DISNEY CRUISE
LINE said it will return to Mexico during the summer of
2008 with seven-night cruises from Los Angeles. Starting May 25,
2008, the Disney Magic is scheduled to sail 12 consecutive
seven-night cruises from Los Angels with stops in Cabo San Lucas,
Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Rates for the Mexico cruises will
start at $1,599 per person, and the itinerary will be available for
booking starting Jan. 31, 2007. Disney Cruise Line said a similar
itinerary from Los Angeles during the summer of 2005 received
tremendous customer reaction.
THE UPSCALE
IKAL del MAR VILLA RESORT & SPA on the Riviera Maya
launched a five-night Stylish Putt and Pamper package to coincide
with the inaugural Mayakoba Golf Classic, the first official PGA
tournament to take place outside the U.S. or Canada, from Feb. 19
to 25 in Playa del Carmen. The five-night package includes
accommodations in a villa, two weekly passes to the golf
tournament, free transportation to and from the Mayakoba Golf
Course, two massages in the resorts spa, roundtrip airport
transfers and daily breakfast. The package costs $5,300 and is
valid from Feb. 17 to 28. For information or reservations, call
(888) 230-7330 or visit www.ikaldelmar.com.
IBEROSTAR
HOTELS & RESORTS said it will open the Iberostar Grand
Hotel Paraiso, the fifth resort in the Iberostar Playa Paraiso
complex on the Riviera Maya, on Feb. 9. The resort will mark the
launch of Iberostars new Grand Hotel brand of five-star luxury
properties. Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso will feature 300 suites;
12 Honeymoon Villa Suites with private butler service, four
a-la-carte restaurants, three swimming pools, a private spa for
hotel guests and concierge services. Guests will have access to the
services and facilities of the other four Iberostar resorts within
the hotel complex. For reservations, call (888) 923-2722 or visit
www.iberostar.com.
DREAMS CANCUN
RESORT & SPA will open a dolphin complex in April
called Delphinus Dreams Cancun. As part of the complex, the resort
will offer a program in conjunction with the Via Delphi Institute
that will enable guests to swim with dolphins and learn about the
creatures through educational programs. For information or
reservations, call (866) 2DREAMS or visit www.dreamsresorts.com.
THE BOUTIQUE
LAS ALAMANDAS resort, situated midway between Puerto
Vallarta and Manzanillo along the Costa Alegre, opened several new
facilities this winter. Among the new facilities are Estrella Azul,
a rooftop lounge/bar; a Kids Club with organized childrens
activities; an art gallery displaying the works of local artists
that also serves as a meeting room, library and TV lounge; a
basketball court; and renovated tennis courts. Las Alamandas can
accommodate up to 30 guests in six villas. For information or
reservations, call (011) 52-322 285-5500 or visit www.alamandas.com.
Mexico
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