Caribbean Night: Sandals & Beaches Resorts

Join us Thursday, January 20th

for
Caribbean Night
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

featuring
Sandals and Beaches Resorts

 at Destinations

3849 West Wedington Drive

Fayetteville

Come for an informative and fun presentation on Sandals (for couples only) and Beaches (for everyone) Resorts. If you attend and book your Sandals or Beaches vacation within 14 days of the event for 6 nights or longer in a Concierge or Butler room category you will receive a $250 Red Lane Spa credit to enjoy during your vacation.

Don’t forget if you have been to Sandals or Beaches you are also eligible for a returning guest promotional offer.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 18th. You can call our office, 479.582.1900 or RSVP on Facebook by clicking here.

We hope to see you there! Questions? Call 479.582.1900

The McAhren's Visit Disney World

Camron and Lee McAhren, and their son Garrett Pieroni, just returned home from a fabulous fun filled week at Disney World.  Lee was kind enough to share her thoughts on their vacation.  Thank You Camron, Lee, and Garrett for the fun trip report, and for your business!

What a WONDERFUL Christmas family vacation!  All of the parks at Disney World are decorated so beautifully that it will literally take your breath away!  We stayed at Coronado Springs and enjoyed the fantastic Disney Dining plan promotion, which I HIGHLY recommend.  We visited Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot.  All four had something unique and exciting to offer, which made our entire vacation unforgettable.  We attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party the first day we arrived, and it started our vacation out on the right foot :-)  It was literally a magical experience!  This vacation was one of the best family vacations we have taken, and I would love to visit again during Christmas time.  Thanks to Tracee and Destinations for all of the planning and details;  it was definitely a memorable six days! 

Camron and Lee McAhren and Garrett Pieroni



Lee and Garrett

Magic Kingdom

Camron McAhren and Minnie Mouse

Happy Holidays from Destinations!

photo courtesy of Lisa Townsend Photography

Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business as a valued Destinations client. We wish you every happiness this holiday season and look forward to serving you in the New Year.

Awards. Travel. Give Memories.
We are honored to be named the Best Local Travel Agency by CitiScapes readers for the 3rd year in a row. Thank you!

This Fall we had several opportunities to travel. We cruised on the newest and biggest ship to hit waters, Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. We traveled to Mexico's Riviera Maya to accept a prestigious award with El Dorado and AZUL Hotels. And just last weekend, Tracee traveled to Jamaica to attend Sandals' STAR Awards. We are blessed to have these wonderful opportunities that allow us to offer you the best in vacation planning.

Give those near and dear to your heart something they'll treasure forever. The gift of travel offers memories that last a lifetime. Destinations offers custom gift certificates wrapped up with a bow this holiday season and all year long.


Click here to see our Holiday Newsletter.

Voted Best Local Travel Agency by CitiScapes Readers

Thank you Northwest Arkansas for voting us the Best Local Travel Agency for the third consecutive year! We love planning your vacations and are honored to be the best! Check out the December issue of CitiScapes.

Hotel Review: Le Blanc Spa Resort

Last weekend while we were in Mexico, we took the opportunity to drive North and visit some outstanding resorts in Cancun. Let me stop right there. I bet you are thinking, "oh, Cancun. Party central. Spring Break. Not for me." I challenge you to think again. Have you been to Cancun lately? The water is stunning. Did you know that at different times there are 8 hues of blue that can be seen in the Caribbean Sea? It is simply breathtaking and I hope you get a glimpse of the beauty from our photos.

One simple word describes my thoughts on Le Blanc Spa Resort. Wow! An adults-only all inclusive resort that has coined the phrase all-incredible, this resort will change the way you vacation. Le Blanc may have mastered perfection {I know, dare I say that? In this case, yes!} Combining sophisticated style, lavish personal attention, and uncompromising attention to detail, Le Blanc sets the bar high. Take a look for yourself.

View from infinity pool looking out at Caribbean Sea

Can you tell where the pool ends and the ocean begins?

White sandy beach

Royale Deluxe Suite

Royale Deluxe Suite

Double Jacuzzi

Bathroom vanity

Double Shower

Signature Inclusive Luxuries at Le Blanc include:

Luxe accommodations
Upscale room amenities
Haute cuisine
Delectable snacks
Premium drinks (Brand name wines & spirits)
Butler service
24-hour room service
Personalized service with nearly one staff member per guest
Access to Hydrotherapy area*
Dazzling entertainment
Unlimited phone calls**
Wireless Internet
Included Internet use*** (30 minutes)
Non-motorized water sports (off site)
All taxes & gratuities
5 International Restaurants
5 Bars/Lounges
3 Pools

Karisma Awards: Riviera Maya, Mexico

Last weekend we traveled to Mexico for the Karisma Awards. Karisma Hotels and Resorts are located in the Riviera Maya of Mexico and include El Dorado Royale, El Dorado Casitas Royale, El Dorado Seaside Suites, El Dorado Maroma, AZUL Beach Hotel, AZUL Sensatori Hotel and AZUL Fives Hotel. The El Dorado brand caters to adults only, while AZUL is for everyone.

We were honored to be awarded the One Diamond Producer Award based on our sales. Karisma Resorts is an industry leader in the all inclusive market, but they go beyond the traditional all inclusive resort with their Gourmet Inclusive concept. From beach butlers and concierge, to turn-down service, 24-hour room service, premium beverages and Gourmet cuisine, the Gourmet Inclusive concept is all-encompassing to provide an outstanding experience for the refined traveler.

Tracee accepting our award

Enjoying the Gala

Mandy Chomat, VP of Sales & Marketing
Premier Worldwide Marketing, LLC

 

Ken Pomerantz, President of MLT Vacations

Karisma's list of awards is far-reaching and impressive including: Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 100 Hotels in the World,” Conde Nast Traveler’s “Gold List,” Forbes’ “Top 10 Most Romantic Hotels,” TUI Travel PLC’s “Hotel of the Year,” AAA’s “Four Diamond Award” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.”

While in Mexico we took advantage of our time and toured several hotels {that’s how we are able to serve you best}. We stayed at El Dorado Royale in a Jacuzzi Jr Suite Oceanfront. We had the privilege to visit AZUL Sensatori Hotel to check in on things as well as AZUL Beach Hotel – a chic boutique family hotel that is undergoing many upgrades including 3 new restaurants and the expansion of 50 new rooms including swim-ups. {All is scheduled to be done by Summer 2011.}

AZUL Sensatori

AZUL Sensatori Honeymoon Suite

AZUL Sensatori Sky Wedding

AZUL Beach Wedding setup

AZUL Beach, new rooms featuring swim up access

AZUL Beach, a quiet nook overlooking the ocean

AZUL Beach Azulitos Kids Program including Fisher Price

We also took the opportunity to drive North and visit 2 outstanding resorts in Cancun and 1 resort in Playa Mujeres, Mexico’s best kept secret. Hotel reviews coming soon!

Thank you to all of our clients who have visited the El Dorado and AZUL Hotels. You have made it possible for us to succeed. Thank you also to Karisma Hotels for being a wonderful partner. We appreciate your support.