APPLE
VACATIONS said it will offer
daily nonstop service to Cancun (except Tuesdays) from Chicagos
Midway Airport starting Feb. 7. Apple currently operates programs
from Midway to Cancun four days a week on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. Apple is running a promotion whereby agents can earn
one free roundtrip seat from Midway to Cancun when three bookings
are made. A companion seat is earned after six bookings. In
addition, clients receive free off-airport parking. Free air seats
and parking are valid for new Midway-Cancun bookings made through
Oct. 31 for departures Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 and Jan. 1 to March 17.
For information or reservations, call (800) 365-2775 or visit www.myappleonline.com.
SPEAKING OF
CANCUN, the destination is
gearing up for the first Cancun in Lights Festival. Scheduled for
Nov. 25 to 28, the event will feature musicians such as Chaka Khan,
Poncho Sanchez, Little Louie Vega, Claudia Villela and Los Amigos
Invisibles. The four-day event will be broadcast by Fashion
Television. Each evening will carry a different theme, with various
activities taking place simultaneously, including movie screenings,
food tastings prepared by Cancuns top restaurants and
after-parties. The events will take place at the Hilton Cancun
Beach & Golf Resort in an open-air amphitheater steps from the
ocean. Tickets cost $25 per person through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com.mx). For additional information,
contact [email protected] or visit www.cancuninlights.com.
KARISMA
RESORTS newest property, the
Azul Hotel + Beach Resort in the Riviera Maya, will set the
standard for the brands Gourmet-Inclusive concept, company
officials said. Gourmet-Inclusive is designed to combine the
all-inclusive vacation with a high level of food service. The
program, which will be implemented at all of the companys resorts,
requires in-depth training for all chefs and sommeliers. The Azul
Hotel + Beach Resort is being marketed as the regions first
all-inclusive boutique property. The 102-room property will have
two restaurants, a cafe and sandwich shop, a tequila lounge and
beach butlers providing refreshments, towels and sun products for
guests on the beach. The resort is scheduled to open in
November.
THE MARQUIS
LOS CABOS BEACH, GOLF, SPA AND CASITAS RESORT is bringing a taste of Thanksgiving tradition to Los
Cabos, with a three-night Thanksgiving Special package. Guests
staying at the resort from Nov. 25 to 30 will stay for free on
Thanksgiving night when booking the package, which includes
accommodations in a Junior Suite or Private Pool Casita; a
traditional Thanksgiving meal for two; live dinner music; a couples
massage at the resorts spa; and daily breakfast. The package costs
$650 per person, double, for a Junior Suite and $945 for a Private
Pool Casita. For information or reservations, call (877) 238-9399
or visit www.marquisloscabos.com.
ATA
VACATIONS launched a Guaranteed
Lowest Price Sale to Mexico and other sun-and-sand vacations for
bookings through Nov. 5 for travel Jan. 1 to April 30. The
promotional code LOWESTIN must be entered at the time of booking,
and the offer is valid on air/hotel packages with a minimum
three-night stay. Sample vacations include roundtrip air fare,
hotel accommodations, hotel taxes and airport transfers. Packages
from Chicago start at $554 per person, double, for three nights at
the Caribbean Village Cancun. Cancun prices are valid for Wednesday
departures Jan. 5 to 12 and Feb. 2 to 9. Other Mexican destinations
are participating. Book ATA Vacations through www.vaxvacationaccess.com or call (800)
442-8952.