person Tourist Card is payable at the airport upon arrival in Dominican Republic. Guests may now pre-purchase these cards prior to departure at http://www.dgii.gov. † do/tarjetaTuristica/EN/about/Paginas/default.aspx. May be at additional cost. Resort credit is nontransferable, nonrefundable, and not exchangeable for cash. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; call for details. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS HOTEL REGINA PARIS – PARIS, FRANCE THE WESTIN NANEA OCEAN VILLAS – MAUI, HAWAII Although you might not be able to zipline off the Eiffel Tower anymore—the temporary The newest member of the Starwood Hawaii family—a brand you’ll get to know very well installment closed June 11—you can still travel to see it with a promotion this good. A if you win the 31 Days of Giveaways grand prize!—is a gem with 390 one- to three- five-star hotel opposite the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens, this property has views that bedroom villas. Its name translates to “a state of relaxation,” and every detail is devoted might just rival the zipline … but here, you can savor them longer, whether from the room to just that. Think plunge and a zero-entry beach pool with a sanded bottom, outdoor ® or the terrace. See if you can spot familiar backdrops, too; the hotel's been featured in grilling stations, a cultural center, WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, and vistas that are over a dozen movies since 1980. distinctly, beautifully Hawaiian. Receive reduced rates and added values on bookings made by 5/25/18 for travel rd Receive the 3 night free for bookings made by 12/28/17 for travel 11/3/17 – 12/28/17. now through 5/31/18. Blackout dates of 12/22/17 – 1/3/18 apply. INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT & THALASSO SPA – THE GRAND AT MOON PALACE CANCUN – CANCUN, MEXICO BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA One of the premier family resorts in Cancun just got even more appealing with the Few other properties are as iconic to French Polynesian glamour as this one, whose addition of this resort-within-a-resort. Hundreds of new guestrooms, ten restaurants, nine overwater bungalows and motu views are among the images most often recalled when pools, seven bars, and a massive Awe Spa headline the updates, but double whirlpools, it comes to Tahiti and Her Islands. The resort itself is set on Motu Piti Aau, the “islet of two Smart TVs, free WiFi and calls, and a welcome bottle of wine are equally exciting. hearts,” and offers shuttle boat service between this property and the InterContinental As highlighted in the June issue of The Travel Insider: Kids and teens 17 and Bora Bora Le Moana. And now, starting this month, ten extended villas with private infinity under stay free with at least one paying adult (single traveler rate can be applied) pools are available to reserve. for bookings made by 8/31/17 for travel through 12/23/18. Combinable with all LAST CHANCE! Receive an exclusive $90 food and beverage credit per room, per existing promotions! stay with bookings made and traveled by 7/31/17. Plus, kids 11 years and younger can eat for FREE! Call for details. MELIÁ BRACO VILLAGE – RIO BUENO, JAMAICA SECRETS CAP CANA RESORT & SPA – PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Vacationers find it easy to “feel all right” when the beach is secluded, the ambiance is upscale, and everything is included. That’s for sure the case with this recently renovated Set in a gated community on exclusive Juanillo Beach, host of the recent Heat Latin resort, where colonial-style architecture throws back to the past, but the amenities keep you Music Awards, you know this property has a lot going for it. With private Cap Cana fully present. Among those: a comprehensive Kids & Co. club, an adventure park amenities like Jack Nicklaus’ “best-ever [golf] course design” just minutes away and even with ziplines and a 35-foot rock wall, the largest bridal suite on the island, and simply more exclusive offerings on the grounds—including eight restaurants, plus one just for stunning accommodations. Preferred Club guests—the resort’s feeling is that of a “distinct, luxe haven” for adults. Receive a $300 resort credit per room, per stay with bookings made and traveled Receive reduced rates for bookings made by 8/24/17 for travel 12/23/17 – 4/6/18. by 12/18/17. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; call for details. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800-284-0044

THE VILLA EXPERIENCE FLYING FACTS Casa Gigi - Riviera Maya,Mexico AIRLINE ORIGIN DESTINATION EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY United Airlines Newark (EWR) Buenos Aires (EZE) 10/28/17 Daily Denver (DEN) Kona (KOA) 6/8/17 – 8/14/17 Daily 8/15/17 – 12/20/17 Saturdays 12/20/17 Daily Denver (DEN) Kauai (LIH) 12/20/17 Daily Denver (DEN) Maui (OGG) 12/20/17 Daily Hurry to Book—Exclusive Offer Ends 7/14/17! Washington, DC (IAD) St. Thomas (STT) 4/10/17 – 8/15/17* Daily American Airlines Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Rome (FCO) 5/1/17 – 9/30/17* Daily Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Amsterdam (AMS) 5/1/17 – 9/30/17* Daily Chicago (ORD) Barcelona (BCN) 5/1/17 – 9/30/17* Daily Free-Fall for Free Nights *Seasonal service Summer’s in full swing, but if fall’s already on your customers’ minds, the Experience they’ve been waiting for is here. For a limited time only, nearly 40 private homes in 15 glamorous destinations are offering free nights with autumnal travel. Stays of 5 nights will pay for 4; 7-night getaways pay for just 5 nights. 465 Smith Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 Booking Window: Now – 7/14/17 | Travel Window: 9/1/17 – 11/15/17 travelimpressions.com Font: GeosansLight V - is Custom Designed by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction TheVillaExperience.net | 888.284.3786 by Travel Impressions and Villas of Distinction Offer is subject to availability and applicable villas may change without notice. No cash value for free nights. Minimum 7-night stay required for Stay for 7, Pay for 5 and minimum 5-night stay required for Stay for 5, Pay for 4 promotions. This offer is being funded by suppliers/homeowners. Must mention code FREEFALL17 at time of booking. May not be combinable with any other offers. Other restrictions apply; call for details. AMPED FOR AMSTERDAM HOTEL BREAKWATER SOUTH BEACH Promotion Extended Through 7/31/17! Save on Travel Through Next Spring Groups Get More … FREE! Quirky, active, and inviting, this city’s one that’s always on the go … and our Groups reserving eight or more rooms at this recently renovated, 99-room Art Amped for Amsterdam promotion is setting up the starting line. However, from Deco boutique property get more than just an iconic place to stay on Ocean bicycle rides—Amsterdam’s default transportation—past tulip stalls and friet carts Drive and 10 Street. For a limited time, they’ll also receive: th to long strolls through cultural wonderland Museumplein (where you’ll also find an ice skating rink in winter), you’ll find yourself longing instead to stay. Breakfast daily In-room coffee and tea Choose from: Access to the fully equipped gym Reduced rates for travel 12/10/17 – 12/28/17 and 1/2/18 – 3/22/18* WiFi in guestrooms and public areas NH City Centre Amsterdam Traditional red-brick building close to major attractions Use of the 24-hour business center NH Amsterdam Museum Quarter Free calls to local and international numbers Peaceful location prime for cultural immersion Bicycle rentals from the hotel NH Collection Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Beach towel use Set on the main square to views of the Royal Palace Two bottles of water per room Use of hotel iPads Discount at SoSpa Amsterdam OR food and beverage credit for travel 7/1/17 – 3/31/18 † Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Historical luxury hotel minutes from Dam Square Booking Window: 7/1/17 – 8/31/17 | Travel windows as noted above. Booking Window: Now – 7/31/17 | Travel Window: Now – 12/31/17 Not combinable with other offers. *Minimum 3- or 4-night stay required. Minimum 2-night stay required Book your next group at this iconic South Beach resort this year † in one of the following categories: Opera Suite, Imperial Suite. for a getaway everyone will be sure to remember. 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. 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